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GRADE: 10 TERM:1 YEAR:………………. SCHOOL:…………………………………

WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOMES SUGGESTED REFERENCES
METHODS EXPERIMENTS
1 SCIENTIFIC o Internati o Distinguish between basic and Question Use a chat •Essentials of
MEASUREMENTS onal derived quantities and answer showing basic and physics
System o Identify basic units and Explanation derived units •Explaining
of Units derived units. physics
(SI). •Physics 10-12
(L Muunyu)
•Abbot Third
Edition
2 International o Recognise prefixes, multiples Question Use a worksheet •Essentials of
System of Units and submultiples of and answer physics
(SI). fundamental and derived units. Explanation •Explaining
physics
•Physics 10-12
(L Muunyu)
3 International o Use scientific notation and Explanation Use a worksheet •Essentials of
System of Units significant figures in Question physics
(SI). numerical problems. and answer •Explaining
physics
•Physics 10-12
(L Muunyu)
•Abbot Third
Edition
4 SCIENTIFIC o Length o Demonstrate the use of Experiment Practical on how •Essentials of
MEASUREMENTS and time various measuring instruments to ation to use a Vernier physics
determine length Question callipers and •Explaining
o Demonstrate the use of clocks and answer micrometre screw physics
and devices for measuring an •Physics 10-12
interval of time (L Muunyu)
• Abbot
Third Edition
5 o Length o Identify factors that affect the Experiment Practical on how •Essentials of
and time period of a simple pendulum ation to determine physics
Question period of a simple •Explaining
and answer pendulum physics
Determine how •Physics 10-12
length and angular (L Muunyu)
displacement •Abbot Third
affect period of a Edition
pendulum
6 o Mass and o Distinguish between mass and Experiment Measure mass of •Essentials of
weight weight ation different solids physics
Question and liquids using •Explaining
and answer an electronic physics
7 o Demonstrate how to measure balance or a Triple •Physics 10-12
mass and weight beam balance (L Muunyu)
•Abbot Third
Edition
8 SCIENTIFIC o Centre of o Demonstrate how to locate the Experiment Carry out an •Essentials of
MEASUREMENTS mass centre of mass of an object ation experiment on physics
o Describe qualitatively the Discussion how to determine •Explaining
effect of the position of the in groups of the centre of mass physics
centre of mass on the stability cooperative of a plane laminar. •Physics 10-12
of an object learning (L Muunyu)
•Abbot Third
Edition
9 SCIENTIFIC o Density o Use a measuring cylinder Experiment Measure volumes •Essentials of
MEASUREMENTS correctly to Measure volumes ation of different liquids physics
of liquids Question using a measuring •Explaining
o Measure volumes of regular and answer cylinder. physics
and irregular solids •Physics 10-12
(L Muunyu)
•Abbot Third
Edition
10 o Relative o Determine the density of Experiment Determine the •Essentials of
density floating objects ation relative density of physics
o Determine the density of a Discussion both regular and •Explaining
mixture of liquids in groups irregular solids. physics
o Describe what relative density Determine •Physics 10-12
is densities of liquids (L Muunyu)
o Calculate relative density of •Abbot Third
air
Edition

11 MECHANICS o Scalars and vectors o Describe what scalar Demonstratio Determine the • Essentials of
and Vector quantities n resultant of two physics
are Cooperative forces acting at •Explaining
o Distinguish between learning an angle to each physics
scalars and vectors other • Physics 10-12
o Demonstrate adding of (L Muunyu)
vectors to determine • Abbot Third
the resultant Edition
o Demonstrate how to
determine the
resultant of two
vectors graphically
 o Linear motion o Describe the terms Discussion Use worksheets •Essentials of
used in mechanics. Question and physics
o Demonstrate the use of answer •Explaining
equations of uniformly physics
accelerated motion to •Physics 10-12
solve problems (L Muunyu)
v = u + at, •Abbot Third
s = (v + u)t/2,
Edition
s = ut + ½ at2
v2 = u2 + 2as

