Tick tock! Viewers see the inside of an alarm clock radio and how it works as the narrator of the video disassembles an alarm clock radio. The presenter explains how the power unit, housing unit, clock, and radio were constructed and how they function.

Concepts

clocks, the radio, engineering design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• See if pupils can bring in any old alarm clock radios they may have to break apart in class
• Have the class create a poster representing components of the alarm clock radio

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have familiarity with AC/DC power, voltage, diodes, transformers, and other related concepts

Pros

• Thorough explanations answer many questions before they arise
• Good picture quality, allowing viewers to see intricate circuitry

Cons

• None