Curriculum
25 Sections
92 Lessons
70 Hours
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1.1 - Physical quantities and measurement techniques
5
1.1
Use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find a length or a volume
1.2
Describe how to measure a variety of time intervals using clocks and digital timers
1.3
Determine an average value for a small distance and for a short interval of time by measuring multiples (including the period of oscillation of a pendulum)
1.4
Quiz Test 1Copy
10 Minutes
2 Questions
1.5
TestCopy
1.2 - Motion
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2.1
Distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration (basic terms of motion)Copy
2.2
Graphical representation of motionCopy
2.3
Acceleration of free fall (Gravitational acceleration g = 9.8 m/s^2)Copy
2.4
Motion of bodies in uniform gravitational field with air resistanceCopy
1.3 - Mass and weight
1
3.1
Mass and weight ( Basic concepts and differences)Copy
1.4 - Density
1
4.1
Calculating and measuring the densities of different objects, (effects of density)Copy
1.5 - Forces
5
5.1
Effects of forcesCopy
5.2
Turning effectCopy
5.3
Condition for equilibriumCopy
5.4
Centre of massCopy
5.5
Scalar and vectorsCopy
1.6 - Momentum
1
6.1
Momentum and its conservation in an isolated systemCopy
1.7 - Energy, work and power
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7.1
Different forms of energy and the energy conservationCopy
7.2
Energy resourcesCopy
7.3
WorkCopy
7.4
PowerCopy
7.5
Self assessmentCopy
1.8 - Pressure
1
8.1
Pressure and its measurementCopy
2.1 - Kinetic particle model of matter
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9.1
States of matterCopy
9.2
Molecular modelCopy
9.3
EvaporationCopy
9.4
Pressure changesCopy
9.5
Self assessmentCopy
2.2 - Thermal properties and temperature
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10.1
Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gasesCopy
10.2
Measurement of temperatureCopy
10.3
Thermal capacity (heat capacity)Copy
10.4
Melting and boilingCopy
10.5
Self assessmentCopy
2.3 - Transfer of thermal energy
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11.1
ConductionCopy
11.2
ConvectionCopy
11.3
RadiationCopy
11.4
Consequences of Energy TransferCopy
11.5
Self assessmentCopy
3.1 - General properties of waves
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12.1
Basic characteristics and common features of wavesCopy
12.2
Transverse and longitudinal wavesCopy
12.3
Recall and use the equation v = f λCopy
12.4
Reflection of wavesCopy
12.5
Refraction of wavesCopy
12.6
Diffraction of wavesCopy
3.2 - Light
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13.1
Nature of light and its basic featuresCopy
13.2
Reflection of lightCopy
13.3
Image produced by the plan mirrorCopy
13.4
Refraction of lightCopy
13.5
Image produced by the convex lensCopy
13.6
Dispersion of lightCopy
13.7
Self assessmentCopy
3.3 - Electromagnetic spectrum
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14.1
Characteristics of electromagnetic spectrumCopy
14.2
Self assessmentCopy
3.4 - Sound
3
15.1
Basic characteristics of sound wavesCopy
15.2
Experiment to measure the speed of sound wavesCopy
15.3
Self assessmentCopy
10 Minutes
4 Questions
4.1 - Simple phenomenon of magnetism
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16.1
Magnets and its characteristicsCopy
16.2
Methods of magnetisation and demagnetisationCopy
16.3
Design and use of permanent magnets and electromagnetsCopy
4.2 - Electrical quantities
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17.1
Electric chargeCopy
17.2
Electric currentCopy
17.3
Electromotive force (emf) and potential differenceCopy
17.4
Resistance and Ohm’s lawCopy
17.5
Electrical energy and electrical powerCopy
4.3 - Electric circuits
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18.1
Circuit diagram – Circuit components and their functionsCopy
18.2
Effective or equivalent resistance in series and parallel circuitsCopy
18.3
Behaviour of series and parallel circuitsCopy
18.4
Function of LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) and thermistorCopy
18.5
Potential divider and potentiometerCopy
18.6
Use of relay in a circuitCopy
18.7
Diode in half and full wave rectifier bridgeCopy
4.4 - Electrical safety
2
19.1
Hazards and dangers of electrictyCopy
19.2
Fuses and circuit breakersCopy
4.5 - Electromagnetic effects
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20.1
Electromagnetic inductionCopy
20.2
The magnetic effect of a currentCopy
20.3
A.C. GeneratorCopy
20.4
TransformerCopy
20.5
Force on a current-carrying conductorCopy
20.6
D.C. MotorCopy
5.1 - The nuclear model of the atom
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21.1
Atomic modelCopy
21.2
NucleusCopy
5.2 - Radioactivity
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22.1
Detection of radioactivityCopy
22.2
Characteristics of the three kinds of emissionCopy
22.3
Radioative decayCopy
22.4
Half life of radioactive elementsCopy
22.5
Safety precautionsCopy
6.1 - Earth and the Solar System
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23.1
6.1.1 The Earth
23.2
6.1.2 The Solar System
6.2 - Stars and the Universe
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24.1
6.2.1 The Sun as a star
24.2
6.2.2 Stars
24.3
6.2.3 The Universe
Paper 6 instructions
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25.1
Safety precautions and improvementsCopy
25.2
GraphsCopy
25.3
Graphs 1Copy
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Safety precautionsCopy
Learning Objectives
Recall the effects of ionizing radiations on living things
Describe how radioactive materials are handled, used and stored in a safe way
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Safety precautions
Point away from people
Label the container
Store in a lead lined container
Lock away when not in use
Handle with tongs
Wear protective clothing. The minimum requirements include a laboratory coat, safety glasses and close-toed shoes
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