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2 For use with Physics Secondary Form Two Physics : Term One WEEK 1 Magnetic and nonmagnetic materials identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials. Observing attraction and repulsion of magnets Identifying the test for magnetic materials Describing natural and artificial materials Carrying out experiments to identify magnetic and nonmagnetic materials Magnets Nails Pins Wood Plastics Tins Spoons Razor blades Stand page 1 page 1 5 Properties of magnets and the law of magnetism : describe the properties of magnets. state the basic law of magnetism. Investigating properties of magnets Stating the law of magnetism Magnets Chart on properties of magnets Iron filings. Stand pages WEEK 2 The compass Magnetic field patterns construct a simple compass. describe magnetic field patterns. Constructing a simple compass Plotting the field of a bar magnet using a compass and iron filings Pin/screw Magnet Cork Glass top Water trough Piece of stiff paper Razor blade Glue A compass Iron filings Bar magnets Can wth lid Cardboard Sheet of paper pages 2 3 pages 3 5 WEEK 3 Making magnets by induction and stroking learner should be able to make magnets by: induction. stroking. Demonstrating induction Magnetizing a steel bar by stroking single and double strokes Defining hard and soft magnets Bar magnets Steel bars Nails Iron bars pages

3 For use with WEEK 5 WEEK 4 WEEK 3 Making magnets by an Demagnetization and caring for magnets Uses of magnets The Domain theory of magnetism magnetize a material by an. : describe the methods of demagnetization. describe how to care for magnets. describe the uses of magnets. explain magnetization using the domain theory. answer questions on magnetism. Magnetizing a steel bar by an. Describing ways of demagnetizing a magnet Explaining how to care for magnets Carrying out experiments to demagnetize and care for magnets Describing the uses of magnets Discussions Using magnets Describing the domain theory of magnetism Explaining the application of the domain theory of magnetism Questions and answers Reading more on magnetism Insulated wire Battery/cell Steel bar Chart on demagnetization and care for magnets Bar magnets Keepers Battery/cell Magnets Metallic bars Non-metallic bars Charts on domain theory Bar magnets Iron fillings Test tube Cork Questions and project in the Student s Book 2 page 8 pages 8 9 page 9 pages 9 10 pages pages 5 6 Term 1 141

4 For use with WEEK 6 Measurement II Measurement II The vernier calipers The micrometer screw gauge measure length using vernier calipers. measure length using the micrometer screw gauge. Measuring the length and diameter of various objects using vernier calipers Measuring small diameters and thicknesses using the screw gauge Vernier calipers Circular containers Nails Needles Micrometer screw gauge Chart on how to read the scale of a screw gauge Wires Paper pages pages 6 11 pages pages 6 11 Term 1 WEEK 7 Measurement II Decimal places, significant figures and standard form state numbers in standard form, decimal places and significant figures. Working out problems in decimals Identifying the significant figures of a number Writing numbers in standard form Writing numbers in standard form Rounding off numbers to a given number of decimals and significant figures Working out problems involving decimals, significant figures and numbers in standard form pages pages 6 11 Measurement II Determining the size of a molecule estimate the diameter of a drop of oil. Measuring the diameter of an oil molecule Oil Burette Wire Trough Water Flour or pollen grain pages pages

5 For use with WEEK 8 Measurement II The turning effects of a The moments of a learner should be able to answer questions involving measurements. define the moment of a about a point and state its SI unit. Problem solving Identifying values on appropriate scale Carrying out a project work Defining moment of a Calculating moments Questions and project in the Question work sheet Meter rule Knife edge Spring balance Masses pages 23 page 11 page 24 pages Term 1 WEEK 9 The turning effects of a The turning effects of a Principle of moments state and verify the principle of moments. solve problem involving moments. Stating the principle of moments Verifying the principle of moments Problem solving Discussion of correct procedure Questions and answers Meter rule Knife edge Spring balance Masses The exercise in the pages pages pages pages WEEK 10 The turning effects of a answer questions on the covered topics. Answer questions in quiz or test form Discussing answers Moderate a review question Marking schemes pages 8 pages