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answer practical tests exam
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GRADE: 10 TERM: 2 YEAR:………………. SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………

WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPETCED OUTCOMES METHODS SUGGESTED REFERENCES
EXPERIMENTS
1  Linear motion o Interpret graphical Question and Use a worksheet  Essentials of
representation of answer physics
distance-time, Discussion  Explaining
Displacement -time, Cooperative physics
speed-time, velocity-time learning  Physics 10-12
and acceleration-time. (L Muunyu)
 Abbot Third
Edition
2  Linear motion o Describe the acceleration Question and Use aworksheet •Essentials of physics
of free fall for a body answer •Explaining physics
near the earth. Discussion •Physics 10-12
o Describe qualitatively the Cooperative (L Muunyu)
motion of bodies falling learning •Abbot Third edition
in a uniform gravitational
field with and without air
resistance
 Explanation Use a Ticker tape • Essentials of
3  Forces (force and o Explain what force is. Discussion timer to carry out physics
motion) o Explain the effect of Question and an experiment to •Explaining physics
forces on bodies. answer verify Newton’s •Physics 10-12
o Describe the inertia law second law of (L Muunyu)
of motion (describe motion •Abbot Third edition
Newton’s laws of motion)
o Demonstrate the
relationship between
force and acceleration
o Demonstrate the
relationship between
mass and acceleration.
o Perform calculations on
force.

4  Forces (Hooke’s o Investigate the effect of Experimentation Carry out an •Essentials of physics
law) force on a spring. Question and experiment to •Explaining physics
o Demonstrate the effects answer verify Hooke’s law •Physics 10-12
of friction on the motion Discussion (L Muunyu)
of a body. •Abbot Third Edition

5 Discussion Tie a stone to a  Essentials of

 Forces (circular o Describe the motion in a Question and string whirl it. physics
motion) circular path due to a answer •Explaining physics
perpendicular force. Demonstration •Physics 10-12
(L Muunyu)
•Abbot Third Edition
6 Experimentation Conduct an  Essentials of
 Moment of forces o Perform calculations Question and experiment to physics
based on the principle of answer verify the principle • Explaining physics
moments. Question of moments •Physics 10-12
o Investigate the everyday (L Muunyu)
application of moments. •Abbot Third Edition

7  Work, Energy and o Explain the meaning of Explanation Using a spring  Essentials of
power the terms work, energy Discussion in balance and a physics
and power. groups wooden block, •Explaining physics
o Identify the units of Experimentation determine work •Physics 10-12
measurement for work, done by a pulling (L Muunyu)
energy and power force. •Abbot Third Edition
o Calculate work using the
appropriate formula

8  Work, Energy and o Identify the different Question and Use a worksheeet Essentials of physics
power forms of energy answer •Explaining physics
o Explain qualitatively and discussion •Physics 10-12
quantitatively the terms (L Muunyu)
gravitational potential •Abbot Third Edition
and kinetic energy.
9 Use a chat showing Essentials of physics
Work, energy o Describe sources of Explanation energy • Explaining
and power renewable and non Discussion transformation physics
renewable energy. Question and • Physics 10-12
o Explain the effects of the answer (L Muunyu)
use of energy sources on • Abbot Third
the environment. Edition
o Demonstrate energy
transformation from one
form to another

10 Explanation Use a worksheet Essentials of physics

 Work, energy and o Describe the Discussion • Explaining
power conservation of energy Question and physics
o Calculate energy using answer • Physics 10-12
mass and velocity (L Muunyu)
o Demonstrate the • Abbot Third
calculation of efficiency Edition
of energy conversion
using the appropriate
formula
o Demonstrate calculation
of power using the
appropriate formula

