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Engineering and Science Education Program
Additional Subjects
Grade 10
Electronics and Robotics
GENERAL STANDARD: The learner demonstrates understanding of his/her Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs),
the market and environment and process/production and delivery of quality products/ services in digital electronic circuits’
analysis and operation.
Course Description:
The first quarter provides an introduction to the fundamentals of electronics, electron theory, series and parallel circuits and
Ohm’s law. It includes the study of handling electronic tools, instruments and safety. Studies DC and AC circuits, basic electronic
components, instruments, network theorems and techniques used to analyze conditions of electronic components and measure
electrical quantities.
Second quarter focuses on the fundamentals of digital circuits, binary numbers, logic gates, cmos, timers and its assembly.
Third quarter deals with the development of radio broadcasting, fundamentals of AM and FM, principles of transmission,
reception and assembly.
Fourth quarter is designed to introduce students to basic robotics through lectures, construction, programming and
implementation of Lego NXTs or other Robotics Kits available in the school.
Students will start with the Lego NXT (other robotics kits) basic construction technique, design and programming then move on to
challenges, and finally a group presentation. By the end of the
quarter, students should be able to design, simulate, build, and program a robot.
Course objectives:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
a. Acquire knowledge in the fundamentals of electronics and robotics.
b. Understanding the operation of an AM/FM radio.
c. Perform activities in a digital circuit
d. Construct a project using the knowledge and skills in electronics and robotics.
Time frame: ___________ hrs

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FIRST QUARTER
STANDARD ESSENTIAL/ENDURING Product /
Performance
Task
Evidence at the
Level of
Understanding
Evidence at the
Level of
Performance
Content
Performance
Understanding/
s
Question/s
The learners demonstrate
functional knowledge and
skills in the application of
fundamentals of electronics in
enhancing one’s quality of
life.
Learners will know:
* Electronic Fundamentals
• Electronic Symbols,
Terms and Abbreviations
• Electronic Diagrams
• Electron Theory
• Insulators, Conductors
and Semi-conductors
• Sources of electricity.
• Uses of different tools
and equipment in
electronics.
* Distinguish AC and DC
• Safety precautions in
handling measuring
instruments.
* Electrical Quantities
* Electric Circuits
- Series, Parallel and
Series-Parallel
Combination
The learners manifest
understanding fundamentals
of electronics through
practices/services that
enhances the quality of life.
Learners will be able to:
I. Electronic Fundamentals
1. Demonstrate
functional knowledge
and skills in the
application of
electronic
fundamentals.
1.1 Identify the
different electronic
symbols.
1.2 Define electronic
terms and
abbreviations.
1.3 Illustrate the
different electronic
diagram.
1.4 Explain insulators,
conductors and
semiconductors in
many different
ways.
1.5 Identify the
Understanding
the
fundamentals
of electronics
is important
when applied
in practices/
services that
are
significantly
beneficial to
enhancing
one’s quality of
life.
How can
understanding
fundamentals
of electronics
enhance
one’s quality
of life?
Manifestation
of
understanding
on
fundamentals
of electronics
creating and
rendering
marketable
services/practi
ces that aimed
to enhance the
quality of life.
EXPLANATION
Discuss the concepts
in electronic
fundamentals.
Criteria
a. Clarity (explaining
clearly the different
concepts in electronic
fundamental in an
understandable and
comprehensible in
written or oral form)
b. Precision (being
exact and complete
in expressing ideas)
c. Accuracy (giving
correct
information/data)
d. Conciseness
(being brief and short
in its discussion)
INTERPRETATION
Illustrate the uses of
electronic
fundamentals in
identifying electronic
symbols, diagrams,
devices, tools and
instruments.
Performance
assessment on the
manifestation of
electronic
fundamentals
through creating
and rendering
services based on
the following
criteria:
Use oral, written
and actual
evaluation.
a. Rubrics

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- Applying Ohm’s Law
* Network Theorem
* Electronic Components
and Measurements
* Uses and applications of
the different electronics
components
• Instruments for
measuring electrical
quantities.
• Checking the condition
of electronics
components
• Power Supply (Rectifier
Circuits)
• Soldering Technique
• PCB Designing
different sources
of electricity.
1.6 Discuss the uses of
different tools and
equipment in
electronics.
1.7 Distinguish AC
from DC
Criteria
a. Accuracy
(providing correct
symbols and
abbreviations in
illustrating a diagram
to explaining
concepts)
b. Relevance (using
right diagrams,
symbols and
abbreviation to
explain an operation)
APPLICATION
Devise a technique or
strategies to
familiarize concepts
in electronic
fundamentals.
Criteria
a. Tactfulness
(identifying what’s the
best
approach/technique
to use in familiarizing
concepts)
b. Innovativeness
(integrating new
ideas , operations,
steps and
procedures)
c. Appropriateness
(using the right tool
for the right job)
PERSPECTIVE
Compare definitions
and discussion about
concepts on

