PHYSICS FORM ONE SYLLABUS.

PHYSICS FORM 1

Physics Course Objectives and Target Learners

It is expected that at the end of this course, students should be able to:
·     Acquire the appropriate skills in science and technology;
·     Apply the physics knowledge obtained in solving physical problems
·     Explain, interpret and demonstrate physics concept, principle and laws. 

· Choice of Instructional Materials
The study materials for this course are not contained in one book. However the following books can he used:
·     A·F. Abbott, Ordinary Level Physics;
· Nelkon,Fundamentats of Physics;

Institute of Education,

Physics for Secondary Schools Book I to IV and
Tom Duncan

In selecting instructional and study materials, the teacher is expected to apply his or her academic and professional knowledge and skills in judging the suitability of the hook.

Methods Of Teaching and Learning
A physics teacher is advised to employ "activity teaching meth­ods" and problem solving approach. In the former method, the students should he encouraged to participate actively in: observing, hypothesizing, inferring, classifying, predicting, experimenting collecting and interpreting data and drawing conclusion. On the other hand, problem-solving approach include discovery, student projects and educational visits. However, the teachers will be free to use any other teaching method (e.g. exposure teaching method) considered effective according to certain circumstances in promoting learning.

The teachers are advised to administer formative tests at the end of each topic in the syllabus in order to diagnose the leaning prob­lems of their students. The results of these test should be to group or individual remedial instruction whenever necessary. Tests and examinations will serve as a means of identifying the topics or sub­topic which need further teaching improvement . 

Note that this syllabus can he completed effectively if the instructional time is observed.

 FORM ONE

Specific Objectives for teaching Form I
It is expected that at t he end of Form I course, the pupils should be able to:
1.      Use properly measuring instruments e.g. vernier calipers, micrometer screw gauge and thermometers
2.      Perform experiments scientifically and
3.      Render First Aid to victims

TOPICS
I.          INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS
II.       LABORATORY RULES
III.     MEASUREMENTS
IV.    DENSITY AND RELATIVE DENSITY
V.       FORCE
VI.    ARCHIMEDES PRINCIPLE
VII.  FLOTATION
VIII.         MATTER 
    a.   Structure of Matter
    b.   Properties of matter
        (i). Elasticity
        (ii). Surface tension
        (iii). Adhesion and cohesion
        (iv). Capillarity
        (v). Diffusion
        (vi).  Osmosis
        (vii).  Pressure due to Solids
            a.       Pressure  due to Solids
            b.      Liquids
            c.       Air Pressure

     (ix). Temperature
             a.       Units of temperature

     (x). Thermal Expansion  
            a.       Thermal energy
            b.      Thermal expansion  of solids liquids and gases

     (xi). Propagation of Light  
            a.       Sources of light
            b.      Propagation and transmission of light
            c.       Shadow formation

    (xii). Reflection  of Light
            a.       Images in plane mirror

       (xiii). Magnetism
            a.       Magnetic and non magnetic materials
            b.      Magnetization and demagnetization
            c.       Magnetic fields

       (xiv). Static Electricity
            a.       Positive and negative charges
            b.      Leaf electro scope
            c.       Methods of charging a body
            d.      Conductors and insulators

       (xv). Current Electricity
            a.       Source of current electricity
            b.      Simple electric circuits