Mechanics and Thermal Physics

Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Definition of work
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Calculating work done
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Energy and its forms
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Definition and calculation of power
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Kinetic energy
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Gravitational potential energy

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define work as product of force and displacement
- State the SI unit of work as joule
- Differentiate between work done and no work done like pushing a wall versus pushing a wheelbarrow

- Define energy as ability to do work
- Identify different forms of energy
- Connect energy forms to household appliances like heaters, bulbs and motors

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss scenarios where work is done and not done
- Calculate work done in lifting and pushing objects
- Relate work to force and displacement
- Move objects and discuss energy expended
- Identify forms of energy in various situations
- Discuss energy sources and their uses

When do we say work is done in Physics?
What enables us to do work?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 105
- Spring balance
- Metre rule
- Various objects
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 107
- Known masses
- Stopwatch
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 108
- Various objects
- Pictures of energy sources
- Digital resources
- Stopwatch
- Spring balance
- Known masses
- Calculators
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 112
- Toy car
- Ramp
- Measuring tape
- Beam balance
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 114
- Small weights
- Metre rule
- Beam balance
- Stand

- Oral questions - Written tests - Observation
- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Mechanics and Thermal Physics

Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Elastic potential energy
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Conservation of mechanical energy
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Energy transformations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define elastic potential energy
- Demonstrate elastic P.E in stretched materials
- Connect elastic potential energy to catapults, bow and arrow, and car shock absorbers

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Stretch rubber bands and release to propel objects
- Investigate elastic P.E in springs
- Calculate elastic P.E using area under F-e graph

How do stretched materials store energy?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 116
- Rubber bands
- Springs
- Small objects
- Paper balls
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 118
- Pendulum bob
- String
- Stand
- Metre rule
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 121
- Digital resources
- Pictures of machines
- Reference books

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written questions

Mechanics and Thermal Physics

Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Types of simple machines
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - MA, VR and efficiency

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify types of simple machines
- Describe applications of levers, pulleys and inclined planes
- Connect simple machines to everyday tools like scissors, wheelbarrows and ramps

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use digital resources to search for types of simple machines
- Identify simple machines in the environment
- Classify levers into first, second and third class

How do simple machines make work easier?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 124
- Pictures of simple machines
- Examples of levers
- Inclined plane model
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 129
- Simple machines
- Spring balance
- Known masses
- Metre rule

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

Mechanics and Thermal Physics

Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Levers
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Pulleys

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Calculate MA and VR of levers
- Apply principle of moments to levers
- Relate lever calculations to using crowbars, scissors and wheelbarrows

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Set up different classes of levers
- Calculate MA and VR experimentally
- Solve problems on levers

How does the position of the fulcrum affect the mechanical advantage of a lever?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 131
- Lever apparatus
- Known masses
- Spring balance
- Metre rule
- Pulleys
- String
- Stand

- Practical assessment - Written tests - Problem-solving

Mechanics and Thermal Physics
Mechanics and Thermal Physics
Waves and Optics
Waves and Optics
Waves and Optics
Waves and Optics

Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Inclined plane and screw
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Wheel and axle, gears
Energy, Work, Power and Machines - Hydraulic machines and applications
Properties of Waves - Rectilinear propagation of waves
Properties of Waves - Reflection of waves
Properties of Waves - Refraction of waves
Properties of Waves - Diffraction of waves

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Calculate VR of inclined plane as length/height
- Calculate VR of screw using pitch and circumference
- Connect inclined planes to loading ramps and wheelchair access, and screws to car jacks

- Explain working principle of hydraulic machines
- Calculate force multiplication in hydraulic systems
- Connect hydraulic machines to car brakes, car jacks and construction equipment

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Roll objects up inclined plane at different angles
- Calculate VR of inclined plane
- Discuss relationship between screw and inclined plane
- Construct simple hydraulic system using syringes
- Calculate force and VR of hydraulic press
- Discuss applications in vehicles and construction
- Identify simple machines in treadmills, elevators and escalators

How does the angle of inclination affect the effort required?
How do hydraulic machines multiply force?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 134
- Inclined plane
- Screw jack
- Spring balance
- Metre rule
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 137
- Wheel and axle model
- Gear wheels
- Bicycle
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 139
- Syringes of different sizes
- Tubing
- Water
- Pictures of hydraulic machines
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 147
- Torch
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 148
- Digital resources
- Charts showing reflection
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 150
- Glass of water
- Straight object
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 151
- Manila paper

