Basic Electricity - Senior Secondary 1 - Practical application of measuring instruments

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK FIVE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC ELECTRICITY

Topic: PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) State the practical applications of measuring instruments

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

Measuring instruments have a wide range of practical applications across various fields. The following are some examples:

1. Manufacturing and Engineering: In manufacturing processes, measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines ensure precision and quality control. They are used to measure dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish of machined parts.
2. Construction: Measuring instruments such as laser distance meters, total stations, and leveling devices are essential for surveying, layout, and construction tasks. They help ensure accuracy in building dimensions, alignments, and elevations, facilitating efficient and error-free construction projects.
3. Healthcare: Medical instruments like thermometers, blood pressure monitors, and glucose meters are used for diagnosing illnesses, monitoring patient health, and managing chronic conditions. Imaging instruments such as X-ray machines, MRI scanners, and ultrasound devices provide detailed images for medical diagnosis and treatment planning.
4. Environmental Monitoring: Instruments for measuring air and water quality, weather parameters, and pollution levels are critical for environmental monitoring and management. Examples include weather stations, air quality monitors, water quality analyzers, and gas detectors, which help assess environmental health and support regulatory compliance efforts.
5. Energy Management: Measuring instruments play a vital role in energy auditing, monitoring, and conservation efforts. Smart meters, power analyzers, and energy loggers track energy consumption in buildings, industrial facilities, and transportation systems, enabling optimization of energy usage and cost savings.
6. Research and Development: Measuring instruments support scientific research and innovation across various disciplines. Instruments such as spectrometers, chromatographs, and particle counters are used in chemistry, physics, and biology research for analyzing materials, compounds, and particles. In engineering and technology development, instruments like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and thermal cameras aid in testing, characterization, and validation of prototypes and systems.

EVALUATION: 1. Mention 4 practical applications of measuring instruments

2. Mention 3 measuring instruments use for research and development purposes.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively