O- LEVEL PHYSICS SYLLABUS - MoPSE
ZIMBABWEMINISTRY OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATIONO- LEVEL PHYSICSSYLLABUSFORMS 3 - 42015 - 2022Curriculum Development and Technical ServicesP.O. Box MP 133Mount PleasantHarare All Rights Reserved2015
O Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to acknowledge the following for their valuedcontribution in the production of this syllabus: Panellists for ‘O’ level Physics syllabus.Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC).Government departments.Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development.United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).i
O Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4CONTENTSACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. iCONTENTS. ii1.0 PREAMBLE. 12.0 PRESENTATION OF THE SYLLABUS. 13.0 AIMS. 14.0 OBJECTIVES . 25.0 METHODOLOGY AND TIME ALLOCATION. 26.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART. 3FORM 3. 8FORM 4.229.0 ASSESSMENT.35GLOSSARY OF TERMS.39ii
O Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 41.0 PREAMBLE1.5This phase will develop an appreciation of:1.1 Introduction This syllabus is designed to put greater emphasis onthe understanding and application of physical conceptsand principles. It make learners identify, investigate andsolve problems in a sustainable manner. This two - yearlearning phase will see learners being assessed throughcontinuous assessment and national examination. The‘O’ level Physics syllabus is designed to inclusively caterfor all categories of learners.1.2 RationaleModern day economies, Zimbabwe included, are drivenby technology and Physics concepts form part of thebasis. The study of Physics enables learners to becreative and innovative in industry and society canpromote the application of physics in industrial processesfor value addition is well known. The learning of Physicsconcepts promotes value creation, addition andbeneficiation of natural resources and harness availableopportunities for entrepreneurship.The Ordinary Level Physics syllabus is a single document covering Forms 3 - 4. It contains the Preamble,Aims, Syllabus Objectives, Syllabus Topics, Methodologyand Time Allocation, Scope and Sequence, CompetencyMatrix and Assessment. The Scope and Sequence chartshows the progression of topics from Forms 3 - 4, whilethe syllabus matrix gives details of the content to becovered.‘O’ level Physics syllabus will cover theory and practicalactivities in the following areas:Newtonian Mechanics, Dynamics, Waves, Electricityand Electromagnetism, Thermal Physics and ModernPhysics.3.0 AIMSThe aims are to:Assumptions3.1It is assumed that: InclusivityEnvironmental issuesIndigenous knowledge systemFinancial literacyEnterprise EducationGenderHIV and Life skillsChild Protection.Team workFood securitySafety health issuesDisaster risk management2.0 PRESENTATION OF THESYLLABUS1.3 Summary of Content1.4Cross- Cutting Themes3.2the learner has successfully completed Form 1and 2 Science syllabus.Science clubs are existing and operational inschools.use of ICT for research and presentation is knownby learners.use of measuring instruments such as rulers,balances, second-hand clocks, voltmeters,ammeters and thermometers is known by learners.safety measures are available and observed.3.33.43.51create opportunities for learners to acquireresearch, experimental and practical skills andattitudes in Physics.enable learners to acquire basic principles ofPhysics for application in life and as a basis forfurther studies in Physics and related disciplines.recognise the usefulness and limitations of thescientific method in the study of Physics.inculcate in learners the desire to apply Physics for the benefit of society as guided by theprinciples of Unhu/Ubuntu and recognising thedetrimental effects of misapplication of Physics.inculcate in learners the appreciation of theusefulness of ICT in the study and applicationof Physics.
O Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 43.63.73.84.0develop, in learners the appreciation of theuse of Physics in value creation, addition andbeneficiation in mining and other industries.inculcate in learners the regard for safety andprotection of the environment in the study ofPhysics.develop in learners an appreciation of gender,HIV and AIDS issues.Problem solving based learningIndividual and group workEducational tours Project based learningDesign based learningLearning by discoveryE-learning such as simulationResource person(s)N.B.Ortho-didactic principles, such as visual tactile,simulation and self-activity, will be applied when needarises to cater for diverse needs of learners.Safety precautions must always be observed.OBJECTIVESLearners should be able to:4.1follow instructions in practical work in order tomanipulate record observations and analysedata to confirm or establish relationships4.2demonstrate knowledge about physicalphenomena, facts, laws, definitions and concepts of Physics.4.3measure and express physical quantities in SIunits to a given level of accuracy and precision.4.4solve problems using calculations4.5generate and transform information inPhysics, from one form to another for presentation, interpretation and problem solving.4.6design a practical solution through a Physicsproject to solve a real life problem4.7use ICT to simulate Physics phenomena,present and analyse Physics data4.8apply safety measures in all practical work4.9explain and apply procedures in Physics toprotect the environmentTime AllocationA minimum of 8 periods of 35 minutes each in a weekshould be allocated as double periods for adequate coverage of the syllabus6.0 TOPICS1. Measurement and Physical Quantities2. Kinematics3. Forces4. Machines5. Mechanical Structures6. Work, Energy and Power7. Thermal Physics8. Internal Combustion Engines9. Waves10. Optics11. Electricity12. Magnetism13. Electromagnetism14. Electronics15. Atomic and Nuclear Physics5.0 METHODOLOGY AND TIMEALLOCATIONSuggested MethodsIt is envisaged that teaching and learning programmesbased on this Physics syllabus could feature a widevariety of learning experiences designed to promoteacquisition of scientific expertise and understanding, andto develop values and attitudes relevant to science andlife. Teachers are encouraged to use a combination ofappropriate strategies to effectively and equitably engageand challenge their learners through: Planned experiments2
3.0 FORCES3.1 Effect of force on materials3.2 Effect of force on motion3.3. Friction and circular motion3.4 Turning effects of a force 2.3 Motion under gravity2.2 Graphs of motion2.1 Speed, velocity, distance, displacementand acceleration2.0 KINEMATICS 1.2 Scalars and vectors1.1 Measurements 1.0 MEASUREMENT AND PHYSICALQUANTITIESTOPIC3Moments of a forceTurning effect of a forcePrinciples of moments2Effects of frictionMethods of frictionCentripetal acceleration and forceDefinitions of weight, momentum and inertiaState and apply Newton’s laws of motionCircular motionTypes of forcesInterpretation of force extension-graphsDefinition of free fallCalculations and applicationsDrawing and interpretation of graphsDefinitions of termsEquations of linear motion and applicationDefinitions and examplesResultant of coplanar vectors using graphicalmethodApplicationsMeasurement of physical quantities.Derived quantitiesUse of S.I. unitsFORM 36.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART6.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART Application of forces on beams, trusses andmechanical large structuresDefinition of voltage, resistance and currentExperiments to measure voltage, current anddetermine resistance for ohmic conductorsFORM 4O Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
4.0 MACHINES4.1. Simple machines4 6.1 Work6.2 Energy6.0 WORK, ENERGY AND POWER5.1 Mechanical structures 3.6 Pressure5.0. MECHANICAL STRUCTURES 3.5 Centre of mass/centre of gravity 3DefinitionTypes and sources of energyEnergy conversionLaw of conservation and conversion of energyCalculations involving energyDefinitionCalculation of work doneBeams, trusses, joining materials and largestructuresDefinitionsExperiments involving:- inclined plane- levers- pulleys- calculation of velocity ratio. Mechanicaladvantage and efficiency.DefinitionExperiments involving inclined planes, levers andpulleysDefinitionCalculationsPressure in fluids and applicationsDefinitions of termsDetermination of centre of masStabilityApplication of momentsO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
