GRADE 10 PHYSICS SCHEMES OF WORK FOR TERM 1

GRADE 10 PHYSICS SCHEMES OF WORK FOR TERM 1

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WK	LSN	STRAND	SUB-STRAND	LESSON LEARNING OUTCOME	LEARNING EXPERIENCES	KEY INQUIRY QUESTION	LEARNING RESOURCES	ASSESSMENT	REFLECTION
1	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.1 Introduction to Physics	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Explain the meaning of Physics as a body of knowledge in science².	The learner is guided to: Work with others to search for the meaning of Physics as a branch of science³.	How is Physics relevant in day to day life? ⁴	2024 Senior School Curriculum Design, Physics Learner’s Book, Digital devices, Internet.	Oral questions, Written quizzes.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe the main branches of Physics as a field of study⁵.	The learner is guided to: Discuss with peers the main branches of Physics (mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics, etc.)⁶.		Charts showing branches of Physics, Physics Learner’s Book.	Checklists, Oral discussion.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Outline the importance of Physics in day-to-day life⁷.	The learner is guided to: Discuss with peers the importance of Physics in day-to-day life and share findings with the class⁸.		Digital devices, Physics Learner’s Book, Video clips.	Oral presentation, Observation schedule.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Relate Physics to other fields of study⁹.	The learner is guided to: Discuss with peers the relationship of Physics with other fields of study (e.g., Biology, Geography, Chemistry)¹⁰.		Physics Learner’s Book, Concept maps.	Written questions, Peer assessment.
2	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.1 Introduction to Physics	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Identify possible career opportunities in the field of Physics¹¹.	The learner is guided to: Engage resource person(s) or use print/non-print media to search for information on career opportunities¹².		Resource person, Career pamphlets, Digital devices.	Oral questions, Checklists.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Create career charts highlighting areas related to Physics¹³.	The learner is guided to: Design, produce, and present career charts highlighting areas related to Physics¹⁴.		Manila papers, Markers, Glue, Pictures.	Project assessment, Portfolio.
	3		1.2 Pressure	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe atmospheric pressure as used in physics¹⁵.	The learner is guided to: Discuss with peers the meaning of atmospheric pressure¹⁶.	How does density of fluid affect pressure? ¹⁷	2024 Senior School Curriculum Design, Physics Learner’s Book.	Oral questions, Written definition.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Demonstrate the existence of atmospheric pressure in nature¹⁸.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to demonstrate the existence of atmospheric pressure in nature (e.g., crushing can experiment)¹⁹.		Tin cans, Heat source, Water, Crushing can apparatus.	Observation, Checklists.
3	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.2 Pressure	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Investigate the effect of density on pressure in fluids²⁰.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to investigate how the density of a fluid affects pressure²¹.	How does density affect pressure in fluid? ²²	Liquids of different densities, Manometers, Measuring cylinders.	Lab reports, Observation schedule.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Investigate the effect of depth on pressure in fluids²³.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to investigate how depth below the free surface affects pressure in fluids²⁴.	How does depth affect pressure in fluid? ²⁵	Tall cylinders, Water, Pressure sensors/gauges.	Lab reports, Oral questions.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Derive the equation $P=\rho gh$ for pressure in fluids²⁶.	The learner is guided to: Carry out experiments/derivations to derive the equation $P=\rho gh$ to determine pressure in fluid²⁷.		Physics Learner’s Book, Whiteboard, Notebooks.	Written derivation, Calculations.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Apply the equation $P=\rho gh$ to determine pressure in fluids²⁸.	The learner is guided to: Use the equation to solve numerical problems involving density, gravity, and height²⁹.		Calculator, Worksheets, Physics Learner’s Book.	Written tests, Homework.
4	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.2 Pressure	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Demonstrate transmission of pressure in fluids³⁰.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to demonstrate the principle of transmission of pressure in fluids (Pascal’s Principle)³¹.		Pascal’s vases, Syringes, Tubing, Water.	Observation, Oral discussion.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Relate transmission of pressure to the fluid pressure formula³².	The learner is guided to: Discuss with peers the transmission of pressure in fluid and relate it with the fluid pressure formula³³.		Physics Learner’s Book, Digital simulation.	Written questions, Peer review.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Discuss the application of pressure in hydraulic machines³⁴.	The learner is guided to: Discuss with peers the applications of transmission of pressure in fluids specifically in hydraulic machines³⁵.		Diagrams of hydraulic systems, Video clips.	Oral questions, Checklists.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Solve problems involving hydraulic machines³⁶.	The learner is guided to: Apply knowledge of pressure transmission to solve numerical tasks regarding hydraulic lifts and brakes³⁷.		Worksheets, Calculators.	Written assessment.
5	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.2 Pressure	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Explain the working mechanism of a drinking straw and syringe³⁸.	The learner is guided to: Use print or non-print media to search for information on the applications of atmospheric pressure in drinking straws and syringes³⁹.		Drinking straws, Syringes, Beakers, Water.	Observation, Oral explanation.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe the operation of a siphon⁴⁰.	The learner is guided to: Set up a simple siphon and explain how atmospheric pressure enables the transfer of liquid⁴¹.		Rubber tubes, Beakers, Water at different levels.	Practical assessment, Lab report.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Explain the working mechanism of a bicycle pump⁴².	The learner is guided to: Dismantle or observe a bicycle pump to understand how valves and pressure work together⁴³.		Bicycle pump, Diagrams.	Checklists, Oral questions.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe mechanisms of water pumping⁴⁴.	The learner is guided to: Search for information on mechanisms of water pumping (e.g., lift pump, force pump) and discuss with peers⁴⁵.		Charts of pumps, Digital devices.	Written description, Sketches.