11  Simple machines o Describe what a simple Demonstration Demonstrate an Essentials of physics

machine is Discussion in experiment on • Explaining
o Identify the different groups how to lift a load physics
types of simple machines. using a pulley • Physics 10-12
o Describe the distances system (L Muunyu)
moved by the effort and • Abbot Third
the load in a simple Edition
machine
12 Experimentation Carry out an Essentials of physics
 Simple machines o Explain the terms of Discussion in experiment to • Explaining
Mechanical advantage groups determine the physics
(MA), Velocity Ratio (VR) efficiency of an • Physics 10-12
and Efficiency inclined plane (L Muunyu)
o Perform calculations • Abbot Third
involving simple Edition
machines

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work answer practical tests papers
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WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOMES METHODS SUGGESTED REFERENCE

EXPERIMENTS
1  Simple o Determine Mechanical Explanation Use a work sheeet Essentials of physics
Machines advantage (MA), Velocity Discussion • Explaining
Ratio (VR) and Efficiency of Question and physics
the five basic simple answer • Physics 10-12
machines (L Muunyu)
• Abbot Third
Edition

2  Simple o Perform calculations Question and Past exam papers

machines involving simple machines answer
3  Pressure o Explain what pressure is. Explanation Use a worksheet Essentials of physics
o Describe how pressure Discussion having questions • Explaining
relate to force and area Question and on pressure physics
using appropriate examples answer • Physics 10-12
and formula formula( P = (L Muunyu)
F/A) • Abbot Third
o (calculations using the Edition
formula P = F/A)
4  Pressure o Identify factors affecting Explanation Use Pascal’s
pressure in liquids. Discussion vessel to verify Essentials of physics
5 o Describe the transmission of Question and Pascal’s principle • Explaining
pressure in hydraulic answer physics
systems Discussion in • Physics 10-12
(Pascal’s law) groups (L Muunyu)
• Abbot Third
Edition
6  Pressure o The Hydraulic press machine Explanation Use a worksheet Essentials of physics
o Carry out calculations on the Question and with questions on • Explaining
hydraulic press machine answer the hydraulic physics
press • Physics 10-12
(L Muunyu)
• Abbot Third
Edition
7  Pressure o Derive the relation p = ρgh Explanation Use a chat Essentials of physics
o Calculate pressure in liquids Question and showing the • Explaining
using the relation, answer derivation physics
o p = ρgh • Physics 10-12
(L Muunyu)
• Abbot Third
Edition

8  Pressure o Explain the mechanism of Question and Use a worksheet Essentials of physics
a mercury barometer. answer • Explaining
o Use the mechanism in Discussion physics
determining atmospheric • Physics 10-12
pressure (L Muunyu)
• Abbot Third
Edition
9  Pressure o Explain the mechanism of Experimentation Using the U-Tube Essentials of physics
 a manometer Question and manometer •Explaining physics
o Use the mechanism to answer determine •Physics 10-12
determine gas pressure Discussion atmospheric (L Muunyu)
o Carry out calculations pressure •Abbot Third Edition
involving the manometer
10  Pressure o Explain the law of Experimentation Carryout an Essentials of physics
floatation Discussion in experiment to •Explaining physics
o Explain principles of up groups verify •Physics 10-12
thrust and floatation. Question and Archimedes (L Muunyu)
(Archimedes principle) answer principle •Abbot Third Edition
11  Pressure o Describe how up thrust Explanation Use a worksheet Essentials of physics
relate to floatation in Discussion •Explaining physics
fluids. Question and •Physics 10-12
answer (L Muunyu)
•Abbot Third Edition
12  o Carryout calculations on Explanation Use a worksheet Essentials of physics
Archimedes principle Discussion with questions on •Explaining physics
Question and Archimedes •Physics 10-12
answer principle (L Muunyu)
• Abbot Third Edition
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WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOMES METHODS REFERENCES

SUGGESTED
EXPERIMENT
S
1 Thermal physics  Simple kinetic theory  Explain What the kinetic Explanation Use Essentials of
of Matter. theory is Question and worksheets physics.
 Describe qualitatively the answer Explaining
molecular model of Discussion physics.
matter. Physics (10-
 Explain changes of state in 12) (L
terms of the kinetic theory .MUUNYU)
of matter
Abbot Third
Edition.

