LESSON PLAN
Aim
Level
Students will be introduced to the electronics laboratory
where practice in electronics is carried out. They will first
become familiar with the safety requirements and practices to
be followed, before being introduced to the basic tools and
general equipment used in the electronics lab. Finally, they
will have the opportunity to use this equipment in order to
become familiar with it.
Language levels: A2 and upwards
Subject
Basic Electronic Circuit Construction and Testing
Approx. time
overall
2 sessions in an electronics lab, of 2 to 4 hours each
Language
Grammar associated with the use of
 passive voice for descriptions
 active voice / imperative for instructions.
Specific key vocabulary for safety requirements and for the
practices followed in the electronics lab.
Students will work with functional language such as:
How to describe (e.g. Safety practices in a laboratory)
How to explain (e.g. Instructions for using tools and test
equipment)
Additional language for group work:
Understanding written instructions
Plan
Stage 1
Short Description
Links to Activities
Activity 1
Students are given an introduction to
the practices to be followed when
working in an electronics lab.
Stage 2
Students are introduced to the basic
tooling and test equipment used in an
electronics laboratory.
Activity 2