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
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,