PHYSICS FIRST TERM SCHEME (SSS 3)
Wee Topic Sub-topic Learning Objectives Teaching
k aids
The students should be able
to:
1 REVISION
2&3 SOUND WAVES -Sources of sound i. - Resonance Flutes;
-Transmission of sound ii. Description of musical
APPLICATION OF -Speed of sound in solid, harmonics; Error instruments;
SOUND liquid, end corrections calculations;
WAVES and gas iii. Enumerate camera
-Characteristics of sound differences
-Noise and music between open and
-Forced vibration- closed pipes
Resonance, iv. Calculations on
harmonics and overtones open and closed
-Stationary waves pipes and
-Vibrations in strings and stretched strings
pipes i. Define sound
-Wind instruments waves
-String instruments ii. Application of
-Percussion instruments sound waves
-Echoes and their iii. Meaning of
application musical notes
-Hearing aids v. Characteristics of
musical notes
4 ELECTROMAGNETIC Electromagnetic i. Define
WAVES & FIELDS waves Electromagnetic
Gravitational fields waves (E-M)
and potential ii. Enumerate
-Gravitational force examples of E-M
between two waves
masses (Newton’s law of iii. State uses of
universal gravitation) electromagnetic
-“G” as a universal waves
constant iv. Meaning of
-Gravitational potential gravitational
-Escape velocity fields
GRAVITATIONAL v. State law of
FIELD universal
-Solar system gravitation
-Kepler’s laws vi. Meaning of
-Natural and artificial gravitational
satellites potential
vii. Calculations on
gravitational
potential
viii. Relationship
between
gravitational field
and gravitational
potential
ix. Meaning of
escape velocity
x. State the
mathematical
expression of
Coulomb’s law
5 CAPACITORS -Capacitors and i. Meaning of
Capacitances capacitor
i) Definition ii. Arrangement of
ii) Arrangement of capacitors [series
capacitors and parallel]
-Energy stored in a iii. Work done in
capacitor capacitors
-Application of
capacitors
6 ELECTRIC FIELD -Electrical conduction -Differentiate between
through electrolytes and non-
liquids(Electrolysis) electrolytes
i) Electrolytes and non- -Classify strong electrolytes
electrolytes and weak electrolytes
ii) Dynamics of charged -Describe a voltmeter and
particles(ions) in explain how it is used for
Electrolytes electrolysis
iii) Voltmeter Explain electroplating and
iv) Examples of electro refining
electrolysis -Explain Faraday’s laws of
-Faraday’s law of electrolysis and solve the
electrolysis problems based on these laws
-Applications of
electrolysis
7 MID TERM
8 ELECTRIC FIELD -Shunts and multipliers - Convert galvanometer into Ammeter and
(Galvanometer an Ammeter and Voltmeter Voltmeter
conversions) using a shunt and multiplier potentiometer,
-Principle of the respectively Wheatstone
potentiometer bridge and
-Wheatstone bridge -Construct a potentiometer, meter bridge
-Meter bridge Wheatstone bridge and meter
bridge and also solve them
9 ELECTRIC FIELD -Identify units used in Types of
-Conduction of electricity industry thermometric
through gases -Construct a simple electrical scale, 0C, 0F,
-Hot cathode, thermionic continuity tester K
emission -Meaning of thermionic Apparatus
-The diode valve emission and factors marked with
-Application of hot affecting the rate of H.P and kWh,
cathode(thermionic) emission electric
Emission - Describe the structure of meters used in
i) Cathode-ray oscilloscope discharge tube and homes
production of cathode rays
and anode rays using a Tester, metal
discharge tube. rod, cell, a
- Explain the structure and bulb
function of cathode ray tube
-Explain the effect of
electric and magnetic field
on cathode rays
10 RADIOACTIVITY Radioactivity i. Meaning of
Instruments used in radioactivity
radioactivity ii. Enumerate
Alpha, beta instruments used
particles and in radioactivity
gamma rays iii. Comparisons of
Binding energy alpha particles,
Nuclear fusion and beta particles and
fission gamma rays
Half-life and decay iv. State the
constant advantages and
disadvantages of
radioactive
substances
v. Meaning of
binding energy
vi. Calculations on
binding energy
vii. Meaning of
nuclear fission
and fusion
viii. Meaning of half-
life and decay
constant
ix. Mathematical
expression of the
relationship with
decay constant
and half-life
x. Application of
radioactivity
SEMI-CONDUCTORS Semi-conductors i. Meaning of semi- Periodic
N-P-N juction conductors tables,
ii. Enumerate conductors
properties of
semi-conductors
iii. Explain the types
of semi-
conductors
11 REVISION
12-13 Examination & Post-
examination
PHYSICS SECOND & THIRD TERM SCHEME (SSS 3)
Week Topic SUB-TOPIC Learning Objectives Teaching aids
The students should be able
to:
1 REVISION
2-3 ENERGY ENERGY QUANTIZATION - Explain the concept of
QUANTIZATION -Energy level in atoms energy levels in an atom
i) Ground state -Calculate the energy of the
ii) Excited state light emitted from a
iii) Emission of light energy on particular transition
return to ground state(Atomic -Describe Franck-Hertz
spectra) experiment
-Explain the atomic spectra
-PHOTO-ELECTRIC EFFECT and draw the emission lines
-Einstein photo-electric equation in the hydrogen spectrum
PHOTO-ELECTRIC and its explanation - Describe the photoelectric
EFFECT -X-ray: effect and solve problems
i) Production based on photoelectric effect
ii) Characteristics and properties -Explain X-rays in an X-ray
