Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 General Science Term 3 Schemes of Work 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The schemes of work were generated using the updated KICD-approved curriculum design and hence can be used with any KICD-approved book.

  This schemes of work provides comprehensive coverage of the Term 3 2026 Grade 10 General Science syllabus.

  • Number of Weeks: 9
  • Number of Lessons per Week: 5
  • Mid Term Break Week: Week 7 (7 October 2026 – 11 October 2026)
  • End of Term Exams and Assessments: Week 8 & 9

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • 3.0 Natural Physical Science
    • 3.1 Turning Effect of Force
      • Defining moment of a force at a point, stating its SI unit, and solving numerical problems
      • Verifying the principle of moments using suspended metre rules in balanced systems
      • Understanding anti-parallel forces, couples, and calculating total moments on turning systems
      • Identifying daily life applications of turning effects (spanners, door handles, gates)
      • Determining center of gravity and solving multi-force moment calculations
    • 3.2 Linear Motion
      • Defining distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, scalars, and vectors
      • Identifying and selecting the three equations of linear motion (u, v, a, t, s)
      • Applying linear motion equations to calculate final velocity and displacement
      • Investigating acceleration due to gravity (g) during free fall experiments
      • Analyzing hazards of high acceleration on steep sloping roads and design safety measures
    • 3.3 Waves
      • Defining wavelength, period, amplitude, frequency, and wave velocity in transverse/longitudinal waves
      • Applying the wave equation (v = f × λ) to light and sound wave problems
      • Investigating reflection of sound, echo signals, and calculating speed of sound in air
      • Explaining refraction and diffraction properties of sound waves
      • Analyzing environmental impacts of oceanic/acoustic waves and wave mitigation seawalls
    • 3.4 Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction
      • Describing electrical, induction, and stroking magnetisation methods on soft iron
      • Describing heating, hammering, and alternating current (AC) demagnetisation methods
      • Plotting magnetic field lines, direction arrows, and neutral points around bar magnets
      • Understanding induced electromotive force (e.m.f) and Faraday's discovery
      • Investigating variable factors affecting induced voltage magnitude (speed, magnet strength, turns)
      • Studying working principles of AC generators, step-up/step-down transformers, and electrical grids
      • Designing, assembling, troubleshooting, and testing simple electric bell prototypes
    • 3.1 - 3.4 Review, Portfolio & Practical Evaluation
      • Consolidating moments, motion equations, wave calculations, and induction principles
      • Executing practical skill tests on magnetic field plotting, echoes, and balancing setups
      • Compiling physical science practical reports, project documentations, and e-portfolios
      • Conducting theory examinations, remediation sessions, and electric bell project exhibitions
• File Size:

  41.71 KB
• Length:

  35 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  General Science
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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