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SSS 2

12 topics across 3 terms · NERDC curriculum

1

First Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Linear momentum and impulse

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Concept of Linear Momentum

      • Define linear momentum and state its SI unit.
      • Calculate momentum using the product of mass and velocity.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Impulse and Momentum Change

      • State Newton's second law of motion in terms of momentum.
      • Define impulse and relate it to change in momentum.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Conservation of Linear Momentum

      • State the law of conservation of linear momentum.
      • Solve problems involving elastic and inelastic collisions in one dimension.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Applications of Momentum: Rockets and Jets

      • Explain the operation of a jet engine using momentum principles.
      • Describe the propulsion of a rocket in space.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Solving Problems on Impulse and Momentum

      • Perform calculations involving impulsive forces in vehicle safety and sports.
      • Solve complex momentum problems involving different mass units.
  • 02
    Projectile motion

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Introduction to Projectile Motion

      • Define projectile motion and identify examples like a kicked football.
      • Explain the independence of horizontal and vertical motions.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Time of Flight and Maximum Height

      • Derive and apply formulas for maximum height reached by a projectile.
      • Calculate the time of flight for a projected body.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Horizontal Range of Projectiles

      • Define the horizontal range of a projectile.
      • Calculate the range and determine the angle for maximum range.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Projectiles at Various Angles

      • Solve numerical problems involving objects projected at an angle.
      • Apply projectile equations to objects launched horizontally from a height.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Applications and Problem Solving in Projectiles

      • Identify real-life applications of projectile motion in Nigerian sports.
      • Solve West African Examination Council past questions on projectiles.
  • 03
    Equilibrium of forces

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Vectors and Resultant of Forces

      • Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities with examples.
      • Calculate the resultant of two or more concurrent forces.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Resolution of Forces

      • Resolve a single force into two perpendicular components.
      • Calculate the magnitude of horizontal and vertical force components.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Moment of a Force and Principles

      • Define the moment of a force and state its unit.
      • State the principle of moments for a body in equilibrium.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Center of Gravity and Stability

      • Identify the center of gravity of regular and adult shapes.
      • Explain the conditions for stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Conditions for Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies

      • State the conditions for a body to be in static equilibrium.
      • Solve problems on beams supported at two ends using equilibrium laws.
  • 04
    Pressure in fluids

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Concept of Pressure in Solids

      • Define pressure and state its relationship with force and area.
      • Calculate pressure exerted by solids on surfaces.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Pressure in Liquids

      • Derive the formula for pressure in fluids at a specific depth.
      • Explain why pressure increases with depth in a water tank.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Pascal's Principle and Hydraulic Systems

      • State Pascal's principle of transmission of pressure in fluids.
      • Explain the operation of a hydraulic jack or press.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Measurement of Atmospheric and Gas Pressure

      • Describe the construction and use of a simple mercury barometer.
      • Explain the working principle of a U-tube manometer.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Archimedes' Principle and Upthrust

      • State Archimedes' principle and the law of floatation.
      • Calculate the upthrust on an object immersed in a liquid.
2

Second Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Hooke's law and elasticity

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Hooke's Law and Elastic Limits

      • State Hooke's law regarding the extension of elastic materials.
      • Define elastic limit, yield point, and breaking point.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Spring Constants and Extension

      • Calculate the force constant (stiffness) of a spring.
      • Solve problems involving the extension of a spring under load.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Stress, Strain, and Young's Modulus

      • Define Young's Modulus and state its unit.
      • Calculate tensile stress and tensile strain in a wire.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Energy Stored in Elastic Materials

      • Derive the expression for work done in stretching a spring.
      • Calculate the elastic potential energy stored in a compressed spring.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Practical Applications of Elasticity

      • Compare the behavior of steel wires and rubber bands under tension.
      • Solve complex problems involving springs connected in series mother parallel.
  • 02
    Heat capacity and latent heat

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity

      • Distinguish between heat capacity and specific heat capacity.
      • Calculate heat energy absorbed or released during temperature changes.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Experimental Determination of Specific Heat Capacity

      • Describe an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of a metal.
      • Solve heat exchange problems using the method of mixtures.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Latent Heat of Fusion

      • Define latent heat and specific latent heat of fusion.
      • Calculate heat required to melt ice at zero degrees Celsius.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Latent Heat of Vaporization

      • Define specific latent heat of vaporization.
      • Calculate energy required to convert boiling water into steam.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Evaporation and Cooling Effects

      • Explain the cooling effect of evaporation in local clay pots.
      • Solve multi-stage problems involving temperature change and phase change.
  • 03
    Gas laws

