SS1 Second Term Physics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Second Term – Physics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1-3: Electricity – Electrostatics

Lesson Note: Introduce the concept of static electricity and Coulomb’s law.

Scheme of Work: Explore electric charges, conductors, and insulators.

Activities: Perform experiments demonstrating electrostatic phenomena.

Week 4-6: Electricity – Current Electricity

Lesson Note: Teach basics of electric current, Ohm’s law, and electrical circuits.

Scheme of Work: Cover series and parallel circuits, resistors, and conductance.

Activities: Construct simple circuits and measure electrical parameters.

Week 7-9: Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Lesson Note: Explore magnetic fields, magnetic forces, and electromagnetism.

Scheme of Work: Introduce magnetic materials, magnetic induction, and applications.

Activities: Build electromagnets and investigate magnetic properties.

Week 10: Waves and Optics

Lesson Note: Discuss the properties of waves and basics of optics.

Scheme of Work: Cover wave characteristics, reflection, and refraction of light.

Activities: Conduct experiments with wave motion and optics.

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson Note: Review key concepts covered in the term.

Scheme of Work: Provide revision materials and practice questions.

Activities: Conduct group discussions, quizzes, and solve practice problems.

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson Note: Administer a comprehensive physics examination.

Scheme of Work: Organize exam schedules and logistics.

Activities: Conduct examinations in a controlled environment.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson Note: Summarize key takeaways from the term.

Scheme of Work: Provide information on the next term’s topics.

Activities: Organize a brief closing ceremony, distribute report cards, and dismiss students for the break.