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INDUSTRIAL ARTS 6
WEEK 6
MR. JOEL F. SABUERO
Writer
Sampalukan ES

Mr. Alexander James U. Pascua

Illustrator

Ms. Rochiel P. Dela Cruz

Validator

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Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines
 HOW TO MAKE EXTENSION CORD
Written by Joel F. Sabuero

After the lesson, you will learn the following Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELC) such as:

• Construct simple electrical gadgets. (TLE6IA-0f-8)

• Explains the protocols (processes) in making electrical gadgets. (TLE6IA-0g-9)

How to Use this Module:

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while
enjoying the lessons. Read, the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the lessons.
Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated on every page of this module.
2. Write in your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances learning, which is
important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying.

Always remember that in every activity that you do, Health and Safety are of the most
priority. Always ask an older member of your family to assist you in doing this activity. Feel free
to ask your TLE teacher (thru messenger or text message) if you have questions in mind.
He/she is more than willing to answer your queries!

For this week, you are expected to:

1. Identify the materials and tools with their uses in constructing simple electrical gadgets.
2. Construct a simple electrical gadget such as an extension cord.
3. Observe health and safety practices in making simple electrical gadgets.
4. Explain the protocols or processes in making electrical gadgets.

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I. Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it
on the blanks.

_____1.What tool is used in tightening and loosening screws?

A. Pliers B. Screwdriver C. Wire stripper D. Multi-meter tester

_____2. Which of the following device is used to connect in the primary power supply or
electrical outlet?

A. Male plug B. Philips screwdriver C. Female plug D. Electrical Wire

_____3. What is this simple electrical gadget that gives you an additional power outlet?

A. Doorbell B. Bulb Tester C. Lampshade D. Extension Cord

_____4. Which of the following is the first step in constructing a simple electrical gadget?.

A. Remove the screw of the plug to open the cap.

B. Prepare the right tools and materials needed before working.
C. Insert the individual wires into the terminals.
D. None of these.
_____5. You are done with making your extension cord. You want to check if the wires are
properly connected, but you do not have a multi-meter tester for this purpose. What should be
your alternate option?

A. Ask your parents to order from Shopee. C. Ask the help of a qualified person to inspect it.

B. Plug it to the electrical outlet to test if it is working. D. Discard it and make another one.

II. Draw a smiley face if the statement is correct and a sad face if it is not
correct.
_____6. Do not store highly flammable liquids near electrical equipment.

_____7. It is safe to handle electrical equipment when hands, feet, or body are wet or perspiring
or when standing on a wet floor.

_____8.Wear non-conductive gloves, protective clothes, and shoes with insulated soles.

_____9. Treat all electrical devices as if they are live or energized.

_____10. Store highly flammable liquids near electrical equipment.

Directions: Analyze the statements and write the missing letters by filling up the boxes.

1. The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

2. The money received, especially regularly, for work or through investments.

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3. The financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned
and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.

4. An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

5. A number of goods are held in stock.

This lesson covers the tools and equipment used in constructing simple electrical
gadgets. The main focus is on the step by step procedure and actual construction of the
extension cord. Health and safety are also emphasized so you will be safe in doing this activity
at home or in school.

Extension cords are very useful at home since they give additional power outlets where
they are needed. They also allow you to move more freely with the gadget instead of being
confined near the main power source.

Aside from constructing an extension cord, here are some of the suggested electrical
gadgets that you can try. You can research on how to do these with the help of your parents or
older siblings.
• Lampshade – is a gadget used to soften the light and as a decoration lamp and inside
the room.
• Bulb Tester – is used in testing an incandescent bulb, starter, or ballast.
• Doorbell – is a bell or buzzer outside a door that is rung to announce the presence of a
visitor.

Activity#1. Equip yourself!

Direction: Now, study the table below. Read and analyze the different tools and materials used
in constructing simple electrical gadgets, Find these tools, and ask your parents how to use it
properly. Remember that these tools should be used with caution!

How does it look

What is it? How do you use it?
like?

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 An electrical tool is used to cut, twist, or splice
Pliers
an electrical wire.

Screw Drivers
The primary use of these tools is to tighten and
• Flat
• Philips loosen screws.

The wire stripper is used to remove insulation

Wire Stripper without cutting the wire.

An electrical device with two or three pins that is

Male Plug inserted in a socket to make an electrical
connection.
Convenience Outlet A receptacle in a wall or baseboard for
or Female Plug connection to lamps or other electrical
appliances.
It is an insulated metal conductor that transmit
Electrical Wire electricity from a source to an outlet in your
home. (Flat cord, stranded #18 AWG)

A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a

Multi-meter Tester
VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an electronic
(Optional)
measuring instrument that combines several
measurement functions in one unit.

Before you proceed to another activity, read and understand carefully the safety and health
practices that you should follow to avoid accidents and injuries.

Safety and Health Reminder

Whether at home or in school, safety and health practices should always be observed to
avoid hazards and accidents among students or any member of the household.

