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S.2 PHYSICS by Tr NICKSON MUGUME. Ruyonza Secondary school

Course Format

Topic format with 4 renamed topics, each containing content, activities, and resources.

Suggested Course Structure 

Topic 1: Energy and Its Forms

Content ideas:

  • Notes on different forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, etc.)
  • Short explainer video (embedded YouTube link)
  • Activity: Students list energy transformations in daily life
  • Quiz: True/False & multiple choice on forms of energy

Topic 2: Work, Power, and Machines

Content ideas:

  • Notes on work, power, and simple machines
  • Diagram showing types of simple machines
  • Activity: Students identify simple machines found at school/home
  • Assignment: Calculate work done and power in given

    Topic 3

    Content

    1. Meaning of Magnetism

    • Magnetism is a force of attraction or repulsion produced by magnets.

    • It is caused by the movement of electric charges inside materials.

    2. Types of Magnets

    • Natural magnets: e.g. lodestone.

    • Artificial magnets: bar magnets, horseshoe magnets, electromagnets.

    3. Properties of Magnets

    • Attract magnetic materials (iron, cobalt, nickel).

    • Have two poles (North and South).

    • Like poles repel, unlike poles attract.

    • Magnetic poles always exist in pairs.

    4. Magnetic Field and Field Lines

    • Magnetic field is the region around a magnet where its force acts.

    • Field lines:

      • Move from North to South externally.

      • Never cross.

      • Closer lines = stronger field.

    5. Practical Activities

    • Mapping magnetic field lines using iron filings.

    • Identifying poles using a compass.


    Topic 4: Reflection of Light

    Content

    1. Laws of Reflection

    • Law 1: Angle of incidence = angle of reflection.

    • Law 2: Incident ray, reflected ray, and normal lie in the same plane.

    2. Types of Reflection

    • Regular reflection: smooth surfaces (mirrors).

    • Diffuse reflection: rough surfaces (walls, wood).

    3. Plane Mirrors

    • Produce virtual, upright images.

    • Image distance = object distance.

    4. Applications of Reflection

    • Periscopes

    • Mirrors in vehicles

    • Solar cookers

    • Reflectors on roads

    5. Class Activities

    • Using a plane mirror to trace light paths.

    • Constructing a simple periscope from cardboard.