2  Simple kinetic theory  .Apply kinetic theory to Explanation Use Essentials of

of Matter. explain rates of diffusion, Question and worksheeets physics.
Brownian motion, answer Explaining
evaporation and cooling Discussion physics.
effect of evaporation. Physics (10-
 Apply the kinetic theory to 12) (L
explain gas pressure. .MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
3  Measurement of  Explain what temperature Demonstration Use Essentials of
temperature is Explanation thermomete physics.
 Describe physical Question and rs to Explaining
properties of substances answer determine physics.
which change with temperature Physics (10-
temperature. of 12) (L
substances .MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

4  Measure the temperature Demonstration Use Essentials of

with thermometers Explanation thermomete physics.
 Describe suitability of Question and rs to Explaining
alcohol and mercury for answer determine physics.
use in liquid-in-glass temperature Physics (10-
thermometers. of 12) (L
substances .MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
5 Demonstration Carryout an Essentials of
 Describe the relationship Explanation experiment physics.
between the Celsius and Question and to determine Explaining
Kelvin scales. answer temperature physics.
 Describe the structure and using a Physics (10-
use of a thermocouple thermocoupl 12) (L
thermometer. e .MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

6  Demonstrate the Demonstration Measure Essentials of

measurement of Discussion temperature physics.
temperature using an Question and using an Explaining
appropriate thermometer. answer appropriate physics.
thermomete Physics (10-
r 12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

7  Expansion of solids,  Describe qualitatively the Demonstration Use Essentials of

liquids and gases. thermal expansion of explanation worksheeets physics.
solids, liquids and gases. Explaining
 Explain the effects of physics.
expansion of water on Physics (10-
aquatic life. 12) (L
 Demonstrate that solids, .MUUNYU)
liquids and gases expand at
Abbot Third
different rates.
Edition.
8  Demonstrate how to Demonstration Carry out an Essentials of
determine the boiling and explanation experiment physics.
melting point of different to Explaining
substances. determine physics.
 Explain effects of pressure the boiling Physics (10-
on the melting and boiling point and 12) (L
points. melting .MUUNYU)
point of Abbot Third
some Edition.
substances
 Investigate effects of Experimentation Conduct an Essentials of
9 impurities on the melting Question and experiment physics.
and boiling points of answer to Explaining
substances. discussion investigate physics.
the effects of Physics (10-
impurities on 12) (L
the boiling .MUUNYU)
point and Abbot Third
melting Edition.
point of
substances
10  Demonstrate the effect of Experimentation Carry out an Essentials of
varying pressure on volume of Question and experiment physics.
a gas answer to Explaining
 Describe the relationship discussion demonstrate physics.
between temperature and gas laws Physics (10-
volume of a gas 12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
11  Explain the Kelvin scale from Explanation Use Essentials of
the relationship between Discussion worksheets physics.
temperature and volume. Question and Explaining
Demonstrate the use of the ideal answer physics.
gas equation to solve simple Physics (10-
numerical problems. 12) (L
V1/T1 = V2/T2 .MUUNYU)
(P1V1/T1=P2V2/T2)
Abbot Third
Edition.

12  The Engine  Explain what an internal Explanation Demonstrate

combustion engine is. Discussion the four
Question and stroke Essentials of
answer combustion physics.
engine Explaining
physics.
Physics (10-
12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

END OF TERM ONE END OF TERM ONE TEST Question and Conduct end
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TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE

WEEK EXPERIMENT

1 The Engine  Identify the different parts of Explanation Use worksheet Essentials of
an internal combustion Question and physics.
engine. answer Explaining
 Describe the operation of the physics.
spark plug. Physics (10-12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

2  Describe the different strokes in Explanation Use worksheets Essentials of

a four stroke internal combustion Discussion physics.
engine Question and Explaining
 Describe efficiency of a diesel answer physics.
and petrol engine Physics (10-12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
3  Heat transfer by  Explain methods of heat transfer. Explanation Demonstrate heat Essentials of
conduction, convection  Use kinetic theory to explain Discussion transfer by physics.
and radiation. heat transfer. Question and conduction using a Explaining
 Demonstrate heat conduction in answer chat physics.
different substances. Physics (10-12) (L
 Demonstrate the uses of bad and .MUUNYU)
good conductors of heat. Abbot Third
Edition.

