Scheme of work, week-by-week for the Senior Secondary 3 (SS3) students. Please check with the education body in your state in case of any updates/differences.
SCHEME OF WORK FOR SS3 PHYSICS FIRST TERM
Week 1: Introduction to waves
– Definition of waves
– Types of waves (transverse and longitudinal waves)
– Wave characteristics (amplitude, frequency, wavelength, velocity)
– Wave equation and calculations
Week 2: Sound waves
– Introduction to sound waves
– Characteristics of sound waves (pitch, loudness, quality)
– Speed of sound waves
– Reflection, refraction, and diffraction of sound waves
– Applications of sound waves (music, ultrasound, sonar)
Week 3: Light waves I
– Introduction to light waves
– Electromagnetic spectrum
– Reflection, refraction, and diffraction of light waves
Week 4: Light Waves II
– Lenses and their properties (convex and concave lenses)
– Applications of light waves (optical instruments, vision, photography)
Week 5: Electricity I
– Introduction to electricity
– Electric charge and electric fields
– Ohm’s law and resistors
Week 6: Electricity II
– Circuits and circuit components (series and parallel circuits, capacitors, inductors)
– Electrical safety and hazards
Week 7: Magnetism I
– Introduction to magnetism
– Magnetic fields and magnetic forces
– Magnetic materials (ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, diamagnetic)
Week 8: Magnetism II
– Electromagnetism and its applications
– Magnetic induction and Faraday’s law
Week 9: Modern Physics I
– Introduction to modern physics
– Quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality
– Atomic structure and the Bohr model
Week 10: Modern Physics II
– Nuclear physics (radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion)
– Applications of modern physics (semiconductor devices, nuclear energy)
SCHEME OF WORK FOR SS3 PHYSICS SECOND TERM
Week 1: Energy and Society I
- Introduction
- Sources of energy
- Renewable and nonrenewable energy (advantages and disadvantages)
- Uses of energy (transportation, industry etc.)
Week 2: Energy and Society II
- Conversion of energy
- Natural gas
- Fuel combustion
Week 3-4: Atomic and nuclear physics
– Introduction
– Atomic structure and the periodic table
– Radioactivity and nuclear decay
– Nuclear reactions and energy
– Radiation safety and hazards
Week 5: Quantum Mechanics I
– Introduction to quantum mechanics
– Wave-particle duality and uncertainty principle
Week 6: Quantum Mechanics II
– Schrodinger equation
– Quantum states and operators
– Applications of quantum mechanics (quantum computing, cryptography)
Week 7: Solid state Physics I
– Introduction to solid-state physics
– Crystal structures and symmetry
Week 8: Solid state Physics II
– Band theory and energy bands
– Conductors, semiconductors, and insulators
– Semiconductor devices (diodes, transistors)
Week 9: Astrophysics and Cosmology I
– Introduction to astrophysics
– Observational astronomy and telescopes
Week 10: Astrophysics and Cosmology II
– The solar system and planets
– Stellar evolution and life cycles
– Cosmology and the Big Bang Theory