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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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
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answer
scripts
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& media
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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
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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
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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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s
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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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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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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
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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
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
11.
discussion on
satellites
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methods
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s
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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
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s
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s
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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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methods
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s
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& media
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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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s
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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
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s
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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
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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
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