SSS 1

Lesson 1 · Meaning and Scope of Physics

• •Define physics and identify its various branches and applications in our daily lives.
• •Explain the importance of physics in relation to other science subjects and technology.

Lesson 2 · The Scientific Method and Laboratory Safety

• •Describe the scientific method and list the steps involved in a scientific investigation.
• •Identify safety rules and protective equipment used in the secondary school physics laboratory.

Lesson 3 · Fundamental and Derived Quantities

• •Distinguish between fundamental and derived physical quantities and their respective units.
• •List the seven fundamental SI quantities and their modern standard units.

Lesson 4 · Dimensional Analysis of Physical Quantities

• •Explain the concepts of dimensions and their use in checking physical equations.
• •Determine the dimensions of derived quantities like area, volume, density, and velocity.

Lesson 5 · Physics and Careers in Nigeria

• •Identify career opportunities available to students of physics in the Nigerian labor market.
• •Describe how physics contributes to modern medicine, telecommunications, and national development.

Lesson 1 · Measurement of Length and Small Diameters

• •Describe techniques to measure length using rulers, vernier calipers, and micrometer screw gauges.
• •Read and record measurements accurately to the correct decimal places for various tools.

Lesson 2 · Measurement of Mass and Weight

• •Demonstrate the use of a beam balance or electronic scale to measure mass accurately.
• •Explain the difference between the mass of an object and its weight in Nigeria.

Lesson 3 · Measurement of Time and Measurement Errors

• •Describe how to measure time intervals using stopwatches, clocks, and simple pendulums.
• •Identify sources of errors in measurements and explain ways to minimize them.

Lesson 4 · Volume and Density Measurements

• •Calculate the volume of regular solids and irregular solids using a displacement method.
• •Solve numerical problems involving the density of various solids and liquids found locally.

Lesson 5 · Relative Density and its Applications

• •Explain the concept of relative density and how to determine it for liquids.
• •Calculate the density of a substance given its mass and displacement volume.

Lesson 1 · Concept of Scalars and Vectors

• •Define scalar and vector quantities and provide five examples of each.
• •Distinguish between scalars and vectors based on magnitude and direction properties.

Lesson 2 · Representation and Addition of Linear Vectors

• •Represent vectors using arrows and scale drawings to show direction and magnitude.
• •Calculate the resultant of two vectors acting in the same or opposite directions.

Lesson 3 · Resolution of Vectors at Right Angles

• •Solve for the resultant of two vectors acting at right angles using Pythagoras theorem.
• •Apply the parallelogram law of vectors to find the resultant of two inclined vectors.

Lesson 4 · Components of a Vector Quantity

• •Resolve a single vector into its horizontal and vertical components using trigonometric ratios.
• •Calculate the horizontal and vertical parts of a force acting at a specific angle.

Lesson 5 · Practical Application of Vectors

• •Apply vector addition to solve simple problems involving a boat crossing a Nigerian river.
• •Solve problems related to the displacement of an object moving between two local points.

Lesson 1 · Concepts of Distance and Displacement

• •Define distance and displacement and state the SI units for both quantities.
• •Calculate the total distance and resultant displacement for a student moving around a field.

Lesson 2 · Speed and Velocity Calculations

• •Explain the terms speed and velocity and distinguish between uniform and instantaneous speed.
• •Solve problems involving average speed and velocity for long-distance luxury buses in Nigeria.

Lesson 3 · Analysis of Distance-Time Graphs

• •Construct and interpret distance-time and displacement-time graphs for various types of motion.
• •Calculate the gradient of a distance-time graph to determine the speed of the object.

Lesson 4 · Solving Uniform Velocity Problems

• •Solve practical problems involving uniform velocity and constant speed in straight lines.
• •Compare the velocities of two objects moving in different directions at constant rates.

Lesson 5 · Experimental Determination of Speed

• •Describe a simple experiment to determine the average speed of a walking student.
• •Identify real-life examples of rectilinear motion in the local Nigerian environment.

