Name of School : DAPA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Address : DAPA, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

Teacher : JOAN MARIE C. PELIAS
Subject : SCIENCE 8
Section : 8 – Jenner/ 8 - Hooke
Time Schedule : 12:00 – 12:50 PM / 12:50 – 1:40 PM
Date : July 30, 2018
Time Frame : 1 day

I. Objectives:
 At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
a. describe the heating effect of current;
b. explain what is short circuit;
c. explain the reason behind some safety practices in the use of electricity.

I. Subject Matter:
 Lesson : ELECTRICITY
Subtopic: Safety Precaution
 References: Science 8 LM, Science 8 TG,
 Materials: Visual aids, activity sheet, powerpoint presentation

II. Lesson Development:

Learning Activities
Motivation :

The teacher will ask the students if their parents have probably cautioned about the use of electrical devices.
Some of them also where advise the homeowners to replace exposed electrical wires. Why is there a need to
cover exposed wires?

A. ACTIVITY
The students will perform…
Activity 4b. Don’t keep it short

B. ANALYSIS

Activity 4b
Q23. The current took the path of the exposed part of the wire touching each other.
Q24. The resistance encountered in the short circuit where the charges flowed is lower.
Q25. The current in the short circuit increases.
Q26. Short circuits cause fire when the nearby materials near the wires becomes so hot and starts to burn.
Q27. Resistance decreases as more appliances are connected to one outlet.
Q28. The total current increases.
Q29. Overloading the circuit can make the wires hot setting combustible materials on fire.

C. ABSTRACTION

A short circuit happens when the exposed parts of the electrical wires touch one another. When the
exposed wires were made to touch, a shortened path was provided for the current, hence the term short circuit.
Since the path has been shortened, current will no longer take the path through the bulb, thereby decreasing the
total resistance in the path of current. This will result in a large current in the shortened circuit. Short circuits are
dangerous especially with the high line voltage in our houses (220V compare to 1.5V of dry cells) because the large
current produced can generate a lot of heat that could start a fire. The current that a wire of given diameter can
safely carry is indicated by its current rating. When the current in the circuit exceeds the wire’s current rating, an
overload of the circuit occurs. Overloading can also generate a lot of heat in the wire that can cause a fire outbreak.
In designing electrical installations, engineers estimate the current requirements of appliances and electrical
devices the owner intends to use and make these as the basis for selecting the appropriate size of wire in wiring
the house. When there are too many appliances plugged into one outlet (also called octopus wiring) the loads are
effectively connected in parallel and overloading may also occur.

D. APPLICATION

Top 10 Rules for Electric Safety

1. DON'T plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord.

It could damage the electrical system in your house or even cause a fire.
 2. DO ask grown-ups to put safety caps on all unused electrical outlets.
Covering outlets will also help save energy by stopping cold drafts.

3. DON’T yank an electrical cord from the wall.

Pulling on a cord can damage the appliance, the plug or the outlet.

4. DO make sure all electric cords are tucked away, neat and tidy.
Pets might chew on electrical cords, and people might trip and fall.

5. DO ask a grown-up for help when you need to use something that uses electricity.

6. DO look up and look out for power lines before you climb a tree.
The electricity can go right through the tree branch - and right through you!

7. DON'T ever climb the fence around an electrical substation.

If a ball or pet gets inside the fence, ask a grown-up to call the electric company - they'll come and get it
out for you.

8. DO remind your mom or dad to watch out for power lines when they're using a ladder, chainsaw or
other outdoor equipment.

9. DO keep electrical stuff far away from water.

Most electrical accidents around the house happen when people use electricity near water.

10. DON’T fly a kite near power lines.

The kite and the string may conduct electricity – sending it right through you to the ground.

E. Evaluation

A Safety Survey

A survey is a way to collect information from a group of people. TV networks conduct surveys to
find out who is watching their programs. Phone companies conduct surveys to find out whether their
customers are happy with their phone service. In this survey, you will interview other students, family
members, and neighbors about energy safety. You will ask 3 people the same set of questions so that you
can compare their answers. Use the questions below as a starting point and then add two or three more of
your own questions. To start an interview, tell the person that you’re conducting a survey about the best
ways to prevent accidents from electricity and natural gas hazards. Let the person know that the results of
your survey will be used to help other students learn how to be safe when using electricity and natural gas.

Write down each person’s first name and age, and then his or her answers to your questions.
1. What is the best way to remove toast that is stuck in a toaster?
2. How many extension cords can you use and still be safe?
3. What would you do if you came upon someone who might have been shocked?
4. Why is it dangerous to light a match if you suspect a natural gas leak?
5. What should you do if you smell a gas leak at home?
(Add your questions here ... )
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III. ASSIGNMENT

Let them write an essay about what they have learned during their conduct of safety survey.
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IV. Remarks:

 Objectives were all carried.

 July 31, 2018 – SPTA Acquaintance Party

Prepared by:

JOAN MARIE C. PELIAS

Subject Teacher

Checked by:

MARIETTA C. ASIGNAR, HT - III

Department Head