Physics Schvhheme Form 4

PHYSICS SCHEMES OF WORK
FORM FOUR 2012

TERM I
REFERENCES:
1. Secondary Physics KLB

2. Comprehensive Secondary Physics
3. Principles of Physics
4. Golden Tips
5. Physics by Nelkon
6. Teacher’s Book
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W LS TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L/ACTIVITIES L/T AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
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1 1-5 REPORTING AND REVISION OF LAST TERM’S EXAMS
2 Comprehensive secondary
1 Thin Lenses Converging and By the end of the lesson, the Using light beams to -Diverging lenses physics students book 4 pages
diverging lenses learner should be able to:- distinguish between diverging -Converging lenses 1-2
-Describe converging lenses. and converging lenses. -Source of light beam
teachers book 4 pages 1-5
-Describe diverging lenses. -screen
Secondary physics KLB
students book 4 page 1
Principles of physics
(M.Nelkon( pages 300-301
Golden tips Physics pages 113-
114
Comprehensive secondary
2-3 Thin Lenses Parts of lenses By the end of the lesson, the Description of principal -Chart showing the parts of physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- focus, optical centre and focal thin lens 1-3
-Describe the principal focus length of a thin lenses -Graph paper
using ray diagram. -Diverging lens
-Describe the optical center -Converging lens Secondary physics KLB
using ray diagram. students book 4 page 6-7
-Describe the focal length of
thin lenses using ray diagram.
116
4-5 Thin Lenses Focal length By the end of the lesson, the Experiment to determine the -Converging lenses physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- focal length of a fair lens -Screen 2-3
-Determine experimentally -Pins
the focal length of a -candle
converging lens. -Metre rule Secondary physics KLB
-Determine the focal length students book 4 page 17-20
of a converging lens using
estimation method.
(M.Nelkon( pages 303
Golden tips Physics pages 116
3 1 Thin Lenses Images in thin By the end of the lesson, the Constructing the principal -Converging lenses physics students book 4 pages
lenses learner should be able to:- rays for diverging lenses -Diverging lenses 3-6
-Construct the principal rays Constructing the principal -Graph papers
for converging lens. rays for converging lenses -Ruler
2
-Construct the principal rays Secondary physics KLB
for diverging lenses students book 4 page 7-12
116
2-3 Thin Lenses Images formed by By the end of the lesson, the Describing the characteristics -Graph paper physics students book 4 pages
converging lenses learner should be able to:- of images formed by -Geometrical set 5-6
-Locate imaged formed by converging lenses -Converging lenses
converging lenses using ray -Screen
construction method. -Candle Secondary physics KLB
-Describe the images formed students book 4 page 7-10
by converging lenses. -Metre rule Principles of physics
116
-Graph paper Comprehensive secondary
4-5 Thin Lenses Images formed by By the end of the lesson, the Describe the characteristics of -Geometrical set physics students book 4 pages
diverging lenses learner should be able to:- the image formed by -Diverging lenses 5
-Locate images formed by diverging lenses -Screen
diverging lenses using ray -Metre rule
construction method. Secondary physics KLB
-Describe the images formed students book 4 page 11
by diverging lenses.
116
4 1 Thin Lenses The microscope By the end of the lesson, the -Drawing and labeling the -Simple microscope physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- parts of a microscope. -Compound microscope 10-11
-Explain the working of a -Describe the working of a -Magnifying lens
simple microscope. microscope.
-Explain the working of a Principles of physics 27-
compound microscope. 29(M.Nelkon) pages 320-323
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2-3 Thin Lenses The telescope By the end of the lesson, the -Drawing and labeling the -Telescope physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- parts of a telescope. -Lenses 11
-Describe the structure of a -Describing how a telescope -Manilla paper
3
telescope. works. teachers book 4 pages 1-5
-Describe the working of a
telescope.
4-5 Thin Lenses The camera By the end of the lesson, the -Describing the parts of a -Camera physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- camera. -Charts showing the parts of 11-12
-Describe the parts of a -Explaining the use of lenses a camera
camera. in a camera.
-Explain the working of a Secondary physics KLB
camera. students book 4 page 33
-Explain the use of lenses in a
camera.
121
5 1 Thin Lenses Image formation in By the end of the lesson, the -Describing the parts of the -Chart showing the parts of physics students book 4 pages
the human eye learner should be able to:- human eye. human eye 12-13
-Describe the parts of a -Explaining the function of -Model of the human eye
human eye. each part of the human eye.
