SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS3
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NERDC Curriculum Physics SS3
Physics Curriculum Lagos State for SS3 Second Term
- Alternating current (a.c) circuits
- Atomic models, atomic spectra and the uncertainty principle
- Gas-tube electronics; electronic emissions and their application
- Semi-conductor electronics
- Radio-activity
- Technological applications of Physics
(1); Uses of machines, power transmission in mechanical systems, maintenance.
7. Technological applications of Physics
(2) ; Energy, dams, power stations, satellites in Nigeria.
8 – 12. Revision and Examination
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 3 – MODIFIED I
WEEK TOPIC
- Alternating Current (I)
- Alternating Current (II)
- Models of the Atom
- Radioactivity (I)
- Radioactivity (2)
- Energy Quantization
- Photo-Electricity (x-ray)
- Conduction of Electricity in gases.
- Wave- Particle Paradox
- Rockets and Satellites; Component parts and functions Basic Electronics; Semiconductor
- Revision
- Examination
SECOND TERM SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 3 – MODIFIED II
- Model of the atom – Concept of the atom – Rutherford, Bohr, Electron-cloud, Limitations of physical models
- Nucleus – Radioactivity, Nuclear reaction, Nuclear power and atomic bomb, Nigeria’s nuclear energy programme
- Energy quantization – Energy levels in atom, Photo-electric effect, Einstein Photo Electric Equation and its explanation, thermionic emission, X-ray, Duality of matter – wave particle duality
- Battery – construction of battery; Electroplating – electroplate a suitable electrode
- Uses of machines – Need for the use of machines in doing work, Instances of use of machines, Dams and energy Production – Location of dams for producing electricity in Nigeria, Principle of Electricity from dam
- Rockets and Satellites – Component part of rockets and satellites, functions of rockets and satellites and uses. Niger-SAT 1- Features, Operation and Uses; NICOM-SAT 1 – Features, Operation and Uses
- Revision
- Mock Examination

