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1 General  Distinguish between basic and  Group discussion  Charts  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
Physics derived quantities  Question and  Assorted Cambridge)
Internati  Identify basic units and derived answer measuring  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
onal units. apparatus  PHYSICS 10 MK
System  Recognise prefixes, multiples and  O-LEVEL
of Units submultiples of fundamental and
(SI). derived units
2 General  Use scientific notation and  Group discussion  PHYSICS KEY POINTS
Physics significant figures in numerical  Question and  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
Internati problems answer Cambridge)
onal  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
System  PHYSICS 10 MK
of Units
(SI).

A MINIMUM OF THREE ASSESSMENTS AND TEN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES PER TERM IS RECOMMENDED
3 Length  Demonstrate the use of various  Demonstration  Rules  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
and measuring instruments to determine  Experimentation  Vernier Cambridge)
time length  Group discussion callipers  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 Micrometr  PHYSICS 10MK
 Demonstrate the use of clocks and e screw  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
devices for measuring an interval of gauge
time.  clocks

4 Length  Identify factors that affect the period  Demonstration  Simple  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
and of a simple pendulum  Experimentation pendulum Cambridge)
time  Group discussion  Diagrams /  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
Charts  PHYSICS 10 MK
TEST1  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
5 Mass  Distinguish between mass and  Demonstratio  Spring  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
and, weight n balanc Cambridge)
weight  Demonstrate how to measure  Experimentati e  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
mass and weight on  Digital  PHYSICS 10 MK
 Demonstrate how to locate the  Question and scales  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
centre of mass of an object answer  Triple
beam
balanc
e
6  Describe qualitatively the effect of  Class discussion  Charts
the position of the center of mass  Demonstration and  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
on the stability diagrams Cambridge)
 PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 PHYSICS 10 MK
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
7 Mechani  Describe the terms used in  problem  charts  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
cs mechanics solving and Cambridge)
Linear  Demonstrate the use of  question and diagra
answer ms

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 motion equations of uniformly  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
accelerated motion to solve  PHYSICS 10 MK
problems  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
8  Interpret graphical representation  Problem solving  Charts  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
of distance-time, Displacement -  Question and and Cambridge)
time, speed-time, velocity-time and answer diagrams  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
acceleration-time.
 PHYSICS 10 MK
 Investigate the consequences of
over speeding  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
 Describe the acceleration of free fall
for a body near the earth
 Describe qualitatively the motion of
bodies falling in a uniform
TEST 2 gravitational field with and without
air resistance
9 Forces  Explain what force is.  Demonstration  Charts and  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
 Explain the effect of forces on bodies.  Question and diagrams Cambridge)
 Describe the inertia law answer  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 Demonstrate the relationship
 PHYSICS 10 MK
between force and acceleration
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
 Demonstrate the relationship
between mass and acceleration
10  Perform calculations on force.  Problem solving  charts  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
 Investigate the effect of force on a  Demonstration Cambridge)
spring.  Class discussion  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 Demonstrate the effects of friction on
 PHYSICS 1O MK
the motion of a body.
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
11  Describe the motion in a circular  Problem solving  Charts and 
path due to a perpendicular force.  Group discussion diagrams

12 - End of term Tests

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1 REVISION  Distinguish between  Inquiry  Spring balance

mass and weight  Problem solving
Mass and,  Triple beam  IGCSE PHYSICS
weight  Demonstrate how to  Group discussion balance (University of
measure mass and Cambridge)
weight

2 Mass and,  Demonstrate how to  Demonstration 

weight locate the center of
mass of an object  Class discussion  PHYSICS 10-12
(L. MUUNYU)
 Describe  Inquiry
qualitatively the  PHYSICS 10O
 Problem solving MK
effect of the position
of the center of mass  Group discussion  O-LEVEL
on the stability of an PHYSICS KEY
object. POINTS

3 Forces  Explain what force  Class discussion  diagrams/  IGCSE PHYSICS

is. Charts (University of
Cambridge)

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  Explain the effect  PHYSICS 10-12 (L.
of forces on MUUNYU)
bodies.  PHYSICS 1O MK

 Describe the
inertia law

4 Forces  Demonstrate the  Problem solving  diagrams  IGCSE PHYSICS

relationship between (University of
force and  Class discussion Cambridge)
acceleration  PHYSICS 10-12 (L.
MUUNYU)
 Demonstrate the  PHYSICS 1O MK
relationship between  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
mass and KEY POINTS
acceleration.
TEST 1
 Perform calculations
on force.