- Practical assessment - Written tests - Problem-solving
- Practical assessment - Written tests - Project presentations

Waves and Optics

Properties of Waves - Interference of waves
Properties of Waves - Demonstrating rectilinear propagation using ripple tank
Properties of Waves - Demonstrating reflection using ripple tank
Properties of Waves - Demonstrating refraction using ripple tank

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of interference of waves
- Demonstrate constructive and destructive interference using two speakers
- Relate interference to hearing loud and quiet zones in concert halls

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Set up two identical speakers connected to the same audio frequency generator
- Walk along a line perpendicular to the speakers and observe loud and quiet areas
- Discuss constructive and destructive interference patterns

Why do we hear areas of loud and soft sound when two speakers play together?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 152
- Two identical speakers
- Audio frequency generator
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 154
- Ripple tank and accessories
- Dry cell and cell holder
- White manila paper
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 156
- Ripple tank
- Straight metal reflector
- Concave and convex reflectors
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 158
- Transparent glass plate

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Waves and Optics

Properties of Waves - Demonstrating diffraction using ripple tank
Properties of Waves - Demonstrating interference using ripple tank

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Demonstrate diffraction of waves using a ripple tank
- Investigate how aperture size affects diffraction
- Connect diffraction to how radio waves reach behind buildings

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Place two metal barriers with an aperture in front of plane waves
- Vary the aperture size from 8 cm to 0.5 cm and observe emerging waves
- Place an obstacle in front of waves and observe diffraction around it

What factors determine the extent of wave diffraction?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 159
- Ripple tank
- Two straight metal barriers
- Opaque obstacle
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 160
- Two spherical balls
- White manila paper

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written assignments

Waves and Optics

Properties of Waves - Production of frequency modulated (FM) waves
Properties of Waves - Detection of frequency modulated (FM) waves

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of frequency modulation
- Describe methods of producing FM waves
- Connect FM to how radio stations broadcast music and news

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use digital devices to research the meaning of FM and its production
- Discuss the difference between FM and AM
- Search for applications of frequency modulation

How are FM radio signals produced?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 161
- Digital resources
- Physics reference books
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 162
- Radio receiver (demonstration)

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Waves and Optics

Properties of Waves - Formation of stationary waves
Properties of Waves - Factors affecting fundamental frequency of vibrating string
Properties of Waves - Modes of vibration in strings
Properties of Waves - Stationary waves in closed pipes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of stationary waves
- Demonstrate formation of stationary waves using a tuning fork and string
- Connect stationary waves to how guitar strings produce different notes

- Explain modes of vibration in strings
- Calculate frequencies of harmonics and overtones
- Connect harmonics to the rich sound quality of musical instruments

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Fix a string to a tuning fork prong and pass over a fixed pulley
- Strike the tuning fork and observe nodes and antinodes
- Discuss how incident and reflected waves superimpose to form stationary waves

- Discuss fundamental frequency and how it relates to wavelength
- Calculate first and second overtones using mathematical relationships
- Use the general formula for nth overtone: fn = (n+1)f₀

How are stationary waves formed in a vibrating string?
What are harmonics and overtones in vibrating strings?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 163
- Tuning fork
- String
- Mass (weight)
- Fixed pulley system
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 164
- Sonometer apparatus
- Weights
- Two wooden wedges
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 166
- Digital resources
- Charts showing modes of vibration
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 167
- Glass tube
- Glass jar with water
- Tuning fork

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions
- Written tests - Oral questions - Problem-solving exercises

Waves and Optics

Properties of Waves - Harmonics in closed pipes
Properties of Waves - Stationary waves in open pipes
Properties of Waves - Meaning of Doppler effect

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain harmonics in closed pipes
- Calculate frequencies of overtones in closed pipes
- Connect closed pipe harmonics to the limited overtones in some wind instruments

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss the first harmonic (fundamental frequency) in closed pipes
- Calculate second and third harmonics using f = (2n-1)f₀
- Compare harmonic patterns in closed pipes with open pipes

Why do closed pipes only produce odd harmonics?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 168
- Digital resources
- Charts showing harmonics
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 169
- Charts showing open pipe harmonics
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 173
- Audio recordings of approaching vehicles

