PHYSICS
SYLLABUS FORM 3
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
G.C.S.E. Physics.
In addition to this, a list of recent books suitable for this course will be
published from time to time.
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
III
Specific
Objectives for Teaching Physics Form III
It
is expected that at the end of Form III, course, students should be:
1.
Able to apply the knowledge of astronomy in telling direction and for
navigation purposes.
2.
Able to make simple domestic wiring and
3.
Apply electricity for heating and lighting
TOPICS
I.
SCALARS AND VECTORS
II.
FRICTION
III.
ENERGY AND POWER
a.Energy
IV. ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY
a.
Introduction to astronomy
b. Solar System
c. Contellations
d. The Earth and the Moon
V.
REFLECTION OF LIGHT FROM CURVED MIRRORS
VI.
REFRACTION OF LIGHT THROUGH PLANE MEDIA
VII.STATIC
ELECTRICITY
VIII.CURRENT
ELECTRICITY
a. Resistance to electric current
b. Heating
effect of an electric current
i.Laws of
heating
ii.Electrical Power
c.Domestic Electricity
i.Fuses and cables
ii.Electrical Installation of a House
d.Chemical Effect of an Electrical Current
i.Electrolysis
ii.First Law of Electrolysis
iii. Application of Electrolysis
e.Cells
i.Dry Leclanche cell (dry cell)
ii.Lead-acid
accumulator
