Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Physics Schemes of Work Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The schemes of work covers 4 lessons per week.

  • Strand 1.0 Mechanics and Thermal Physics
    • Sub-strand 1.1 Introduction to Physics
      • Meaning of Physics as a body of knowledge.
      • Main branches of Physics (mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics).
      • Importance of Physics in day-to-day life.
      • Relationship of Physics to other fields of study (Biology, Geography, Chemistry).
      • Career opportunities in the field of Physics.
      • Creating career charts highlighting areas related to Physics.
    • Sub-strand 1.2 Pressure
      • Description and demonstration of atmospheric pressure.
      • Effect of density and depth on pressure in fluids.
      • Derivation and application of the equation $P=\rho gh$.
      • Transmission of pressure in fluids (Pascal's Principle).
      • Application of pressure in hydraulic machines.
      • Working mechanisms of drinking straws, syringes, and siphons.
      • Working mechanisms of bicycle pumps and water pumping systems (lift/force pumps).
    • Sub-strand 1.3 Mechanical Properties of Materials
      • Properties of ductility and malleability.
      • Properties of elasticity and brittleness.
      • Strength, hardness, and stiffness of materials.
      • Relationship between tensile force and extension (Hooke's Law).
      • Determination of tensile stress, tensile strain, and Young's Modulus.
      • Analysis of stress-strain graphs (elastic limit, yield point, breaking stress).
      • Applications of mechanical properties in industry and daily life.
    • Sub-strand 1.4 Temperature and Thermal Expansion
      • Meaning of temperature and its units.
      • Measurement of temperature using liquid expansion devices.
      • Bimetallic devices and thermocouples.
      • Advanced temperature measurement (RTDs, thermistors, infrared).
      • Thermal expansion in solids (ball and ring experiment) and fluids.
      • Determination of linear expansivity of metals.
      • Anomalous expansion of water and its ecological significance.
      • Applications of thermal expansion (Thermostats, construction expansion joints).

  The main reference material is the KICD Curriculum Design for Physics.

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  30.61 KB
• Length:

  28 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  PHYSICS
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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