6 For use with WEEK 10 Equilibrium and center of gravity Centre of gravity : define center of gravity. determine center of gravity of lamina objects. Defining center of gravity Determining centre of gravity of lamina objects Lamina objects Plumb line Pins Pencils page 30 pages Term 1 WEEK 11 Equilibrium and center of gravity Equilibrium and center of gravity Equilibrium Stability identify and explain the states of equilibrium. state and explain the factors affecting stability of an object. Identifying the states of equilibrium explaining the conditions of equilibrium Identifying the factors affecting stability Explaining how equilibrium is maintained Objects with stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium Chart showing factors of stability page 33 pages pages pages WEEK 12 Equilibrium and center of gravity Equilibrium and center of gravity Stability explain where stability is applicable. solve problems involving centre of gravity and moment of a. Explaining the application of stability Discussions Problem solving Discussion of solution Questions and answers Doing end of term examinations Pictures and charts showing applications of stability Moderated review questions Marking schemes Exercise in the page 33 pages page 34 page

7 For use with Physics Secondary Form Two Physics : Term Two WEEK 1 Reflection at curved surfaces Reflection at curved surfaces Spherical mirrors Parts of spherical mirrors and parabolic surfaces describe concave, convex and parabolic reflectors. describe, using ray diagrams, the principle axis, principle focus, centre of curvature, radius of curvature and related terms. Reflecting light at curved mirrors Describing parts of curved mirrors Observing reflection at spherical mirrors Concave mirrors Convex mirrors Parabolic mirrors Plane papers Soft board, pins Variety of spherical mirrors Graph papers rulers page 35 pages pages pages WEEK 3 WEEK 2 Reflection at curved surfaces Reflection at curved surfaces Reflection at curved surfaces Locating images in curved mirrors and parabolic surfaces Characteristics of images formed by a concave mirror Applications of curved reflecting surfaces and magnification use ray diagrams to locate images formed by curved mirrors. determine experimentally the characteristics of images formed by a concave mirror. : define magnification. state and explain the applications of curved mirrors. Drawing ray diagrams Describing image characteristics Experimenting with concave mirrors Describing the nature of images formed in a concave mirror Explaining magnification and formula in curved mirrors Describing the uses of curved mirrors Answering questions Graph papers Soft board Plane papers pins Concave mirrors Curved mirrors Exercise in the pages pages pages pages pages pages

8 For use with WEEK 5 WEEK 4 WEEK 3 Magnetic field due to a Magnetic field pattern Electromagnets Strength of an electromagnet Applications of electromagnets perform and describe an experiment to determine the direction of a magnetic field round a carrying conductor. determine the magnetic field patterns on straight conductors and solenoid. construct a simple electromagnet. experimentally determine the factors affecting the strength of an electromagnet. explain the working of a simple motor and an bell. Observing and describing the direction of a magnetic field round a carrying conductor Carry out experiments Experiment on magnetic field patterns on straight conductor, coil and solenoid Constructing a simple electromagnet Investigating the factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet Discussing the use of an bell Discussing the use of motor Compass Wires Battery Ammeter Compass needle Cardboard Iron fillings Screws Compass Iron fillings Card board Solenoid Solenoid Soft iron Nails compass C-core Battery Ammeter Different magnetic materials An bell An motor pages pages pages pages pages pages Term 2 146

9 For use with WEEK 8 WEEK 7 WEEK Construction of an bell Motor effect Factors affecting on a carrying conductor Construction of a simple motor construct a simple bell. experimentally determine the direction of a on a conductor carrying in a magnetic field. state and explain factors affecting on a carrying conductor in a magnetic field. construct a simple motor. answer questions on magnetic an. Constructing an bell Experiments on motor effect. Flemings rules illustrated Relation between, magnetism and Constructing an electronic motor Questions and answers Doing research/projects Materials for constructing an bell Chart on bell Magnets Wires Pins Battery Battery Magnets Wires Ferromagnetic materials Magnets Wire Source of Information and exercise in the page 49 pages pages page 27 pages pages pages Term 2 147