6	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.3 Mechanical Properties of Materials	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Explain the properties of ductility and malleability⁴⁶.	The learner is guided to: Discuss with peers and carry out activities to demonstrate ductility and malleability of locally available materials⁴⁷.	Why is it important to study mechanical properties? ⁴⁸	Wires, Metal sheets, Hammer, Physics Learner’s Book.	Observation, Oral questions.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Demonstrate the properties of elasticity and brittleness⁴⁹.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to demonstrate elasticity (springs/rubber) and brittleness (chalk/glass)⁵⁰.		Springs, Rubber bands, Chalk, Glass rod.	Checklist, Practical log.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Explain strength, hardness, and stiffness of materials⁵¹.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to compare strength, hardness, and stiffness of different locally available materials⁵².		Stones, Wood, Metal bars, Scratch tests.	Oral discussion, Written summary.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Investigate the relationship between tensile force and extension (Hooke’s Law)⁵³.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to determine the relationship between tensile force and extension (constant of elasticity)⁵⁴.	Why does a string snap easily compared to a spring? ⁵⁵	Retort stands, Springs, Masses, Rulers.	Graph plotting, Lab report.
7	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.3 Mechanical Properties of Materials	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Determine tensile stress and strain using formulae⁵⁶.	The learner is guided to: Use mathematical relationships to determine tensile stress ($F/A$) and tensile strain ($\Delta L/L_0$)⁵⁷.		Calculators, Worksheets.	Written calculations.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Determine the modulus of elasticity (Young’s Modulus)⁵⁸.	The learner is guided to: Calculate Young’s modulus ($Y = \text{stress}/\text{strain}$) for different materials using provided data⁵⁹.		Physics Learner’s Book, Data tables.	Written quiz.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Analyze breaking stress and elastic limit⁶⁰.	The learner is guided to: Interpret stress-strain graphs to identify elastic limit, yield point, and breaking stress⁶¹.		Graph papers, Pre-drawn stress-strain curves.	Data interpretation exercises.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe applications of mechanical properties of materials⁶².	The learner is guided to: Use digital devices to search for industrial applications of various mechanical properties of materials⁶³.		Digital devices, Internet, Industry case studies.	Group presentation.
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9	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.3 Mechanical Properties of Materials	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Appreciate the importance of mechanical properties in day-to-day life⁶⁴.	The learner is guided to: Discuss and present on why specific materials are chosen for specific tasks (e.g., bridges, car bodies) based on properties⁶⁵.		Pictures of structures, Real-life objects.	Oral discussion, Reflection journal.
	2		1.4 Temperature and Thermal Expansion	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Explain the meaning of temperature and its units⁶⁶.	The learner is guided to: Discuss the meaning of temperature and the SI and common units used⁶⁷.		Physics Learner’s Book.	Oral questions.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Measure temperature using liquid expansion devices⁶⁸.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to measure temperature using liquid-in-glass thermometers⁶⁹.		Laboratory thermometers, Water baths (warm/cold).	Practical observation.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe temperature measurement using bimetallic devices and thermocouples⁷⁰.	The learner is guided to: Use digital media to search for information on bimetallic strips and thermocouples⁷¹.		Bimetallic strips, Digital resources, Videos.	Written descriptions.
10	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.4 Temperature and Thermal Expansion	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe advanced temperature measurement technologies⁷².	The learner is guided to: Search for information on resistive temperature devices (RTDs), thermistors, and infrared radiators⁷³.		Digital devices, Internet.	Research notes, Oral sharing.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Investigate thermal expansion in solids⁷⁴.	The learner is guided to: Carry out activities to demonstrate thermal expansion in solids (e.g., ball and ring experiment)⁷⁵.	Why does a lid of a sufuria made wider? ⁷⁶	Ball and ring apparatus, Burners.	Observation, Checklists.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Determine linear expansivity of metals⁷⁷.	The learner is guided to: Perform experiments to determine linear expansivity of metals like iron, steel, or copper⁷⁸.		Expansion apparatus, Metal rods, Micrometers.	Lab report, Calculations.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Investigate thermal expansion in fluids⁷⁹.	The learner is guided to: Perform experiments to demonstrate thermal expansion in liquids and gases⁸⁰.		Flasks, Glass tubes, Colored water, Balloons.	Observation, Oral explanation.
11	1	1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics	1.4 Temperature and Thermal Expansion	By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Explain the unusual expansion of water⁸¹.	The learner is guided to: Discuss the anomalous expansion of water and its ecological significance (ice floating)⁸².	Why does a glass bottle break when water freezes? ⁸³	Graphs of water density vs temp, Physics Learner’s Book.	Written explanation.
	2			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe applications of thermal expansion: Thermostats⁸⁴.	The learner is guided to: Discuss the application of thermal expansion in thermostats used in electrical devices⁸⁵.		Real thermostats (if available), Diagrams.	Oral questions.
	3			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Describe applications of thermal expansion in construction⁸⁶.	The learner is guided to: Search for information on expansion joints in bridges, power lines, and railway tracks⁸⁷.		Pictures of bridges/railways, Digital devices.	Case study analysis.
	4			By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: Appreciate the applications of thermal expansion in day-to-day life⁸⁸.	The learner is guided to: Summarize various applications including flash light/indicator systems and metal work⁸⁹.		Posters, Charts.	Portfolio, Peer presentation.
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