- Written tests - Problem-solving exercises - Oral questions

Waves and Optics

Properties of Waves - Demonstrating Doppler effect
Properties of Waves - Applications of Doppler effect

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Demonstrate Doppler effect using sound sources and ropes
- Observe changes in wavelength when source moves towards or away from observer
- Relate the demonstration to how radar speed guns measure vehicle speed

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Move an audio frequency generator towards and away from a stationary observer
- Use a rope to show compression and stretching of waves
- Discuss how wavelength decreases when source approaches and increases when receding

How does the movement of a sound source affect the waves detected by an observer?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 174
- Audio frequency generator
- Rope or spiral spring
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 175
- Digital resources
- Charts showing Doppler applications

- Practical assessment - Observation - Oral questions

Waves and Optics

Radioactivity - Meaning of radioactivity and related terms
Radioactivity - Stability of isotopes and atomic structure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of radioactivity and related terms
- Define nuclear stability, half-life, nuclide, and radioisotope
- Relate radioactivity to smoke detectors and medical treatments

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Use digital resources to search for meanings of radioactivity terms
- Discuss the meaning of radioactive decay, background radiation, and nucleotide
- Share findings with classmates for peer review

What is radioactivity and why do some atoms decay?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 178
- Digital resources
- Physics reference books
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 180
- Charts showing atomic structure

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Waves and Optics

Radioactivity - Types of radiations (alpha, beta, gamma)
Radioactivity - Properties of alpha and beta particles
Radioactivity - Properties of gamma rays and comparison of radiations
Radioactivity - Alpha decay and nuclear equations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify the three types of radioactive radiations
- Describe the nature and charge of alpha, beta, and gamma radiations
- Relate radiation types to their uses in cancer treatment and sterilization

- Describe properties of gamma rays
- Compare all three types of radiations using charts and diagrams
- Relate gamma ray properties to their use in X-ray imaging and cancer treatment

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss the composition of alpha particles (helium nucleus)
- Explain beta particles as high-energy electrons
- Describe gamma rays as electromagnetic radiation

- Discuss gamma ray properties: no charge, no mass, highest penetration
- Make charts comparing penetrating power, ionizing effect, and field deflection
- Use diagrams to illustrate effect of magnetic and electric fields on radiations

What are the different types of radioactive emissions?
Why are gamma rays not deflected by electric or magnetic fields?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 181
- Digital resources
- Charts showing radiation types
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 182
- Charts comparing radiation properties
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 183
- Digital resources
- Charts and diagrams
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 186
- Periodic table

- Oral questions - Written tests - Chart interpretation
- Chart making - Written tests - Oral questions

Waves and Optics

Radioactivity - Beta decay and gamma decay equations
Radioactivity - Uranium-238 decay series

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write nuclear equations for beta and gamma decay
- Explain how beta decay changes a neutron to a proton
- Relate beta decay to carbon-14 dating of organic materials

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss beta decay: neutron changes to proton and electron
- Write nuclear equation for carbon-14 decaying to nitrogen-14
- Explain gamma decay as energy release without change in mass or atomic number

How do beta and gamma decay differ from alpha decay?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 187
- Digital resources
- Periodic table
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 188
- Charts showing decay series
- Digital resources

- Written tests - Problem-solving exercises - Oral questions

Waves and Optics

Radioactivity - Detection using electroscope and GM tube
Radioactivity - Cloud chambers and nuclear emulsion plates

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe detection of radioactive emissions using electroscope
- Explain the structure and operation of a Geiger-Müller tube
- Relate GM tube operation to radiation monitoring in nuclear power plants

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Demonstrate how a charged electroscope loses charge near a radioactive source
- Discuss the components and operation of a GM tube
- Explain how ionization produces pulses counted by a scaler

How does a Geiger-Müller tube detect radiation?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 189
- Electroscope
- Diagrams of GM tube
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 190
- Diagrams of cloud chambers
- Digital resources

- Practical demonstration - Oral questions - Written tests

Waves and Optics

Radioactivity - Meaning and demonstration of half-life
Radioactivity - Calculating half-life using graphs and formula

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of half-life
- Demonstrate half-life concept using water draining from a burette
- Relate half-life to how long radioactive waste remains dangerous

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Define half-life as time for half the radioactive atoms to decay
- Perform water drainage experiment to simulate radioactive decay
- Plot a graph of volume against time and determine half-life