1. Prepare all the right tools and materials needed before starting to do the project.
2. Use proper tools or equipment for the task at hand and according to the instructions
given.
3. Use safety glasses while working.
4. Make sure to work in a well-lighted area.
5. Use sharp tools under the supervision of an adult.
6. Do not plug your finished work unless it is checked by your teacher or a qualified person
in your household/community.
7. Keep all tools in a safe place and clean your working area after you do the activity.

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What is a Protocol?
When we say Protocol, It is a rule or a code of behavior that should be strictly followed
or obeyed by children like you. As you do your project, always unplug the equipment from the
power source. You should treat all electrical devices as if they are live or energized.

Activity #2. What’s the Secret Code?

Direction: The number beside each letter of the alphabet corresponds to a code. Your task is to
reveal the secret code by writing the letter that matches the code from the alphabet. Write the
letters inside each box. Can you do it in less than 2 minutes? Your timer starts now!

Activity #3 – Agree or Disagree?

What is your opinion in the following situation? Can you decide wisely? Remember the
safety and health protocols in doing your decision. Write a () if you agree, and an () if you
disagree.
___ 1. Your classmate, John did not wear his safety glass as he works on his electrical gadget.
___ 2. Andrea wants to unscrew the male plug, but she cannot find the screwdriver. She used a
dull, pointed knife instead.
___ 3. As you work with your extension cord project, you want to get the exact measurement of
the wire. Your brother offered you with a metal and a plastic ruler. You chose the plastic ruler.
___ 4. You are done washing the dishes after a family lunch. You immediately proceed to work
on your extension cord project. You wiped your hands to dry before you do it.
___ 5. You are done doing your project. You cleaned the working area before you leave.

Activity #3: I can do this!

How to Construct an Extension Cord.
Directions: Read and follow the instructions carefully. Before you will proceed, make sure that
you have prepared all the tools and materials needed. Always ask the guidance and assistance
of your parents/guardian or older member of the family when doing the activity. Your teacher will
give you enough time to finish it. Your final output will be graded by your parent or guardian and
your teacher through the use of rubrics below.
Tools and Materials:
Electrical wire, stranded flat cord, #18-AWG (depending on your desired length)

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Male plug (round) and 2 or 3-gang convenience outlet
Hand tools (screwdriver, pliers, wire stripper or utility knife, and multimeter tester-optional)
Procedure:

1. Take one end of your electrical wire and slice through the outer covering to reveal
thinner wires about 2 centimeters. Be careful when peeling off the covering so you do
not damage the individual wires inside. Separate the wire about 8 cm. from the exposed
wire to create two different wires that will be connected to the plug. Do the same on the
other end of the wire.

2 cm.

8 cm.

2. Get the male plug. Remove the cover. Using the

screwdriver, remove the two larger screws on each of the
terminals. Insert the electrical wire in the hole of the plug.

3. After you inserted the wire, create a loop with an Underwriter’s Knot.

4. Split each end of the wire and twist the exposed wires to the screws. Push the knot
down to the middle of the plug. Reconnect and tighten the screws down to hold the wires
securely. Use your pliers to make sure that the two wires will not touch with each other.
Put back the cover of the plug so the wires will not be exposed.

You’re done with the male plug! Now, let’s proceed to the other end of the wire. Do you think
you can connect it to the convenience outlet or the female plug? Let us proceed.

5. Get the convenience outlet. Remove the

screw to open it. Loosen (do not remove) the two
screws inside the outlet.

5. Create another underwriter’s knot. Split both ends of the exposed wire. Connect each
wire by twisting it to the screw. Tighten the screw using your screwdriver. You may use
the plier to keep the exposed strand of wire in place. Adjust the knot in the proper
position.

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 7. Replace the cover and secure it with the screws.
8. If you have available multimeter tester, you may do the “continuity test”. Don’t forget
to ask for help in doing this. If you have no multi-meter tester, proceed to number 9.
9. Let your teacher or any qualified person in your community inspect the wire connections
inside the male plug and the convenience outlet to see if it is secured and it is safe to use. The
positive and negative wire should not be touching with each other.
(Reminder: Do not plug it to an electrical outlet unless it’s validated to be safe and
with the guidance of your parent’s or guardian).

Rubrics for Constructing Simple Electrical Gadgets – Extension Cord

Criteria 4 3 2 1
Accuracy
Workmanship
Proper Handling of Tools
Speed
Total Score:
Name and Signature of Evaluator:

Legend: 4-Excellent (93-100) 3-Good (86-92) 2-Fair (79-85) 1-Poor (78 & below)

Enrichment Activity: You can watch with your parents/guardian the instructional video on
YouTube. Just search the title “Paano Gumawa ng Extension Cord”, or you may click this link:
https://youtu.be/ZCov1H4VIi0

➢ Being familiar with the tools and equipment will help you work with ease and dexterity
➢ Learning to construct simple gadgets like the extension cord allows you the opportunity
to generate additional income for the family. It also saves on unnecessary expenses.
➢ Accidents can be avoided if you follow the health and safety procedures in constructing
simple electrical gadgets.
➢ Having a place for your tools, and keeping them in their proper place is of big help to
lessen the accidents that may arise from improper handling and storing.
➢ Always ask the guidance of a parent/guardian or older member of the family of your
household when doing the activity.

