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 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.

  Strands and Sub-Strands

  The scheme is organized into the following strand and sub-strands:

  Natural Physical Science

  • Turning Effect of Force

  • Linear Motion

  • Waves

  • Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

  Topics Covered

  1. Turning Effect of Force

  The topic covers:

  • Defining moment of force: M = F x d

  • Identifying pivots

  • Identifying lines of action

  • Identifying perpendicular distances

  • Applications of turning effect in spanners

  • Applications of turning effect in door handles

  • Applications of turning effect in crowbars

  • Investigating the principle of moments:

    • Clockwise moments = Anticlockwise moments

  • Investigating moments due to the weight of beams

  • Investigating antiparallel forces, also known as couples

  • Applications of couples in steering wheels

  • Applications of couples in handlebars

  • Practical applications of moments in cranes

  • Practical applications of moments in see-saws

  2. Linear Motion

  The topic covers:

  • Differentiating between distance and displacement

  • Differentiating between speed and velocity

  • Determining velocity practically

  • Calculating acceleration and deceleration using:

    • a = (v - u) / t

  • Applying linear equations of motion:

    • v = u + at

    • s = ut + 1/2 at^2

    • v^2 = u^2 + 2as

  • Studying free fall under gravity

  • Using g = 10 m/s^2

  • Analyzing motion using ticker tape

  • Investigating safety on steep slopes

  • Applications of linear motion in elevators

  • Applications of linear motion in sliding doors

  3. Waves

  The topic covers transverse and longitudinal wave properties, including:

  • Amplitude

  • Wavelength

  • Frequency (f)

  • Period (T = 1 / f)

  • Wave velocity (v = f x lambda)

  Learners explore the following wave phenomena:

  Reflection

  • Echoes

  • Speed of sound using v = 2d / t

  • Sonar

  • Ultrasound

  Refraction

  • Temperature-dependent refraction

  • Daytime sound travel

  • Night-time sound travel

  Diffraction

  • Diffraction of waves around corners

  The topic also includes:

  • Studying the environmental impacts of noise pollution

  • Identifying measures for mitigating noise pollution

  • Soundproofing

  • Use of noise barriers

  4. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

  The topic covers:

  Magnetisation

  • Electrical magnetisation

  • Magnetisation by induction

  • Magnetisation by stroking

  • Magnetisation by hammering

  Demagnetisation

  • Demagnetisation by heating

  • Demagnetisation by hammering

  • Demagnetisation using alternating current (AC)

  Magnetic Fields

  • Mapping magnetic field patterns around bar magnets

  • Mapping magnetic field patterns around horseshoe magnets

  Electromagnetic Induction

  • Investigating induced electromotive force (EMF)

  • Studying Faraday's law

  • Investigating factors affecting the magnitude of induced EMF

  Applications

  • Dynamos

  • Transformers

  Practical Project

  • Constructing a functional electric bell

  Resource Features

  This downloadable General Science Scheme of Work equips educators with:

  • Practical experiment procedures

  • Relevant scientific formulas

  • Laboratory and practical safety guidelines

  • Assessment tools

  • Digital learning resources

  • Physics laboratory apparatus activities

  • Activities using locally available materials

  The scheme is designed to support Term 3 2026 teaching and learning in Grade 10 General Science.

• 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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