-Explain the function of each Secondary physics KLB
part of the human eye. students book 4 page 29-31
(M.Nelkon) pages 313-314
121
2-3 Thin Lenses Working of the By the end of the lesson, the Explaining the image -Chart showing the image physics students book 4 pages
human eye learner should be able to:- formation in the eye formation in the human eye 13-14
-Explain the image formation
in the human eye
students book 4 page 29-31
121
4-5 Thin Lenses Defects of vision By the end of the lesson, the -Describing the defects of the -Charts showing eye defects physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- human eye. and how they are corrected 13-14
4
-Describe the defects of the -Explaining how the human teachers book 4 pages 1-5
human eye. eye defects are corrected.
-Explain the corrections of
human eye defects.
119
6 1-2 Thin Lenses Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Problem solving -Questions from past papers physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able:- -Exercises 15-17
-Describe the uses of lens in -Assignments
various optical devises.
-Solve problems involving Secondary physics KLB
thin lenses formula. students book 4 page 33-36
-Solve numerical problem
involving the magnification
(M.Nelkon) pages 310-
formula.
312,326-327
123
3 Uniform Circular Circular motion By the end of the lesson, the -Observing and running a -Hoop physics students book 4 pages
Motion learner should be able to: hoop. -String/rope 18
-Define circular motion. -Rotate a stone tied to the end -store
teachers book 34pages 10-12
of a rope.
4-5 Uniform Circular Radiant, angular By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Illustration of angular physics students book 4 pages
Motion displacement and learner should be able to:- -Experiment displacement and angular 18-20
angular velocity -Define the radiant measure. velocity on a chart
-Define the angular
displacement and velocity. Secondary physics KLB
-Explain the angular students book 4 page 37-42
displacement and velocity.
35
7 1-2 Uniform Circular Centripetal force By the end of the lesson, the -Experiments -Pendulum physics students book 4 pages
5
Motion learner should be able to:- -Discussions -String 20-21
-Describe simple experiment -observations -Stone
on centripetal force. -Round table
-Illustrate centripetal force. -Ball/bob Secondary physics KLB
-Determine the magnitude of -Stop clock students book 4 page 42-47
centripetal force
experimentally.
3-4 Uniform Circular Application of By the end of the lesson, the Discussions String physics students book 4 pages
Motion uniform circular learner should be able to: Explanations Stone 22-25
motion State various uniform circular Experiments Ruler
motion
Explain various uniform Secondary physics KLB
circular motion students book 4 page 37
40
5 Uniform Circular Application of By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -String physics students book 4 pages
Motion uniform circular learner should be able to:- -Explanations -Stone 22-25
motion -Explain centrifuge. -Experiments -Ruler
-Explain vertical and
horizontal circles. Secondary physics KLB
-Explain banked tracks. students book 4 page 47-53
8 1 Uniform Circular Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Problem solving -Questions from past papers physics students book 4 pages
Motion learner should b e able to:- -Questions and answers Exercises 26-27
-solve problems involving
circular motion.
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2-3 Floating And Archimedes’ By the end of the lesson, the -Experiments -Water physics students book 4 pages
Sinking principle learner should be able to:- -Discussions -Measuring cylinder 28-29
-State Archimedes’ principle. -Calculations based on -Weighing balance
-Verify Archimedes principle. Archimedes Principle -Overflow can
6
-Use of Archimedes principle -Objects denser than water Secondary physics KLB
to solve problems. students book 4 page 58-60
54
4-5 Floating And The laws of By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Density bottle physics students book 4 pages
Sinking floatation learner should be able to:- -Measuring -Overflow can 29-33
Relative density -State the law of floatation. -Spring balance
-Define relative density. -measuring cylinder
(M.Nelkon) pages 101,108-110
9 1-3 Floating And Applications of By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -charts depicting the uses of physics students book 4 pages
Sinking floating and sinking learner should be able to:- -experiments Archimedes principle and 33-35
-Describe the applications of the law of floatation
Archimedes Principle. -A hydrometer
-Describe the applications of Secondary physics KLB
relative density (hydrometer). students book 4 page 75-77
4-5 Floating And Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Questions and answers -test papers physics students book 4 pages
Sinking learner should be able to:- -Discussions -questions from exercises 35-36
-Solve problems involving -Exercises
teachers book 34pages 18
Archimedes principle. -assignments
-Solve problems involving Secondary physics KLB
relative density. students book 4 page 77-78
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10 1 Electromagnetic The By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions on the charge in -charts showing the physics students book 4 pages
Spectrum electromagnetic learner should be able to:- wave length of components of the 37
spectrum -Describe a complete electromagnetic radiations electromagnetic spectrum
electromagnetic spectrum. Explanations.
