Your understanding of the physical world begins here.
The SSS 1 Physics scheme of work outlines a clear path, traversing fundamental concepts to advanced ideas.
Experiments like testing Hooke’s law and quantifying gravitational acceleration bring theory to life.
With carefully selected textbooks, this structured approach ensures mastery of essential physics topics and prepares you to tackle complex phenomena.
SSS 1 PHYSICS First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to the Study of Physics
- Definition of physics
- Importance and application of physics in everyday life
- Branches of physics
Week 2: Measurement
- Physical quantities and their units
- Instruments for measurement (e.g., meter rule, vernier calipers, micrometer screw gauge)
- Accuracy and precision in measurements
Week 3: Scalar and Vector Quantities
- Definition of scalar and vector quantities
- Differences between scalar and vector quantities
- Examples of scalar and vector quantities
Week 4: Fundamentals of Motion
- Concept of motion
- Types of motion
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Friction
Week 5: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
- Definition of speed, velocity, and acceleration
- Differences between speed and velocity
- Calculations involving speed, velocity, and acceleration
Week 6: Equations of Motion
- Derivation of equations of motion
- Application of equations of motion to solving problems
- Uniform and non-uniform acceleration
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Projectiles
- Definition of projectile motion
- Examples of projectiles
- Components of projectile motion (horizontal and vertical)
Week 9: Introduction to Practical Physics
- Basic principles of experimental physics
- Recording observations and measurements
- Importance of accuracy in experiments
Week 10: Practical on Determination of Acceleration Due to Gravity (Method of Simple Pendulum)
- Equipment setup
- Measurement and recording of oscillations
- Calculation of acceleration due to gravity
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 PHYSICS Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Heat Energy
- Definition of heat and temperature
- Differences between heat and temperature
- Sources of heat energy
Week 2: Thermometer and Thermometric Substances
- Types of thermometers
- Upper and lower fixed points
- Thermometric properties of substances
- Calibration of thermometers
Week 3: Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids
- Concept of thermal expansion
- Effects of thermal expansion on solids and liquids
- Practical examples of thermal expansion in daily life
Week 4: Transfer of Heat
- Methods of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
- Examples of heat transfer in nature
- Insulation techniques
Week 5: Electric Charges
- Electric charges
- Different structure of matter and electric charges
- Production of charges
- The gold-leaf electroscope
Week 6: Distribution of Charges on a Conductor
- Concept of electrostatics
- Distribution of charges on conductors
- Charging by induction and contact
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Current Electricity
- Definition of current, voltage, and resistance
- Relationship between current, voltage, and resistance (Ohm’s law)
- Electric circuits and their components
Week 9: Verification of Ohm’s Law – Practical
- Setup of the experiment
- Measurement of current and voltage
- Verification of the relationship between current and voltage
Week 10: Arrangement of Cells in a Circuit
- Series and parallel arrangement of cells
- Effects of arrangement on voltage and current
- Practical examples of cell arrangements
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 PHYSICS Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Description and Property of Fields
- Concept of a field
- Types of fields (gravitational, electric, and magnetic)
- Properties of fields
Week 2: Description and Property of Fields (cont’d)
- Field lines and their representations
- Field strength
- Applications of fields in daily life
Week 3: Particle Nature of Matter
- Evidence of the particle nature of matter
- States of matter
- Brownian motion
- Simple atomic structure
Week 4: Particle Nature of Matter (cont’d)
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Diffusion in gases and liquids
- Applications of particle theory in real life
Week 5: Elastic Properties of Solids
- Definition of elasticity
- Hooke’s law
- Factors affecting elasticity
Week 6: Practical on Verification of Hooke’s Law
- Experimental setup
- Measuring extension and force
- Graphical representation of Hooke’s law
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Structure of Simple Crystals
- Definition and types of crystals
- Unit cells and lattice structures
- Examples of crystalline materials
Week 9: Fluids at Rest and in Motion
- Properties of fluids
- Pressure in fluids
- Surface tension
Week 10: Capillarity
- Concept of capillarity
- Applications of capillarity in nature and technology
- Factors affecting capillary action
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 PHYSICS Recommended Textbook
- New School Physics for Senior Secondary Schools by M. W. Anyakoha
- Senior Secondary Physics by P. N. Okeke
RECAP
Mastering physics begins with a clear understanding of the fundamental principles governing our physical world.
This SSS 1 Physics scheme of work provides a structured approach, dividing the year into three terms that progressively build upon each other.
From motion and measurement to thermal energy and matter’s particle nature, each concept lays the groundwork for the next.
Practical experiments, including Hooke’s law verification and gravity’s acceleration calculation, bridge the gap between theory and reality.
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