Grade 10 Physics Term 3 Scheme of Work

Physics • Grade 10

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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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