7
(M.Nelkon) pages 345
2-3 Electromagnetic The properties of By the end of the lesson, the -Explaining the properties of -Charts showing the physics students book 4 pages
Spectrum electromagnetic learner should be able to:- each component of the properties of 37-38
waves -State the properties of electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic waves
electromagnetic waves.
4-5 Electromagnetic Detection of By the end of the lesson, the -Demonstrating and -Radiation detectors physics students book 4 pages
Spectrum electromagnetic learner should be able to:- explaining how to detect -Charts showing detectors of 38-39
radiations -Describe the methods of electromagnetic radiations electromagnetic radiation
detective electromagnetic
radiations. Secondary physics KLB
Golden tips Physics pages
175-176
11 1-2 Electromagnetic Applications of By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions of application of -Pictures and chart on physics students book 4 pages
Spectrum electromagnetic learner should be able to:- electromagnetic radiations application of 42-45
radiations -Describe the applications of electromagnetic radiations
electromagnetic radiations
including greenhouse effect. Secondary physics KLB
176
3-4 Electromagnetic Problems on C=Fƛ By the end of the lesson, the -Problem solving -Questions and answers physics students book 4 pages
Spectrum learner should be able to:- -Discussions -exercises 45
-Solve numerical problems -Explanations
involving C=fƛ. -Questions and answers
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5 Electromagnetic Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Problem solving -Exercises in students book physics students book 4 pages
Spectrum learner should be able to:- -Questions and answers 4 45
-Solve problems involving -Past papers questions
electromagnetic spectrum.
12 1-2 Electromagnetic Induced e.m.f By the end of the lesson, the -Experiments -magnets physics students book 4 pages
Induction learner should be able to:- -discussions -complete 46-48
-Perform and describe simple electric circuit
experiments to illustrate
electromagnetic induction. Secondary physics KLB
-State the factors affecting the students book 4 page 86-91
magnitude of an induced
e.m.f.
-State the factors affecting the
direction induced by e.m.f. Golden tips Physics pages 152-
154
3-4 Electromagnetic Faraday’s law and By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Magnets physics students book 4 pages
Induction Lenz’s law learner should be able to:- -Experiments to illustrate - -Solenoid 48-50
- -State Faraday’s law. Faraday’s law and Lenz’s law -Source of current
Fleming’s right -State Lenz’s law.
hand rule -Illustrate Faraday law and Secondary physics KLB
Lens’s law. students book 4 page 91-93
- State Fleming’s right hand
rule.
-Apply Fleming’s right hand
rule. Golden tips Physics pages 153
5 Electromagnetic Generators By the end of the lesson, the -Drawing the arrangement -Coil physics students book 4
Induction learner should be able to:- for a.c and d.c generators. -Pins pages 50-53
-Explain the working of an -Demonstration of motor -Source of current
teachers book 34pages 21-
a.c generator. principle. -Magnets
25
-Explain the working of a d.c
generator. Secondary physics KLB
students book 4 page 100-
104
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13 END YEAR EXAMINATIONS
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FORM FOUR 2012
TERM II
REFERENCES:

4. Golden Tips
5. Teacher’s Book
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By the end of the lesson, the Comprehensive secondary
2 1-2 Electromagnetic Eddy currents learner should be able to:- -Discussions -Pendulum physics students book 4 pages
Induction -Explain eddy currents. -Experiments -Copper wire 53-54
-Demonstrate the effects of -Explanations -Magnets
teachers book 4 pages 24
eddy currents.
3 Electromagnetic Eddy currents By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Pendulum physics students book 4 pages
Induction learner should be able to:- -Experiments -Copper wire 53-54
-Explain eddy currents. -Explanations -Magnets
teachers book 34pages 24
-Demonstrate the effects of
eddy currents. Secondary physics KLB
students book 4 pages,104
4-5 Electromagnetic Mutual inductance By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Iron core with primary and physics students book 4 pages
Induction learner should be able to:- -Experiments secondary coil 54-55
-Describe simple experiments -Explanations
to illustrate mutual
inductance. Secondary physics KLB
students book 4 pages 97-101
3 1-2 Electromagnetic Transformers By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Transformer physics students book 4 pages
Induction learner should be able to:- -Experiments -Magnets 54-59
-Explain the working of a -Wires
transformer. -Metallic rods
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3-4 Electromagnetic Applications of By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Induction coil physics students book 4 pages
Induction electromagnetic learner should be able to:- -Explanations -Moving coil/loud speaker 54-59
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induction -Explain the application of -Questions and answers teachers book 34pages 21-25
electromagnetic induction.
