MUTAMBANESHIRI RAYMOND
EC NO: 5509616M
SCHEMES OF WORK
PHYSICS
FORM 6
TERM 1
10 PERIODS/WEEK
7 LEARNERS
1
TOPICS
1. ELECTRIC FIELDS
2. CAPACITANCE
3. ELECTROMAGNETISM
4. ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION
5. ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS
6. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
7. COMMUNICATION
8. DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS
9. TEMPERATURE
10. IDEAL GASES
11. NON VISCOUS FLUID FLOW
AIMS
The aims of the syllabus are to enable learners to:
I. Provide an opportunity to develop desirable scientific literacy.
II. Create opportunities for learners to acquire research and practical skills and attitudes in physics.
III. Promote critical thinking, creativity and problem solving skills that apply to real life situations.
IV. Develop scientific practical skills, accuracy, objectivity, integrity, enquiry and team work.
SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES
Learners will be able to:
I. Describe observations, record results, interpret and draw conclusions from experiments.
II. Demonstrate knowledge of scientific terms, laws facts, concepts, theories and phenomena of physics.
III. Demonstrate relevant attitudes to science such as accuracy and precision, objectivity and inventiveness.
IV. Communicate scientific information logically and concisely.
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Revision of
end of year
exam p 1
Know the
needs of
the
question
paper
 Revise paper 1
 Recall formulas and
principals
 Performing calculations
 Describe and explaining
concepts
 Research on other
concepts
 Discussing
solving
problems
 Team work
performing
calculations
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
 Problem
solving
End of year
2023
question
paper
Student’s
answer
scripts
Revision of
end of year
exam p 2
Know the
needs of
the
question
paper
 Revise paper 2
 Recall formulas and
principals
 Performing calculations
 Describe and explaining
concepts
 Research on other
concepts
 Discussing
solving
problems
 Team work
performing
calculations
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
 Problem
solving
End of year
2023
question
paper
Student’s
answer
scripts
Revision of
end of year
exam p 3
Know the
needs of
the
question
paper
 Revise paper 3
 Recall formulas and
principals
 Performing calculations
 Describe and explaining
concepts
 Research on other
concepts
 Discussing
solving
problems
 Team work
performing
calculations
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
 Problem
solving
End of year
2023
question
paper
Student’s
answer
scripts
Revision of
end of year
exam p 4
Know the
needs of
the
question
paper
 Collect and analyse data
 Tabulate data
 Draw a line of best fit
 Put the given equation in
the form of y = mx + c
 Group work
tabulating data
 Drawing the
line of best fit
 Calculating
gradient
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
 Problem
solving
End of year
2023
question
paper
Student’s
answer
scripts
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Learners should be able to:
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methods
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s
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& media
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s
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Electric
fields
can define
electric field
 describe an electric field as an
example of a field of force
and define electric field
 use E = V/d to calculate the
field strength in a uniform
field
 calculate the forces on
charges in uniform in electric
fields
 describe the effect of a
uniform electric field on the
motion of charged particles
 discussion
describing an
electric field
 team work
deriving
equations and
performing
calculations
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
ICT tools Mike
Crundell
Pg 136
electric
potential
can state
coulumb’s
law
 use Coulomb’s law in the
form F=Q1 Q2/(4π ε0r2
 use E=Q/4 π ε0r2 for the field
strength of a point charge in
free space
 define potential at a point as
w/q
 use the equation V= Q/4πε0r2
 learner
presentation on
potential
 exposition
deriving
equations
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
ICT tools Mike
Crundell
Pg 219
In class test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 Accuracy
Question
papers
Diamond
key
capacitance can describe
the uses of
capacitors
 describe the function of
capacitors in simple circuits
 define capacitance and the
farad
 solve problems using C=Q/V
 derive, using the formulae
 C=Q/V, the formulae for
capacitors in series and
parallel
 Facilitator to
describe the
function of
capacitors in
simple circuits
 Derivation of
equations
 Problem solving
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 experimenti
ng
resistor
capacitor
power source
ammeter
voltmeter
Pacific pg
303
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Energy
stored in a
capacitor
understands
procedures
for drawing
graphs
 deduce the area under a
potential-charge graph,
the equation W=1/2QV
and hence W=1/2 CV2
 describe charging and
discharging of
capacitors in RC circuits
 draw graphs for
charging and
discharging
 Derivation of
equations
 Drawing of
graphs
 To discuss on
the charging
and
discharging of
capacitors in
RC circuits
 Critical
analysis
 Critical
thinking
resistor
capacitor
power source
ammeter
voltmeter
Pacific pg
317
experiment
on charging
and
discharging
a capacitor
understand
practical
procedures
 Collect and analyse data
 Tabulate data
 Draw a line of best fit
