Scheme of Work for PHYSICS Year 10 NORMAL (10G)

Text Book : PHYSICS MATTERS (3rd EDITION) Marshall & Cavendish

No. of Lessons per week : 5 Lessons + 2 Lessons Practical
Term : 1 (2nd Jan. 14 to 13th Mar. 14) 11 weeks
Items under Textbook References typed in italics are additional materials or exercise besides textbook work
Week Date Topic / Sub-topic Learning outcomes Textbook : Reference
1&2 2/1 11/1 Pressure
Pressure Define the term pressure in terms of force and area, and do Chapter 7.1, 7.2
Pressure in Liquids calculations using the equation pressure = force/area.
Explain how pressure varies with force and area in the context of Pages 121 128
everyday examples.
Describe how the height of a liquid column may be used to measure
the atmospheric pressure.
Explain quantitatively how the pressure beneath a liquid surface
changes with depth and density of the liquid in appropriate examples.
3 13/1 18/1 Hydraulic system Describe and explain the transmission of pressure in hydraulic Practical starts
(14/1 PH) systems with particular reference to the hydraulic press and hydraulic Pg. 128 - 131
brakes on vehicles.
4 20/1 25/1 Pressure Do calculations using the equation for hydrostatic pressure p = hg. Pg. 135 140
5 27/1 1/2 Measurements Describe the use of a manometer in the measurement of pressure Notes on uses of
(30/1 3/2
CNY HOLIDAY) difference. manometer
6 3/2 8/2 Kinetic Theory of Matter
Pressure in Gases Explain the pressure of a gas in terms of the motion of its molecules. Chapter 9.2
Describe how a change in volume of a fixed mass of gas at constant
temperature is caused by a change in pressure applied to the gas. Pages 160 - 167
Do calculations using p1V1 = p2V2.

7 10/2 15/2 The States of Matter State the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases. Chapter 9.1
Describe qualitatively the molecular structure of solids, liquids and Pages 152 159
8 17/2 22/2 gases, relating their properties to the forces and distances between
molecules and to the motion of the molecules.
Describe the relationship between the motion of molecules and
temperature.
9 24/2 1/3
(24/2 National REVISION FOR ASSESSMENT
Day Holiday)
 10 3/3 8/3 Assessment Test (3/3 8/3)

11 10/3 13/3 Answers to Assessment Test Paper

13/3 Annual Cross Country
First Term Holidays (14/3 23/3) 10 Days

Term : 2 (24th March 14 to 12th June 14) 11 weeks

Week Date Topic / Sub-topic Learning outcomes Textbook : Reference

THERMAL PHYSICS - Temperature
1 24/3 29/3 Principles of Explain how a physical property which varies with temperature may Chapter 8.1 8.3
2 31/3 5/4 thermometry be used for the measurement of temperature and state examples of
Common Temperature such properties. Pages 170 181
Scales Explain the need for fixed points and state what is meant by the ice
Thermocouple point and steam point. Additional notes for
Thermometer Discuss sensitivity, range and linearity of thermometers. qualities of a thermometer
Describe the structure and action of liquid-in-glass thermometers and structure of a
(including clinical) and of a thermocouple thermometer, showing an thermometer
appreciation of its use for measuring high temperatures and those
which vary rapidly.
Transfer of thermal energy
3 7/4 12/4 Conduction Describe how to distinguish between good and bad conductors of Chapter 10
Convection heat.
Radiation Describe, in terms of the movement of molecules or free electrons, Pages 168 186
how heat transfer occurs in solids.
Applications of thermal Describe convection in fluids in terms of density changes.
4 14/4 19/4 energy Describe the process of heat transfer by radiation. Additional notes for thermal
Describe how to distinguish between good and bad emitters and insulation
5 21/4 26/4 good and bad absorbers of infra-red radiation.
Describe how heat is transferred to or from buildings and to or from a
room.
State and explain the use of the important practical methods of
thermal insulation for buildings.
6&7 5/5 17/5 Revision for MYE
8&9 19/5 24/5
26/5 31/5 Mid Year Exams ( 22/5 29/5)
(31/5 PH)
10 2/6 7/6
11 9/6 12/6 Answers to MYE Papers
nd
2 Term Holidays (13/6 22/6 10 Days)

Term : 3 (23rd June 14 to 20th September 14) 4 + 7 weeks

Week Date Topic / Sub-topic Learning outcomes Textbook : Reference

1 23/6 28/6 Internal Energy
2 30/6 5/7 Heat Capacity
(30/6 PH) Specific Heat Capacity
Describe a rise in temperature of a body in terms of an increase in its Chapter 11.1
internal energy (random thermal energy). Page 189 -195
Define the terms heat capacity and specific heat capacity.
Calculate heat transferred using the formula thermal energy = mass
specific heat capacity change in temperature.