Lesson 1 · Concept of Acceleration and Retardation

• •Define acceleration and retardation and state their SI units of measurement.
• •Calculate uniform acceleration from changes in velocity over a specific time interval.

Lesson 2 · Derivation of Equations of Motion

• •Derive the three fundamental equations of motion for objects moving with constant acceleration.
• •Apply the first equation of motion to solve for final velocity or time.

Lesson 3 · Application of Equations of Motion

• •Solve numerical problems using the second and third equations of linear motion.
• •Calculate the total distance traveled by a vehicle accelerating from rest to a stop.

Lesson 4 · Velocity-Time Graphs and Area Calculations

• •Plot and interpret velocity-time graphs for objects with uniform and non-uniform acceleration.
• •Calculate the total distance covered by determining the area under a velocity-time graph.

Lesson 5 · Motion Under Gravity and Free Fall

• •Describe the motion of objects falling freely under the influence of gravity alone.
• •Solve problems related to vertically projected objects using ‘g’ as local acceleration.

Lesson 1 · Concept and Types of Force

• •Define force and distinguish between contact forces and non-contact (field) forces.
• •Identify examples of forces like tension, friction, and magnetic force in daily life.

Lesson 2 · Newton's First Law and Inertia

• •State Newton's first law of motion and explain the concept of inertia.
• •Describe how seatbelts in Nigerian cars protect passengers based on the law of inertia.

Lesson 3 · Newton's Second Law and Calculations

• •State Newton's second law of motion and derive the formula F equals ma.
• •Solve calculations involving force, mass, and acceleration for various moving objects.

Lesson 4 · Newton's Third Law of Motion

• •State Newton's third law of motion and identify action and reaction force pairs.
• •Explain the application of action and reaction forces in jet and rocket propulsion.

Lesson 5 · Conservation of Linear Momentum

• •Explain the principle of conservation of linear momentum during collisions of two bodies.
• •Solve problems involving elastic and inelastic collisions between objects like billiard balls.

Lesson 1 · Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation

• •State Newton’s universal law of gravitation and explain the gravitational constant.
• •Calculate the force of attraction between two masses at a given distance apart.

Lesson 2 · Gravitational Field and Acceleration Due to Gravity

• •Define gravitational field strength and explain how it varies with altitude.
• •Compare the mass and weight of an object on Earth and the moon.

Lesson 3 · Weightlessness and Orbital Motion

• •Explain the concept of weightlessness and conditions under which it occurs in space.
• •Describe how a satellite stays in orbit around the Earth without falling.

Lesson 4 · Escape Velocity and Satellite Energy

• •Define escape velocity and list factors that determine its value for a planet.
• •Calculate the escape velocity for an object leaving the Earth's atmosphere.

Lesson 5 · Artificial Satellites and Nigerian Sat-1

• •Identify Nigerian satellites (e.g., Sat-1) and their uses in communication and weather monitoring.
• •Discuss the importance of artificial satellites to global positioning systems (GPS).

Lesson 1 · Concept of Work and Calculations

• •Define work done by a force and state its SI unit as Joules.
• •Calculate the work done when a force moves an object through a displacement.

Lesson 2 · Forms of Energy: Potential and Kinetic

• •Define energy and distinguish between potential energy and kinetic energy.
• •Calculate the gravitational potential energy of an object at a height above the ground.

Lesson 3 · Conservation and Transformation of Energy

• •State the law of conservation of energy and explain energy transformation in systems.
• •Describe the energy changes in a swinging pendulum or a falling object.

Lesson 4 · Power and Rate of Energy Transfer

• •Define power as the rate of doing work and state its unit as Watts.
• •Calculate the power developed by a person climbing stairs or an electric motor.

Lesson 5 · Energy Sources and Conservation in Nigeria

• •Identify various renewable and non-renewable energy sources available in Nigeria.
• •Discuss the importance of energy efficiency and conservation in homes and industries.

Lesson 1 · Introduction to Friction and Its Types

• •Define friction and distinguish between static (limiting) friction and kinetic (sliding) friction.
• •Identify the factors that affect the magnitude of frictional force between two surfaces.