 Put the given equation in
the form of y = mx + c
 Group work
tabulating data
 Drawing the
line of best fit
 Calculating
gradient
 experieme
nting
 Critical
analysis
 Problem
solving
resistor
capacitor
power source
ammeter
voltmeter
zimsec
bluebook
paper 2014
In class test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 Accuracy
Question
papers
Diamond
key
Electromag
netism
can
perform
experiment
s
 explain that a force might
act on a current carrying
conductor placed in
a magnetic field
 solve problems using the
equation F = BIL sin θ
with directions as
interpreted by Fleming’s
left hand rule
 use of current balance to
measure flux density
 Group work
performing
calculations
 Experimenting
current balance
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
dynamo
voltmeter
ammeter
Pacific
Physics
Pg 522
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methods
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s
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& media
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07
02
Electromag
netism
understands
right hand
grip rule
and
Flemings
rule
 predict the direction of the
force on a charge moving in a
magnetic field
 describe the principle of the
electro magnet
 explain the force between
current carrying conductors
and predict the direction of
the force
 describe the principle of the
electro magnet and uses
 Measuring flux density using
a calibrated Hall probe
 Learner
presentation
describing the
principle of the
 Experimenting
on the hall
probe
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
dynamo
voltmeter
ammeter
Pacific
Physics
Pg 522
Electromagn
etic
Induction
understands
Flemings
left hand
rule
 define magnetic flux and the
Weber, solve problems using
φ = BA.
 define magnetic flux linkage
 experiments on
electromagnetic induction
that a changing magnetic flux
can induce an e.m.f.
 discussion
defining terms
 facilitator
exposition
explaining
Lenz and
Faraday law
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
dynamo
voltmeter
ammeter
Pacific
Physics
Pg 522
Electromagn
etic
Induction
understands
Flemings
left hand
rule
 deduce from appropriate
experiments on
electromagnetic induction;
-that the direction of the
induced e.m.f. opposes
the change producing it
- the factors affecting the
magnitude of the induced
e.m.f.
To discuss on the
applications of
Lenzy`s law and
Faradays` law
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
solenoid
magnets
zero
centred
galvanomet
er
Mike
Crundell
Pg 465
In class test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 Accuracy
Question
papers
Diamond
key
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Learners should be able to:
Activities &
methods
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s
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& media
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s
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02
Electronics
Transducer
s
 describe the use of the
light emitting diode
(LED), the buzzer and the
relay as output transducers
 describe the use of LDR,
thermistor & strain gauge
as input transducers
 Facilitator to
describe the
use of LED
 Discussions on
input & output
transducers
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
 collaborati
on
LED
LDR
Thermistor
Cells
Connecting
leads
Pacific
Physics
Pg 421
Operational
amplifier
 describe the properties of
the ideal amplifier
 explain the use of an
operational amplifier as a
comparator
 discuss the use of a
comparator with
transducers
 discussion on
ideal & real op
amp
 discussion on
circuit
diagrams
 critical
thinking
 critical
analysis
Op amp
Video
showing
circuits
Pacific
Physics
Pg 430
Operational
amplifier
 discuss the principles of
negative and positive
feedback in an amplifier
 describe the circuit
diagrams for both the
inverting and the non-
inverting amplifier for
single signal input
 discuss the use of an
amplifier as a summer
 discuss the use of an op
amp as a voltage follower
 discussion on
both negative
and positive
feedback
 discussion on
circuit
diagrams for
both negative
and positive
feedback
 tr exploration
on derivations
 problem
solving
 critical
thinking
 critical
analysis
Op amp
Video
showing
circuits
Pacific
Physics
Pg 430
Schmidt
trigger
 describe the use of an op
amp as a non-inverting
Schmidt trigger with
positive feedback provided
by a potential divider
 tr exploration
on the Schmidt
trigger
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
Op amp
Video
showing
circuits
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solving
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methods
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s
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& media
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s
Evaluation
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02
In class test Knows how
to tackle
questions
 Answer the given
questions in the exercise
according to set objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to
answer the given questions
 Individual
work writing
the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 Accuracy
Question
papers
Diamond
key
Logic
Gates
Can produce
truth tables
 describe how to combine
AND, NOT and OR gates,
or NAND gates only, to
form EXOR and EX-NOR
gates
 analyse circuits using
combinations of logic
gates to perform control
functions
 Forming
combinations
of electronic
gates
 Analysing
circuits
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Switches
Resistors
