Topic 1: Static Electricity
a). Concept of Static Electricity
i. Explain the concept of static electricity
ii. Explain the origin of charges
iii. Identify the two types of charges
iv. State the fundamental law of static electricity
v. Charge bodies using different methods
b). Detection of Charges
i. Describe the structure of a gold-leaf electroscope
ii. Determine the sign of charges
iii. Identify steps of charging and discharging of a gold-leaf electroscope
c). Conductors and Insulators
i. Distinguish between a conductor and insulator
d). Capacitors
i. Explain mode of action of a capacitance
ii. Explain the action of a capacitor
iii. Describe the construction of an air-filled capacitor
iv. Determine equivalence capacitance of a combination of capacitors
e). Charge Distribution Along the Surface of a Conductor
i. Recognise that charge on a conductor reside on its outer surface
ii. Show that charge on a conductor is concentrated on sharply curved surfaces
f). Lightning Conductor
i. Explain the phenomenon of lightning conductor
ii. Describe the structure and mode of action of lightning conductor
iii. Construct a simple lightning conductor
Topic 2: Current Electricity
a). Concept Of Current Electricity
i. Define current electricity
ii. Identify different sources of current electricity in everyday life
b). Simple Electric Circuits
i. Identify simple circuit components
ii. Identify simple electric symbols
iii. Explain the concept of Current, Voltage and Resistance
iv. State the SI units of Current, Voltage and Resistance
v. Connect simple electric circuits
vi. Measure electric current and voltage
vii. Analyse simple electric circuits
Topic 3: Magnetism
a). Concept of Magnetism
i. Explain the origin of magnetism
ii. Identify magnetic and non-Magnetic material/substances
iii. State the properties of magnets
iv. Identify types of Magnets
v. Identify application of magnets
b). Magnetisation and Demagnetisation
i. Explain the concept of magnetisation and demagnetisation
ii. Demonstrate magnetisation and demagnetisation
iii. Design methods of storing magnets
c). Magnetic Fields of a Magnet
i. Explain the concept of magnetic fields of a magnet
ii. Illustrate the magnetic lines of force around a magnet using iron fillings or compass needle
iii. Explain the methods of magnetic shielding
d). Earth’s Magnetic Field
i. Explain the phenomenon of earth’s magnetism
ii. Determine direction of earth’s magnetic field
iii. Locate the earth’ magnetic lines of force about a bar magnet
iv. Measure the angle of inclination (dip) and angles of declination
v. State the application of earth’s magnetic field
Topic 4: Forces In Equilibrium
a). Moment of a Force
i. Explain the effects of turning forces
ii. Determine the moment of force
iii. State the principle of moments
iv. Apply the principle of moment in daily life
b). Centre of Gravity
i. Explain centre of gravity
ii. Determine centre of gravity of regular shaped body
iii. Determine centre of gravity of irregular shaped body
c). Types of Equilibrium
i. Explain the condition for equilibrium
ii. Explain Stable, Unstable and Neutral equilibrium
iii. Apply conditions of stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium in daily life
Topic 5: Simple Machines
a). Concept of Simple Machines
i. Explain the concept of a simple machine
ii. Explain the terms applied in simple machine
iii. Identify the different kinds of simple machines
b). Levers
i. Identify the three classes of levers
ii. Determine the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of lever
iii. Use of levers in daily life
c). Pulleys
i. Identify different pulley systems
ii. Determine mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of pulley system
iii. Use of pulley in daily life
d). Inclined Plane
i. State the concept of inclined plane
ii. Determine mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of inclined plane
iii. Apply inclined plane in daily life
e). Screw Jack
i. Describe the structure of a Screw Jack
ii. Determine the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a Screw Jack
iii. Use the Screw Jack in daily life
f). Wheel and Axle
i. Describe the structure of a wheel and axle
ii. Determine the mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a wheel and axle
iii. Use the wheel and axle in daily life
g). Hydraulic press
i. Describe the structure of Hydraulic Press
ii. Determine mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency of a Hydraulic Press
iii. Use the Hydraulic Press in daily life
Topic 6: Motion In Straight Line
a). Distance and Displacement
i. Distinguish between Distance and Displacement
ii. State the SI units of Distance and Displacement
b). Speed and Velocity
i. Distinguish between Speed and Velocity
ii. State the SI unit of Speed and Velocity
iii. Determine average velocity of a body
c). Acceleration
i. Interpret velocity time-graph
ii. Determine the acceleration of a body
iii. Explain the concept of retardation
d). Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion
i. Derive equation of uniformly accelerated motion
ii. Apply equations of accelerated motion in daily life
e). Motion under Gravity
i. Explain the concept of gravitational force
ii. Determine acceleration due to gravity
iii. Explain the application of gravitational force
Topic 7: Newton’s Law Of Motion
a). 1st law of Motion
i. Explain the concept of inertia
ii. State Newton’s first law of Motion
iii. Verify Newton’s first law of Motion
b). 2nd law of Motion
i. Explain concept of linear momentum
ii. State the SI unit of linear momentum
iii. Determine linear momentum
iv. State Newton’s second law of Motion
v. Verify Newton’s second law of Motion
c). Conservation of linear Momentum
i. Distinguish between Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
ii. State the principle of conservation of linear Momentum
iii. Apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum in solving problems
d). 3rd law of Motion
i. Distinguish between Action and Reaction Forces
ii. State Newton’s third Law of Motion
iii. Apply Newton’s third Law of Motion
Topic 8: Temperature
a). Concept of temperature
i. Define the term temperature
ii. State the SI unit of temperature
b). Measurement of Temperature
i. Identify measurable physical properties that change with temperature
ii. Define the fundamental interval of a thermometer
iii. Describe the ‘mode’ of action of liquid-in-glass thermometer
iv. Measure accurately the temperature of a body
Topic 9: Sustainable Energy Sources
a). Water Energy
i. Explain the generation of electricity from water
ii. Explain the importance of water energy
iii. Construct a model of Hydro Electric power plant
b). Solar Energy
i. Explain the sun as a source of energy
ii. Explain the conversion of Solar energy to electric Energy
iii. Construct a model of solar panel
c). Wind Energy
i. Explain wind as a source of energy
ii. Construct a model of a Wind Mill
iii. Apply Wind Mill in daily life
d). Sea Wave Energy
i. Explain sea wave as a source of energy
ii. Explain the conversion of sea wave energy to electric energy
e). Geothermal Energy
i. Explain Geothermal as a source of energy
ii. Explain the conversion of Geothermal energy to electric energy