Lesson 2 · Advantages and Disadvantages of Friction

• •Explain the advantages and disadvantages of friction in daily activities and machinery.
• •Describe how friction is useful for walking and braking vehicles on Nigerian roads.

Lesson 3 · Coefficient of Friction Calculations

• •Calculate the coefficient of static friction using the limiting frictional force and normal reaction.
• •Solve problems involving an object on a horizontal plane or inclined plane with friction.

Lesson 4 · Methods of Reducing Friction

• •List five methods used to reduce friction in mechanical systems and engines.
• •Describe the use of lubricants, ball bearings, and streamlining to minimize wear and tear.

Lesson 5 · Experimental Determination of Friction

• •Demonstrate an experiment to measure the coefficient of static friction for a wooden block.
• •Compare the frictional properties of different materials like wood, metal, and glass.

Lesson 1 · Introduction to Machines and Mechanical Advantage

• •Define a machine and explain the concept of mechanical advantage (M.A).
• •Calculate the mechanical advantage of a simple machine given the effort and load.

Lesson 2 · Velocity Ratio and Lever Classes

• •Define velocity ratio (V.R) and explain why it depends on machine geometry.
• •Calculate the velocity ratio for different classes of levers and inclined planes.

Lesson 3 · Efficiency of Simple Machines

• •Define the efficiency of a machine and explain why it is always less than 100%.
• •Calculate the efficiency of a machine using mechanical advantage and velocity ratio.

Lesson 4 · Pulley Systems and Wheel-and-Axle

• •Describe the working principle of pulley systems and calculate their velocity ratios.
• •Solve problems involving wheel and axle systems and screw jacks used in Nigeria.

Lesson 5 · Practical Applications and Maintenance of Machines

• •Identify various simple machines used in Nigerian homes and farms for everyday tasks.
• •Explain how maintenance like oiling improves the efficiency of local farming tools.

Lesson 1 · Concepts of Heat and Temperature

• •Define heat as a form of energy and temperature as a degree of hotness.
• •Distinguish clearly between the concepts of heat and temperature in terms of SI units.

Lesson 2 · Temperature Scales and Their Conversions

• •Identify the fixed points on a thermometer and explain the Celsius and Kelvin scales.
• •Convert temperature readings between Celsius, Kelvin, and Fahrenheit scales accurately.

Lesson 3 · Types of Thermometers and Their Uses

• •Describe the structure and use of liquid-in-glass thermometers (mercury and alcohol).
• •Identify other types of thermometers such as clinical, thermocouple, and bimetallic strip thermometers.

Lesson 4 · Thermal Expansion in Solids

• •Explain the thermal expansion of solids and its effects on railway tracks and bridges.
• •Calculate the linear expansivity of a solid given its original length and temperature change.

Lesson 5 · Applications of Thermal Expansion

• •Describe the anomalous expansion of water and its importance to aquatic life in cold climates.
• •Explain the operation of a bimetallic strip in fire alarms or electric irons.

Lesson 1 · Introduction to Waves and Wave Energy

• •Define waves and describe how they transfer energy without transferring matter.
• •Distinguish between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves with three examples each.

Lesson 2 · Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

• •Explain the difference between transverse waves and longitudinal waves in terms of particle vibration.
• •Identify examples of transverse waves (light) and longitudinal waves (sound) in nature.

Lesson 3 · Properties and Variables of Waves

• •Define wave terms: amplitude, period, frequency, wavelength, and wave speed.
• •Relate frequency and period using the mathematical formula f equals one over T.

Lesson 4 · The General Wave Equation

• •State and apply the general wave equation (V = f * lambda) to solve problems.
• •Calculate the wavelength of a radio wave given its frequency and speed.

Lesson 5 · Graphical Representation of Waves

• •Describe the graphical representation of a wave showing displacement against distance or time.
• •Identify the crests, troughs, compressions, and rarefactions on a wave diagram.