1. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/
CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: By the
end of week,
learners should be
able to:
COMPETENCIES
(Skills, knowledge
and attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/AC
TIVITIES
EVALUATION
ELECTRONICS
14.1Thermionic
emission
-explain that a hot
filament
emits electrons
-describe how these
electrons
can be directed into
an electron beam
describe
the effect of a
magnetic or
electric field on an
electron
beam
Discovery
Critical thinking
problem solving
Communication skills
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics today
page
Internet
source
O level
physics
syllabus
CRT, tubes and
kits, computer,
magnetic field
source
• ICT tools
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
Demonstratio
ns
Diodes
Rectification
-describe the function
of
diodes
define rectification
- explain half and full
wave
Rectification
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics today
page
Internet
source
O level
physics
syllabus
LED cells,
diodes, circuit
boards,
electronic kits
Electronic kit,
diodes, AC
source,
capacitor, CRO
• Power
supplies
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
•
2. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/
CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: By the
end of week, learners
should be able to:
COMPETENCIES
(Skills, knowledge
and attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/AC
TIVITIES
EVALUATION
Electronic
components
-describe the behaviour
of
resistor
- use a given colour code
for resistance values
- choose components
with
suitable power ratings
- describe the action of a
variable potential divider
- describe the action of
thermostats
and light dependent
resistors
-describe the action of a
capacitor
- explain the use of reed
switches in circuits
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics today
page
Internet
source
O level
physics
syllabus
Coded carbon
resistors of
various ratings
and ranges
• Potential
dividers/rheosta
t,
thermostats/the
rmistor
• capacitors,
bulbs, reed
switches, strain-
gauge,
potentiometers
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
Logic gates -describe logic gates Communication skills
Critical thinking
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics today
page
Internet
source
O level
physics
syllabus
Electronic kits,
logic gate
tutor, computer
• (2 input gate)
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
3. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/
CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: By the
end of week, learners
should be able to:
COMPETENCIES
(Skills, knowledge
and attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/ACT
IVITIES
EVALUATION
Test
Electronics
-Answer the given
questions in the
examination according to
set objectives
Discovery
Critical thinking
problem solving
Question
papers
Laptop
projector
.
Individual work
Radioactivity
Rutherford’s
Atomic
Model
-describe the structure of
an atom in terms of
nucleus
and electrons
-explain proton and
nucleon
numbers
- explain isotopes
Discovery
Critical thinking
problem solving
Communication skills
Innovativeness and
creativity
“O” Level
physical
science today
Complete
Physics
Internet
source
O level
physics
Zimsec
syllabus
Computer,
atomic models
• ICT tools
• Periodic table
Demonstratio
n
Analysing
4. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/
CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: By the end
of week, learners should
be able to:
COMPETENCIES
(Skills, knowledge
and attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/AC
TIVITIES
EVALUATION
Type of
radioactivity
emission
-describe radioactivity
- state types of radioactive
emission
- describe the nature and
properties of radiation
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Innovativeness and
creativity
“O” Level
physical
science
today
Complete
Physics
Internet
source
O level
physics
Zimsec
syllabus
Computer,
atomic models
• ICT tools
• Periodic table
Discussions
Demonstrati
on
Analysing
Storage and use
of radioactive
material
Effects of
radioactive
materials
-Describe how radioactive
materials are handled,
used and stored in a safe
way.
- describe the effects of
radioactive
emission on the
environment
Discovery
Critical thinking
problem solving
Communication skills
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics
today page
Internet
source
O level
physics
syllabus
Computer,
radiation
detectors
• ICT tools,
simulation
software
• Dice. Coins
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
5. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/
CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: By the end
of week, learners should
be able to:
COMPETENCIES
(Skills, knowledge
and attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/AC
TIVITIES
EVALUATION
ELECTROMAGNE
TISM
Force on
current carrying
conductor
magnetic in a
magnetic field
-describe an experiment to
demonstrate that a
current-
carrying conductor has
a magnetic field around it
- describe an experiment to
plot magnetic field patterns
due to a current-carrying
solenoid
-predict the direction of
magnetic field of straight
conductor and of a
solenoid
Communication
skills
Critical thinking
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics today
page
Internet
source
O level
physics
syllabus
Two Long
straight
conductors,
switch, leads,
pocket /
plotting
campus, cell
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
ELECTROMAGNE
TISM
Force on
current carrying
conductor
magnetic in a
magnetic field
-describe the application of
the
magnetic effect of a
current
- describe the operation of
a d.c.
motor
Communication
skills
Critical thinking
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics today
page
Internet
source
O level physics
syllabus
Electric bell,
relay, reed
switch,
microphone,
speaker
etc.
• DC motor
model,
insulated
wire, block of
wood, leads
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
6. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/ CONTENT OBJECTIVES: By the
end of week, learners
should be able to:
COMPETENCIES (Skills,
knowledge and
attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/ACTI
VITIES
EVALUATION
Electromagnetic
induction
-describe an
experiment which
shows that a changing
magnetic
field can induce an
e.m.f. in a
circuit or conductor
- state the factors
affecting the
magnitude of induced
e.m.f.
-use the fact that
direction of
an induced e.m.f
opposes the
change producing it
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Innovativeness and
creativity
Physics today
page
Internet
source
O level physics
syllabus
Coils with
different
number
of turns and
cross sectional
area of coils,
solenoids, bar
magnets,
galvanometer,
CRO.
• ICT tools
Group
discussion
Problem
solving
Note taking
Pairs
discussion
Test
Electronics
-Answer the given
questions in the
examination according
to set objectives
Discovery
Critical thinking
problem solving
Question
papers
.
Individual work
7. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/ CONTENT OBJECTIVES: By the
end of week, learners
should be able to:
COMPETENCIES (Skills,
knowledge and
attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/ACTI
VITIES
EVALUATION
8. WEEK
ENDING
TOPIC/
CONTENT
OBJECTIVES: By the
end of week,
learners should be
able to:
COMPETENCIES
(Skills, knowledge
and attitudes)
S.O.M./
REFERENCES
MEDIA/
RESOURCES
METHODOLOGY/AC
TIVITIES
EVALUATION
9. NAME: KANYAI TAPIWA TRUST
PIN: P2173321T
SCHOOL: MARONDERA HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING AREA: PHYSICS
TERM: 3
CLASS: FORM 4
NUMBER OF PERIODS PER WEEK: 5
METHOD OF GROUPING (Mixed/ability):
10. AIMS:
create opportunities for learners to acquire research, experimental and practical skills and attitudes in Physics.
enable learners to acquire basic principles of Physics for application in life and as a basis for further studies in Physics and related
disciplines.
recognise the usefulness and limitations of the scientific method in the study of Physics.
inculcate in learners the desire to apply Physics for the benefit of society as guided by theprinciples of Unhu/Ubuntu and recognising
the detrimental effects of misapplication of Physics.
inculcate in learners the appreciation of the usefulness of ICT in the study and application of Physics.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
1. ELECTRONICS
2. RADIOACTIVITY
3. ELECTROMAGNETISM
4. MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
11. SCHEMES OF WORK
MARONDERA HIGH SCHOOL
SUBJECT: PHYSICS
CLASS: FORM 4
YEAR: 2022
TREM: 3
TEACHER KANYAI TT
EC NUMBER 5409451M