How long does it take for half of a radioactive sample to decay?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 193
- Burette
- Retort stand
- Stop clock
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 195
- Graph paper
- Scientific calculators

- Practical assessment - Graph plotting - Oral questions

Waves and Optics

Radioactivity - Significance and applications of half-life
Radioactivity - Nuclear fission and chain reactions
Radioactivity - Nuclear fusion and applications
Radioactivity - Applications in medicine and industry

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the significance of half-life in various fields
- Describe applications in medicine, environment, and nuclear power
- Relate half-life to planning cancer treatment doses and nuclear waste storage

- Explain the meaning of nuclear fusion
- Compare nuclear fusion with fission
- Relate fusion to how the sun and stars produce energy

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss significance in nuclear medicine and carbon dating
- Explain importance in nuclear waste management
- Research applications in pharmacokinetics and safety regulations

- Discuss how light nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei
- Explain why fusion requires extremely high temperatures
- Compare energy released in fusion versus fission reactions

Why is understanding half-life important in medicine and nuclear power?
Why does nuclear fusion power the sun and stars?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 197
- Digital resources
- Physics reference books
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 198
- Diagrams of chain reactions
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 199
- Diagrams showing fusion
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 200
- Diagrams showing applications

- Research presentations - Written tests - Oral questions
- Written tests - Comparison tables - Oral questions

Waves and Optics
Electricity and Magnetism

Radioactivity - Applications in agriculture and archaeology
Radioactivity - Hazards of radiation and safety precautions
Origin of charges in a material

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe applications of radioactivity in agriculture and archaeology
- Explain carbon dating principles
- Relate radioactive tracers to studying plant fertilizer absorption

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss carbon dating for determining age of fossils and artifacts
- Explain use of radioactive tracers in agriculture
- Calculate ages using carbon-14 decay principles

How do scientists use carbon dating to determine the age of fossils?

- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 200
- Digital resources
- Charts on carbon dating
- Spotlight Physics Grade 10 pg. 201
- Safety signs
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 205
- Plastic pen, woolen cloth
- Small pieces of paper

- Written tests - Problem-solving - Oral questions

Electricity and Magnetism

The law of electrostatics
Methods of charging conductors - Induction and Contact
Methods of charging conductors - Separation and charge distribution
Electric field patterns
The electroscope - Structure, charging and discharging

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- State the law of electrostatics
- Demonstrate attraction and repulsion between charged bodies
- Connect charge interactions to how dust sticks to TV screens

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Carry out activities to investigate the law of electrostatics using charged balloons
- Discuss with peers the interaction between like and unlike charges
- Record observations on charge interactions

Why do some charged objects attract while others repel?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 207
- Balloons, woolen cloth
- Thread, retort stands
- Metre rule
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 208
- Metallic spheres on insulated stands
- Charged polythene and glass rods
- Connecting wire for earthing
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 211
- Two metallic spheres on insulated stands
- Charged rods
- Charts showing charge distribution
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 214
- Charts showing electric field patterns
- Digital resources
- Drawing materials
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 216
- Gold-leaf electroscope
- Conical flask, aluminium foil, metal spoon

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment

Electricity and Magnetism

Uses of electroscope
Applications - Spray painting, precipitators and photocopiers
Applications - Lightning arrestors and safety measures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe uses of an electroscope
- Demonstrate testing for presence, type and quantity of charge
- Apply electroscope principles to quality control testing in manufacturing

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Perform experiments to test for presence of charge on a body
- Determine the type of charge using a charged electroscope
- Measure relative quantity of charge
- Test conducting and insulating properties of materials

How can an electroscope determine the type of charge on a body?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 219
- Gold-leaf electroscope
- Various charged materials
- Conductors and insulators for testing
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 221
- Charts and diagrams
- Digital resources
- Videos on spray painting
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 223
- Pictures of lightning arrestors
- Charts on safety measures
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Oral questions - Written tests

Electricity and Magnetism

Applications - Touch screens, fingerprinting and capacitors
Current and potential difference
Electromotive force and internal resistance
Ohm's law - Verification and calculations
EMF equation and internal resistance determination
Ohmic and non-ohmic conductors
Factors affecting resistance - Length and cross-sectional area
Factors affecting resistance - Temperature and resistivity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain electrostatic applications in touch screens and fingerprinting
- Describe the role of electrostatics in capacitors
- Connect capacitive touch technology to everyday smartphone use

