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NAME OF SCHOOL: ………………………………………….
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NAME OF TEACHER: ………………………………………….
SUBJECT: Physics
GRADE/CLASS: Grade 10
TERM: 2 YEAR: 2026
11/05/2026|Mechanics|Linear motion: Terms and Equations|• Describe the terms used in mechanics
• Demonstrate the use of equations of uniformly accelerated motion to solve problems|Textbooks; Syllabus; Whiteboard; Markers; Projector; Charts; Videos|Lecture; Discussion; Problem-solving; Group work|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 2
18/05/2026|Mechanics|Linear motion: Graphical Representation|• Interpret graphical representation of distance-time, Displacement -time, speed-time, velocity-time and acceleration-time|Textbooks; Motion graph charts; Computer simulations; Graph paper; Rulers|Lecture; Discussion; Practical exercises; Graph plotting; Data analysis|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 3
25/05/2026|Mechanics|Linear motion: Free Fall and Over Speeding|• Investigate the consequences of over speeding
• Describe the acceleration of free fall for a body near the earth|Textbooks; Videos on road safety; Stopwatches; Measuring tapes; Objects of different masses|Lecture; Discussion; Case studies; Demonstrations; Problem-solving|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 4
01/06/2026|TEST 1|Assess the students|Assess learners' mastery of all topics covered up to this week|Written test administration; Past papers; Test paper; Stationery|Individual written assessment; Self-assessment|Past papers; Syllabus| |Week 5
08/06/2026|Mechanics|Linear motion: Motion of Falling Bodies|• Describe qualitatively the motion of bodies falling in a uniform gravitational field with and without air resistance|Textbooks; Feathers; Coins; Vacuum tube apparatus (if available); Dropping mechanism|Lecture; Discussion; Practical demonstrations; Observation and analysis|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 6
15/06/2026|Mechanics|Forces: Introduction and Inertia|• Explain what force is
• Explain the effect of forces on bodies
• Describe the inertia law|Textbooks; Force meters; Trolleys; Masses; Smooth and rough surfaces; Examples from daily life|Lecture; Discussion; Demonstrations; Practical activities; Concept mapping|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 7
22/06/2026|MID-TERM TEST|Assess the students|Assess learners' mastery of all topics covered up to this week|Written test administration; Past papers; Test paper; Stationery|Individual written assessment; Self-assessment|Past papers; Syllabus| |Week 8
29/06/2026|Mechanics|Forces: Force, Mass, and Acceleration|• Demonstrate the relationship between force and acceleration
• Demonstrate the relationship between mass and acceleration
• Perform calculations on force|Textbooks; Ticker-timer; Trolleys; Masses; Pulleys; Strings; Force meters; Stopwatches|Lecture; Discussion; Practical experiments (Newton's 2nd Law); Problem-solving|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 9
06/07/2026|Mechanics|Forces: Springs and Friction|• Investigate the effect of force on a spring
• Demonstrate the effects of friction on the motion of a body|Textbooks; Springs; Masses; Rulers; Force meters; Friction blocks; Different surfaces (wood, sandpaper, glass)|Lecture; Discussion; Laboratory experiments (Hooke's Law); Demonstrations; Data collection and analysis|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 10
13/07/2026|Mechanics|Forces: Circular Motion|• Describe the motion in a circular path due to a perpendicular force|Textbooks; String; Rubber bung; Circular motion apparatus; Videos; Diagrams of satellites/planets|Lecture; Discussion; Demonstrations; Problem-solving; Visual aids|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 11
20/07/2026|Mechanics|Moment of Forces: Calculations|• Perform calculations based on the principle of moments|Textbooks; Levers; Masses; Rulers; Force meters; Pivot points; Diagrams of balanced systems|Lecture; Discussion; Problem-solving; Practical verification of principle of moments|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 12
27/07/2026|Mechanics|Moment of Forces: Applications|• Investigate the everyday application of moments|Textbooks; Everyday objects (spanners, wheelbarrows, bottle openers, see-saws); Diagrams|Lecture; Discussion; Group work; Case studies; Real-life examples|Syllabus; Ace Education Physics O'Level| |Week 13
03/08/2026|END-OF-TERM TEST|Assess the students|Assess learners' mastery of all topics covered in the term so far|Written test administration; Past papers; Test paper; Stationery|Individual written assessment; Self-assessment|Past papers; Syllabus|