SS1 Physics Scheme of Work and Lesson Topics
First Trem
1. Definition And Branches of Physics2. Fundamental Quantities And Their Units3. Measurement Techniques And Instruments4. Accuracy, Precision, And Significant Figures5. Scientific Notation And Unit Conversions6. Definition of Scalar And Vector Quantities7. Differentiating Between Scalars And Vectors8. Addition And Subtraction of Vectors9. Resolution of Vectors Into Components10. Vector Multiplication (Dot Product and Cross Product)11. Definition of Motion And Types12. Displacement, Velocity, And Acceleration13. Graphical Analysis of Motion (Distance-time and Speed-time Graphs)14. Equations of Motion (Constant Acceleration)15. Free Fall And Projectile Motion16. Applications And Examples of Motion In A Straight Line17. Introduction To Forces18. Contact And Non-contact Forces19. Equilibrium of Forces20. Newton's Laws of Motion21. Inertia And Mass22. Applications of Newton's Laws (Friction, Tension, Normal Force)23. Definition of Work And Energy24. Work-Energy Theorem25. Kinetic And Potential Energies26. Power And Its Units27. Conservation of Mechanical Energy28. Introduction To Pressure29. Pressure In Fluids (Pascal's principle)30. Atmospheric Pressure And Barometers31. Buoyancy And Archimedes' Principle of Upthrust32. Properties of Matter (Density, Specific Gravity)
Second Term
1. Introduction To Light And Its Properties2. Reflection of Light (Laws of Reflection, Plane Mirrors)3. Refraction of Light (Laws of Refraction, Lenses)4. Optical Instruments (Microscopes, Telescopes)5. Applications of Optics In Daily Life6. Introduction To Sound Waves7. Characteristics of Sound (Pitch, Frequency, Amplitude)8. Wave Properties (Wavelength, period, speed)9. Reflection, Refraction, And Diffraction of Sound Waves10. Applications of Sound Waves (Music, Communication)11. Electric Charge and Current12. Ohm's Law and Resistors13. Series and Parallel Circuits14. Electric Power and Energy15. Safety Precautions In Electrical Circuits16. Introduction to Magnetism17. Magnetic Fields and Forces18. Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets19. Electromagnetic Induction20. Applications of Electromagnetism (Generators, Transformers)21. Introduction to Heat and Temperature22. Thermal Expansion and Contraction23. Heat Transfer (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)24. Laws of Thermodynamics25. Applications of Thermodynamics in Everyday Life26. Introduction to Atoms and Atomic Structure27. Subatomic Particles (Protons, Neutrons, Electrons)28. Atomic Models (Bohr Model, Quantum Mechanics)29. Radioactivity and Nuclear Decay30. Applications and Uses of Radioisotopes
Third Term
1. Interference of Light Waves2. Young's Double-slit Experiment3. Diffraction of Light Waves4. Single-slit Diffraction5. Polarisation of Light6. Electric Circuits and Kirchhoff's Laws7. Capacitors and Capacitance8. Magnetic Fields and Forces on Charged Particles9. Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law10. Transformers And Their Principles of Operation11. Thermal Equilibrium and Temperature Scales12. Heat Transfer (Conduction, Convection, Radiation)13. Laws of Thermodynamics (First and Second Laws)14. Heat Engines and Efficiency15. Refrigeration And The Carnot Cycle16. Introduction To Modern Physics17. Quantum Theory and Energy Quantization18. Photoelectric Effect and Einstein's Explanation19. Dual Nature of Light And Matter (Wave-Particle Duality)20. Atomic And Nuclear Structure (Bohr Model, Isotopes)21. The Solar System And Its Components22. Celestial Bodies (Stars, Galaxies, Comets, Asteroids)23. Hubble's Law And The Expanding Universe24. The Big Bang Theory And Cosmic Microwave Background25. Space Exploration And Its Significance