Physics
Course Objectives and Target Learners
It
is expected that at the end of this course, students should be able to:
·
Acquire the appropriate skills in science and technology;
·
Apply the physics knowledge obtained in solving physical problems
·
Explain, interpret and demonstrate physics concept, principle and laws.
·
Choice of Instructional Materials
The study materials for this course are not contained in one book. However the
following books can he used:
·
A·F.
Abbott, Ordinary Level Physics;
·
Nelkon,Fundamentats
of Physics;
Institute
of Education,
Physics
for Secondary Schools Book I to IV and
Tom Duncan
In
selecting instructional and study materials, the teacher is expected to apply
his or her academic and professional knowledge and skills in judging the
suitability of the hook.
Methods
Of Teaching and Learning
A physics teacher is advised to employ "activity teaching methods"
and problem solving approach. In the former method, the students should he
encouraged to participate actively in: observing, hypothesizing, inferring,
classifying, predicting, experimenting collecting and interpreting data and
drawing conclusion. On the other hand, problem-solving approach include
discovery, student projects and educational visits. However, the teachers will
be free to use any other teaching method (e.g. exposure teaching method)
considered effective according to certain circumstances in promoting learning.
The teachers are advised to administer formative
tests at the end of each topic in the syllabus in order to diagnose the leaning
problems of their students. The results of these test should be to group or
individual remedial instruction whenever necessary. Tests and examinations will
serve as a means of identifying the topics or subtopic which need further
teaching improvement
.
Note
that this syllabus can he completed effectively if the instructional time is
observed.
FORM
ONE
Specific
Objectives for teaching Form I
It is expected that at t he end of Form I course, the pupils should be able to:
1.
Use properly measuring instruments e.g. vernier calipers, micrometer
screw gauge and thermometers
2.
Perform experiments scientifically and
3.
Render First Aid to victims
TOPICS
I.
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
II.
LABORATORY RULES
III.
MEASUREMENTS
IV.
DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY
V.
FORCE
VI.
ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE
VII.
FLOTATION
VIII.
MATTER
a.
Structure of Matter
b.
Properties of matter
(i). Elasticity
(ii). Surface tension
(iii). Adhesion and cohesion
(iv). Capillarity
(v). Diffusion
(vi).
Osmosis
(vii).
Pressure due to Solids
a.
Pressure due to Solids
b.
Liquids
c.
Air Pressure
(ix). Temperature
a.
Units of temperature
(x). Thermal Expansion
a.
Thermal energy
b.
Thermal expansion of solids
liquids and gases
(xi). Propagation of Light
a.
Sources of light
b.
Propagation and transmission of light
c.
Shadow formation
(xii). Reflection of
Light
a.
Images in plane mirror
(xiii). Magnetism
a.
Magnetic and non magnetic materials
b.
Magnetization and demagnetization
c.
Magnetic fields
(xiv). Static Electricity
a.
Positive and negative charges
b.
Leaf electro scope
c.
Methods of charging a body
d.
Conductors and insulators
(xv). Current Electricity
a.
Source of current electricity
b.
Simple electric circuits