10 For use with WEEK 11 WEEK 10 WEEK 9 Hooke s law Hooke s law Hooke s law Hooke s law Waves 1 Hooke s law Spring constant The spring balance Pulses and state and derive the Hooke s law. determine the spring constant of a given spring. construct and calibrate a spring balance. solve problems on Hooke s law. describe the formation of pulses and. 148 Defining Hooke s law Deriving Hooke s law Determining the spring constant of a given spring Suspending masses on springs Making and calibrating a spring balance Questions and answers Problem solving Describing the formation of pulse and Wire springs Masses Spring balance Graph paper Springs Meter rule Graph papers Masses Clamp Wires Wood Meter rule Masses Questions in the / ropes Ripple tank Basins Water Stones pages pages pages pages pages pages pages pages page 67 pages Term 2

11 For use with WEEK 11 Waves 1 Transverse and longitudinal pulses and describe transverse and longitudinal pulses and. Distinguishing between transverse and longitudinal pulses and Forming pulses and Sources of transverse and longitudinal pages pages Term 2 WEEK 12 Waves 1 Waves 1 Characteristics of define the amplitude (a), the wave length (λ), the frequency (f), and the period (T) of a wave. derive and solve problems using the formula V=f λ. Describing and defining the characteristics of Deriving the equation V=f λ Solving problems using the formula V=f λ Ripple tank Ropes Springs Chart showing the characteristics of Set questions pages pages pages page

12 For use with Physics Secondary Form Two Physics : Term Three WEEK 1 Evaluation Sound Production of sound get the correct responses to the holiday assignments. demonstrate that sound is produced by vibrating objects. Discussion of correct answers to holiday assignments Product sound by vibrating strings, tins and bottles Marking scheme for holiday assignments. Tins Bottles Stick Tuning forks Nails Shakers page 73 pages WEEK 3 WEEK 2 Sound Sound Sound Sound Propagation of sound Nature of sound Speed of sound Factors affecting the speed of sound show that sound does not travel in a vacuum. describe the nature of sound. determine the speed of sound in air by the echo methods. state the factors that affect the speed of sound. Demonstrating that sound requires a material medium for propagation Describing and observing the characteristics of sound using the echo method to find the speed of sound in air Discussions Investigating the factors that determining the speed of sound Discussing how different aspects of nature affect the speed of sound Bell jar Vacuum pump Electric bell Open tube Closed tube bottles Stop clock/watch Chart on procedure for finding the speed of sound. Source of sound Solids Water air page 74 pages pages pages pages pages pages pages

13 For use with Term 3 WEEK 5 WEEK Sound Fluid flow Fluid flow Streamline and turbulent flow Equation of continuity Solve problems involving sound. describe streamline and turbulent flow. derive the equation of continuity. Questions and answers Carrying out projects Observing and defining streamline and turbulent flow Deriving the equation of continuity Discussions Exercise in the Water Pipes Sheets of paper Bunsen burner Pipes of varying diameter Chart on equation of continuity. pages page 39 page 81 pages page 82 pages WEEK 6 Fluid flow Fluid flow Bernoulli s effect Applications of Bernoulli s effect describe experiments to illustrate Bernoulli s effect. describe where Bernoulli s effect is applied such as in the Bunsen burner, spray gun, carburetor, aerofoil and spinning ball. Illustrating Bernoulli s effect by experiments Describing the applications of Bernoulli s principle Paper tunnel Plane paper Bunsen burner Spray gun Carburetor Aerofoil pages pages pages pages WEEK Fluid flow solve problems involving the equation of continuity. Answering the questions Discussing answers to assignments Exercise in the Assignment page 88 page

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District mocks,kcse past papers,notes,form 1-4 papers available on CHAPTER ONE MAGNETISM Introduction Magnets are substances that are able to attract and hold items. Lodestone is the only known natural magnet which was discovered by the Chinese 2,000 years ago. Other