-Solve problems on
transformers.
(M.Nelkon) pages 468,473
5 Electromagnetic Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Questions and answers -Questions from past papers physics students book 4 pages
Induction learner should be able to:- -Discussions 59-60
electromagnetic induction.
(M.Nelkon) page 494-495
4 1 Main Electricity Source of main By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Pictures and charts showing physics students book 4 pages
electricity learner should be able to:- -Educational trips sources of main electricity 61
-State sources of main
electricity.
-Explain the sources of main Secondary physics KLB
electricity. students book 4 page 117
2-3 Main Electricity Power transmission By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Photos of power physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- -Questions and answers transmission. 62
-Describe the transmission of -Lines and power
electric power from the substations
generating station. Secondary physics KLB
-Explain the domestic wiring students book 4 page 117-122
system.
163
4-5 Main Electricity Power consumption By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Chats on power physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- -calculations consumptions. 63-66
-Define kilowatt hour.
-Determine the electrical
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energy consumption and cost. Secondary physics KLB
(M.Nelkon( pages 428
5 1-2 Mains Electricity Domestic wiring By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Fuses physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- -Demonstrations on building -Wires 66-69
-Explain the domestic wiring wiring -Switches
system. -Drawing circuits -Electrical appliances
-Describe the domestic wiring Secondary physics KLB
system. students book 4 page 125-121-
122
3 Mains Electricity Domestic electrical By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -domestic electrical physics students book 4 pages
appliances learner should be able to:- -demonstration appliances 66-69
-Explain the function of fuse
in domestic wiring.
-Explain the function of a Secondary physics KLB
two-way switch in domestic students book 4 page 125-122-
wiring. 124
(M.Nelkon( pages 433,435
4-5 Mains Electricity Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Problem solving -Questions from past papers physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- -Discussions -Quizzes 70-71
-solve problems involving -Questions and answers -Exercises
mains electricity.
students book 4 page 125-128-
130
165
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6 1-2 Cathode Rays Production of By the end of the lesson, the -Describing the production of -Chart on the properties of physics students book 4 pages
cathode rays learner should be able to:- cathode rays. cathode rays 72-73
-Describe the production of -Stating the properties of
cathode rays. cathode rays.
-State and explain the Secondary physics KLB
properties of cathode rays. students book 4 page 131-133
(M.Nelkon) pages 532,535-536
167
3-4 Cathode Rays The cathode rays By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions of parts and -Chart of parts and functions physics students book 4 pages
Oscilloscope learner should be able to:- functions of C.R.O. of C.R.O 73-75
-Explain the functioning of
the cathode ray oscilloscope.
-Explain the functioning of a Secondary physics KLB
T.V tube. students book 4 page 133-134
169
5 Cathode Rays The cathode rays of By the end of the lesson, the -Describing the working of a -T.V tube physics students book 4 pages
Oscilloscope learner should be able to;- T.V tube. 73-75
-Explain the uses of a C.R.O.
7 1-2 Cathode Rays Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Problem solving -Quizzes physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- Discussions -Exercises 77-79
cathode rays.
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171
3-5 X-Rays Production of X- By the end of the lesson, the -Demonstrations -X-ray tube physics students book 4 pages
rays learner should be able to:- -Discussions -Charts 80-84
-Explain the production of x- -Calculations involving x-
rays. rays
-State and explain the Secondary physics KLB
properties of X-rays. students book 4 page 144-148
-Distinguish between hard
and soft x-rays.
173
8 1-2 X-Rays Dangers of x-rays By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Charts showing the dangers physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- -Explanations of x-rays. 84
-Explain and state the dangers -Hospital with x-ray
of X-rays . equipment.
-Highlight the precautions to Secondary physics KLB
be undertaken when handling students book 4 page 149
x-rays.
3 X-Rays Uses of x-rays By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Hospital with X-ray physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- equipment. 84
-State the uses of X-rays.
-Explain the uses of X-rays.
4-5 X-Rays Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Quizzes physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- -Problem solving -Exercise 85-86
-Solve problems involving X- -Past papers questions
rays.
173
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9 1-2 Photo Electric Photo electric By the end of the lesson ,the -Experiments -source of light physics students book 4 pages
Effect emissions learner should be able to:- -discussions -Metallic surfaces 87-88
-Perform simple experiments -Photo cell
to illustrate photo electric
effect. Secondary physics KLB
-Describe simple experiments students book 4 page 151-152
to illustrate photoelectric
effect.
