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ST. MARY MAGDALENE COLLEGES OF LAGUNA

Purok 1, Uwisan, Calamba City
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING MODULE IN T.L.E GRADE 7
NAME
GRADE AND SECTION
TEACHER Ms. LEA CLARISSE LAYLO
MODULE NUMBER 9 TRACKING NUMBER

UNIT TOPIC: : ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

CONTENT STANDARD The learner demonstrates an understanding of the concepts and underlying
principles in performing measurements and calculations.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learner independently performs accurate measurements and calculation
based on given tasks.
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES LO 1. Analyze signs, electrical symbols and data
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PRE- ASSESSMENT

DIRECTION: Identify the following. Write “T” if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is
false. Write your answer on another sheet of paper.

1. Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent various electrical devices in a
diagram or plan of an electrical circuit.

2. The electrical symbols are not used in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical plans for numerous
types of electrical works.

3. Prohibition indicates that a person should observe extra awareness

4. Danger specifies hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result to a serious injury or even death.

5. Voltage Danger indicates that electrical hazard is present in the area.

START LESSON

COMMON ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

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COMMON ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

Electrical Symbols are small drawings or pictograms used to represent various electrical devices in a
diagram or plan of an electrical circuit. These symbols are used in sketching schematic diagrams and electrical
plans for numerous types of electrical works. Practically any electrical fixture found in a house has a symbol
that coincides to said fixture on an electrical wiring diagram. These are very useful guide for an electrician or
electrical contractor, thus, making the wiring easier to install as well. The following are common electrical
symbols used in sketching wiring plan and diagram.

ELECTRICAL SIGNS

Your power tool with its manual may contain "WARNING ICONS" (a picture symbol intended to alert you to,
and/or to instruct you how to avoid a potentially hazardous condition). Knowing and understanding these
symbols will help you operate your tool better and more safely.

Electrical signs and stickers alert students, workers, and visitors to electrical hazards in the area. Alerting
workers to high voltage areas, electrical hazards, power lines and other electrical equipment in the area, can
help prevent fires and injuries. Proper electrical signs can inform workers of the dangers in the area.

CAUTION indicates some precautionary

measures against potential hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result to a minor or
moderate injury.

SAFETY ALERT indicates that a person should

observe extra awareness

PROHIBITION means that any activity is not

allowed as stated by the symbol.

DANGER specifies hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, will result to a serious injury or even
death.
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WARNING specifies a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result to
serious injury or even death.

READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION

MANUAL means that a person should make some
reading before doing any activity.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION indicates that a

person should wear safety goggles or any related
protection for the eyes.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD indicates that electrical

hazard is present in the area.

VOLTAGE DANGER indicates high voltage in the

area and surrounding equipment.

ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Analyze electrical symbols and signs. Match the electrical symbols in Column A to their
corresponding descriptions in Column B. Write the letter of your answer in the space provided before each
number.

Column A Column B

a. push bottom
b. switch
c. Wires connected

d. incandescent lamp

e. battery

ACTIVITY 2

DIRECTION: Identify the following. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

_____________1. Indicates that a person should wear safety goggles or any related protection for the eyes.

_____________2. Specifies hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result to a serious injury or even
death.

_____________3. Indicates some precautionary measures against potential hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result to a minor or moderate injury.

_____________4. Indicates that electrical hazard is present in the area.

_____________5. Indicates high voltage in the area and surrounding equipment

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REFERENCE
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TLE 7/8 SKILLS FOR A LIFETIME IN TLE 7 :Author: VIRGINA C. ESMILLA-SERCADO pp.383