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Grade 10 Physics

Term 3 - 2026

Teacher: Grade 10 Teacher
School: Senior School

Wk.LsnStrandSub-strandLesson Learning OutcomesLearning ExperiencesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
1 1 Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatics: origin of charges, SI unit of charge, law of electrostatics, methods of charging, and charge distribution on conductors. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners discuss atomic origin of charge, demonstrate charging by rubbing/contact/induction, and sketch charge distribution on conductors. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 observation, sketches, 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 Electrostatics: origin of charges, SI unit of charge, law of electrostatics, methods of charging, and charge distribution on conductors. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Electroscope: features, functions, charging, discharging, earthing, testing for presence/type/quantity of charge, and conduction/insulation tests. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners construct or examine a leaf electroscope and use it to investigate electrostatic charge and material properties. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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, practical checklist, 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 Electroscope: features, functions, charging, discharging, earthing, testing for presence/type/quantity of charge, and conduction/insulation tests. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Applications and real-life effects of electrostatics: lightning, lightning arrestors, spray guns, photocopiers, fingerprinting and precipitators. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners investigate electrostatic applications and propose safety measures against electrostatic hazards. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 research brief, safety scenario, 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 Applications and real-life effects of electrostatics: lightning, lightning arrestors, spray guns, photocopiers, fingerprinting and precipitators. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Current electricity terminologies: current, potential difference, e.m.f., internal resistance, resistance, resistivity and circuit measurement. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners set up circuits, measure current and potential difference, and explain key electrical terms. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 circuit setup, instrument readings, and vocabulary task. 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 Current electricity terminologies: current, potential difference, e.m.f., internal resistance, resistance, resistivity and circuit measurement. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Ohm law and cell internal resistance: V = IR, E = I(R + r), current-voltage graphs, resistance and resistivity determination. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners investigate current-voltage relationships, draw graphs, and solve guided problems involving resistance and internal resistance. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 graph rubric, calculation exercise, and practical report. 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 Ohm law and cell internal resistance: V = IR, E = I(R + r), current-voltage graphs, resistance and resistivity determination. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Resistor colour codes, resistor networks, laws of current and voltage in circuits, effective resistance, and series/parallel combinations. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners determine resistance using colour codes, build resistor networks, and verify current and voltage laws. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 colour-code task, circuit worksheet, and practical checklist. 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 Resistor colour codes, resistor networks, laws of current and voltage in circuits, effective resistance, and series/parallel combinations. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Electrical energy, power, applications of current electricity and safety in use of electrical devices. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners calculate electrical energy and power, interpret appliance ratings, and discuss safe and economical electricity use. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 worksheet, appliance-label task, and safety checklist. 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 Electrical energy, power, applications of current electricity and safety in use of electrical 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.
8 1 Electricity and Magnetism Introduction to Electronics: energy band theory, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, superconductors. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners compare energy bands and investigate behaviour of conductors, semiconductors and insulators with changing temperature. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 comparison table, diagram interpretation, and practical 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 Introduction to Electronics: energy band theory, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, superconductors. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Semiconductor applications: n-type and p-type semiconductors, significance of semiconductors, and everyday electronic devices. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners research semiconductor uses, distinguish intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, and connect electronics to daily life. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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 research brief, oral presentation, 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 Semiconductor applications: n-type and p-type semiconductors, significance of semiconductors, and everyday electronic 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.
10 1 Environmental and Space Physics Greenhouse effect and climate change: greenhouse gases, global warming, ozone layer, factors causing greenhouse effect, impacts and mitigation. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Environmental and Space Physics. Learners discuss climate-change terminology, demonstrate greenhouse effect, analyse local effects, and propose mitigation actions. How can you apply Physics learning from Environmental and Space 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 model explanation, data interpretation, and action-plan 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 Greenhouse effect and climate change: greenhouse gases, global warming, ozone layer, factors causing greenhouse effect, impacts and mitigation. 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 Environmental and Space Physics Introduction to Space Physics: Big Bang Theory, evolution of astrophysics, celestial bodies, telescopy, planetary motion and space exploration careers. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Environmental and Space Physics. Learners use digital media to observe celestial bodies, model planetary motion, and discuss careers in astrophysics and space exploration. How can you apply Physics learning from Environmental and Space 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, research brief, 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 Introduction to Space Physics: Big Bang Theory, evolution of astrophysics, celestial bodies, telescopy, planetary motion and space exploration careers. 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 Electricity and Magnetism Integrated task on electrostatics, current electricity, electronics, greenhouse effect, climate change and space physics. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners complete station activities, circuit work, electroscope tasks, semiconductor comparisons, climate models and space-physics presentations. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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, practical evidence, peer feedback, 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 task on electrostatics, current electricity, electronics, greenhouse effect, climate change and space physics. 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 Electricity and Magnetism End-year review, assessment, records of work, portfolio update, and transition to Grade 11 Physics. By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to demonstrate Grade 10 Physics understanding, skills, values, and reflection related to Electricity and Magnetism. Learners revise Grade 10 Physics, complete final assessment, update portfolios, and set Grade 11 targets. How can you apply Physics learning from Electricity and Magnetism 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, records of work, teacher reflection, and transition 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 End-year review, assessment, records of work, portfolio update, and transition to Grade 11 Physics. 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
Electricity and Magnetism
Sub-strand
Electrostatics: origin of charges, SI unit of charge, law of electrostatics, methods of charging, and charge distribution on conductors.
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 Electricity and Magnetism.
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 Electrostatics: origin of charges, SI unit of charge, law of electrostatics, methods of charging, and charge distribution on conductors. 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
Electricity and Magnetism
Sub-strand
Electroscope: features, functions, charging, discharging, earthing, testing for presence/type/quantity of charge, and conduction/insulation tests.
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 Electricity and Magnetism.
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 Electroscope: features, functions, charging, discharging, earthing, testing for presence/type/quantity of charge, and conduction/insulation tests. 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
Electricity and Magnetism
Sub-strand
Applications and real-life effects of electrostatics: lightning, lightning arrestors, spray guns, photocopiers, fingerprinting and precipitators.
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 Electricity and Magnetism.
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 Applications and real-life effects of electrostatics: lightning, lightning arrestors, spray guns, photocopiers, fingerprinting and precipitators. 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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