3 7/7 12/7 Melting, Boiling and Describe melting/solidification and boiling/condensation in terms of 11.2,11.3,11.5
Evaporation energy transfer without a change in temperature. Page 195 200,206 213
State the meaning of melting point and boiling point.

4 14/7 17/7 Latent Heat Explain the difference between boiling and evaporation.
Specific Latent Heat Define the terms latent heat and specific latent heat.
Capacity Explain latent heat in terms of molecular behaviour.
Calculate heat transferred in a change of state using the formula
thermal energy = mass specific latent heat.

HARI RAYA HOLIDAYS (18/7 3/8) 17 days

5 4/8 9/8 What is Light? Nature of Light. Define the terms used in reflection including normal, Chapter 12.1 12.3
Reflection angle of incidence and angle of reflection.
Describe an experiment to illustrate the law of reflection. Pages 216 228
Describe an experiment to find the position and characteristics of an
optical image formed by a plane mirror.
State that for reflection, the angle of incidence is equal to the angle
of reflection and use this in constructions, measurements and
calculations.
 6 11/8 16/8 Refraction Define the terms used in refraction including angle of incidence, Chapter 12.4 12.5
angle of refraction and refractive index.
Describe experiments to show refraction of light through glass Pages 229 - 244
blocks.
Do calculations using the equation sin i /sin r = constant.
7 18/8 23/8 Define the terms critical angle and total internal reflection.
(i) describe experiments to show total internal reflection.
(j) describe the use of optical fibres in telecommunications and state
the advantages of their use.
Lenses Describe the action of thin lenses (both converging and diverging) on Chapter 12.6, 12.7
a beam of light.
8 25/8 30/8 Define the term focal length. Pages 245 260
Draw ray diagrams to illustrate the formation of real and virtual
images of an object by a converging lens, and the formation of a
virtual image by a diverging lens.
Define the term linear magnification and *draw scale diagrams to
determine the focal length needed for particular values of
magnification (converging lens only).
Describe the use of a single lens as a magnifying glass and in a
camera, projector and photographic enlarger and draw ray diagrams
to show how each forms an image.
Draw ray diagrams to show the formation of images in the normal
eye, a short-sighted eye and a long-sighted eye.
Describe the correction of short-sight and long-sight.
9,10 1/9 6/9 Second Assessment Test
8/9 13/9 Answers to Assessment Papers
General Wave Properties
11 15/9 20/9 Describing wave Describe what is meant by wave motion as illustrated by vibrations in Chapter 13.1, 13.2
motion ropes and springs and by experiments using a ripple tank. Pages 262 274
Wave terms State what is meant by the term wavefront.
Define the terms speed, frequency, wavelength and amplitude and
do calculations using velocity = frequency wavelength.
21/9 28/9 3rd Term Holidays (8 days)
 Term : 4 (29th Sep. 14 to 29th Nov. 14) 9 weeks
1 29/9 4/10 Wave behaviour Describe transverse and longitudinal waves in such a way as to Chapter 13.3
illustrate the differences between them. Pages 274 279
Describe the use of a ripple tank to show
(1) reflection at a plane surface,
(2) refraction due to a change of speed at constant frequency.
Describe simple experiments to show the reflection and refraction of
sound waves.
2 6/10 Electromagnetic Describe the dispersion of light as illustrated by the action on light of a glass
11/10 Waves prism. / State the colours of the spectrum and explain how the colours are Notes for dispersion
Dispersion of light related to frequency/wavelength. / State that all electromagnetic waves Chapter 14.1 14.2
Properties of travel with the same high speed in air and state the magnitude of that Pages 280 290
speed. / Describe the main components of the electromagnetic spectrum.
13/10 electromagnetic waves
/ Discuss the role of the following components in the stated applications:
3 18/10 Applications of (1) radiowaves radio and television communications,
electromagnetic waves (2) microwaves satellite television and telephone,
(3) infra-red household electrical appliances, television controllers and
intruder alarms,
(4) light optical fibres in medical uses and telephone,
(5) ultra-violet sunbeds, fluorescent tubes and sterilisation,
(6) X-rays hospital use in medical imaging and killing cancerous cells, and
engineering applications
such as detecting cracks in metal,
(7) gamma rays medical treatment in killing cancerous cells, and
engineering applications such as
detecting cracks in metal.
4 20/10 25/10
REVISION for EOY & Practical Exams
5 27/10 1/11
6 3/11 8/11 EOY Examination (27/10 6/11)
7 9/11 15/11 Answers Discussion
8 17/11 22/11
9 24/11 29/11 SPEECH DAY / NATIVITY PLAY

Reference Books : Physics Insights, Physics for O level, KEY SCIENCE for GCSE Physics

Scheme of Work Prepared By : Mr. Jesudass

Checked By DP : __________________________ Date : __________________