5 Forces  Investigate the effect  Inquiry  Charts and Physics 10-12, Muunyu
of force on a spring. Diagrams L, Pg. 41-52
 Problem solving
 Demonstrate the
effects of friction on  Question and
the motion of a body. Answer

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6 Forces  Describe the motion  Inquiry  MK Physics 10,
in a circular path due
to a perpendicular  Problem solving
force.
 Question and
Answer

7 Moment of  Perform  Problem solving  Metre rule Physics 10-12, Muunyu

forces calculations based L, Pg
on the principle of  Question and  Metal bar
moments. Answer
 charts
 Experimental

8 Moment of  Investigate the  Problem solving  Metre rule Physics 10-12, Muunyu
forces everyday L, Pg
application of  Question and  Metal bar
moments. Answer
 charts
TEST 2  Experimental

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9 & 10 Work, Energy  Explain the  Class discussion  Charts and
and Power. meaning of the diagrams
terms work,  Problem solving  IGCSE PHYSICS
energy and power. (University of
Cambridge)
 Identify the units
of measurement  PHYSICS 10-12
for work, energy (L. MUUNYU)
and power  PHYSICS 10O
 Calculate work MK
using the  O-LEVEL
appropriate PHYSICS KEY
formula POINTS

11  Compare work and  Inquiry

energy in heights
with respect to  Problem solving
gravitational field  Question and
strength Answer

12&13 END OF TERM TESTS

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1 REVISION  Perform calculations  Problem solving  Charts and  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
Moment of based on the principle of  Experimentatio diagrams Cambridge)
forces moments. n  Metre rule,  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 Investigate the everyday  Class discussion metal bar,
 PHYSICS 10 MK
application of moments. plank
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
2 Work,  Explain the meaning of  Problem solving  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
Energy and the terms work, energy  Experimentatio Cambridge)
Power. and power. n  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 Identify the units of  Class discussion  PHYSICS 10O MK
measurement for work,  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
energy and power
 Calculate work using the
appropriate formula
 Identify the different
forms of energy

3 and 4  Explain qualitatively  Inquiry  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of

and quantitatively the  Problem solving Cambridge)
terms gravitational  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
potential and kinetic  PHYSICS 10 MK
energy.  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
TEST 1  Describe sources of
renewable and non-

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 renewable energy.
 Explain the effects of
the use of energy
sources on the
environment

5  Demonstrate energy  Class discussion  Charts and  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of

transformation from one  Problem solving diagrams Cambridge)
form to another  Metre rule,  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 Describe the conservation metal bar,
 PHYSICS 10 MK
of energy plank
 Demonstrate the  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
calculation of efficiency of
energy conversion using
the appropriate formula

6 TO 7  Demonstrate calculation  Class discussion  Diagrams  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of

of power using the  Problem solving and charts Cambridge)
appropriate formula  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 PHYSICS 10O MK
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
8 Simple  Describe what a simple  Inquiry  Diagrams  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
machine is  Problem solving and charts Cambridge)
Machines  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
 Identify the different  PHYSICS 10 MK
types of simple machines.  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
TEST 2

9  Describe the distances  Inquiry  Diagrams

moved by the effort and  Problem solving and charts
the load in a simple  Discussion
machine

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10 &11  Explain the terms of  Problem solving  diagrams  IGCSE PHYSICS (University of
Mechanical advantage  Class discussion Cambridge)
(MA), Velocity Ratio  Inquiry  PHYSICS 10-12 (L. MUUNYU)
(VR) and Efficiency.  Problem solving  PHYSICS 10 MK
 Question and  O-LEVEL PHYSICS KEY POINTS
 Perform calculations Answer
involving