3 Photo-Electric Factors effecting By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -charts physics students book 4 pages
photoelectric learner should be able to:- -Demonstrations 88-90
emissions -State the factors affecting
photo-electric emission.
-Explain the factors affecting Secondary physics KLB
the photoelectric emissions. students book 4 page 156-158
By the end of the lesson, the Comprehensive secondary
4-5 Photo-Electric Plank’s constant learner should be able to:- -Discussions -charts physics students book 4 pages
-Define plank’s constant, -Demonstration 90-91
threshold frequency, work
function and photoelectric
effect. Secondary physics KLB
-Explain threshold frequency, students book 4 page 153-156
work function and
photoelectric effect.
179
10 1-5 Photo-Electric The quantum By the end of the lesson, the Discussions Chart on the use of physics students book 4 pages
theory of light learner should be able to:- Calculations Einstein’s equation 90-92
-Determine the energy of
photons
-Apply the equation E=hf to Secondary physics KLB
calculate the energy of students book 4 page 153-156
photons.
-Explain photoelectric effect
180
using Einstein’s
equation=hf+1/2mv2.
11 1-3 Photo-Electric Application of By the end of the lesson, the -Demonstrations -Charts on the photo cell and physics students book 4 pages
photoelectric effect learner should be able to:- -Discussions how it works 92-93
-Explain the working of a; -Solar panels
-Photo emissive cell. -Watch cells
17
-Photo conductive cell. Secondary physics KLB
-Photo voltaic cell. students book 4 page 160-163
181
4-5 Photo-Electric Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Questions and answers -Set questions physics students book 4 pages
Effect learner should be able to: -Projects 94-95
-Solve problems involving -Questions from past papers
photo-electric effect.
Golden tips Physics p
Questions from past papers
12 1-2 Radio Activity Types of radiation By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Radiation physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- detectors 96-100
-Describe the three types of
radiations produced by
radioactive elements.
185
3-4 Radio-Activity Detecting nuclear By the end of the lesson, the -Demonstrations -Radiation detectors physics students book 4 pages
radiations learner should be able to;- -Discussions 96-100
-explain how to detect radio-
active emissions.
186
5 Radio-Activity Detecting nuclear By the end of the lesson, the -Demonstrations -Radiation detectors physics students book 4 pages
radiations learner should be able to:- -discussions 100
-explain how a diffusion
cloud chamber works.
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13 EXAMS
14 PREPARATION OF REPORTS AND CLOSING
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FORM FOUR 2012
TERM III
REFERENCES:

4. Golden Tips
5. Teacher’s Book
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2 1-2 Radio-Activity Radio-active decay By the end of the lesson, the -discussion -Charts on radio-active physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to:- decay 100-102
-define radio-active decay
and half-life.
187
3-5 Radioactivity Nuclear fission and By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Periodic table physics students book 4 pages
fusion learner should be able to:- -Problem solving 100-108
-Define nuclear fission and
nuclear fusion.
-Write balanced nuclear Secondary physics KLB
equations. students book 4 page 181-184
-State the application of
radioactivity.
3 1-3 Radio-Activity Hazards of By the end of the lesson, the -discussions -diffusion cloud chamber physics students book 4 pages
radioactivity learner should be able to;- 105-106
-Explain the dangers of
radioactive emissions. Secondary physics KLB
4-5 Radio-Activity Revision By the end of the lesson, the -Questions and answers -Set questions physics students book 4 pages
learner should be able to;- -Past papers questions 105-106
-solve problems involving -Exercises
radioactivity and half life.
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4 1-2 Electronics Conductors and By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Some semi-conductors physics students book 4 pages
semi-conductors learner should be able to:- -Experiments -Some insulator 110-111
-Differentiate between
conductors and semi-
conductors. Secondary physics KLB
193
3-5 Electronics Intrinsic and By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Samples of semi- physics students book 4 pages
extrinsic semi- learner should be able to:- -Experiments conductors. 111-112
conductors -Explain doping in semi- -Complete circuit.
conductors. -Transistors.
-Explain the working of p-n -Junction diode. Secondary physics KLB
junction diode. students book 4 page 189-194
-Distinguish between intrinsic
and extrinsic semi-
conductors.
196
5 1-5 Electronics Characteristics of By the end of the lesson, the -experiments -junction diode physics students book 4 pages
p-n junction learner should be able to:- -connecting wire 161-117
-sketch the current voltage -dry cells
characteristics for a diode
196
6 1-5 Electronics Applications of By the end of the lesson, the -Discussions -Chart showing the physics students book 4 pages
diodes learner should be able to:- -Questions and answers application of diode 117-120
-explain the application of
diodes in rectifications.
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