Various sections in the Curriculum for Excellence programme require pupils to be conversant with the concepts of renewable energy, the different types of energy around us as well as the conversion of one form of energy to another.
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Series / Parallel Circuits
In the “Energy in the Environment” section pupils are expected to be able to measure the current and voltage in series and parallel circuits and to show the advantages of using, in some instances, a parallel circuit as opposed to a series circuit.
Oppositely Biased LEDs
Used in conjunction with the Nuffield Operational Amplifier this circuit demonstrates the effect of a positive or negative output from the differential amplifier on oppositely biased LEDs.
Reverse Drive for Electric Motor
Used in conjunction with the Nuffield Operational Amplifier this rather complicated circuit is set out in a manner which clearly demonstrates the use of transistors in producing forward and reverse drive for an electric motor.
Practical Technique No. 4
Three “circuits” set out on a single board, each containing an open circuit line fault, an open circuit component fault or a short circuit component fault.