Connecting
leads
Pacific
Physics
Pg 392
Application
of Logic
gates
Knows some
functions of
logic gates
 describe the function of
simple electronic devices
and systems which are
found in the home, in
industry and in
communications
 appreciate the impact of
electronic devices and
systems on domestic and
industrial activities
 discussion on
the application
of logic gates
in the industry
 discuss on the
impacts of
electronic
devices
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Switches
Resistors
Leads
cells
Mike
Crundell
Pg 400
In class test Knows how
to tackle
questions
 Answer the given
questions in the exercise
according to set objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to
answer the given questions
 Individual
work writing
the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 Accuracy
Question
papers
Diamond
key
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Learners should be able to:
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methods
Competence
s
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& media
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s
Evaluation
28
02
Communic
ation
Can identify
modes of
communicati
on
 describe the
communication system
 appreciate different
channels of comms
 explain advantages and
disadvantages of the
channels
 discussion on
various
channels of
communication
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
Work cards Pacific
Physics p
255
Modulatio
n
Radios uses
A.M & F.M
 define modulation
 state the advantages of the
carrier wave
 distinguish between AM
and FM
 understand the term
bandwidth and its
relationship to side bands
 describe the importance of
the bandwidth
 discussion on
the methods of
transmission
 researching on
the differences
between AM
and FM
 tr exploration
on the
importance of
the bandwidth
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
radio Mike
Crundell
Pg 257
Modulatio
n
Can relate
wavelength
to speed and
frequency
 calculate the wavelength
of a carrier wave
 calculate the number of
stations in a given range of
carrier frequency
 calculate carrier frequency
and signal frequency from
a displacement time graph
 team work
performing
calculations on
number of
stations
 tr exploration
on calculations
on fs and fa
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
questions Mike
Crundell
Pg 257
Attenuatio
n
 understand and use signal
attenuation expressed in
dB and dB per unit length
 recall and use the
expression number of dB =
10 log(P1/P2) for the ratio
of two powers
 discussion on
attenuation and
causes
 team work
performing
calculations on
attenuation and
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
Video Mike
Crundell
Pg 268
9
gain
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Learners should be able to:
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methods
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s
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& media
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s
Evaluation
07
03
In class test Knows how
to tackle
questions
 Answer the given
questions in the exercise
according to set objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to
answer the given questions
 Individual
work writing
the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 Accuracy
Question
papers
Diamond
key
Redspot
Analogue
and digital
signals
knows
digital is
better than
analogue
 distinguish between digital
and analogue signals
 explain reasons for
digitization
 understand that the digital
transmission of speech or
music involves analogue to
digital conversion (ADC)
before transmission and
digital-to-analogue
conversion (DAC) after
reception
 discussion on
analogue and
digital signals
 facilitator
exploration on
the conversion
process
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
video Section 7.0
notes
Sampling Knows the
reason for
digitization
 describe the process of
sampling
 analyze sampling graphs
 explain the advantages of
digital sampling
 discussion on
sampling
 team work
analysing
graphs
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
Notes Section 7.0
notes
Communic
ation by
satellites
Knows
communicati
on can be
done
through
satellites
 describe the principle of
satellites communication
 understand the effects of
swamping
 state the advantages of
satellite communication
 describe geostationary and
polar satellites
 discussion on
the principles
of satellite
communication
 researching on
the effects of
swamping
 problem
solving
 Critical
Thinking
video Section 7.0
notes
10
 discussion on
satellites
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Learners should be able to:
Activities &
methods
Competence
s
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& media
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s
Evaluation
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03
In class test Knows how
to tackle
questions
 Answer the given
questions in the exercise
according to set objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to
answer the given questions
 Individual
work writing
the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
 Accuracy
Question
papers
Diamond
key
Phases of
Matter
Matter exist
in 3 forms
 relate the difference in the
structures and densities of
solids, liquids and gases to
simple ideas of the
spacing, ordering and
motion of molecules
 describe the kinetic model
 distinguish between the
process of melting, boiling
and evaporation
 To discuss on
the phases of
matter
 Facilitator to
describe the
Kinetic model.