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electronic
fundamentals based
on different books
and references.
Criteria
a. Sensitivity (giving
due respect to other’s
definition and
explanations)
b. Significance
(explaining from the
point of view of the
author and others
point of view)
c. Insightfulness
(thinking based on
self-conceived and
others’ thoughts and
ideas)
d. Credibility/Validity
(being able to
determine what’s
believable and can
be trusted)
EMPATHY
Assume the role of
an electronics
technician.
Be open to learn the
best practices and
approaches of an
electronic technician
towards
understanding
fundamentals in
electronics.
Criteria

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a. Objectivity (free
from any bias caused
by personal feelings)
b. Openness (being
able to absorb others
suggestions and
comments)
c. Perceptive
(recognizing
emotions/world’s
view of others)
d. Responsive
(exhibiting others
feeling and be able to
reciprocate it)
e. Receptive
(becoming ready,
willing to accept that
humans are prone to
error)
SELF-KNOWLEDGE
Realize the
importance of
combining all
concepts in electronic
fundamentals to
create innovative
gadgets in
electronics.
Criteria
a. Reflective
(becoming aware of
utilizing all concepts
learned and
preventing errors due
to negligence)
b.
Comprehensiveness
(mastery of all
concepts in

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fundamentals of
electronics as
essential in building a
robot)
c. Appropriateness
(varied ways of using
these fundamental of
electronics concepts
in other applications
within one’s context
or experience)
SECOND QUARTER
STANDARD ESSENTIAL/ENDURING Product /
Performance
Task
Evidence at the
Level of
Understanding
Evidence at the
Level of
Performance
Content
Performance
Understanding/
s
Question/s
The learner demonstrates
understanding of concepts
and underlying principles of
process and delivery in
producing and rendering
efficient servicing jobs of
quality and marketable
products in digital electronic
circuits operation and
analysis.
Adhere to the process flow of
discussion on the following
topics:
- Digital Circuits
-- Binary numbers
operation
-- Logic gates
-- Diodes and
transistors as switches
-- IC Logic
The learner provides quality
and marketable
product/services on digital
circuits.
 Assemble a functional
electronic timer
 Calibrate the timing
sequence of an electronic
timing device
 Test the functionality of the
assembled and calibrated
timing device.
Assuring the
quality of
assembled
electronic timer
circuit of being
competitive
and
marketable.
How does
one assure a
competitive
and
marketable
services and
products in
line with
digital
electronics?
Assembling
and testing
electronic
timing circuits
based on
specified
procedures
with
schematic
diagrams and
printed circuit
board designs.
Explanation
Discuss the operation
of an electronic
timing circuit.
Criteria:
 Clarity of content
 sequence
 accuracy/concisen
ess
 delivery/presentati
on
Interpretation
Interpret the diagram
and lay out of the
components of an
electronic timing
circuit used as time-
delay switching for
electrical/electronic
appliances.
Criteria:
 sequence
Assessment of the
digital circuit’s
production plan
shall be based on
the following
criteria:
 adherence to
the principles of
4 M’s of
production
 completeness/
thoroughness of
the analysis
practicality and
profitability of the
product/ service
Assessment of
the assembly and
calibration of
digital circuits shall
be based on the
following criteria:

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-- CMOS Logic
-- Multi- vibrators
- Electronic timers
-- Counters
-- Registers
-- Memories
1. Procedures in
assembling electronic
timers.
2. Steps in calibrating
electronic timers.
3. Procedure in testing newly
assembled and calibrated
electronic timer.
 clarity of content
 accuracy/concisen
ess
 delivery/presentati
on
Application
How would you
calibrate, and test the
functionality of a
newly assembled
time-delay electronic
circuit?
Criteria:
 Functionality
 Accuracy
 Proper usage of
tools and
instruments
 Time frame
Perspective:
Analyze the
significance of having
mastery in calibrating
digital timing device
as assistant
electronic technician.
Criteria:
 Clarity of content
 Sequence
 Accuracy/concisen
ess
 Delivery/presentati
on
Empathy:
- proper selection
of
instruments,
equipment, and
materials
- Appropriateness
and proper
selection of
components to be
used in the
assembly of the
digital circuit.
- Application of
techniques and
procedures
-Safety work
habits

