SS2 Physics 1st Term
SS2 Physics First Term Scheme of Work & Lesson Note
Physics is a science subject SS2 students are required to offer in first term. The Unit of Instruction for SS2 Physics 1st Term is carefully developed from the Scheme of Work, which in turn is, based on NERDC current curriculum and SSCE syllabus.
Vectors
SUB TOPICS:
A. Vectors, vector representation and addition of vectors
B. The resultant vector (Pythagoras, parallelogram and triangular laws)
C. Application of sine and cosine rules
D. Resolution of a vector
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain what a vector is and how it can be represented.
2 Carry out simple addition of vectors.
3 Determine the resultant force of two or more forces acting at a point.
4 ETC
Position, distance and displacement
Define position, distance and displacement
Position can be defined as the location of an object at a given moment in time.
Distance is a measure of an interval along a path. It is a scalar quantity. S.I. unit is metre.
Displacement is defined as the distance travelled or moved in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity. S.I. unit is metre.
See more definitions in What is Physics?
Quantities in Physics
In our previous classes, we discussed fundamental quantities and derived quantities. Also, quantities in Physics can be classified into two groups, namely scalar quantities and vector quantities.
A scalar quantity is a quantity that has magnitude (size) but no direction.
A vector quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude (size) and direction.
Projectile
SUB TOPICS:
A. Projectile motion: vertical and horizontal
B. Examples of projectile motion
C. Time of flight
D. Objects projected from the ground at an angle to the horizontal
E. Objects projected upwards from a height at an angle to the horizontal
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain and identify projectile motion and its application.
2 Sketch the path of a thrown javelin, a shot catapult and an athlete doing high jump.
3 State the reason why the horizontal component of the velocity of a projectile remains the same at every point of the flight.
4 ETC
Simple Harmonic Motion
SUB TOPICS:
A. Definition and examples of simple harmonic motion
B. Simple harmonic motion from circular motion
C. Speed and acceleration of simple harmonic motion
D. Energy of simple harmonic motion
E. Forced vibration and resonance
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Define simple harmonic motion (SHM) and state examples of body performing SHM.
2 Demonstrate simple harmonic motion using simple pendulum.
3 Describe the energy transformation of the bob of a simple pendulum when it swings to and fro.
4 ETC
Simple Machines
SUB TOPICS:
A. Concept and meaning of simple machines
B. Definition of terms: force ratio, velocity ratio and efficiency
C. Types of simple machines: lever, pulley, etc
D. Types of simple machines: inclined plane, wedge, wheel and axle and gear wheels
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 State the meaning of a machine.
2 List examples of simple machines.
3 Define: (a) force ratio (b) velocity ratio (c) efficiency and write mathematical relationship between them.
4 ETC
SS2 Physics 1st Term Revision and Mid Term Test
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Measurement of Heat Energy
SUB TOPICS:
A. Heat capacity
B. Specific heat capacity
C. Experimental determination of specific heat capacity by the electrical method and method of mixture
D. Solving questions using H = mcΔT when no change of state is involved
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain the relationship between the heat supplied to a substance and (i) its temperature change at constant mass (ii) its mass at constant temperature change.
2 Explain the terms specific heat capacity and thermal capacity.
3 Describe an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of a solid.
4 ETC
Measurement of Latent Heat Energy
SUB TOPICS:
A. Latent heat
B. Specific latent heat
C. Determination of specific latent heat of fusion and vaporisation by the method of mixtures
D. Heating and cooling curve: melting and freezing point
E. Effects of pressure and impurities on freezing point
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Explain latent heat and specific latent heat.
2 Describe specific latent heat of fusion and specific latent heat of vaporization.
3 Distinguish between Latent heat and specific latent heat.
4 ETC
Practical Activities on Simple Harmonic Motion
SUB TOPICS:
A. Identification of apparatus and setup
B. Acceleration due to gravity
C. Determination of ‘g’
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
1 Setup the apparatus.
2 Read and record the readings of corresponding values.
3 Plot graph and determine the slope.
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Vectors
Moment and Equilibrium of Forces
Projectile
Simple Harmonic Motion
Simple Machines
Pressure in Fluids
Measurement of Heat Energy
Measurement of Latent Heat Energy
Practical Activities on Simple Harmonic Motion
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