12 & 13 END OF TERM TESTS

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1 REVISION  Explain What the kinetic  Group  Charts and  IGCSE PHYSICS
theory is discussion diagrams (University of Cambridge)
THERMAL  PHYSICS 10-12
PHYSICS  Describe qualitatively the  Teacher (L. MUUNYU)
molecular model of exposition  PHYSICS 11 MK
Simple kinetic  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
matter. and
theory of KEY POINTS
discussion
Matter.  Explain changes of state in
terms of the kinetic theory
of matter

2.  Explain changes of state in  question and  charts and diagrams  IGCSE PHYSICS
terms of the kinetic theory answer (University of Cambridge)
of matter.  PHYSICS 10-12
 experimenta (L. MUUNYU)
tion  PHYSICS 10 MK
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS
KEY POINTS
3.  Apply the kinetic theory to  Group  charts and diagrams  IGCSE PHYSICS
explain gas pressure discussion (University of Cambridge)
 PHYSICS 10-12
 Teacher (L. MUUNYU)
exposition  PHYSICS 10 MK

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 and  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
discussion KEY POINTS

4.  Apply kinetic theory to  Group  charts and diagrams  IGCSE PHYSICS

explain rates of diffusion, discussion (University of Cambridge)
Brownian motion,  PHYSICS 10-12
evaporation and cooling  Teacher (L. MUUNYU)
exposition  PHYSICS 10 MK
effect of evaporation.
and  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
KEY POINTS
 Apply the kinetic theory to discussion
TEST 1 explain gas pressure.

5. Measurement  Explain what temperature  Group  charts and  IGCSE PHYSICS

is discussion diagrams (University of Cambridge)
of  PHYSICS 10-12
 Describe physical  Teacher  thermometers (L. MUUNYU)
temperature  PHYSICS 10 MK
properties of substances exposition
which change with and
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS
temperature. discussion
KEY POINTS
 Measure the temperature
with thermometers

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6.  Describe suitability of  Group  Alcohol and  IGCSE PHYSICS
alcohol and mercury for discussion mercury (University of Cambridge)
use in liquid-in-glass thermometers  PHYSICS 10-12
thermometers.  Teacher (L. MUUNYU)
exposition  Diagrams and  PHYSICS 10 MK
 Describe the relationship and charts
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS
between the Celsius and discussion
KEY POINTS
Kelvin scales.
 Problem
 Describe the structure solving
and use of a
thermocouple  Group
thermometer discussion

 Demonstrate the  Teacher

measurement of exposition
temperature using an and
appropriate discussion
thermometer.

7 Expansion of  Describe qualitatively the  Group  Metal Ball and  IGCSE PHYSICS
solids, liquids thermal expansion of discussion ring, capillary (University of Cambridge)
and gases. solids, liquids and gases. tubes and water  PHYSICS 10-12
 Teacher (L. MUUNYU)
 Explain the effects of exposition  PHYSICS 10 MK
expansion of water on and  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
KEY POINTS
aquatic life. discussion

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  Demonstrate that solids,
liquids and gases expand
at different rates.

8  Investigate effects of  Teache  Charts and  IGCSE PHYSICS

impurities on the r diagrams (University of Cambridge)
melting and boiling exposi among others  PHYSICS 10-12
(L. MUUNYU)
Points of substances. tion
 PHYSICS 10 MK
and
 Demonstrate the discuss  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
effect of varying ion KEY POINTS
TEST 2 pressure on volume
of a gas  Inquiry

9.  Describe the  Discussion  Charts and  IGCSE PHYSICS

relationship between  Problem diagrams (University of Cambridge)
temperature and solving  PHYSICS 10-12
(L. MUUNYU)
volume of a gas
 PHYSICS 10 MK
 Explain the Kelvin scale
 O-LEVEL PHYSICS
from the relationship
KEY POINTS
between temperature  IGCSE PHYSICS
and volume. (University of Cambridge)

 Demonstrate the use of

the ideal gas equation to
solve simple numerical
problems.