- Derive and apply the relationship E = I(R+r)
- Determine internal resistance graphically using V-I graph
- Apply EMF calculations to assess battery quality and performance

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the principle behind capacitive touch screens
- Research on electrostatic fingerprinting and live scanning
- Explain how capacitors in electronic devices use electrostatic principles
- Explore air purifiers and other applications
- Derive E = IR + Ir mathematically
- Vary current in a circuit and record terminal voltages
- Plot graph of V against I to determine r from gradient and E from y-intercept
- Solve problems involving EMF and internal resistance

How do smartphones detect finger touches using electrostatics?
How can we determine internal resistance of a cell graphically?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 225
- Smartphones and tablets
- Digital resources
- Charts on touch screen technology
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 228
- Dry cells, cell holders
- Ammeter, voltmeter, bulb
- Connecting wires, switch
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 231
- Dry cells, two voltmeters
- Known resistors, switch
- Connecting wires
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 232
- Nichrome wire, ammeter
- Voltmeter, rheostat
- Dry cells, graph paper
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 236
- Dry cells, ammeter
- Voltmeter, rheostat
- Graph paper
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 242
- Torch bulb, thermistor
- Semiconductor diode
- Ammeter, voltmeter, rheostat
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 245
- Nichrome wire, metre rule
- Wires of different thickness
- Micrometer screw gauge, ammeter, voltmeter
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 248
- Tungsten coil, beaker
- Thermometer, heat source
- Ammeter, voltmeter

- Oral questions - Written tests - Research presentations
- Graph plotting - Written calculations - Oral questions

Electricity and Magnetism

Methods of determining resistance
Types of resistors and current-voltage laws
Effective resistance in series and parallel

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Determine resistance using voltmeter-ammeter, metre bridge and Wheatstone bridge methods
- Read resistance values using colour codes
- Apply different methods to verify resistor values in electronic repair

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Determine resistance using V-A method and calculate from R = V/I
- Set up metre bridge to find unknown resistance using K/Y = P/Q
- Connect Wheatstone bridge and calculate using K/P = L/Q
- Read resistance from colour bands on resistors

Which method is most accurate for measuring resistance?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 251
- Metre bridge, Wheatstone bridge components
- Galvanometer, jockey
- Resistors with colour codes
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 255
- Various types of resistors
- Identical bulbs, ammeters
- Voltmeters, dry cells
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 263
- Resistors of known values
- Scientific calculators
- Circuit diagrams, worksheets

- Practical assessment - Written calculations - Identification exercises

Electricity and Magnetism

Solving complex resistor network problems
Relationship of V, I and P - Power equations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyse circuits with multiple series-parallel combinations
- Calculate current through and voltage across each resistor
- Apply circuit analysis to troubleshoot electrical faults in appliances

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify series and parallel sections in complex circuits
- Calculate effective resistance step by step
- Determine current distribution in branches
- Calculate potential difference across each component

How do we analyse circuits with both series and parallel resistors?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 267
- Complex circuit diagrams
- Scientific calculators
- Worksheets with problems
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 270
- Power rating labels from appliances
- Worksheets

- Written calculations - Circuit analysis - Oral questions

Electricity and Magnetism

Factors affecting heating effect of electric current
Applications of heating effect of electric current

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- State Joule's law of electrical heating
- Investigate factors affecting heating effect (time, current, resistance)
- Relate heating factors to why electric kettles boil water faster than immersion heaters

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Investigate effect of time, current and resistance on heating
- Plot graphs of temperature change against time, I² and R
- Derive H = I²Rt (Joule's law)
- Discuss the significance of each factor

What factors determine the amount of heat produced by electric current?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 273
- Heating coils, beaker
- Thermometer, stopwatch
- Ammeter, voltmeter, rheostat
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 277
- Pictures of electrical appliances
- Fuses of different ratings
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Graph plotting - Written conclusions

Electricity and Magnetism

Power rating and electrical energy calculations
Conductors, semiconductors, insulators and superconductors
Distinguishing materials using energy band theory
Effect of temperature on conductors and semiconductors
Intrinsic semiconductors and doping
N-type and p-type semiconductors
Applications of conductors and insulators
Applications of semiconductors and superconductors

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Interpret power ratings on electrical appliances
- Calculate electrical energy consumption using E = Pt
- Apply energy calculations to reduce electricity bills at home