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How would you feel
as an electronic
technician if all
components used in
the assembly of a
digital timing circuit
are all brand new but
the circuit fails to
operate normally
because of poor
quality of some of the
components?
Criteria:
 perception
 openness
 tactfulness
 sensitiveness
Self-Knowledge
Realize the
importance of strictly
following the steps in
assembling and
calibrating digital
circuits.
Criteria:
 clarity of content
 depth
 flow of thought

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THIRD QUARTER
STANDARD ESSENTIAL/ENDURING Product /
Performance
Task
Evidence at the
Level of
Understanding
Evidence at the
Level of
Performance
Content
Performance
Understanding/
s
Question/s
The learner demonstrates
understanding of concepts
and underlying principles of
process and delivery in
producing and rendering
efficient servicing jobs of
quality and marketable
products in AM/FM radio
receiver analysis and
assembly.
Adhere to the process flow of
discussion on the following
topics:
 Development of
electronics
 Receiver broadcast
services
 Types of modulation
o Amplitude
Modulation (AM)
o Frequency Modulation
(FM)
o Phase Modulation (PM)
 Principles of signal
transmission and
reception
o Radar
o Laser
 Receiver fundamentals
Sensor circuit
O Tuner
The learner provides quality
products and efficient
services in assembling,
tracking, and aligning AM/FM
receivers.
Assuring that
the quality of
assembled
AM/FM
receiver is
competitive
and
marketable.
How does
one assure a
competitive
and
marketable
assembled
AM/FM
receiver?
Assembling,
tracking,
aligning, and
testing AM/FM
receiver based
on specified
procedures
with
schematic
diagrams and
printed circuit
board designs.
Explanation
Differentiate AM
(Amplitude
Modulation) from FM
(Frequency
Modulation).
Criteria:
 Clarity of content
 sequence
 accuracy/concisen
ess
 delivery/presentati
on
Interpretation
Interpret the diagram
and lay out of the
components of an
AM/FM receiver for
accurate circuit
assembly.
Criteria:
 sequence
 clarity of content
 accuracy/concisen
ess
 delivery/presentati
on
Application
The assessment of
the AM/FM
receiver’s production
plan shall be based
on the following
criteria:
 accuracy,
completenes
s/
thoroughnes
s of the
analysis
 quality and
reliability of
the product
 practicality
and
profitability
of the
product
 time
managemen
t
Assessment of the
assembly, tracking,
alignment, and
testing shall be
based on the
following criteria:
- proper selection of
tools, instruments,

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O Audio detector
O Audio amplifier
O Reproducer
• Procedure in assembling
AM/FM receiver
• Steps in tracking and
aligning AM/FM receivers
• Procedure in testing the
functionality of an AM/FM
receiver
How would you track,
align, and test the
functionality of the
AM/FM receiver?
Criteria:
 Functionality
 Accuracy
 Proper usage of
tools and
instruments
 Time frame
Perspective:
Analyze the
significance of having
the competency of
assembling, tracking,
aligning and testing
AM/FM receiver as
assistant electronic
technician.
Criteria:
 Clarity of content
 Sequence
 Accuracy/concisen
ess
 Delivery/presentati
on
Empathy:
How would you feel
as an AM/FM
technician if after
assembly and
alignment of the
receiver only few
stations are being
received?
equipment, and
materials.
- Appropriateness
and proper selection
of components to be
used in the
assembly of the
receiver.
- Application of
proper
techniques and
procedures
-Safety work habits