4 Explanation Use chat showing Essentials of

 Heat transfer by  Demonstrate convection in Discussion good and bad physics.
conduction, convection liquids and gases. Question and conductors of heat Explaining
and radiation.  Demonstrate the differences answer physics.
between bad and good absorbers demonstration Physics (10-12) (L
of radiant energy .MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
5  Demonstrate the differences Explanation Use chat showing
between good and bad heat Discussion good and bad
 Heat transfer by emitters. Question and emitters of heat
conduction, convection  Explain everyday’s answer Essentials of
and radiation. applications of knowledge demonstration physics.
on conduction, convection Explaining
and radiation. physics.
Physics (10-12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
6  Measurements of heat.  Demonstrate the difference Demonstration Use worksheeets Essentials of
between temperature and Question and physics.
heat energy. answer Explaining
 Describe the terms of heat discussion physics.
capacity and specific heat Physics (10-12) (L
capacity. .MUUNYU)
 Identify the SI units of Abbot Third
specific heat capacity
Edition.

7  Demonstrate how to measure Experimentation Carry out an Essentials of

specific heat capacity of Question and experiment to physics.
solids and liquids. answer determine the Explaining
 Describe the terms latent Discussion in groups specific latent heat physics.
heat, specific latent heat of of fusion and Physics (10-12) (L
fusion and of vaporisation. vaporization .MUUNYU)
 Demonstrate the solving of Abbot Third
numerical problems on heat
Edition.
measurements
8 Wave  Simple ideas of the Demonstration Use the helical Essentials of
motion wave motion theory  Demonstrate wave motion. Explanation spring to physics.
 Distinguish between Question and demonstrate a Explaining
longitudinal and transverse answer longitudinal wave physics.
waves. discussion Physics (10-12) (L
 Describe the terms associated .MUUNYU)
with waves Abbot Third
 Apply the wave equation in Edition.
solving wave motion problems
 Explain the use of waves in
everyday life.

 Propagation of Explanation Using a ripple tank, Essentials of

9 waves  Explain what propagation, Discussion carry out an physics.
reflection, refraction and Question and experiment to Explaining
diffraction of waves are answer demonstrate physics.
 Demonstrate constructive and constructive and Physics (10-12) (L
destructive interference of waves destructive .MUUNYU)
interference Abbot Third
Edition.
10  Electromagnetic  Describe main components of Explanation Use a Chat showing
spectrum electromagnetic spectrum. Discussion The
 Describe the properties of Question and electromagnetic Essentials of
electromagnetic waves answer spetrum physics.
Explaining
physics.
Physics (10-12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

11  Identify the sources of each of Explanation Use a chat showing Essentials of

the rays in the electromagnetic Question and detection methods physics.
spectrum. answer of electromagnetic Explaining
discussion waves physics.
 Describe the method of detection Physics (10-12) (L
each of the main component of .MUUNYU)
the electromagnetic spectrum. Abbot Third
Edition.

12  Explain the use of each of the Explanation Use a chat showing Essentials of
waves in the electromagnetic Question and uses of physics.
radiation spectrum. answer electromagnetic Explaining
Explain the harmful effects of Discussion waves physics.
ultra violet radiation, gamma Physics (10-12) (L
rays and x-rays to life. .MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

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WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOMES METHOD SUGGESTED REFFERENCE

EXPERIMENTS
1  Sound  Explain how sound is Explanation Carry out an Essentials of
produced. Question and experiment to physics.
 Describe what answer determine the Explaining physics.
rarefactions and speed of sound Physics (10-12) (L
compressions are. in air .MUUNYU)
 Describe the Abbot Third
approximate range of Edition.
audible frequencies.
 Investigate that sounds
requires a medium for
transmission.
 Determine the speed of
sound in air.

