Senior Secondary 3NERDC Approved

Physics Scheme of Work

First Term · 13 Weeks of Structured Lesson Topics

Weekly Lesson Breakdown

  1. W1

    Conversion of Energy conversion of energy from one form to another (mechanical to

    Meaning of energy conversionprinciple of conservation of energyelectrical, electrical to heat, chemical to electrical, etcpracticaldemonstrations (electric iron, generator, dynamo, solar panels)
  2. W2

    Transmission System pulleys, levers, belt drives, chain drives); electrical transmission

    Concept of transmissionmechanical transmission systems (gears,systems (power lines, transformers)importance of efficienttransmission in reducing energy loss
  3. W3

    Uses of Machines

    Definition of machinesfunctions of simple machinesefficiency andmechanical advantageapplications of machines in everyday life(cranes, pulleys, levers, wheel and axle, hydraulic press)
  4. W4

    Repair and Maintenance of importance of lubrication, cleaning, and routine checks; differences Machines between preventive and corrective maintenance.

    Meaning of repair and maintenancecommon faults in machines
  5. W5

    Midterm Examination

  6. W6

    Dams and Energy Production involved in hydroelectric power generation; advantages and

    Types of dams (hydroelectric, irrigation, multipurpose)processesdisadvantages of damsexamples in Nigeria (Kainji, Shiroro, Jebbadams)
  7. W7

    Midterm Break

  8. W8

    Rockets and Satellites of rockets (solid fuel, liquid fuel); satellites-types (communication,

    Principles of rocket propulsion (Newton's third law of motion)typesnavigation, weather, military)importance of satellites in moderntechnology
  9. W9

    Niger-SAT 1

    Background of Nigeria's first satellite (2003)objectives-environmental monitoring, disaster management, agriculturalplanning, securityachievements and challenges of Niger-SAT 1
  10. W10

    NICOM-SAT 1

    Launch of NICOM-SAT 1 (2007)uses in communication, internetservices, broadcastingchallenges-satellite control and failureimpact on Nigeria's development
  11. W11

    Revision

    General revision of all topics covered in the term with emphasis onapplications, calculations, and problem solving
  12. W12

    Examination

  13. W13

    Closing

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