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
charts Mike
Crundell
Pg 400
Density,
Pressure in
fluids
Can define
density
 define the term pressure
and using
 the kinetic model explain
the pressure exerted by
gases
 derive, from the defs of
pressure and density the
equation p = gh
ƿ
 deriving the
formula p =
gh
ƿ
 solving
problems using
the equation p
= gh
ƿ
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
video Pacific
Physics Pg
120
In class test Knows how
to tackle
questions
 Answer the given
questions in the exercise
according to set objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to
answer the given questions
 Individual
work writing
the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Question
papers
Diamond
key
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Learners should be able to:
Activities &
methods
Competence
s
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& media
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s
Evaluation
21
03
Deformatio
n of Solids
Knows the
effects of
forces
 Explain how the deform is
a result of tensile or
compressive
 describe the behaviour of
springs in terms of load,
extension, elastic limit and
Hooke’s law
 define and use the terms
stress, strain and the
Young modulus
 discussing how
deformation
occurs
 using terms
stress & strain
in calculations
 Critical
analysis
 collaborati
on
 Problem
solving
Springs
Weights
Constantine
wire
Calliper
Mike
Crundell
Pg 94
Structure
and metals
Applying a
force cause
deformation
 describe an experiment to
determine theYoung Modulus
of a metal
 distinguish between elastic
and plastic deformation
 deduce the strain energy in a
deformed material from the
area under the force extension
graph
 Loading
materials to
identify plastic
and elastic
behavior
To perform
calculations
 Problem
Solving
 Critical
Analysis
video Mike
Crundell
Pg 138
Deterioration
and failure
 sketch and compare the force-
extension
 explain fatigue as a
consequence of cyclic stress
 describe creep
 demonstrate knowledge with
reference to properties of
materials to the solving of
simple engineering problems
 Sketching graphs
 Problem solving
 Designing a
practical
 Problem
Solving
 Critical
Analysis
charts Pacific
Physics Pg
347
In class test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Question
papers
Diamond
key
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Content
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Knowledge
Objectives
Learners should be able to:
Activities &
methods
Competence
s
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& media
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s
Evaluation
28
03
Temperature
Fixed points
Thermometr
ic
properties
can describe
different
thermometric
properties
 show that a physical property
which varies with temperature
may be used for the
measurement of temperature
and
 state examples of such
properties
 use the equations to calibrate
a thermometer where X is a
proportionally varying
physical property
 Facilitator to
describe the
calibration of
thermometers
 Problem Solving
 Problem
Solving
 Critical
Analysis
Liquid in
glass
thermometer
Pacific
Physics Pg
370
Types of
thermometer
s
can identify
types of
thermometers
 explain the principal
features and operation of a
liquid-in-glass, resistance,
constant-volume gas and
thermocouple thermometer
 state the advantages and
disadvantages of each
 express temperatures in
Kelvin and degree Celsius
 To discuss
different types
of thermometer
 To discuss the
advantages and
disadvantages
of various
thermometers
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
 collaborati
on
Liquid in
glass
thermometer
Pacific
Physics
Pg 377
In class test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Question
papers
Diamond
key
topical
questions
Thermal
Properties of
Materials
 relate a rise in temperature
of a body to an increase in
internal energy
 define and use specific
heat capacity
 show its determination by
electrical methods
 define and use specific
latent ht
 Problem solving
 To discuss on
the laws of
thermodynamics
 Problem
Solving
 Critical
Analysis
Pacific
Physics
Pg 471
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Learners should be able to:
Activities &
methods
Competence
s
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& media
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s
Evaluation
04
04
Ideal gases can state the
assumptions
 list the assumptions of the
kinetic theory of gases
 use pV = nRT
 explain how molecular
movement causes the pressure
exerted by a gas and provide
a simple derivation
 relate temp to ave KE
 determine the work done
 To discuss on
the assuptions
of kinetic
theory
 Deriving
equations
 Problem
solving
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
video on
derivation
Mike
Crundel
Pg 202
In class test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Question
papers
Diamond
key
topical
questions
Non-Viscous
Fluid Flow
 explain the terms steady flow,
incompressible flow, non-
viscous flow,
 explain how the velocity
vector of a particle in an ideal
fluid in motion is related to
the streamline associated with
that particle
 describe how streamlines can
be used to define a tube of
flow
 Facilitator to
define terms
 Facilitator to
explain how the
velocity vector
of a particle in
an ideal fluid in
motion is related
to the streamline
associated with
that particle
 Problem solving
 Problem
Solving
 Critical
Analysis
venturi meter Pacific
