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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 3
THERMAL EXPANSION
TEMPERATURE (Expansion and contraction of solids)
APPLICATIONS OF EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION IN SOLIDS.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Define temperature.
Demonstrate expansion of solids using the ball and ring experiment.
Demonstrate expansion in solids using the bar and gauge apparatus.
Compare the expansion of different metals.
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Observation
Experiment
Class notes
Class text book
Chalks
Charts
KLB Physics
book 1 Pg. 139-144 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,56
1 4
THERMAL EXPANSION
APPLICATIONS OF EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION IN SOLIDS.
EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF LIQUIDS
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain expansion and contraction of steel bridges.
Discuss expansion and contraction of rivets.
Discuss expansion and contraction of bimetallic strip.
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Demonstration
Observation
Experiment
Class notes
Class text book
Chalks
Charts
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.147-148 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,63
2 1
THERMAL EXPANSION
THE ANOMALOUS EXPANSION OF WATER
EXPANSION OF GASES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the variation of volume of water with temperature.
Discuss the variation of density with temperature.
State and explain the effects of anomalous expansion of water.
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Demonstration
Observation
Experiment
Class notes
Class text book
Chalks
Charts
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.151-154 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,62
2 2-3
THERMAL EXPANSION
THERMAL EXPANSION
HEAT  TRANSFER
MEASURING TEMPERATURES (Thermometers)
(Temperature Scale) (Celsius and Kelvin scale)
(Clinical thermometer) (Bimetallic thermometer)
HEAT AND TEMPERATURE
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Define a thermometer.
Discuss the conditions of liquid-in-glass thermometer.
Identify properties of thermometric liquids.
State and explain features of a common thermometer.

State and explain the use of clinical thermometer.
Use the thermometers given to measure temperature.
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Observation
Experiment
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Demonstration
Observation
Experiment
Class notes
Class text book
Chalks
Charts
KLB Physics
book 1 Pg. 155-156
Pg 157 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,56
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.159-161 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,57
2 4
HEAT  TRANSFER
CONDUCTION
FACTORS AFFECTING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the comparison of thermal conductivities of various conductors.
Discuss the comparison of conductivities of wood and iron rods.
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Demonstration
Observation
Experiment
Class notes
Class text book
Chalks
Charts
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.163-166 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,65
3 1
HEAT  TRANSFER
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN LIQUIDS THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN GASES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Demonstrate that water is a poor conductor of heat.
Discuss the conductivity in gases.
Discuss the applications of good and poor conductors of heat.
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Observation
Experiment
Class notes
Class text book
Chalks
Charts
KLB Physics
book 1 Pg. 173-177 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,68
3 2-3
HEAT  TRANSFER
RECTILINEAR PROPAGATION AND REFLECTION AT  PLANE SURFACES
CONVECTION
RADIATION
Propagation of light
The pin-hole camera
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
Define convection.
Demonstrate convection in liquids.
Demonstrate convection in gases.
State and explain application of convection in fluids.


Define opaque, translucent and transparent objects
Describe the types of beams
Perform and describe experiments to show rectilinear propagation of light
Defining
Explanation
Discussion
Demonstration
Observation
Experiment

Discussions
Experiments
Descriptions
Explanations
Class notes
Class text book
Chalks
Charts

Opaque objects
Glass
Greased paper
Card board
Source of light
Screens
Pin hole camera
Source of light (candle)
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.177-185 SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,68
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg 76 Physics students book 1, KLB
3 4
RECTILINEAR PROPAGATION AND REFLECTION AT  PLANE SURFACES
Laws of reflection
Images formed by plane mirrors
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Give the laws of reflection
Experiments
Drawing
Small mirror
Base board
Pins
Sheet of paper
Pencil
Ruler
Boards
Protractor
Mirror
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg 79  Physics students book 1, KLB
4 1
RECTILINEAR PROPAGATION AND REFLECTION AT  PLANE SURFACES
Electrostatics
Project work
Electrostatic charges
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the reflection of light on plane surfaces at an angle
Explain the working of a pin hole camera
Experiments
Explanations
Descriptions
Discussions
Sticky tape
Card board box
Needle
Scissors
Translucent paper
Electroscope
Amber
Piece of paper
glass rod/ plastic ruler
Fur
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg87 Physics students book 1, KLB
4 2-3
Electrostatics
Leaf Electroscope
Charging an electroscope by contact
Charging an electroscope by induction
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

state the unit of charges and construct a leaf electroscope.