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10 Heat transfer  Explain methods of  Discussion  IGCSE PHYSICS
by heat transfer.  Problem (University of Cambridge)
conduction, solving  PHYSICS 10-12
convection  Use kinetic theory to  Experiment (L. MUUNYU)
explain heat transfer. al activities  PHYSICS 10 MK
and radiation
 Demonstrate heat  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
.
conduction in KEY POINTS
different substances

 Demonstrate the
differences between
bad and good
absorbers of radiant
energy

11 Heat transfer  Demonstrate the  Discussion Use appropriate

by differences between  Problem apparatus and materials
conduction, good and bad heat solving to demonstrate.
convection emitters.  Experiment
al activities
and radiation
 Explain every day’s
applications of
knowledge on
conduction,
convection and
radiation.

12 & 13 End of Term examination

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1 Revision of End of Term Test  Class discussion  Diagrams and

charts
WAVE MOTION  Demonstrate wave  Demonstration
motion.
 Experimentation
 Distinguish Problem solving
between
longitudinal and
transverse waves.

2  Describe the terms  Class discussion  Charts and MK Physics 11 Pg. 132-
associated with waves diagrams 147
 Demonstration
 Apply the wave Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
equation in solving  Experimentation Pg. 191-201
wave motion

3 Electromagnetic  Describe main MK Physics 11 Pg. 132-

components of

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 spectrum electromagnetic 147
spectrum.

 Describe the properties

Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
of electromagnetic
Pg. 191-201
waves

4  Identify the  Question and  Diagrams and MK Physics 11 Pg. 151-

sources of each of answer charts 163
the rays in the
electromagnetic  Inquiry  Plain mirrors
spectrum.  Demonstration Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
Pg. 158- 187
 Describe the
method of
detection of each
of the main
components of the
electromagnetic
TEST 1 spectrum.

5  Explain the use of  Class discussion  Glass blocks MK Physics 11 Pg. 151-
each of the waves in 163
the electromagnetic  Inquiry  Diagrams and
radiation spectrum. charts
 Demonstration
Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
 Explain the harmful
Pg. 158- 187
effects of ultra violet
radiation, gamma rays
and x-rays to life.

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6  Explain the use of  Class  Diagrams MK Physics 11 Pg. 151-
waves in everyday life. discussion and charts 163

Physics 10-12, Muunyu L

Pg. 158- 187

7 Sound  Explain how sound is  Class discussion  Diagrams and MK Physics 11 Pg. 132-
produced. charts 147
Properties of  Demonstration
sound  Describe what
rarefactions and  Experimentation
Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
compressions are.  Inquiry Pg. 191-201

 Describe the
approximate range of
audible frequencies.

 Investigate that sounds

TEST 2 requires a medium for
transmission

8 Sound  Determine the speed  Class discussion  Charts and MK Physics 11 Pg. 132-
of sound in air. diagrams 147
Properties of  Demonstration
sound  Describe the relative
speed of sound in  Experimentation

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 solid, liquid and gas.  Group discussion Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
Pg. 191-201

9 Sound  Demonstrate the  Class discussion  Charts and MK Physics 11 Pg. 132-
characteristics of diagrams 147
Properties of  Demonstration
sound waves.
sound
 Describe the factors  Experimentation
Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
which influence the  Group discussion Pg. 191-201
quality of sound

10 Sound  Describe what  Experimentation MK Physics 11 Pg. 132-

ultrasonic is 147
Properties of  Group discussion
sound  Describe the uses of
ultrasonic
Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
 State how to minimize Pg. 191-201
sound pollution.

11 Light  Describe the rectilinear  Question and  Diagrams and MK Physics 11 Pg. 151-
propagation of light. answer charts 163
Rectilinear
propagation of  Investigate the  Inquiry  Plain mirrors
light formation of shadows
 Demonstration Physics 10-12, Muunyu L
and eclipse.
Pg. 158- 187

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  Experimentation

12 - 13 END OF TERM
TESTS

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1 Revision of End
of Term

Light
 Describe reflection of light.
Rectilinear
propagation of
light

2  Investigate the laws of  Class discussion  Glass blocks MK Physics 11

reflection of light Pg. 151- 163
 Inquiry  Diagrams and
 Demonstrate the formation charts
of images by plane mirrors.  Demonstration
Physics 10-12,
 Identify the position of an Muunyu L Pg.
image using plane mirrors. 158- 187

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3 Refraction of  Describe what refraction of  Class discussion  Glass blocks MK Physics 11
light light is Pg. 151- 163
 Inquiry  Diagrams
 Explain the terms of and charts
refraction of light  Demonstration
Physics 10-12,
 Verify the laws of Muunyu L Pg.
refraction of light. 158- 187

 Describe what refractive

index is.