Physics
Pg 522
 Derive the equation of
continuity
 prove that the equation of
continuity is a form of the
principle for conservation of
mass
 explain pressure differences
derive the Bernoulli equation
 Derivation of
equations
 Problem
solving using
equation of
continuity &
Bernoullis
equation
 Problem
Solving
 Critical
Analysis
video
Mike
Crundell
Pg 407
14
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& media
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04
The Bernoulli
effect
 show that the Bernoulli
equation is a form of the
principle of conservation
of energy
 explain how the Bernoulli
effect is applied in the
filter pump, in the Venturi
meter, in atomizers and in
the flow of air over an
aerofoil
 Derivation of
equations
 Problem
solving using
equation of
continuity &
Bernoullis
equation
 Critical
thinking
 Critical
analysis
Mike
Crundell
Pg 412
In class test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Question
papers
Diamond
key
topical
questions
chapter 6 test Knows how to
tackle
questions
 Answer the given questions in
the exercise according to set
objectives
 Recall formula, laws
principles and facts to answer
the given questions
 Individual work
writing the test
 Deductive
reasoning
 Critical
thinking
 Problem
solving
Question
papers
Diamond
key
topical
questions
revision of
chapter 6
15
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methods
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& media
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    MUTAMBANESHIRI RAYMOND EC NO:5509616M SCHEMES OF WORK PHYSICS FORM 6 TERM 1 10 PERIODS/WEEK 7 LEARNERS 1
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    TOPICS 1. ELECTRIC FIELDS 2.CAPACITANCE 3. ELECTROMAGNETISM 4. ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION 5. ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS 6. DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 7. COMMUNICATION 8. DEFORMATION OF SOLIDS 9. TEMPERATURE 10. IDEAL GASES 11. NON VISCOUS FLUID FLOW AIMS The aims of the syllabus are to enable learners to: I. Provide an opportunity to develop desirable scientific literacy. II. Create opportunities for learners to acquire research and practical skills and attitudes in physics. III. Promote critical thinking, creativity and problem solving skills that apply to real life situations. IV. Develop scientific practical skills, accuracy, objectivity, integrity, enquiry and team work. SYLLABUS OBJECTIVES Learners will be able to: I. Describe observations, record results, interpret and draw conclusions from experiments. II. Demonstrate knowledge of scientific terms, laws facts, concepts, theories and phenomena of physics. III. Demonstrate relevant attitudes to science such as accuracy and precision, objectivity and inventiveness. IV. Communicate scientific information logically and concisely. 2
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 17 01 Revision of end of year exam p 1 Know the needs of the question paper  Revise paper 1  Recall formulas and principals  Performing calculations  Describe and explaining concepts  Research on other concepts  Discussing solving problems  Team work performing calculations  Critical thinking  Critical analysis  Problem solving End of year 2023 question paper Student’s answer scripts Revision of end of year exam p 2 Know the needs of the question paper  Revise paper 2  Recall formulas and principals  Performing calculations  Describe and explaining concepts  Research on other concepts  Discussing solving problems  Team work performing calculations  Critical thinking  Critical analysis  Problem solving End of year 2023 question paper Student’s answer scripts Revision of end of year exam p 3 Know the needs of the question paper  Revise paper 3  Recall formulas and principals  Performing calculations  Describe and explaining concepts  Research on other concepts  Discussing solving problems  Team work performing calculations  Critical thinking  Critical analysis  Problem solving End of year 2023 question paper Student’s answer scripts Revision of end of year exam p 4 Know the needs of the question paper  Collect and analyse data  Tabulate data  Draw a line of best fit  Put the given equation in the form of y = mx + c  Group work tabulating data  Drawing the line of best fit  Calculating gradient  Critical thinking  Critical analysis  Problem solving End of year 2023 question paper Student’s answer scripts 3
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 24 01 Electric fields can define electric field  describe an electric field as an example of a field of force and define electric field  use E = V/d to calculate the field strength in a uniform field  calculate the forces on charges in uniform in electric fields  describe the effect of a uniform electric field on the motion of charged particles  discussion describing an electric field  team work deriving equations and performing calculations  problem solving  Critical Thinking ICT tools Mike Crundell Pg 136 electric potential can state coulumb’s law  use Coulomb’s law in the form F=Q1 Q2/(4π ε0r2  use E=Q/4 π ε0r2 for the field strength of a point charge in free space  define potential at a point as w/q  use the equation V= Q/4πε0r2  learner presentation on potential  exposition deriving equations  problem solving  Critical Thinking ICT tools Mike Crundell Pg 219 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving  Accuracy Question papers Diamond key capacitance can describe the uses of capacitors  describe the function of capacitors in simple circuits  define capacitance and the farad  solve problems using C=Q/V  derive, using the formulae  C=Q/V, the formulae for capacitors in series and parallel  Facilitator to describe the function of capacitors in simple circuits  Derivation of equations  Problem solving  Critical thinking  Problem solving  experimenti ng resistor capacitor power source ammeter voltmeter Pacific pg 303 4
