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Week 1 1.1 A student is able to:
Understanding Waves 1) describe what is meant by wave motion.
2) recognize that waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
3) compare transverse and longitudinal waves and give examples of each,
4) state what is meant by a wavefront.
5) state the direction of propagation of waves in relation to wavefronts.
6) Define
I. amplitude,
II. period,
III. frequency,
IV. wavelength,
V. wave speed.
7) sketch and interpret a displacement-time graph for a wave.
8) sketch and interpret a displacement-distance graph for a wave.
9) clarify the relationship between speed, wavelength and frequency.
10) solve problems involving speed, wavelength and frequency.
1.2 11) describe damping in a oscillating system.
Week 2 Analysing reflection of waves 12) describe resonance in a oscillating system.
A student is able to:
1) describe reflection of waves in terms of the angle of incidence, angle of
reflection, wavelength, frequency, speed and direction of propagation.
1.3 2) draw a diagram to show reflection of waves.
Week3 Analysing refraction of waves \A student is able to:
1) describe refraction of waves in terms of the angle of incidence, angle of
refraction, wavelength, frequency, speed and direction of propagation.
1.4 2) draw a diagram to show refraction of waves.
Week 4 Analysing diffraction of waves
A student is able to:
1) describe diffraction of waves in terms of wavelength, frequency, speed,
direction of propagation and shape of waves.
1.5 2) draw a diagram to show diffraction of waves.
Week 5 Analysing interference of waves A student is able to:
1) state the principle of superposition.
2) explain the interference of waves.
3) draw interference patterns.

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Week 6 1.6 ax
Analysing sound waves 4) interpret interference patterns.solve problems involving λ=
D
A student is able to:
1) describe sound waves.
2) explain how the loudness relates to amplitude.
3) explain how the pitch relates to frequency.
4) describe applications of
5) reflection of sound waves.
1.7 Analysing electromagnetic waves 6) calculate distances using the
Week 7 7) reflection of sound waves.
A student is able to;
1) describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
2) state that visible light is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
3) list sources of electromagnetic waves.
4) describe the properties of electromagnetic waves.
2.1 5) describe applications of electromagnetic waves.
Week 8 Analysing electric fields and charge flow 6) describe the detrimental effects of excessive exposure to certain
components of the electromagnetic spectrum.
A student is able to:

1) state the relationship between electron flow and electric current.

2) define electric current.

3) describe an electric field.

4) sketch electric field lines showing the direction of the field.
5) describe the effect of an electric field on a charge,
2.2 6) solve problems involving electric charge and current
Week 9
Analysing the relationship between 7)
electric current and potential difference A student is able to:
1) • define potential difference.
2) plan and conduct an experiment to find the relationship between current
and potential difference.
3) describe the relationship between current and potential difference.
4) state Ohm's law.
5) define resistance.
6) explain factors that affect resistance.
7) solve problems involving potential difference, current and resistance.
8) • describe superconductors.

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Week 10 2.3
Analysing series and parallel circuits
A student is able to:
1) identify series and parallel circuits.
2) compare the current and potential difference of series circuits and parallel
circuits.
3) determine the effective resistance of resistors connected in series.
4) determine the effective resistance of resistors connected in parallel.
2.4 5) solve problems involving current, potential difference and resistance in
Week 11 Analysing electromotive force and series circuits, parallel circuits and their combinations.
internal resistance
A student is able to:
1) define electromotive force (e.m.f.).
2) compare e.m.f. and potential difference.
3) explain internal resistance.
2.5 4) determine e.m.f. and internal resistance.
week 12 Analysing electrical energy and power 5) solve problems involving e.m.f. and internal resistance.

A student is able to:

1) define electrical energy.
2) define electric power.
3) solve problems involving electrical energy and power.
4) • . compare power rating and energy consumption of various electrical
appliances.
3.1 5) compare various electrical appliances in terms of efficient use of energy.
Week 13 Analysing the magnetic effect of a 6) describe ways of increasing energy efficiency.
current-carrying conductor
A student is able to:
1) state what an electromagnet is.
2) draw the magnetic field pattern due to a current in a:
a. straight wire,
b. coil,
c. solenoid.
3) plan and conduct experiments to study factors that affect the strength of the
magnetic field . of an electromagnet.
4) describe applications of electromagnets.

