This solution provides a broad-based introduction to electronics and provides substantial syllabus coverage of the relevant BTEC First Award (Unit 7). It provides a series of practical investigations that allow students to unify theoretical work with practical skills – from bulbs in series to radio circuits. Curriculum, including experiments and teacher’s notes, is available from our resources page.
Topics students can study include:
LDRs and thermistors
Diodes and their function
Combinational logic
Transistors as a switch / amplifier
Operational amplifiers
Timers
Simple radio circuits
Suitable Resources
The following products are available to buy from Matrix TSL to support this teaching guide.