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 31 01 Energy stored in a capacitor understands procedures for drawing graphs  deduce the area under a potential-charge graph, the equation W=1/2QV and hence W=1/2 CV2  describe charging and discharging of capacitors in RC circuits  draw graphs for charging and discharging  Derivation of equations  Drawing of graphs  To discuss on the charging and discharging of capacitors in RC circuits  Critical analysis  Critical thinking resistor capacitor power source ammeter voltmeter Pacific pg 317 experiment on charging and discharging a capacitor understand practical procedures  Collect and analyse data  Tabulate data  Draw a line of best fit  Put the given equation in the form of y = mx + c  Group work tabulating data  Drawing the line of best fit  Calculating gradient  experieme nting  Critical analysis  Problem solving resistor capacitor power source ammeter voltmeter zimsec bluebook paper 2014 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving  Accuracy Question papers Diamond key Electromag netism can perform experiment s  explain that a force might act on a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field  solve problems using the equation F = BIL sin θ with directions as interpreted by Fleming’s left hand rule  use of current balance to measure flux density  Group work performing calculations  Experimenting current balance  Critical thinking  Critical analysis dynamo voltmeter ammeter Pacific Physics Pg 522 5
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 07 02 Electromag netism understands right hand grip rule and Flemings rule  predict the direction of the force on a charge moving in a magnetic field  describe the principle of the electro magnet  explain the force between current carrying conductors and predict the direction of the force  describe the principle of the electro magnet and uses  Measuring flux density using a calibrated Hall probe  Learner presentation describing the principle of the  Experimenting on the hall probe  Critical thinking  Critical analysis dynamo voltmeter ammeter Pacific Physics Pg 522 Electromagn etic Induction understands Flemings left hand rule  define magnetic flux and the Weber, solve problems using φ = BA.  define magnetic flux linkage  experiments on electromagnetic induction that a changing magnetic flux can induce an e.m.f.  discussion defining terms  facilitator exposition explaining Lenz and Faraday law  Critical thinking  Critical analysis dynamo voltmeter ammeter Pacific Physics Pg 522 Electromagn etic Induction understands Flemings left hand rule  deduce from appropriate experiments on electromagnetic induction; -that the direction of the induced e.m.f. opposes the change producing it - the factors affecting the magnitude of the induced e.m.f. To discuss on the applications of Lenzy`s law and Faradays` law  problem solving  Critical Thinking solenoid magnets zero centred galvanomet er Mike Crundell Pg 465 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving  Accuracy Question papers Diamond key 6
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 14 02 Electronics Transducer s  describe the use of the light emitting diode (LED), the buzzer and the relay as output transducers  describe the use of LDR, thermistor & strain gauge as input transducers  Facilitator to describe the use of LED  Discussions on input & output transducers  Critical thinking  Critical analysis  collaborati on LED LDR Thermistor Cells Connecting leads Pacific Physics Pg 421 Operational amplifier  describe the properties of the ideal amplifier  explain the use of an operational amplifier as a comparator  discuss the use of a comparator with transducers  discussion on ideal & real op amp  discussion on circuit diagrams  critical thinking  critical analysis Op amp Video showing circuits Pacific Physics Pg 430 Operational amplifier  discuss the principles of negative and positive feedback in an amplifier  describe the circuit diagrams for both the inverting and the non- inverting amplifier for single signal input  discuss the use of an amplifier as a summer  discuss the use of an op amp as a voltage follower  discussion on both negative and positive feedback  discussion on circuit diagrams for both negative and positive feedback  tr exploration on derivations  problem solving  critical thinking  critical analysis Op amp Video showing circuits Pacific Physics Pg 430 Schmidt trigger  describe the use of an op amp as a non-inverting Schmidt trigger with positive feedback provided by a potential divider  tr exploration on the Schmidt trigger  Critical thinking  Problem Op amp Video showing circuits 7
