Scheme of work forms the basis or guidelines for teaching and learning process in any given academic institution.
Without scheme of work, there will be no clear direction for both teachers and students in tackling a wide range of subject like Physics subject.
In this post, we shall bring you Physics subject Scheme of work for Senior Secondary School in Nigeria, comprising first term, second term and third term respectively.
Here is Physics scheme of work for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
First Term:
Week 1-2: Introduction to Physics
- Definition of Physics
- Branches of Physics
- Measurements in Physics
- Units and dimensions
Week 3-4: Motion
- Motion in one dimension
- Displacement, velocity, and acceleration
- Uniform and non-uniform motion
- Graphical representation of motion
Week 5-6: Forces
- Types of forces
- Newton’s laws of motion
- Friction
- Centripetal force
Week 7-8: Work, Energy, and Power
- Work done by a force
- Kinetic and potential energy
- Law of conservation of energy
- Power and efficiency
Second Term:
Week 1-2: Waves
- Types of waves
- Characteristics of waves
- Wave speed, frequency, and wavelength
- Reflection and refraction of waves
Week 3-4: Light
- Nature of light
- Laws of reflection
- Refraction of light
- Total internal reflection
Week 5-6: Electricity
- Electric charge and electric field
- Ohm’s law
- Electrical energy and power
- Electric circuits
Week 7-8: Magnetism
- Magnetic fields
- Magnetic forces
- Electromagnetic induction
- Applications of magnetism
Third Term:
Week 1-2: Modern Physics
- Atomic structure
- Radioactivity
- Nuclear energy
- Particle physics
Week 3-4: Heat and Thermodynamics
- Temperature and heat
- Heat transfer
- Laws of thermodynamics
- Heat engines and refrigerators
Week 5-6: Optics
- Wave nature of light
- Interference and diffraction
- Polarization
- Optical instruments
Week 7-8: Revision and Examination Preparation
- Recap of topics covered throughout the year
- Practice questions and exercises
- Examination techniques and strategies
In conclusion, this scheme of work covers the major topics in Physics for senior secondary schools in Nigeria and is designed to be covered within a period of three terms. It is important to note that teachers should aim to make the teaching and learning experience engaging and interactive for students.
In addition, teachers who want to prepare their lesson notes and students who on their own, prefer to study ahead of this subject should see the information provided here very useful and educative.
We should note also that this scheme of work can be modified based on the specific needs of each school and the curriculum guidelines of the state or federal government.