4  Investigate the refractive  Class discussion  Glass blocks MK Physics 11

index of a glass block. Pg. 151- 163
 Inquiry  Diagrams
and charts
 Demonstration
Physics 10-12,
 Experiment Muunyu L Pg.
TEST 1 158- 187

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5  Calculate refractive index  Problem  Diagrams MK Physics 11
of a substance (n) using solving and charts Pg. 151- 163
real and apparent depth.
 Class
 Explain the term ‘critical discussion
Physics 10-12,
angle’
Muunyu L Pg.
158- 187

6  Describe the relationship  Problem  Diagrams MK Physics 11

between critical angle and solving and charts Pg. 151- 163
refractive index.
 Class
 Explain how total internal discussion
Physics 10-12,
reflection occur.
Muunyu L Pg.
 Explain how total internal 158- 187
reflection is used.

8 STATIC 1. Demonstrate the existence -Demonstration, Hands -Electroscope  IGCSE

ELECTRICITY of static charges. –on activities and class PHYSICS
discussion Charts (University of
.Static Cambridge)
electricity -Experimentation  PHYSICS 10-
12
TEST 1 (L. MUUNYU)
 PHYSICS 12
9 STATIC 2. Explain how to detect MK
ELECTRICITY electric charges.  O-LEVEL
PHYSICS
.Static 3. Describe the properties and KEY POINTS
electricity uses of static charges

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10 and Static 4. Describe the electric -Class discussion Diagrams and  IGCSE
11 electricity charging and discharging of charts PHYSICS
objects. (University of
Cambridge)
5. Explain the relationship  PHYSICS 10-
between current and static 12
(L. MUUNYU)
electricity.
 PHYSICS 12
6. Investigate effects of MK
 O-LEVEL
static charges on the
PHYSICS
environment.
KEY POINTS
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TESTS

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1 Revision of End of Year Test

2-3 CURRENT  Describe the terms - Demonstration - Ammeter - IGCSE PHYSICS

associated with - (University of Cambridge)
Electric charge, electricity - Class discussion - Diagrams - PHYSICS 10-12
current, and  Identify the units of (L. MUUNYU)
potential electric charge and - Experimentation - Charts - PHYSICS 12 MK
difference current. - O-LEVEL PHYSICS
 Demonstrate how - Circuits KEY POINTS
to measure an
electric current.
 Describe what
potential
difference is.
 Describe what the
volt is.

4 Electric charge,  Differentiate between - Experimentation - Voltmeter - IGCSE PHYSICS

current, and potential difference - (University of Cambridge)
potential (PD) and - Demonstration - Circuits - PHYSICS 10-12
electromotive force (L. MUUNYU)
difference - Class discussion - Diagrams
(EMF). - PHYSICS 12 MK
 Describe the basic and teacher - O-LEVEL PHYSICS

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 concept of EMF. exposition and charts KEY POINTS
 Demonstrate the
measuring of
potential difference
(PD) and
electromotive force
TEST 1 (EMF).
5. Electric cells.  Describe the structure - Demonstration - Accumulator - IGCSE PHYSICS
of primary and - (University of Cambridge)
- Class discussion - Diagrams - PHYSICS 10-12
secondary cells.
and teacher and charts (L. MUUNYU)
 Demonstrate charging exposition - PHYSICS 12 MK
- Dry cells - O-LEVEL PHYSICS
and discharging of the
KEY POINTS
accumulator.