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    solving Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 21 02 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving  Accuracy Question papers Diamond key Logic Gates Can produce truth tables  describe how to combine AND, NOT and OR gates, or NAND gates only, to form EXOR and EX-NOR gates  analyse circuits using combinations of logic gates to perform control functions  Forming combinations of electronic gates  Analysing circuits  Critical thinking  Problem solving Switches Resistors Connecting leads Pacific Physics Pg 392 Application of Logic gates Knows some functions of logic gates  describe the function of simple electronic devices and systems which are found in the home, in industry and in communications  appreciate the impact of electronic devices and systems on domestic and industrial activities  discussion on the application of logic gates in the industry  discuss on the impacts of electronic devices  Critical thinking  Problem solving Switches Resistors Leads cells Mike Crundell Pg 400 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving  Accuracy Question papers Diamond key 8
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 28 02 Communic ation Can identify modes of communicati on  describe the communication system  appreciate different channels of comms  explain advantages and disadvantages of the channels  discussion on various channels of communication  Critical thinking  Critical analysis Work cards Pacific Physics p 255 Modulatio n Radios uses A.M & F.M  define modulation  state the advantages of the carrier wave  distinguish between AM and FM  understand the term bandwidth and its relationship to side bands  describe the importance of the bandwidth  discussion on the methods of transmission  researching on the differences between AM and FM  tr exploration on the importance of the bandwidth  Critical thinking  Critical analysis radio Mike Crundell Pg 257 Modulatio n Can relate wavelength to speed and frequency  calculate the wavelength of a carrier wave  calculate the number of stations in a given range of carrier frequency  calculate carrier frequency and signal frequency from a displacement time graph  team work performing calculations on number of stations  tr exploration on calculations on fs and fa  problem solving  Critical Thinking questions Mike Crundell Pg 257 Attenuatio n  understand and use signal attenuation expressed in dB and dB per unit length  recall and use the expression number of dB = 10 log(P1/P2) for the ratio of two powers  discussion on attenuation and causes  team work performing calculations on attenuation and  problem solving  Critical Thinking Video Mike Crundell Pg 268 9
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    gain Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 07 03 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving  Accuracy Question papers Diamond key Redspot Analogue and digital signals knows digital is better than analogue  distinguish between digital and analogue signals  explain reasons for digitization  understand that the digital transmission of speech or music involves analogue to digital conversion (ADC) before transmission and digital-to-analogue conversion (DAC) after reception  discussion on analogue and digital signals  facilitator exploration on the conversion process  problem solving  Critical Thinking video Section 7.0 notes Sampling Knows the reason for digitization  describe the process of sampling  analyze sampling graphs  explain the advantages of digital sampling  discussion on sampling  team work analysing graphs  problem solving  Critical Thinking Notes Section 7.0 notes Communic ation by satellites Knows communicati on can be done through satellites  describe the principle of satellites communication  understand the effects of swamping  state the advantages of satellite communication  describe geostationary and polar satellites  discussion on the principles of satellite communication  researching on the effects of swamping  problem solving  Critical Thinking video Section 7.0 notes 10
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     discussion on satellites Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learnersshould be able to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 14 03 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving  Accuracy Question papers Diamond key Phases of Matter Matter exist in 3 forms  relate the difference in the structures and densities of solids, liquids and gases to simple ideas of the spacing, ordering and motion of molecules  describe the kinetic model  distinguish between the process of melting, boiling and evaporation  To discuss on the phases of matter  Facilitator to describe the Kinetic model.  Critical thinking  Problem solving charts Mike Crundell Pg 400 Density, Pressure in fluids Can define density  define the term pressure and using  the kinetic model explain the pressure exerted by gases  derive, from the defs of pressure and density the equation p = gh ƿ  deriving the formula p = gh ƿ  solving problems using the equation p = gh ƿ  Critical thinking  Problem solving video Pacific Physics Pg 120 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving Question papers Diamond key 11