charge an electroscope by induction.
Experiments
Discussions
Constructing an electroscope
Demonstrations
Discussions
Experiments
Leaf electroscope
Glass rod
Electroscope
Glass rod
Ebonite rod
Electroscope
Glass rod
Ebonite rod
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.  SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg 92
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.           SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg 93
4 4
Electrostatics
Charging an electroscope by induction
Charging an electroscope by sharing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
charge an electroscope by induction.
Demonstrations
Discussions
Experiments
Electroscope
Glass rod
Ebonite rod
Rods of conductors and non-conductors
Tiles
KLB Physics book 1 Pg.      SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg 93
5 1
Electrostatics
Charging an electroscope by EHT source
Uses of the Electroscope and Application of Electrostatic charges
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
charge an electroscope by an EHT source
Discussions
Experiments
Descriptions
Rods of conductors and non-conductors
Electroscope
Tiles
Charts on Electroscopes and its uses
Pictures and diagrams of spray painting cans
Physics students book 1, KLB 248-254
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,94
5 2-3
Electrostatics
Cells And Simple Circuit
Uses of the Electroscope and Application of Electrostatic charges
Sources of continuous current
Simple circuits and cells
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the Application of Electrostatic charges.
state the source of continuous current.
Discussions Experiments
Descriptions
Experiments
Discussions
Demonstrations
Charts on Electroscopes and its uses
Pictures and diagrams of spray painting cans
Cells Fruits
Solar panels
Petroleum products
Cells
Wires
Bulbs
Charts on circuit
symbols
KLB Physics students book 1 page 254-258
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,94

KLB Physics students book 1 page 261
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg, 97
5 4
Cells And Simple Circuit
Simple circuits and cells
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

draw and set up a simple electric circuit.
identify circuit symbols.
Identifying circuit
symbols
Discussions
Demonstrations
Cells
Wires
Bulbs
Charts on circuit
symbols
Cells
Charts on circuits
KLB Physics students book 1 page 261-266
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,98
6 1
Cells And Simple Circuit
Connecting an electric circuit
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

De?ne electric current and explain the working of a cell.
Experiments
Discussions
Measuring
Demonstrations
Cells
Connecting wires
Bulbs
Cells
Bulbs
Connecting wires
KLB Physics students book 1 page 266-272
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,98
6 2-3
Cells And Simple Circuit
Connecting an electric circuit
measuring of E.M. F
Conductivity of materials
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
connect cells in series and parallel and measure the e?ective E.M. F
measure/determine E.M.F of a cell
Experiments
Discussions
Measuring
demonstrations
Experiments
Discussions
Measuring
Demonstrations
Cells
Bulbs
Connecting wires
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Switch
Conductors
Non conductors
KLB Physics students book 1 page 266-272
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,98

KLB Physics students book 1 page 266-272
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,99
6 4
Cells And Simple Circuit
Conductivity of materials
Sources of electric current
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
investigate the electrical conductivity of materials.
Calculating Testing conductivity
Experiments
Conductors
Non conductors
sources of current
bulbs
connecting wires
KLB Physics students book 1 page 273-274
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,100
7 1
Cells And Simple Circuit
Measuring current in a circuit
Primary cells
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
measure current in a circuit.
Experiments
Measuring
Calculating
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Switch
Primary cells
Physics students book 1, KLB 275-280
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,102
7 2-3
Cells And Simple Circuit
Primary cells
Primary cells
Measuring E.M.F. in a primary cell
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the defects of primary cells.

explain how to care for a primary cell
Discussions
Experiments
Explaining defects of primary cells
Discussions
Experiments
Explaining defects of primary cells
Primary cells
Primary cells
Primary cells
Voltmeter
Switch
Physics students book 1, KLB 275-280
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,103
Physics students book 1, KLB 275-280
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,103
7 4
Cells And Simple Circuit
Secondary cells
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the charging, discharging and taking care of a secondary cell.
Explaining the charging and maintenance of simple cells
Secondary cells
KLB Physics students book 1 page 280-287
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,105
8 1
Cells And Simple Circuit
Secondary cells
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the charging, discharging and taking care of a secondary cell.
Explaining the charging and maintenance of simple cells
Secondary cells
KLB Physics students book 1 page 280-287
SECONDARY PHYSICS MORAN pg,105
8 2-3
Magnetism
Magnetism and magnetic materials
The compass
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials


Construct simple compass

Observing attraction and repulsion of magnets
Identifying the test for magnetic materials
Describing natural and artificial materials
Carrying out experiments to identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials

Constructing a simple compass

Magnets
Nails
Pins
Wood
Plastics
Tins
Spoons
Strings
Razor blade
Stand

Pin/screw
Magnet
Cork
Glass top
Water trough
Piece of stiff paper
Razor blade
Glue
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 1-2
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 3-5
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 5 
8 4
Magnetism
The domain theory of magnetism
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Explain the domain theory

