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4

REPORTING

5 2-3
Introduction To Physics
Physics as a science
Basic laboratory rules
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain what the study of physics involves
Relate physics to other subjects and to technology
Identify career opportunities related to physics

State and explain the basic laboratory rules
Discussions of value and meaning of physics
Drawing flow charts of the braches of physics
Listing career opportunities related to physics
Discussions
Explanation of rules
Chart on definition of physics
Flow charts on branches of physics
Chart on scientific method
List of career related to physics
Chart on standard laboratory rules
Pictures showing dangers of not observing laboratory rules
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 1-2
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 1-3
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 1-6
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 1-2
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 1-3
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 6-7
5 4
Measurements
Measuring length, area volume and mass
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define length, area, volume, mass and state their symbols and SI units
Conversions
Measuring
Experiment
Counting
Demonstrations
Meter rule
Burette
Pipette
Measuring cylinder
Weighing balance
Rod
Shadow
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 4-8
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 4-6
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 8,22,14,33 
6 1
Measurements
Measuring density
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Determine and mentally explain the density of substances
Work our density of mixtures
Solve numerical problems involving density
Experiment
Working out answers to problems
Measuring cylinder
Mass weighing balance
Density bottle
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 9-12
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 4-6
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 35-48 
6 2-3
Measurements
Measuring density
Measuring instruments
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Determine and mentally explain the density of substances
Work our density of mixtures
Solve numerical problems involving density


Use measuring instrument accurately
Metre rule, tape measure, beam balance, stop clock, measuring cylinder, pipette and burette
Experiment
Working out answers to problems
Demonstrations
Reading scales and correcting errors
Measuring cylinder
Mass weighing balance
Density bottle
Meter rule
Pipettes
Burettes
Stop watches
Tape measure
Measuring cylinder, beam balance
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 9-12
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 4-6
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 35-48 
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 6-7
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 5-6
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 10,
6 4
Measurements
Measuring Time
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Determine experimentally, the measurement of time
Experiments with pendulum
Timing events
Pendulum
Clock
Watch
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 12-15
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 6
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 46-47
7 1
Forces
Types of forces
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define force and state its SI units
Describe types of forces
State the effects of force
Discussions
Explaining
Demonstrations
Identifying effects of forces
Charts of force
String
Elastic material
Magnets
Water
Greece
Oil spring balance
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 61-19
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 6-10
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 49-68
7 2-3
Forces
Mass and weight
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State and explain the relationship between mass and weight
Define scalar and vector magnitude
Demonstrations
Discussions
Problems solving on mass and weight
Beam balance
Spring balance
Sponge
Store
Polythene
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 17-22
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 6-10
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 72-75 
7 4
Forces
Pressure and force
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define pressure and state its SI units
Determine pressure exerted by solids
Discussions
Demonstrations
Problem solving
Block of wood
Spring balance
Meter rule
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 6-10
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 6-10
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 82-85 
8-9

MID-TERM EXAMS AND BREAK

9 4
Forces
Surface tension
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe experiments to illustrate cohesion, adhesion and surface tension
State the factors affecting surface tension, its consequence and importance
Discussions
Demonstrations
Explaining the effects of surface tensions
Funnel
Water
Wire loop
Tap
Soap/detergent
Comprehensive secondary physicsStudents Book 1 page 19-22
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 6-10
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 63-70
10 1
Forces
Measuring Force
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Measure weight using spring balance
Solve numerical problems on numerical forces
Discussions
Experiments
Spring balance
Chart on vectors and scalars
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 17-18
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 17-15
10 2-3
Pressure
Pressure in liquids
Pressure in gases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Investigate experimentally the factors that affect pressure in liquids (Fluids)
Derive the formula for calculating pressure in fluids
State the principle of transmission of pressure in fluids

Explain atmospheric pressure and its effects
State and explain how pressure is transmitted in fluids
Demonstrations
Working out problems
Discussions
Experiments
Demonstrations
Explanation of pressure transmission in fluids
discussions
Communication tubes
Tin with holes at different heights
Waters
Water/oil
Syringe
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 27-30
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 12-15
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 49-68 
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 25-26,30-32
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 12-15
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 115-116,93-100 
10 4
Pressure
Pressure in gases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain atmospheric pressure and its effects
State and explain how pressure is transmitted in fluids
Demonstrations
Explanation of pressure transmission in fluids
discussions
Water/oil
Syringe
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 25-26,30-32
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 12-15
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 115-116,93-100 
11 1
Pressure
Ganges and siphons
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Describe the working of siphon and pressure gauge
Discussions
Explanations
Questions and answers
Barometer
Bourdon gauge
Syringes
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 31-34
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 13-15
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 113,117 
11 2-3
Pressure
Revision on question on the topic pressure
Application of pressure in liquids and gases
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Answer questions on pressure

Explain the working of a hydraulic, braking system of vehicle
Explain the working of mercury and forties barometer, bicycle pump and pressure gauges
Questions and answers
Explaining the application of pressure in liquids and gases
Class discussion on the principles of pressure in liquids
Experiments
Questions in students book 1
Chart showing the working of a hydraulic braking system
Model of hydraulic brake system
Barometer
Bicycle pump
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 39-41
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 13-15
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 119-123 
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 30-39
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 13-15
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 96-112 
11 4
Particulate Nature Of Matter
States of matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able
to show that matter is made of up tiny particles

Demonstration
Discussions of kinetic theory
Beaker
Crystals
Solutes
Solvent
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 42
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 15-18
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 124-128 
12 1
Particulate Nature Of Matter
The Brownian motion
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Give evidence that matter is made up of tiny particles
Demonstrate the Brownian motion in liquids & gases
Explain the arrangement of particles in matter
Explain the state on matter in terms of particle movement
Experiments
Observations
Discussions
Chalk dust
Transparent lid
Pollen grains
Lens
Beaker
Smoke cell
Source of light
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 43-48
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 15-18
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 127-130 
12 2-3
Particulate Nature Of Matter
Particulate Nature Of Matter
The Brownian motion
Diffusion in liquid, gases and solids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Give evidence that matter is made up of tiny particles
Demonstrate the Brownian motion in liquids & gases
Explain the arrangement of particles in matter
Explain the state on matter in terms of particle movement

Explain diffusion in gases/liquids and solids
Experiments
Observations
Discussions
Experiments
Discussions
Chalk dust
Transparent lid
Pollen grains
Lens
Beaker
Smoke cell
Source of light
Promise gas
Jars
Potassium permanganate
Solvent
Hydrochloric acid
Ammonia
Glass tube cotton wool
Comprehensive secondary physics
Students Book 1 page 43-48
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 15-18
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 127-130 
Comprehensive secondary physics Students Book 1 page 46-49
Teacher?s Book 1 pages 15-18
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 132-136 
12 4
Particulate Nature Of Matter
Revision on Particulate nature of matter
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Answer questions in students Book 1
Discussion
Demonstrations
Asking questions
Answering questions
Secondary Physics students Book 1 (KLB) pages 136-138
Golden tips physics pages 69-70 
13

END-TERM EXAMS AND CLOSING


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