7.2 Thermal properties7.3 Heat transfer5 9.2 Wave properties9.3 Sound9.4 Electromagnetic waves11.0 ELECTRICITY10.0 OPTICS 9.0 WAVES9.1 Types of waves8.0 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES 7.0 THERMAL PHYSICS7.1 Kinetic theory of matter 6.3 Power4Electromagnetic spectrumApplication of electromagnetic wavesProduction and sound wavesExperiments to determine speed of soundExperiments to demonstrate wave properties andcharacteristicsDefinition and classification of wavesModes and mechanisms of heat transfer and theirapplicationsExperiments on modes of heat transferSimple experiments to demonstrate thermalpropertiesDefinition of matterStates of matter and their physical propertiesDefinitionCalculations involving power Application of waves: lightLaws of reflectionExperiments using plane mirrorRay diagramsLaws of refractionExperiments to demonstrate refractionSnell’s law and applicationExperiments on dispersion of lightDescribe the operations of a four stroke engineExplain the role of the carburettorState the advantage of multiple cylinders in an engineCompare the operations of a diesel and petrol engineCalculation of heat capacity and latent heatMeasurement of temperature.O Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
11.4 Electric circuits11.5 Electricity in the home6 13.1 Magnetic effects of an electric current13.2 Force on current carrying conductor inmagnetic field13.0 ELECTROMAGNETISM12.2 Application12.1 Magnetic properties5 11.3 Current electricity 11.2 Primary and secondary cells12.0 MAGNETISM 11.1 ElectrostaticsFactorsHand rulesapplicationsField patternsHand rulesProperties and interactionWiring of three pin plugsUse of two pin plugsSafety precautionsElectric componentsConstructing simple circuitsDefinition of termsDefinition of termsPower sourcesMeasurement of electrical entitiesOhm’s law and resistanceSafetyChargingInteraction between chargesField linesApplication of electrostaticsSafety and hazardsO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
6 15.2 Radioactivity 15.1. Atomic model15.0 ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS14.2 Logic gates 13.4 Transformers14.0 ELECTRONICS14.1Electronic components 13.3 Electromagnetic inductionDefinitionTypes of radioactive emission and theircharacteristicsUse storage handling and impact of radioactiveemissionDescription of an atomic modelIsotopesCarbon resistors and colour codingReed switchCircuit symbolsConstruction of truth tablesTransformer principleEfficiencyAC transmission and power losesgenerator principleLenz’s lawApplicationsO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 47
1.0 MEASUREMENTS ANDPHYSICAL QUANTITIES1.1 MeasurementsTOPIC express quantities in termsof S.I. units;Derive other units from base units measure physical quantities; read an instrument scaleto the nearest fraction of a divisiondetermine density of regularand irregular objectsSUGGESTED LEARNINGACTIVITIES AND NOTES Experiments on measuring length, time, mass. Determining area andLiquids, regular, irregularvolume.objects. Determining densityexperimentally for liquids,regular and irregular objects.S.I. units. Relating density to flotaNewton, joule watt, volt andtion and sinking.others. Deriving units from baseunits.Length, area, volume,mass, time, temperature.UNIT CONTENT (Skills,attitudes and knowledge) OBJECTIVESLearners should be able to:8.0 COMPETENCY MATRIXFORM 3 A ruler, Vernier callipers,thermometer, balancestop-watch, micro meterscrew gauge, measuringcylinder, force meterSUGGESTEDRESOURCESO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 48
9 determine acceleration offree fall define free-fall;plot, draw and interpretgraphs of motiondefine displacement,speed, velocity andacceleration8Terminal velocity.Free-fall.Distance time graphDetermining velocity usingdistance time graph.Speed time graph.Slope of graphs.Area under graph:distance.Displacement, speed,velocity and acceleration.UNIT CONTENT(Skills,attitudes and knowledge) 2.2 Graphs of motion2.3 Motion under gravity OBJECTIVESLearners should be able to:2.1 Speed, Velocity andAcceleration2.0 KINEMATICSTOPICFORM 3Describing qualitativelythe motion of bodiesfalling in a uniformgravitational field.Solving problems. Experimenting on freefall.Determiningacceleration, speed anddistance from graphs.Determining distancetravelled using speedtime graphs of graph.Using of ticker tapetimer experiment or anyother method. SUGGESTED LEARNINGACTIVITIES AND NOTES Ticker tape timer and tapeElectronic speed detectorSUGGESTEDRESOURCESO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
103.4 Turning effect of a force3.3 Friction and circularmotion3.2 Effect of force onmotion3.0 FORCES3.1 Effects of force on shapeand size of materialsTOPICFORM 3 define moment of a forcedescribe the moment of aforce in terms of its turningexplain the effect of frictionon the motion of a bodydescribe the ways in whichforce may change themotion of a bodydescribe qualitativelymotion in a curved path dueto a perpendicular forcedefine weight, momentumand inertiacalculate momentumexplain each of Newton’sthree laws of motionuse relation between force,mass and accelerationexplain the effects of aforce on sizeand shape of materialplot, draw and interpretextension load graphsexplain Hooke’s Lawcalculate spring constantOBJECTIVESLearners should be able to: 9Moments.principle of moments.Centripetal acceleration.FrictionMethods of reducingfriction.Centripetal force.Hooke’s Law and Springconstant.Weight, momentum,inertia;p mvF ma. Tension andcompression. Deformation of solids.Illustrating usingeveryday examples.Experimentsdemonstrating friction.(No reference to staticand dynamic co-efficientof friction).Stating advantages anddisadvantages offriction.Experimenting oncircular motion.Limited to linearmotion. (Conservationof momentum is notrequired).Experimenting on forceschanging state ofmotionExperimentsdemonstrating Hooke’sLaw.Determining springconstant.Simulating spring- masssystems.SUGGESTED LEARNINGAND NOTES UNIT CONTENT (Skills,attitudes and knowledge) Doors, levers,wheelbarrows, crowbar,strings, masses,Trolleys, masses,computers, air tracks,polished surfaces, roughsurfaces, oil/greasesurfacesInextensible strings,bobs/plumb-lineComputer simulationsTrolleys, inertia car forcemeters, masses,computers, air tracks,polished surfacesFoam rubber, springs,modelling putty, plasticineelastic bands, masses andmass hangersComputers.SUGGESTED RESOURCESO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
11 3.6 Pressuredetermine the centre of mass of a plane lamina define pressurecalculate pressuredescribe qualitatively theeffect of the position of thecentre of mass on the stability of objectsdefine centre of massdefine centre of gravity 3.5 Centre of mass effect and give everyday examples perform an experiment toverify the principle of moments make calculations involvingthe principle of moments3.4 Turning effect of a forcedefinition of pressure.P F/A.Stable, unstable and neutral equilibria.Regular and irregularlamina .Centre of mass.Centre of gravity.Calculation involving moments.UNIT CONTENT (Skills,attitudes and knowledge)OBJECTIVESLearners should be able to:TOPICFORM 3 Experiments demonstrating pressure due todifferent surface areasCalculating pressure ofsolid objects using appropriate units. Cuboids, regular blocks ofwood, balances, metre rule,ICT toolsCones, cubes, chairs,ICT toolsIrregular laminas, plumbline / bob string, supportstands.supporters, stands, bars,retort stands, beamsSUGGESTED RESOURCESExperiments determining position of centre of massof regular and irregularlamina and other objects.Experiments demonstrating stable, unstable andneutral equilibria. SUGGESTED LEARNINGAND NOTESO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
4.0 Machines4.1 Simple machinesTOPICFORM 3use bar patterns to predicttype of weather includingwind strength anddirectiondescribe the constructionand use of a barometerdescribe the constructionand use of a simplemanometer 12explain energy losses inmachines.describe methods ofimproving efficiency describe the use andapplications of machinescalculate mechanicaladvantage, velocity ratioand efficiency calculate pressure in fluidsdescribe effect of depthon pressuredescribe atmosphericpressure OBJECTIVESLearners should be able to:Manometer.Applications andhazards.Atmospheric pressure.Pressure cooker.Weather patterns.Pressure in fluidsP ρgh.12Levers, single stringpulley systems (atmost 6 pulleys),inclined plane:MA Load / Effort; VR Distance moved by theeffort force/distancemoved by the load.Efficiency MA/VR x100. Friction and mass ofthe machine. UNIT CONTENT (Skills,attitudes andknowledge) Calculations limited tolevers, pulley systemsExperiments measuringefficiency(Classification of levers isnot required).Describing hydraulicsystemsDescribing waterreticulation Calculating themanometerAnalysing simplebarometer weather chartsDemonstratingatmospheric pressureExperimentsdemonstrating variationof pressure with depth SUGGESTED LEARNINGACTIVITIES AND NOTES Pulleys, inclined plane,levers, force metre,metre rule, loads andmassesManometer and liquidcontainersMagdebug hemispheresDrinking strawsRubber suckersPressure cookerSUGGESTED RESOURSESO Level Physics Syllabus Forms 3 - 4
5.2 Trusses5.0 MECHANICAL STRUCTURES5.1 Beams4.1 Simple machinesTOPICFORM 313 construct trussesexplain the use of triangles ina trussexplain the advantages oftrusses over beamsexplain how stress is distributed in a loaded beam explain the effects of pushand pull forcescompare the strength ofbeams define a beamdescribe a beam by its crosssectional area OBJECTIVESLearners should be able to: Economy, strength andstrength/mass ratio. Compression, tension and natural zones. Internalstress, areas of strengthand weakness. Trusses.Stability.Compression, tension,shear and buckle. Qualitative relationbetween strength,cross-sectional shape and depth.Beams.Types of beams.Lubrication and massreduction.Ball bearings.Smooth surfaces.Defining a truss.Comparing weight ofstructures.Experiments illustratingstrength/mass ratio of abeam and truss.Using supported barwhic
‘O’ level Physics syllabus is designed to inclusively cater for all categories of learners. 1.2 Rationale Modern day economies, Zimbabwe included, are driven by technology and Physics concepts form part of the basis. The study of Physics enables learners to be creative and innovative in industry and society can
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