 Identify methods of
disposal of used cells

6. Electrical  Explain the meaning - Experimentation - Voltmeter -

resistance. of resistance and ammeter
 Demonstrate how to - Demonstration
determine resistance - Charts and
in a simple circuit. - Question and diagrams
 Describe the answer
relationship between
current and potential
difference in Ohmic
and non Ohmic
conductors.

7. Electrical  Describe what the - Question and - Diagrams - IGCSE PHYSICS

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 resistance internal resistance of answer and charts - (University of Cambridge)
a cell is. - PHYSICS 10-12
 Calculate the - Group discussions (L. MUUNYU)
resistance in series - PHYSICS 12 MK
and parallel circuits - O-LEVEL PHYSICS
with Ohm’s law. KEY POINTS
8. Heating effect of  Demonstrate energy - Demonstration - Charts and - IGCSE PHYSICS
an electric transformations in an diagrams - (University of Cambridge)
current. - Experimentation - PHYSICS 10-12
electric circuit.
(L. MUUNYU)
- Problem solving - PHYSICS 12 MK
 Investigate the
heating effect of an - O-LEVEL PHYSICS
KEY POINTS
electric current.

 Demonstrate how to
calculate electrical
energy.

 Describe the
TEST 2 relationship of
voltage, current and
power.

9. Heating effect of  Demonstrate how to - Problem solving - Diagrams - IGCSE PHYSICS

an electric current calculate the cost of and charts - (University of Cambridge)
using electrical Energy - Question and - PHYSICS 10-12
 Describe the use of answer (L. MUUNYU)
switches, fuses, - PHYSICS 12 MK
earthling and the - O-LEVEL PHYSICS
three pin-plugs. KEY POINTS
 Explain the need for
earthing metal cases

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 and for double
Insulation.
10.  Describe the meaning - Problem solving Diagrams and  IGCSE PHYSICS
of three wires found in charts (University of cambridge)
the cable - Question and  PHYSICS 10-12
 Describe the domestic answer (L. MUUNYU)
electrical wiring  PHYSICS 12 MK
system  O-LEVEL PHYSICS
 Describe ways of KEY POINTS
conserving electrical
energy in homes and
industry.
11 Magnetic effects 1. Explain magnetic field - Class discussion - Diagrams - IGCSE PHYSICS
of electric patterns of electric and charts (University of
currents. currents. - Demonstration Cambridge)
- PHYSICS 10-12
2. Describe the applications (L. MUUNYU)
of the magnetic effect of an - PHYSICS 12 MK
- O-LEVEL PHYSICS
electric current.
KEY POINTS
3. Explain the behaviour of
an electric current in a
magnetic field.

12 – 13 End of Test Tests

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1 REVESION  Explain magnetic field  Question  Charts and  Physics

patterns of electric and diagrams 10-12,
Magnetic effects of Muuny
currents. Answer
electric currents. u L,
 Describe the  Inquiry Pg.,
applications of the 214-
226
magnetic effect of an
 Tom
electric current Duncan
 Abbot
2 Magnetic effects of  Explain the behaviour of  Class  Charts and  Physics
electric currents. an electric current in a discussio diagrams 10-12,
magnetic field. n Muuny
u L,
 Describe the application Pg.,
of a current placed in a 214-
226
magnetic field.
 Tom
 Describe the nature of Duncan
forces between parallel
currents.

 Describe the effect of

magnetic fields on
human health and

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 environment

3 ELECTROMAGNETIC  Investigate the  Inquiry  Apparatus  Physics

INDUCTION phenomenon of electro- 10-12,
magnetic induction.  Class  Charts and Muuny
The phenomenon of discussio diagrams u L,
electromagnetic  Describe the factors n Pg.,
induction. affecting magnitude and 261-
274
direction of induced
 Abbot
EMF.

 State the direction of

current produced by an
induced EMF.

4 The simple A.C. and  Describe simple A.C.  Class  Charts and  Physics
D.C. generators. and D.C. generators. discussio diagrams 10-12,
n Muuny
 Compare the simple u L,
A.A. generator with a Pg.,
simple D.C. generator in 261-
274
terms of structure and
 Abbot
its nature.

 Describe the action of a

diode in rectification.