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Directions: Read the situation and questions. Write your answer on the blanks.
1. You have made an extension cord, what will you do before plugging it in an electrical outlet?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
2. As you are working on your extension cord project, you noticed that the wire stripper is
missing. To avoid this from happening, what should you do before starting to work on your
project?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
3. Your teacher asked for an adult or parent to assist you while doing the electrical activity, but
no one is present on that day. Will you insist on doing the activity or will you wait for your parent
or an adult member of the family before you will do the activity? Explain your answer.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

I. Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it
on the blanks.
_____1. What is a span of flexible electrical power cable with a plug on one end and multiple
sockets on the other end? It comes in several varieties to suit the needs of the user.
A. Lampshade B. Extension Cord C. Doorbell D. Bulb Tester
_____2. What is used in electrical wiring as a strain relief to prevent a cable from being pulled
from electrical terminals when the cable is “yanked”?
A. Knot B. Extension knot C. Underwriter’s knot D. Overhand knot
_____3. Which of the following set of materials is typically used to construct an extension cord?
A. Male plug, convenience outlet, electrical wire C. Electrical wire, on/off switch, male
plug
B. The incandescent bulb, Battery, electrical wire D. Convenience outlet, multimeter
tester, battery
_____4. Which of the following can be considered as health and safety measures in doing your
project? A. Disregard your task
B. Prepare all the tools and materials in the project.
C. Wear sunglasses and listen to hard metal music.
D. Place the equipment in different places after use.
_____5. How would you describe safety precautions?
A. Rules to disobey. C. For safety in the workplace.
B. Only for a limited number of people. D. For you to be comfortable and move freely.

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II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the box.

wash accident switch place light

6. Provide a safe ___________ for the tools.

7. Carefulness prevents ____________________.
8. Turn off the safety ____________ before doing electrical repairs.
9. Work in place where there is enough _______________ to avoid eyestrain.
10. Be sure to ______________ your hands after working.

Directions: Write reflective learning about our lesson by answering the questions below. You
can express your answer based on your own experience in doing related activities. Enjoy!

1. What are the safety precautions one needs to remember and observe when working on a
project involving electrical gadgets? Write at least two safety precautions and explain briefly.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. How can learning to construct simple electrical gadgets and devices help generate additional
income for the family?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Congratulations! You have finished all the given activities. Prepare for another week of
enjoyable learning.

Mr. Joel F. Sabuero

Module Writer- Sampalukan ES

Mr. Alexander James U. Pascua

Illustrator- Kalayaan ES

Ms. Rochiel P. Dela Cruz

Validator- Pangarap ES

Telesforo B. Ongotan Jr., Ed.D.

Team Leader- Kalayaan ES

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
CALOOCAN CITY
TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
INDUSTRIAL ARTS - GRADE 6
Name: ______________________________________ Section: ________________________
Subject Teacher: ______________________________ Date: ________________________

Answer Sheet
Pre-Test Looking Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3
Back
1

10

Activity 4 Activity 5 Check Your Post-Test Reflection

Understanding
1

10

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IA-GRADE-6-EPP-QUARTER-4-WEEK-6
Answer Key:
PRETEST - A. 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.C

- B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

LOOKING BACK - 1. price 2. Income 3. profit 4. cost 5. Inventory

ACTIVITY # 1 The parents or guardian will help the student to familiarize with the given
tools and materials needed in making an extension cord.
ACTIVITY # 2 The parents and teacher will check the output through the use of the
rubrics for making an extension cord.

ACTIVITY #3 WHAT’S THE SECRET CODE?

Answer: PROTOCOLS IN MAKING ELECTRICAL GADGET

ACTIVITY #4 – AGREE OR DISAGREE?

1.  2.  3.  4.  5. 

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Suggested pupil’s response: (Similar response should be accepted)
1. Ask your teacher or a qualified person to do the physical checking or continuity test.
2. Prepare the tools and materials needed before starting to work on your project.
3. Do not proceed to the activity. Ask first your parents/adult family member their
available day and time before you continue doing the activity.

POST TEST 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. place 7. accident

8. switch 9. light 10. Wash

References:
Peralta, Gloria A. Ed.D., Arsenue, Ruth A, Ipolan, Catalina R., Quiambao, Yolanda L., Ariola,
Helenay Ann C. “Life Skills Through TLE 6” (Textbook). Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc. 2016.

Peralta, Gloria A. Ed.D., Arsenue, Ruth A, Ipolan, Catalina R., Quiambao, Yolanda L., Ariola,
Helenay Ann C. “Life Skills Through TLE 6 “(Teacher’s Manual) Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.
2016.
https://www.google.com/search?q=continuity+test&oq=continuity+test&aqs=chrome..69i57.5263
j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

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