Describing the domain theory of magnetism
Explaining the application of the domain theory of magnetism

Charts on domain theory
Bar magnets
Iron fillings
Test tubes
Cork
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 9-10
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 17 
9

MID TERM

10 1
Magnetism
Properties of magnets and the law of magnetism
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Describe the properties of magnets
State the logic law of magnetism

Investigating properties of magnets
Stating the laws of magnetism

Magnets
Charts on properties
Iron fillings
Strings
Stand
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 1-2
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 1-4 
10 2-3
Magnetism
Magnetic field patterns
Making magnets by induction and stroking
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Describe magnet field patterns

make magnets by :
Induction
Stroking

Plotting the field of a bar magnet using a compass and iron filings



Demonstrating induction
Magnetizing a steel bar by stroking single and double strikes
Defining hard and soft magnets

A compass
Iron fillings
Bar magnets
Can with lid
Card board
Sheet of papers


Bar magnets
Steel bars
Nails
Iron bars
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 3-5
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 6-7 
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 6-7
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 19-22 
10 4
Magnetism
Demagnetization and caring for magnets
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Describe the methods of demagnetizative
Describe how to care for magnets

Describing ways of demagnetizing of magnet
Explaining how to care for magnets
Carrying out experiments to demagnetize and care for magnets

Battery/cell
Keepers
Bar magnets
Chart on demagnetization and care for magnets
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 8-9
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 25-26 
11 1
Magnetism
Uses of magnets
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Describe the uses of magnets

Describing uses of magnets
Discussions
Using magnets

Magnets
Metallic bars
Non-metallic bars
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 9
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 27 
11 2-3
Magnetism
Measurement Ii
Making magnets by an electric current
The vernire calipers
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Magnetize a material by an electric current


Measure length using vernire calipers
Magnetizing a steel bar by an electric current

Measuring length and diameter of various objects using a venire calipers
Insulated wire

Battery cell

Steel bar

Vernire calipers
Circular containers
Nail
needles
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 8
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 1-5
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 23-24 
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 13-15
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 6-11
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 31-36 
11 4
Measurement Ii
The micrometer Screw gauge
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Measure length using the micrometer screw gauge

Measuring small diameters and thickness using the screw gauge

Micrometer screw gauge
Charts on how to read the scale of a screw gauge
Wires
paper
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 15-17
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 6-11
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 36-40 
12 1
Measurement Ii
Decimal places, significant figures and standard form
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



State numbers in standard form, decimal places and significant figures

Working out problems in decimals
Identifying the significant figures of a number
Writing numbers in standard form
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 17-19
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 6-11
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 40-41
12 2-3
Measurement Ii
Decimal places, significant figures and standard form
Determining the size of a molecule
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:



State numbers in standard form, decimal places and significant figures


Estimate the diameter of a drop of oil

Working out problems in decimals
Identifying the significant figures of a number
Writing numbers in standard form

Measuring the diameter of an molecule


Oil
Burette
Wire
Trough
Water
Floor or pollen grain
strings
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 17-19
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 6-11
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 40-41
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 6-11
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 19-21
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 42-44 
12 4
The Turning Effects Of A Force
The moments of a force
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Define moments of force about a point
State the SI units of moment of force

Defining moments of force
Calculating moment

Meter rule
Knife edge
Strings
Spring balance
Masses
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 24
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 12-14
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 50-52 
13 1
The Turning Effects Of A Force
Principles of moments
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


State and verify the principle of moment

Stating the principle of moment of a force
Calculating moments

Meter rule
Knife edge
Strings
Spring balance
Masses
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 24
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 12-14
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 53-56 
13 2-3
Equilibrium And Centre Of Gravity
Equilibrium
Centre of gravity
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Identify and explain the states of equilibrium


Define centre of gravity
Determine centre of gravity of lamina objects

Identifying the states of equilibrium
Explaining the conditions of equilibrium

Defining centre of gravity
Determining centre of gravity of lamina objects

Objects with stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium

Lamina objects
Plumb line
pencils
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 33
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 15-17
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 17-18 
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 30
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 15-17
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 68-76 
13 4
Equilibrium And Centre Of Gravity
Stability
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Explain where stability is applicable

Explaining the application of stability
Discussions

Pictures and charts showing applications of stability
Comprehensive secondary physics students book 2 pages 15-17
Comprehensive secondary physics teachers book 2 pages 33
Secondary physics KLB students book 2 page 79-80 

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