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Boyle's Law and Pressure-Volume Relationship

      • State Boyle's law and its mathematical expression.
      • Calculate changes in gas volume or pressure at constant temperature.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Charles's Law and Temperature-Volume Relationship

      • State Charles's law and define the absolute zero temperature.
      • Convert temperatures between Celsius and Kelvin scales.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Pressure Law and Temperature Relationship

      • State the pressure law (Gay-Lussac's law).
      • Calculate pressure changes in a gas at constant volume.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · The General Gas Equation

      • Derive the general gas equation from individual gas laws.
      • Solve problems involving simultaneous changes in pressure, volume, and temperature.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Kinetic Theory of Gases

      • State the assumptions of the kinetic theory of gases.
      • Explain gas pressure and temperature using kinetic theory.
  • 04
    Reflection of light

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Laws of Reflection and Plane Mirrors

      • Distinguish between regular and diffused reflection.
      • State the laws of reflection of light.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Image Formation in Plane Mirrors

      • Describe the characteristics of images formed by plane mirrors.
      • Determine the number of images formed by inclined plane mirrors.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Applications of Reflection: The Periscope

      • Describe the uses of plane mirrors in periscopes.
      • Explain the principle of a simple periscope construction.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Reflection at Curved Surfaces

      • Identify concave and convex mirrors and their principal parts.
      • Construct ray diagrams for images formed by concave mirrors.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · The Mirror Formula and Applications

      • Apply the mirror formula to calculate image distance and magnification.
      • Identify practical uses of concave and convex mirrors in Nigeria.
3

Third Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Refraction of light — lenses and mirrors

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Laws of Refraction and Refractive Index

      • State the laws of refraction and define refractive index.
      • Calculate refractive index using real and apparent depth.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Critical Angle and Total Internal Reflection

      • Define critical angle and total internal reflection.
      • Explain the application of total internal reflection in fiber optics.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Refraction Through Thin Lenses

      • Identify different types of converging and diverging lenses.
      • Construct ray diagrams for images formed by a converging lens.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · The Lens Formula and Power of Lenses

      • Apply the lens formula to calculate object and image distances.
      • Calculate the power of a lens in dioptres.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · The Human Eye and Optical Defects

      • Describe the functions of the human eye as an optical instrument.
      • Explain how spectacles correct myopia and hypermetropia.
  • 02
    Sound waves

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Production and Propagation of Sound

      • Explain the production and transmission of sound.
      • State the approximate speed of sound in air, water, and steel.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Echoes and Speed of Sound Measurement

      • Define echo and state its conditions for formation.
      • Calculate the distance to a reflecting surface using echoes.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Characteristics of Musical Notes

      • Distinguish between musical notes and noise.
      • Explain the factors affecting pitch, loudness, and quality of sound.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Vibration in Pipes and Resonating Columns

      • Describe the vibration of air columns in closed and open pipes.
      • Calculate the fundamental frequency of an air column.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Resonance and Stationary Waves

      • Define resonance and identify its effects in daily life.
      • Solve problems on stationary waves in stretched strings.
  • 03
    Electrostatics

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Electric Charges and Charging Methods

      • Describe the basic structure of an atom and types of charges.
      • Explain the process of charging by friction, induction, and contact.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Coulomb's Law and Force Between Charges

      • State Coulomb's law of electrostatics.
      • Calculate the electrostatic force between two point charges.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Electric Fields and Lines of Force

      • Define electric field intensity at a point.
      • Represent electric fields using lines of force.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Capacitance and Capacitors

      • Define capacitance and state its SI unit (Farad).
      • Describe the factors that affect the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Capacitors in Series and Parallel

      • Calculate the equivalent capacitance for capacitors in series.
      • Calculate the total capacitance for capacitors in parallel.
  • 04
    Current electricity — Ohm's law

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Ohm's Law and Resistance

      • State Ohm's law and its mathematical expression.
      • Distinguish between Ohmic and non-Ohmic conductors.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Resistivity and Factors Affecting Resistance

      • Define resistivity and conductivity of a material.
      • Calculate the resistance of a wire given its length and area.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Resistors in Series Circuits

      • Calculate the total resistance of resistors in series.
      • Solve for current and potential difference in series circuits.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Resistors in Parallel Circuits

      • Calculate the effective resistance of resistors connected in parallel.
      • Identify the advantages of parallel wiring in Nigerian homes.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · E.M.F and Internal Resistance of a Cell

      • Define electromotive force (e.m.f) and internal resistance.
      • Calculate terminal voltage and energy lost in a battery.