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Criteria:
 perception
 openness
 tactfulness
sensitiveness
Self-Knowledge
Realize the
importance of strictly
following the steps in
assembling, tracking,
aligning, and testing
the AM/FM receiver.
Criteria:
 clarity of content
 depth
 flow of thought
FOURTH QUARTER
STANDARD ESSENTIAL/ENDURING Product /
Performance
Task
Evidence at the
Level of
Understanding
Evidence at the
Level of
Performance
Content
Performance
Understanding/
s
Question/s
The learners demonstrate
understanding on robot
construction in enhancing
the integrity and wellness
of human person.
Learners will know:
 Basic Robot
Construction
* materials used for robot
construction
* Types of motors
a. stepper motor
b. servo motor
Learners in group
demonstrate their
understanding of the
knowledge and skills in robot
construction for the
enhancement of integrity and
wellness of human person.
Learners will be able to:
I. Basic Robot Construction
1. Demonstrate functional
knowledge and skills in
robot construction.
1.1 identify the
Understanding
the knowledge
and skills in
robotics will
help sustain
the quality of
life through its
application in
research,
medicine,
transportation
and inventions.
How does
understanding
of the skills
and
knowledge in
robotics be
beneficial in
sustaining
quality of life?
Design a robot
that enhances
the quality of
life.
EXPLANATION
Show the different
techniques in
constructing a robot
using different
materials and
resources.
Criteria
a. Creativity (using
one’s imagination to
create new and
original materials for
constructing a robot)
b. Resourcefulness
(displaying ingenious
Performance
assessment on the
output in using skills
and knowledge in
robot construction
based from the
following criteria:
• Innovativeness /
Creativity
- originality
- critical thinking in
designing and
building the robot
• Marketability
- quality

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* operating principle of
motors
* identify sensors used in
a robot.
* parts of the robot used
for locomotion.
* build a simple robot
project using
standard NXT LEGO.
 Programming Tools
a. RCX (Robolab 2.0)
b. Lego MindStorm for
RCX
c. Lego MindStorm for
NXT Version 1.1, 2.0
and 2.1
d. NXT Datalogging
Techniques
(using NXT sensors
e.g. light sensor, ultrasonic
sensor)
(Note: Other robotics kits and
programming tools may be
used depending on its
availability.)
 NXT Sensors
a. touch e. color
b. light f. infrared
seeker
c. sound g. compass
d. ultrasonic ( proximity)
h. rotation sensor
 Blocks used in the
NXT programming
environment.
a. common blocks
b. pallete blocks
c. custom blocks
materials used for
constructing a
robot.
1.2 identify the kind of
motors to be used in
constructing the
robot.
a. stepper motor
b. servo motor
1.3 discuss the principle
of operation of the
motor used for the
robot.
1.4 name the different
sensors used in a
robot.
1.5 identify the
different parts of
the robot used for
locomotion.
a. arms
b. legs
c. wheels
d. tracks
e. hands
f. grippers
g. platform
h. others
1.6 build a simple
robot project using
standard LEGO
parts
(NXT)
1.7 explain other ways
to program LEGO
NXT module or
brick.
skills and initiative
dealing with new
techniques and
strategies)
c. Accuracy (building
the robots with
almost 0%
discrepancy to its
original plan)
d. Illustrative
(creating a robot
construction guide
with complete
procedural steps and
patterns)
INTERPRETATION
Evaluate best
procedures/practices
for simplified way of
building a robot.
Criteria
a. Innovativeness
(initiating new
techniques and
strategies in building
the robot in the
shortest possible
way)
b. Simplicity (avoiding
complex procedures
in building a robot
and ensuring ease of
construction and
user-friendly building
kit)
c. Creativity
(integrate aesthetic
and artistic content in
- aesthetic value
- usability
• Replicability of the
construction
processes
- easy/simple
construction
process
- availability of
materials
* Cost- effectiveness
- quality robot at low
cost
- availability of
materials
• Benefits to one’s
health and the
environment
- usability
- practicality
- safety in using the
robot

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 Downloading
programs from the
computer to the
microcontroller.
a. USB cable
b. Bluetooth
device
c. Infrared Tower
(IR)
 Basic Robot
Movements
* Forward
* Collision Avoidance
* Left and Right
* Sound and Light
Detection
* Reverse Movement
* Line Tracing
* Wall Following
(using LEGO RCX is also
recommended depending on
its availability)
2.0 identify basic
programming tools
used for the
microcontroller in a
robot.
* NXT Robots
* Lego
MindStorm
* Lego
MindStorm
(Programming)
Version. 1.1, 2.0
and 2.1)
* NXT Datalogging
Techniques
(using NXT
sensors e.g.
light sensor,
ultrasonic
sensor)
(Note: Other Robotics Kit
and programming tools may
be used depending on its
availability.)
2.1 Demonstrate some
basic robot
movements.
making self-learning
kit in robot building)
APPLICATION
Create a situation in
modifying and
innovating a
previously
constructed robot.
Criteria
a. Appropriateness
(ensuring suitable
task to a preferred
robot design)
b. Relevance
(choosing the most
applicable task that a
robot can perform)
c. Functionality (the
robot constructed is
really serving its
useful purpose)
d. Exactness (the
constructed robot is
accurate and correct
in all its important
details)
e. Economy
(conserving efforts,
time and money for
building of the robot)