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TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK NINE

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: BASIC ELECTRICITY

Topic: GENERATING STATION

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

I.) Define generating station

II.) State the principles of generating electricity using various methods

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of generating station

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher discusses the principles generating electricity using methods like (diesel engine, steam engine, hydroelectric, solar, nuclear)

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

GENERATING STATION

A generating station, also known as a power plant or power station, is a facility that produces electricity. It typically houses various machinery and equipment to convert different energy sources into electrical energy.

Principles of generating electricity

The principles of generating electricity using various methods:

  1. Diesel Engine: Diesel generators produce electricity by burning diesel fuel in an internal combustion engine. The engine's pistons are driven by the expanding gases created during combustion, which in turn drives a generator to produce electricity. Diesel engines are commonly used in remote areas or as backup power sources due to their reliability and relatively simple operation.
  2. Steam Engine: Steam power plants generate electricity by boiling water to produce steam, which then drives a turbine connected to a generator. The heat to boil water is typically provided by burning fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, or oil, although some plants use nuclear energy or renewable sources like biomass.
  3. Hydroelectric: Hydroelectric power plants generate electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing water. Water stored in a reservoir is released through turbines, which are connected to generators, causing them to spin and produce electricity. Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source with minimal greenhouse gas emissions, and it provides a reliable and flexible source of electricity.
  4. Nuclear: Nuclear power plants produce electricity through nuclear fission, where the nucleus of an atom is split, releasing a large amount of energy. This heat is used to boil water and produce steam, which then drives turbines connected to generators. Nuclear power plants provide a steady and reliable source of electricity with low greenhouse gas emissions, but concerns about safety, radioactive waste, and nuclear proliferation have led to debate over their use.
  5. Solar: Solar power generation converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) panels or solar thermal systems. PV panels contain semiconductor materials that produce an electric current when exposed to sunlight, while solar thermal systems use mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, which heats a fluid to produce steam for driving a turbine connected to a generator.

EVALUATION: 1. What do you understand by generating station

  1. Mention 4 principles of generating electricity using various methods

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively