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Grade 10 Physics

Term 1 - 2026

Teacher: Grade 10 Teacher
School: Senior School

Wk.LsnStrandSub-strandLesson Learning OutcomesLearning ExperiencesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
1 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Introduction to Physics: meaning, branches, importance in day-to-day life, relationship with other fields, careers, laboratory safety, and scientific investigation. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners discuss Physics as a body of knowledge, identify branches and careers, practise safe use of apparatus, and design a simple Physics career chart. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use oral questions, safety checklist, career chart rubric, and learner portfolio entry. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Introduction to Physics: meaning, branches, importance in day-to-day life, relationship with other fields, careers, laboratory safety, and scientific investigation. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
2 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Physical quantities, SI units, measurement, instruments, errors, accuracy, precision, estimation, and recording of data. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners measure length, mass, time, volume and temperature using appropriate instruments and record data in tables. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess instrument handling, data tables, unit use, and calculation exercises. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Physical quantities, SI units, measurement, instruments, errors, accuracy, precision, estimation, and recording of data. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
3 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Pressure: atmospheric pressure, effects of atmospheric pressure, pressure in solids, and everyday applications. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners demonstrate atmospheric pressure, compare pressure in solids using force and area, and explain applications in daily life. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use demonstration notes, problem questions, and oral responses. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Pressure: atmospheric pressure, effects of atmospheric pressure, pressure in solids, and everyday applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
4 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Pressure in liquids: factors affecting pressure, depth, density, gravitational field strength, and application of P = rho gh. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners investigate pressure at different depths, solve guided numerical problems, and interpret pressure diagrams. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess practical report, calculations, and graph or diagram interpretation. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Pressure in liquids: factors affecting pressure, depth, density, gravitational field strength, and application of P = rho gh. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
5 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Transmission of pressure in fluids, Pascal principle, hydraulic machines, pressure devices, and safety applications. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners model hydraulic systems, discuss brake systems and lifts, and solve simple pressure transmission tasks. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use model rubric, worksheet, and peer explanation. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Transmission of pressure in fluids, Pascal principle, hydraulic machines, pressure devices, and safety applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
6 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Mechanical properties of materials: elasticity, plasticity, brittleness, strength, stress, strain, Hooke law, and elastic limit. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners investigate extension of springs or elastic materials, plot load-extension graphs, and relate properties to material choice. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess practical graph, interpretation questions, and safe apparatus use. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Mechanical properties of materials: elasticity, plasticity, brittleness, strength, stress, strain, Hooke law, and elastic limit. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
7 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Temperature and thermal expansion: temperature scales, thermometers, expansion in solids, liquids and gases, and applications. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners compare thermometers, observe expansion demonstrations, and explain applications such as gaps in bridges and bimetallic strips. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use practical observation sheet, labelled diagrams, and short quiz. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Temperature and thermal expansion: temperature scales, thermometers, expansion in solids, liquids and gases, and applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
8 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation, conductors, insulators, and thermal control in buildings and devices. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners carry out simple heat-transfer activities, classify materials, and propose thermal-control solutions for local contexts. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess practical notes, classification task, and scenario responses. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation, conductors, insulators, and thermal control in buildings and devices. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
9 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Moments and equilibrium: turning effect of force, principle of moments, centre of gravity, stability, and applications. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners balance meter rules, calculate moments, locate centre of gravity, and analyse stability in objects. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use calculation task, practical checklist, and oral questioning. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Moments and equilibrium: turning effect of force, principle of moments, centre of gravity, stability, and applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
10 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Energy, work and power: forms of energy, energy transformations, conservation of energy, work done, power, efficiency, and units. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners analyse energy changes, solve work and power problems, and discuss energy use in homes, transport and industry. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Assess calculation worksheet, energy-flow diagrams, and learner explanation. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Energy, work and power: forms of energy, energy transformations, conservation of energy, work done, power, efficiency, and units. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
11 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Machines: simple machines, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, efficiency, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, gears, and applications. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners build or examine simple machines, take measurements, calculate MA/VR/efficiency, and relate machines to local work. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use practical report, model evidence, and computation rubric. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Machines: simple machines, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, efficiency, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, gears, and applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
12 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics Integrated practical task on pressure, material properties, thermal physics, moments, work, power and machines. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners complete station activities, solve problems, and compile evidence in portfolios. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. Use station rubric, portfolio evidence, and remediation notes. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Integrated practical task on pressure, material properties, thermal physics, moments, work, power and machines. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
13 1 Mechanics and Thermal Physics End-term review, assessment, records of work, portfolio update, and preparation for Waves and Optics. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics. Learners revise mechanics and thermal physics, complete assessment, update portfolios, and set Term 2 targets. How can you apply Physics learning from Mechanics and Thermal Physics in real-life contexts? Official KICD Grade 10 Senior School curriculum design, approved course materials, locally available resources, digital resources, charts, models, tools, and learner portfolios. File marks, learner support notes, and teacher reflection. Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on End-term review, assessment, records of work, portfolio update, and preparation for Waves and Optics. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
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Week 1 , Lesson 1
Strand
Mechanics and Thermal Physics
Sub-strand
Introduction to Physics: meaning, branches, importance in day-to-day life, relationship with other fields, careers, laboratory safety, and scientific investigation.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics.
Reflection
Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Introduction to Physics: meaning, branches, importance in day-to-day life, relationship with other fields, careers, laboratory safety, and scientific investigation. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
Week 2 , Lesson 1
Strand
Mechanics and Thermal Physics
Sub-strand
Physical quantities, SI units, measurement, instruments, errors, accuracy, precision, estimation, and recording of data.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics.
Reflection
Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Physical quantities, SI units, measurement, instruments, errors, accuracy, precision, estimation, and recording of data. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
Week 3 , Lesson 1
Strand
Mechanics and Thermal Physics
Sub-strand
Pressure: atmospheric pressure, effects of atmospheric pressure, pressure in solids, and everyday applications.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Mechanics and Thermal Physics.
Reflection
Most learners were able to measure length, mass, time, volume or temperature using appropriate instruments and record results in tables with correct SI units. Support will focus on learners who need more practice on Pressure: atmospheric pressure, effects of atmospheric pressure, pressure in solids, and everyday applications. Enrichment will give faster learners an extended task or real-life application using the available lesson resources. Next step: plan remediation or proceed based on the observed learner evidence.
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