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 21 03 Deformatio n of Solids Knows the effects of forces  Explain how the deform is a result of tensile or compressive  describe the behaviour of springs in terms of load, extension, elastic limit and Hooke’s law  define and use the terms stress, strain and the Young modulus  discussing how deformation occurs  using terms stress & strain in calculations  Critical analysis  collaborati on  Problem solving Springs Weights Constantine wire Calliper Mike Crundell Pg 94 Structure and metals Applying a force cause deformation  describe an experiment to determine theYoung Modulus of a metal  distinguish between elastic and plastic deformation  deduce the strain energy in a deformed material from the area under the force extension graph  Loading materials to identify plastic and elastic behavior To perform calculations  Problem Solving  Critical Analysis video Mike Crundell Pg 138 Deterioration and failure  sketch and compare the force- extension  explain fatigue as a consequence of cyclic stress  describe creep  demonstrate knowledge with reference to properties of materials to the solving of simple engineering problems  Sketching graphs  Problem solving  Designing a practical  Problem Solving  Critical Analysis charts Pacific Physics Pg 347 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving Question papers Diamond key 12
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 28 03 Temperature Fixed points Thermometr ic properties can describe different thermometric properties  show that a physical property which varies with temperature may be used for the measurement of temperature and  state examples of such properties  use the equations to calibrate a thermometer where X is a proportionally varying physical property  Facilitator to describe the calibration of thermometers  Problem Solving  Problem Solving  Critical Analysis Liquid in glass thermometer Pacific Physics Pg 370 Types of thermometer s can identify types of thermometers  explain the principal features and operation of a liquid-in-glass, resistance, constant-volume gas and thermocouple thermometer  state the advantages and disadvantages of each  express temperatures in Kelvin and degree Celsius  To discuss different types of thermometer  To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various thermometers  Critical thinking  Critical analysis  collaborati on Liquid in glass thermometer Pacific Physics Pg 377 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving Question papers Diamond key topical questions Thermal Properties of Materials  relate a rise in temperature of a body to an increase in internal energy  define and use specific heat capacity  show its determination by electrical methods  define and use specific latent ht  Problem solving  To discuss on the laws of thermodynamics  Problem Solving  Critical Analysis Pacific Physics Pg 471 13
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 04 04 Ideal gases can state the assumptions  list the assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases  use pV = nRT  explain how molecular movement causes the pressure exerted by a gas and provide a simple derivation  relate temp to ave KE  determine the work done  To discuss on the assuptions of kinetic theory  Deriving equations  Problem solving  Critical thinking  Critical analysis video on derivation Mike Crundel Pg 202 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving Question papers Diamond key topical questions Non-Viscous Fluid Flow  explain the terms steady flow, incompressible flow, non- viscous flow,  explain how the velocity vector of a particle in an ideal fluid in motion is related to the streamline associated with that particle  describe how streamlines can be used to define a tube of flow  Facilitator to define terms  Facilitator to explain how the velocity vector of a particle in an ideal fluid in motion is related to the streamline associated with that particle  Problem solving  Problem Solving  Critical Analysis venturi meter Pacific Physics Pg 522  Derive the equation of continuity  prove that the equation of continuity is a form of the principle for conservation of mass  explain pressure differences derive the Bernoulli equation  Derivation of equations  Problem solving using equation of continuity & Bernoullis equation  Problem Solving  Critical Analysis video Mike Crundell Pg 407 14
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 11 04 The Bernoulli effect  show that the Bernoulli equation is a form of the principle of conservation of energy  explain how the Bernoulli effect is applied in the filter pump, in the Venturi meter, in atomizers and in the flow of air over an aerofoil  Derivation of equations  Problem solving using equation of continuity & Bernoullis equation  Critical thinking  Critical analysis Mike Crundell Pg 412 In class test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving Question papers Diamond key topical questions chapter 6 test Knows how to tackle questions  Answer the given questions in the exercise according to set objectives  Recall formula, laws principles and facts to answer the given questions  Individual work writing the test  Deductive reasoning  Critical thinking  Problem solving Question papers Diamond key topical questions revision of chapter 6 15
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 05 04 Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should be able to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should be able to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should be able to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should be able to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 16
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    Week Ends Topic/ Content Assumed Knowledge Objectives Learners should beable to: Activities & methods Competence s Resources & media Reference s Evaluation 17