iii) Uses tube and its working
-Mention the properties,
hazards and safety measures
of X-rays
-Explain the transformation
of energy while producing
X-rays
DUALITY OF MATTER DUALITY OF MATTER -give reference to the
-Wave nature of matter: phenomena which proves
i) Electron diffraction dual nature of matter
-Particle nature of matter: -Explain the dual nature of
i) Photoelectric effect matter with the help of de
ii) Compton effect Broglie hypothesis
-The uncertainty principle -Explain the uncertainty
principle with the help of an
example
4 -5 SIMPLE A.C CIRCUITS SIMPLE A.C CIRCUITS - Explain the terms
-Nomenclature in A.C circuits associated with AC circuits
-Peak and r.m.s values -calculate the peak values of
-Resistance in a.c circuit AC
-Capacitance in a.c circuit _ Describe the construction
-Inductance in a.c circuit and working of moving –iron
-Reactance and impedance and hot wire instrument
-Series circuit containing -Explain the working of AC
resistance, inductance and meters
capacitance -Calculate AC through
-Power in a.c circuit. resistors, inductors,
capacitors and their
combinations and also state
their current-voltage
relationships
-Calculate the average power
power
6 MAGNETIC FIELD -Concept of magnetic field -categorize the different
i) Properties of magnet types of magnets and
ii) Magnetic flux and flux density differentiate between
-Magnetic field around: temporary and permanent
i) A bar magnet magnets
ii) A straight conductor carrying -Explain the properties of
current magnetic field of a bar
iii) A solenoid magnet
-Methods of making magnets - Make magnets using
-Methods of demagnetization different methods of making
MAGNETIC FIELD magnets
-Magnetic properties of iron and -Explain the magnetic
steel properties of iron and steel
-Magnetic screening or shielding -Make an I and U shaped
-Electromagnets and application of electromagnets
Electromagnet -Explain the working of a
-Temporary magnet solenoid and an electric bell
i) The electric bell -Explain the Earth’s
ii) Telephone earpiece, etc magnetic field and
components of earth’s
magnetic field.
-Calculate the magnetic force
on a moving charge
7 MID -TERM
8 MAGNETIC FIELD MAGNETIC FIELD
-The earth’s magnetic field
i) Magnetic elements of a place
*Angle of declination
*Angle of dip
*Horizontal component of the
earth’s magnetic field
-Bar magnet in earth’s field:
Neutral point
-Mariner’s compass
9 ELECTROMAGNETIC i) A current –carrying wire in a - Find the direction of
FIELD magnetic magnetic field lines due to a
field; straight current carrying wire
ii) A current-carrying solenoid in a
magnetic field - Calculate the
-Applications of electromagnetic magnetic field
field: intensity of a
i) Electric motor solenoid
ii) Moving coil galvanometer - Explain the Faraday’s
-Electromagnetic induction laws of
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD electromagnetic
-Faraday’s law induction
-Lenz’s law - Explain the working
-Motor generator effect principle and
-Eddy currents construction of an
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD electric generator
-The transformer - Mention the
-Power transmission applications of eddy
-The induction coil currents
- Distinguish between
step up and step-
down transformers
10 ROCKETS AND ROCKETS AND SATELLITES - List and describe the 10
SATELLITES -Component parts of rockets and various components
satellites of a rocket
-Functions of rockets and satellites - Explain the rocket
-Uses of rockets and satellites propulsion and its
working principle
- Explain the working
of a multi-stage
rocket
- Mention the uses of
rockets
- Explain the various
NIGERIAN SATELLITE types of satellites and
-Nigeria Sat-1 their essential
i) Features of Niger Sat 1 components
ii) Its operation and uses - Describe the
-NICOM-SAT 1 projection of a
i) Features of NICOM-SAT 1 satellite in an orbit
NIGERIAN ii) Its operation and uses - Mention the uses of
SATELLITE satellites.
- List the Nigerian
satellites in the outer
space
- Mention the features
of Nigeria SAT- 1
and similar satellites
- Describe the
operation of Nigeria
SAT-1 and its
relevance to Nigeria
and its neigbours
- State the features of
NigComSAT-1
satellite
- Describe the
operation of
NigComSAT-1
satellite
- Mention the uses of
NigComSAT-1 and
its relevance to
Nigeria and its
neighbours
SUPPLEMENATRY SUPPLEMENATRY
MODELS OF THE MODELS OF THE ATOM -Explain various models of
ATOMS Concept of the atom atoms and their limitations
-The various models of the atom: -Apply 2n2 and octet rule
Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, -Show the quantization of
Electron cloud models angular momentum using
-Limitations of physical model Bohr’s model of atom
_find the valency and
valence electrons of an atom
LASER Introduction to Laser -Describe lasers and list its
Characteristics of Laser various characteristics
Working principle of Lasers -Explain the working
Applications of Laser principle of lasers
-Differentiate between
spontaneous and stimulated
emission
-describe population
inversion and explain its role
in lasers
-Classify lasers into various
types
-List the application of lasers
-Mention the dangers
involved in using lasers
11 Revision
12-13 Examination & Post-
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