SHS3 Physics · Semester 1, Week 1
Basic Physics
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- Mechanics and Matter (Strand 1)
- Sub-strand
- Basic Physics (1.1)
- Content standard
- 3.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of moments 3.1.1.LO.1 Use the concept of moments to determine the mass of a body
- Indicator
- 3.1.1.LI.1 - Explain moments.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 1
(Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
- Curriculum reference
- NaCCA curriculum document, p. 149
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Brainstorming: Let learners identify situations where turning effect of forces is evident in daily life for them to come out with explanation of moments. Recognise diverse talents and perspectives. Assessment (3.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding. Teaching and Learning Resources: - Metre rule, - Standard masses, - Knife edge - Unknown masses. E.g., Stone, erasers, reference internet. books,