Grade 10 Physics Term 3 Scheme of Work
Physics • Grade 10
KES 100.00 — Full Scheme of Work
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| Week | Lesson | Strand | Sub-strand | Lesson Learning Outcomes | Learning Experiences | Key Inquiry Question(s) | Learning Resources | Assessment | Reflection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3.3 Introduction to Electronics | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: a) explain the meaning of insulator, conductor, semiconductor and superconductor; b) define using band theory; c) appreciate classification of materials. |
The learners will be guided to: i) discuss with peers the meaning; ii) use energy band diagrams; iii) classify materials (Core competency: Critical thinking; PCI: Citizenship education). |
What is the difference between a conductor and insulator? | Diagrams, samples | Classification and explanation assessed using a critical thinking and citizenship rubric | — |
| 1 | 2 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3.3 Introduction to Electronics | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: a) distinguish between insulators, conductors, semiconductors and superconductors; b) test materials in a simple circuit; c) appreciate electrical behavior. |
The learners will be guided to: i) test materials (copper, plastic, silicon); ii) classify; iii) discuss smartphones (Core competency: Practical inquiry; PCI: Digital inclusion). |
Why is silicon used in computer chips? | Material samples, circuits | Classification test assessed using a practical inquiry and digital inclusion checklist | — |
| 1 | 3 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3.3 Introduction to Electronics | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: a) investigate the electrical behaviour of conductors, semiconductors and insulators with varying temperatures; b) test resistance of thermistor and wire; c) appreciate temperature dependence. |
The learners will be guided to: i) heat thermistor and wire; ii) measure resistance change; iii) discuss fire alarms (Core competency: Critical thinking; PCI: Safety devices). |
How does temperature affect the resistance of conductors and semiconductors? | Thermistors, wires, heat source, meters | Graph and application assessed using a critical thinking and safety devices rubric | — |
| 1 | 4 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3.3 Introduction to Electronics | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: a) investigate the electrical behaviour of conductors, semiconductors and insulators with varying temperatures; b) test resistance of thermistor and wire; c) appreciate temperature dependence. |
The learners will be guided to: i) plot resistance vs. temperature; ii) compare conductors and semiconductors; iii) discuss sensor applications (Core competency: Data analysis; PCI: Technological advancement). |
Why do thermistors work in fire alarms? | Graph paper, data sets | Graph interpretation assessed using a data analysis and technological advancement rubric | — |
| 1 | 5 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3.3 Introduction to Electronics | By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to: a) explain intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors; b) describe pure vs. doped semiconductors; c) appreciate material engineering. |
The learners will be guided to: i) discuss intrinsic/extrinsic; ii) use band diagrams; iii> research doping (Core competency: Abstraction; PCI: Innovation in African tech). |
What is the significance of doping in semiconductors? | Diagrams, internet | Diagram interpretation assessed using an abstraction and innovation rubric | — |
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