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 TEST 1

5  Explain conversion of an  Question  Diagrams and

A.C. generator to a D.C. and Answer charts
generator.

 Contrast the current

produced by the D.C.
generator with that
produced from batteries.

6 Transformers.  Demonstrate the  Inquiry  Charts and Physics 10-12,

principles of mutual diagrams Muunyu L, Pg.,
induction.  Problem 261-274
solving
 Describe the structure
and operation of iron  Class
core transformers. discussio
n
 Apply the transformer
and power equations to
solve numerical
problems involving ideal
transformers

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7  Calculate the efficiency  Problem  Diagrams Physics 10-12,
of a transformer given solving Muunyu L, Pg.,
data. 261-274
 Class
 Explain advantages of discussio
high alternating n
potential difference
power transmission.

 Describe the
implications of
underground power
transmission compared
to overhead lines.

 Describe the effects of

improper management
of transformers

8 BASIC ELECTRONICS  Describe What  Inquiry  Charts and Physics 10-12,

thermionic emission is diagrams Muunyu L, Pg.,
Thermionic emission  Question 275-283
and electrons.  Investigate properties and
of cathode rays Answer

 Distinguish between
direction of flow of
electrons and flow of

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 conventional current.

TEST 2

9 and 10  Describe applications of  Class  Charts and  Physics 10-

electron beams. discussion diagrams 12,
Muunyu L,
 Describe the basic Pg., 275-
structure and an action 283
of cathode-ray  O-
LEVEL
oscilloscope.
PHYSIC
 Describe the uses of S KEY
POINTS
cathode-ray
oscilloscope.

11 - 13 Common Mock Examination

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TOPIC LEARNING AIDS

1 and 2 REVISION  Describe What thermionic  Class Charts and Muunyu L, Physics
emission is discussion diagrams 10-12
BASIC
 Investigate properties of  Question and IGCSE Physics
ELECTRONICS (Cambridge)
cathode rays answer
Thermionic
emission and  Distinguish between  Group
electrons. direction of flow of discussion
electrons and flow of
conventional current.

3  Describe applications of  Class  IGCSE PHYSICS

electron beams. discussion
(University of
 Describe the basic  Question and Cambridge)
structure and an action of answer
cathode-ray oscilloscope.  PHYSICS 10-12
 Group
(L. MUUNYU)
 Describe the uses of discussion
cathode-ray oscilloscope.  PHYSICS 12 MK

 O-LEVEL
PHYSICS

KEY POINTS

 Describe the structure of the  Class

atom. discussion

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4 ATOMIC  Describe the composition of  Question and
PHYSICS the nucleus in terms of answer
protons and neutrons.
 Group
discussion
TEST1

5  Explain mass number and atomic  Class  IGCSE PHYSICS

number. discussion
University of
 Question and Cambridge)
answer
PHYSICS 10-12
 Group
(L. MUUNYU)
discussion
 PHYSICS 12 MK

6 Radioactivity  Describe the nature of  Class  IGCSE PHYSICS

radioactivity. discussion
(University of
 Describe the characteristics of  Question and Cambridge)
the three kinds of radioactive answer
radiations: alpha, beta and  PHYSICS 10-12
gamma.  Group
(L. MUUNYU)
discussion
 Describe methods of detecting  PHYSICS 12 MK
radioactive emissions.
 O-LEVEL
 Explain the origin and effects of PHYSICS
background radiations
KEY POINTS
 Describe what radioactive decay

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 is.

 Describe what nuclear fusion and

fission is.

7 Radioactivity  Class  IGCSE PHYSICS

discussion
 Demonstrate how to determine (University of
half-life of a radioactive material.  Question and Cambridge)
answer
 Explain uses of radioactive  PHYSICS 10-12
substances.  Group
(L. MUUNYU)
discussion
 Describe the safety precautions
necessary when handling or  PHYSICS 12 MK
storing radioactive substances.  O-LEVEL
 Explain the effects of radioactive PHYSICS
substances on the environment KEY POINTS
and health.

 Investigate management
practices which safeguard the
environment from radioactive
contamination.

8 FINAL EXAMS

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