2  Describe the relative Demonstration Use a chat Essentials of

speed of sound in solid, Question and showing physics.
liquid and gas. answer characteristics Explaining physics.
 Demonstrate the Explanation of sound waves Physics (10-12) (L
characteristics of sound .MUUNYU)
waves. Abbot Third
 Describe the factors Demonstration Edition.
which influence the
Question and
quality of sound.
answer
 Describe what
ultrasonic is Explanation
 Describe the uses of
ultrasonic.
 State how to minimise
 sound pollution
3  Light  Rectilinear  Describe the rectilinear Experimentation Carryout an Essentials of
propagation of propagation of light. Question and experiment to physics.
light  Investigate the answer investigate the Explaining physics.
formation of shadows Discussion in laws of Physics (10-12) (L
and eclipse. groups refraction .MUUNYU)
 Describe reflection of Abbot Third
light. Edition.
 Investigate the laws of
reflection of light.
 Demonstrate the
formation of images by
plane mirrors.

4  Demonstrate the Experimentation Conduct an

formation of images by Demonstration experiment to
plane mirrors. Question and locate the
 Identify the position of answer position of an
an image using plane image formed in Essentials of
mirrors. a plane mirror physics.
Explaining physics.
Physics (10-12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
5  Refraction of  Describe what Experimentation Carry out an Essentials of
light refraction of light is Question and experiment on physics.
 Explain the terms of answer how to Explaining physics.
refraction of light Discussion in investigate the Physics (10-12) (L
 Verify the laws of groups refractive index .MUUNYU)
refraction of light. of glass Abbot Third
 Describe what Edition.
refractive index is.
 Investigate the
refractive index of a
glass block.
6  Calculate refractive Explanation Use a chat Essentials of
index of a substance Discussion in showing total physics.
(n) using real and groups internal Explaining physics.
apparent depth. reflection Physics (10-12) (L
 Explain the term .MUUNYU)
‘critical angle’. Abbot Third
 Describe the Edition.
relationship between
critical angle and
refractive index.
 Explain how total
internal reflection
occurs.
 Explain how total
internal reflection is
used.
7  Lenses.  Describe different Demonstration Carry out an Essentials of
types of lenses. Question and experiment to physics.
 Explain the action of answer determine the Explaining physics.
lenses on beams of Discussion lens equation Physics (10-12) (L
light. “1/f = 1/u + 1/v, : .MUUNYU)
(P=1/f) Abbot Third
 Demonstrate how to Edition.
determine the focal
length,

8  Calculate the power of Demonstration Use a chat Essentials of

the converging lens Question and showing the physics.
 Demonstrate how to answer uses of lenses Explaining physics.
obtain images formed Discussion Physics (10-12) (L
by converging lenses .MUUNYU)
 Describe the uses of Abbot Third
lenses in everyday life. Edition.

9  Magneti  Simple  Describe properties of Demonstration Use worksheets

sm phenomenon Magnets Question and
of magnetism.  Explain the domain answer Essentials of
theory of magnetism discussion physics.
Explaining physics.
Physics (10-12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.
10  Demonstrate induced Explanation Conduct an Essentials of
magnetism. Question and experiment on physics.
 Demonstrate the answer how to Explaining physics.
making of a magnet Physics (10-12) (L
.MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

11  Demonstrate the way Demonstration use Essentials of

to destroy a magnet Question and worksheets physics.
 Demonstrate the answer Explaining physics.
plotting of magnetic Discussion in Physics (10-12) (L
field lines. groups .MUUNYU)
Abbot Third
Edition.