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Week 14 Understanding the force on a current-
carrying conductor in a magnetic field
A student is able to:

1) describe what happens to a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

2) draw the pattern of the combined magnetic field due to a current-carrying
conductor in a magnetic field.
3) describe how a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field experiences
a force.
4) explain the factors that affect the magnitude of the force on a current-
carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
5) describe how a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a
turning force.
6) describe how a direct current motor works.
3.3 7) state factors that affect the speed of rotation of an electric motor.
Week 15 Analysing electromagnetic induction
A student is able to:

1) • describe electromagnetic induction.

2) • indicate the direction of the induced current in a:
a. straight wire,
b. solenoid.
3) explain factors that affect the magnitude of the induced current
4) describe applications of electromagnetic induction.
5) compare direct current and alternating current
3.4
Week 16 Analysing transformers
A student is able to:
1) describe the structure and the operating principle of a simple transformer.
2) compare and contrast a step-up transformer and a step-down
transformer.
3) state that VPIP =VsIs for ideal transformer.
4) • describe the energy losses in a transformer.
5) describe ways to improve the efficiency of a transformer.
6) solve problems involving transformers

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3.5
Understanding the generation and
Week 17 transmission of electricity
A student is able to:
1) list sources of energy used to generate electricity.
2) describe the various ways of generating electricity,
3) describe the transmission of electricity.
4) describe the energy loss in electricity transmission cables and deduce the
advantage of high voltage transmission.
5) state the importance of the National Grid Network.
6) solve problems involving electricity transmission.
7) explain the importance of renewable energy,
4.1 8) explain the effects on the environment caused by the use of various sources
Week 18 to generate electricity.
Understanding the uses of the Cathode
Ray Oscilloscope (C.R.O.)
A student is able to:
1) explain thermionic emission.
2) describe the properties of cathode rays.
3) describe the working principle of the cathode ray oscilloscope.
4) measure potential difference
5) using the C.R.O.
6) measure short time intervals
using the C.R,O.
7) display wave forms using the
4,2 Understanding semiconductor diodes C.R.O.
week 19 8) solve problems based on the C,R.O. display.

A student is able to:

1) describe semiconductors in terms of resistance and free electrons.
2) describe n-type and p-type semiconductors.
3) describe semiconductor diodes.
4) describe the function of diodes.
5) describe the use of diodes as rectifiers.
6) describe the use of a capacitor to smooth out output current and output
Week 20 4.3 Understanding transistors voltage in a rectifier circuit.

A student is able to:

1) describe a transistor in terms of its terminals.
2) describe how a transistor can be used as a current amplifier.

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Week 21 4.4 3) describe how a transistor can be used as an automatic switch.
Analysing logic gates

A student is able to:

1) state that logic gates are switching circuits in computers and other
electronic systems.
2) list and draw symbols for the following logic gates:
a) AND,
b) OR,
c) NOT,
d) NAND,
e) NOR.
3) state the action of the following logic gates in a truth table:
a) AND,
b) OR,
c) NOT,
d) NAND,
e) NOR.
4) build truth tables for logic gates in combination for a maximum of 2 inputs.
5.1 5) describe applications of logic gate control systems.
Week 22 Understanding the nucleus of an atom

A student is able to:

1) describe the composition of the nucleus of an atom in terms of protons and
neutrons,
2) define proton number (Z) and nucleon number (A).
3) explain the term nuclide
a
5.2
4) use the nuclide notation z X .
Week 23 5) define the term isotope.
Analysing radioactive decay

A student is able to:

1) state what radioactivity is.
2) name common detectors for radioactive emissions.
3) compare the 3 kinds of radioactive emissions in terms of their nature.
4) explain what radioactive decay is.
5) use equations to represent
6) changes in the composition of the
7) nucleus when particles are emitted
8) explain half-life.

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9) determine half-life from a decay curve.
5.3 10) solve problems involving half-life.
Week 24 Understanding the uses of radioisotopes
A student is able to:
1) define radioisotopes. -
2) name examples of radioisotopes.
5.4 3) describe applications of radioisotopes.
Week 25 Understanding nuclear energy
A student is able to:
1) define atomic mass unit (a.m.u.).
2) describe nuclear fission.
3) give examples of nuclear fission.
4) describe chain reactions.
5) describe nuclear fusion.
6) give examples of nuclear fusion.
7) relate the release of energy in a nuclear reaction with a change of mass
according to the equation E=mc2 .
8) describe the generation of electricity from nuclear fission.
5.5 9) justify the use of nuclear fission in the generation of electricity.
Week 26 Realising the importance of proper 10) solve problems involving nuclear energy.
management of radioactive substances
Week 27 A student is able to:
1) describe the negative effects of radioactive substances.
2) describe safety precautions needed in the handling of radioactive
substances.
3) describe the management of radioactive waste.

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