Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 General Science Term 3 Schemes of Work 2026 - Hummingbird. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  This downloadable Scheme of Work provides an in-depth instructional outline for teaching Grade 10 General Science during Term 3 2026. Aligned with the Senior School General Science curriculum, the scheme utilizes the Humming Bird General Science Learner's Book (pages 252–358) along with digital resources, physics laboratory apparatus, and local materials.

  The scheme is organized into the following strands and substrands:

  • Natural Physical Science
    • Turning Effect of Force
    • Linear Motion
    • Waves
    • Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

  The topics covered throughout the term include:

  • Turning Effect of Force: Defining moment of force ($M = F \times d$), identifying pivots, lines of action, and perpendicular distances in tools like spanners, door handles, and crowbars. Learners investigate the principle of moments (clockwise moments = anticlockwise moments), moments due to beam weight, antiparallel forces (couples) in steering wheels and handlebars, and practical applications in cranes and see-saws.
  • Linear Motion: Differentiating distance vs. displacement and speed vs. velocity. Learners determine velocity practically, calculate acceleration and deceleration ($a = \frac{v - u}{t}$), and apply linear equations of motion ($v = u + at$, $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$, $v^2 = u^2 + 2as$). Lessons cover free fall under gravity ($g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2$), ticker tape motion analysis, safety on steep slopes, and real-life applications in elevators and sliding doors.
  • Waves: Studying transverse and longitudinal wave properties including amplitude, wavelength, frequency ($f$), period ($T = \frac{1}{f}$), and wave velocity ($v = f\lambda$). Learners explore wave phenomena: reflection (echoes, speed of sound $v = \frac{2d}{t}$, sonar, ultrasound), temperature-dependent refraction (day vs. night sound travel), and diffraction around corners. Includes studying noise pollution environmental impacts and mitigation measures (soundproofing, noise barriers).
  • Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction: Practical magnetisation methods (electrical, induction, stroking, hammering) and demagnetisation techniques (heating, hammering, AC current). Learners map magnetic field patterns around bar and horseshoe magnets, investigate induced electromotive force (EMF) and Faraday's law, analyze factors affecting induced EMF magnitude, explore dynamos and transformers, and construct a functional electric bell project.

  This downloadable PDF and Word General Science Scheme of Work equips educators with practical experiment procedures, formulas, safety guidelines, and assessment tools for Term 3 2026.

• File Size:

  28.20 KB
• Length:

  14 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  General Science
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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