12  Distinguish the Demonstration use Essentials of

magnetic properties of Question and worksheets physics.
iron and steel. answer Explaining physics.
 Explain the use of Discussion in Physics (10-12) (L
magnetic screening and groups .MUUNYU)
magnetic keepers. Abbot Third
 Describe the uses of Edition.
magnets

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EXPERIMEN
T
1 STATIC Static o Demonstrate the existence of Demonstration Carry out an Munyu physics
ELECTRI Electricity static experiment on
CITY charges Experimentation the existence Essentials of
o Explain how to detect electric Discussion of charges by physics
charges. rubbing some
materials Pure physics
o Describe the properties and uses Thinking
of static charges process
o Describe the electric charging
and discharging of objects. Abbot third
edition
2 Static o Explain the relationship between Brain storming Carry out an Munyu physics
Electricity current and static electricity. experiment on
o Investigate effects of static Question and charging and Essentials of
charges on the environment. answer discharging of physics
objects
demonstration Pure physics
Thinking
process
3 Electric o Describe the terms associated Experimentation  Measuring Munyu physics
CURRENT charge, with electricity an electric Essentials of
ELECTRI current, and o Identify the units of electric Group current using physics
CITY potential charge and current. discussion an ammeter. Pure physics
difference. o Demonstrate how to measure an Thinking
electric current. process
o Describe what potential Abbot third
difference is. edition

CURRENT o Describe what the volt is. Measuring Munyu physics

4 ELECTRI Electric o Differentiate between potential Experimentation potential Essentials of
CITY charge, difference (PD) and difference physics
current, and electromotive force (EMF). Group using a Pure physics
potential o Describe the basic concept of discussion voltmeter Thinking
difference. EMF. process
o Demonstrate the measuring of Abbot third
potential difference (PD) and edition
electromotive force (EMF).
5 CURRENT Electric cells o Describe the structure of primary Discovery Investigating Munyu physics
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CITY o Demonstrate charging and Brain storming discharging an physics
discharging of the accumulator. acid Pure physics
o Identify methods of disposal of demonstration accumulator Thinking
used cells process
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edition
6 CURRENT Electrical o Explain the meaning of the Question and Measure the Munyu physics
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CITY o Demonstrate how to determine potential
resistance in a simple circuit. Group difference,
o Describe the relationship discussion using a Essentials of
between current and potential voltmeter and physics
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Ohmic conductors.

7 o Describe what the internal Pure physics

resistance of a cell is. Demonstration Thinking
o Calculate the resistance in series Question and process
and parallel circuits with Ohm’s answer Abbot third
law edition
8 CURRENT Heating o Demonstrate energy Demonstration Investigate the Munyu physics
ELECTRI effect of an transformations in an electric heating effect
CITY electric circuit. Question and of an electric
current. o Investigate the heating effect of answer current in
an electric current. heating Essentials of
o Demonstrate how to calculate Discovery appliances. physics
electrical energy.
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9 ELECTRI o Describe the relationship of Thinking
CITY voltage, current and power. Question and process
answer Abbot third
o Demonstrate how to calculate the edition
cost of using electrical Energy Discover

10 CURRENT Heating o Describe the use of switches, Brain storming Munyu physics
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CITY electric plugs. Discussion physics
current o Explain the need for earthing Pure physics
metal cases and for double Demonstration Thinking
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Heating wires found in the cable edition
effect of an o Describe the Domestic electrical Discussion
electric wiring system Munyu physics
curren o Describe ways of conserving Demonstration Essentials of
electrical energy in homes and physics
industry. Pure physics
Thinking
process

12 ELECTRO The o Investigate the phenomenon of Experimentation Carry out an Munyu physics
MAGNETI phenomenon electro-magnetic induction. experiment on Essentials of
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produced by an induced EMF magnet, a coil

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1 . The simple o Describe simple A.C. Discussion Using charts all Munyu physics
Electromagnetic A.C. and D.C. and D.C. generators. real objects
induction generators Compare and Essentials of
o Compare the simple Question and contrast physics
A.A. generator with a answer structure and
simple D.C. generator nature of an A.C Pure physics
in terms of structure and D.C Thinking
and its nature. Demonstration generators process

o Describe the action of

a diode in rectification. Abbot third
o Explain conversion of edition
an A.C. generator to a
D.C. generator.
o Contrast the current
produced by the D.C.
generator with that
produced from
batteries.