- Define intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
- Explain the process of doping and its effect on conductivity
- Connect doping process to manufacturing of computer chips and solar cells

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read and interpret power ratings on appliance labels
- Calculate energy consumed in joules and kilowatt-hours
- Calculate cost of running appliances using electricity tariffs
- Discuss energy-saving practices
- Discuss the meaning of intrinsic (pure) semiconductors like silicon and germanium
- Research on the doping process
- Explain how adding impurities creates extra charge carriers
- Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors

How do we calculate the cost of running electrical appliances?
How does doping improve the conductivity of semiconductors?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 278
- Power rating labels
- Scientific calculators
- Electricity tariff information
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 282
- Models of atomic structures
- Charts showing material classification
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 284
- Charts showing energy bands
- Digital resources
- Drawing materials
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 286
- Tungsten coil, thermistor
- Beaker, thermometer
- Heat source, ammeter, voltmeter
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 288
- Charts showing doping process
- Digital resources
- Models of crystal structures
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 289
- Diagrams of crystal lattice
- Charts showing n-type and p-type formation
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 292
- Samples of electrical cables
- Pictures of electrical installations
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 293
- Electronic components
- Pictures of semiconductor devices

- Written calculations - Oral questions - Problem-solving tests
- Oral questions - Written explanations - Research reports

Electricity and Magnetism
Environmental and Space Physics
Environmental and Space Physics
Environmental and Space Physics

Application of conductors and insulators in car wiring system
Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Greenhouse effect and climate change in the environment
Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Physical drivers of climate change
Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Factors leading to greenhouse effect

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify conductors and insulators in car wiring systems
- Explain the function of conductors and insulators in vehicle electrical systems
- Relate car wiring principles to safe vehicle operation and maintenance

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study diagrams of car wiring systems
- Identify copper/aluminium wires as conductors and rubber/plastic as insulators
- Discuss role of conductors in lighting, ignition, fuel injection and braking systems
- Explain how insulators prevent short circuits, fires and ensure occupant safety
- Visit nearby garage to observe car wiring (if possible)

Why are both conductors and insulators essential in car wiring systems?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book pg. 294
- Car wiring diagrams
- Samples of automotive cables
- Digital resources
- Resource persons (mechanics)
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 297
- Clear plastic bottles/jars
- Thermometers
- Plastic wrap
- Digital devices
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 298
- Charts showing greenhouse effect
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 299
- Pictures of industrial activities

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Field visit reports

Environmental and Space Physics

Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Agricultural and livestock contributions
Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Role of ozone layer
Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Ozone depletion and climate change
Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Strategies for mitigating climate change

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe how agricultural practices contribute to greenhouse effect
- Analyse the role of livestock farming in methane production
- Relate agricultural activities in local farms to greenhouse gas emissions

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss how livestock farming releases methane and fertilizer use produces nitrous oxide
- Use digital resources to search for information on agricultural contributions to greenhouse effect
- Share findings with classmates for peer learning

How do farming activities contribute to climate change?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 300
- Charts showing greenhouse gas sources
- Digital devices
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 301
- Diagrams of ozone layer
- Digital resources
- Charts on ozone depletion
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 302
- Pictures of renewable energy sources

- Group discussions - Oral questions - Written tests

Environmental and Space Physics

Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change - Effects of climate change on environment
Introduction to Space Physics - Big Bang Theory
Introduction to Space Physics - Stars, planets and satellites
Introduction to Space Physics - Asteroids, comets, meteors and galaxies
Introduction to Space Physics - Space exploration methods and telescopy
Introduction to Space Physics - Motion of planets around the sun
Introduction to Space Physics - Careers in space exploration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the impacts of climate change on weather patterns, water bodies and vegetation
- Analyse changes in local environment due to climate change
- Connect observed changes in local rivers and lakes to climate change effects

In groups, learners are guided to:

- Discuss the effects of climate change on global temperatures, weather patterns, water levels and vegetation
- Demonstrate effects of climate change in the immediate environment
- Initiate a school project to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

How has climate change affected your local environment?

- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 305
- Pictures showing climate change effects
- Digital devices
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 308
- Charts on Big Bang Theory
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 309
- Photos of celestial bodies
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 311
- Pictures of comets and galaxies
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 312
- Lenses, manila paper, glue
- Pictures of telescopes
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 316
- Models of solar system
- Charts on Kepler's laws
- Spotlight Physics Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 318
- Career charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Project presentations