2 Electromagnetic Transformer o Demonstrate the Question and Munyu physics

induction principles of mutual answer
induction. Essentials of
o Describe the structure Group physics
and operation of iron discussion
core transformers. Pure physics
Thinking
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and power equations
to solve numerical
problems involving Abbot third
ideal transformers edition
3 Electromagnetic Transformer. Demonstration Munyu physics
induction o Calculate the
efficiency of a
transformer given
data. Question and Essentials of
answer physics
o Explain advantages of
high alternating
potential difference Pure physics
power transmission. Thinking
o Describe the process
implications of
underground power
transmission compared Abbot third
to overhead lines. edition
o Describe the effects of
improper management
of transformers

4 Basic electronics Thermionic o Describe What Question and Using a cathode

emission and thermionic emissionis answer ray
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of cathode rays properties of a
o Distinguish between C.R.O Essentials of
direction of flow of Group physics
electrons and flow of Discussion Show the basic
conventional current. structure of a Pure physics
o Describe applications C.R.O Thinking
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o Describe basic
structure and action Demonstration Measure
of cathode-ray quantities using Abbot third
oscilloscope. a C.R.O edition
o Describe the uses of
cathode-ray
oscilloscope.
5 Basic electronics Circuit o Identify symbols of Question and Munyu physics
components. basic circuit answer
component. Essentials of
o Determine resistor physics
values using standard
colour codes. Pure physics
o Describe action of Thinking
variable potential Demonstration process
divider.
o Explain the action
and application of
thermistor and light Discussion Abbot third
dependent resistors. edition
6 Basic electronics o Investigate the Demonstration Munyu physics
charging and
discharging of Question and
capacitors. answer
o Describe the role of Essentials of
capacitors in Discussion physics
electronic
equipments.
o Explain how a reed Pure physics
and relay switches Thinking
work. process
o Describe application
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reed relay. Abbot third
edition

7 Basic electronics Simple o Describe the action of a Experimentation Munyu physics

Electronic bipolar transistor. Carry out an
Systems. o State the different types Group experiment to Essentials of
of logic gates. discussion Investigate truth physics
o Demonstrate how to tables of logic Pure physics
derive the truth tables gates using Thinking
of logic gates. numbers of 0 process
o Describe the use of Question and and 1 in inputs
bistable and astable answer and out puts Abbot third
circuits. edition
Carry out an
experiment to
to show how a
bistable and
abistable work
8 . Atomic physics Nuclear atom o Describe the structure Question and Munyu physics
of the atom. answer
o Describe the
composition of the Brainstorming
nucleus in terms of Essentials of
protons and neutrons. physics
o Explain mass number
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Pure physics
Thinking
process

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9 o Describe the nature of Demonstration Demonstrate the
Radioactivity radioactivity. nature of radio Munyu physics
o Describe the Group activity using a
characteristics of the discussion chart
three kinds of
radioactive radiations: Question and Carry out an Essentials of
alpha, beta and answer experiment to physics
gamma. investigate
o Describe methods of radiation using a
detecting radioactive G.M counter Pure physics
emissions Thinking
o Explain the origin and process
effects of background
radiations
o Describe what Abbot third
radioactive decay is. edition

10 Radioactivity o Describe what nuclear Demonstrate Munyu physics

fusion and fission is. Demonstration management
o Demonstrate how to practices which
 determine half life of Group safeguard the
a radioactive material. Discussion environment Essentials of
o Explain uses of from radioactive physics
radioactive contamination
substances. Question and
o Describe the safety answer Pure physics
precautions necessary Thinking
when handling or process
storing radioactive
substances.
o Explain the effects of Abbot third
radioactive substances edition
on the environment
and health.
o Investigate
management practices
which safeguard the
environment from
radioactive
contamination.
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