The cell
Describe the general structure of a cell
Distinguish between free-living cells and colonies, filaments and tissues
Describe the general structure of a cell
Differentiate
between a plant and an
animal cell
Classification of Living Things 1 Kingdoms: Monere, Protista and Fungi, Plantae and Animalia
State the characteristic features of the kingdoms and give specific examples of representative organisms.
Classification of Living Things 1 Kingdoms: Monere, Protista and Fungi, Plantae and Animalia
State the characteristic features of the kingdoms and give specific examples of representative organisms.
Classification of Living Things 1 Kingdoms: Monere, Protista and Fungi, Plantae and Animalia
State the characteristic features of the kingdoms and give specific examples of representative organisms.
Classification of Living Things 1 Kingdoms: Monere, Protista and Fungi, Plantae and Animalia
State the characteristic features of the kingdoms and give specific examples of representative organisms.
Recognizing Living Things
State the characteristic of living things.
Give example of levels of organisation of life
State complexity of organization in higher organisms
Recognizing Living Things
State the characteristic of living things.
Give example of levels of organisation of life
State complexity of organization in higher organisms
Semiconductor
Explain the concept of semiconductor
List different types of semiconductor materials.
Explain how doping of semiconductor is achieved.
Explain the process of formation of p – type and n-type semiconductor.
Explain the forward and reverse biasing of semiconductors.
Electromagnetism
Explain the terms:
– electric field
– electromagnet
-electromagnetism
– inductance
State the applications of electromagnetism, (e. g. electric bell, relays, transformer, etc)
Describe the principle of operation of a transformer.
Magnet and magnetic field
Define the following terms:
– magnetism
– magnetic poles
– magnetic field
– magnetic materials
Differentiate between permanent and temporary magnets
Demonstrate the law of attraction and repulsion of a magnet
State the applications of magnetism (e.g. Zip drive disk, floppy disk, magnetic tape).
Electric circuits
Explain the meaning of electric circuit.
Identify types of circuit boards.
Explain different circuit arrangements
Calculate resistance in:
i. Series
ii. Parallel, and
iii. Series-parallel.
Circuit components
State the different types of resistors, capacitors and inductors.
State the symbols, signs and units of the components mentioned in (1) above.
Identify different colour coding and rating of resistors and capacitors.
Relationships between current, voltage and resistant
Explain the following quantities: voltage, current and resistance.
State the units, symbols and instruments for measuring the quantities mentioned in (1) above.
State Ohm’s Law.
Perform a simple experiment to determine Ohm’s Law.
Calculate current, voltage and resistance in a given circuit.
Electric current
Explain the structure of atom.
Define conductors and insulators
State uses of conductors and insulators.
Distinguish between direct and alternating current.
Explain the sources of direct and alternating current.
Electric current
Explain the structure of atom.
Define conductors and insulators
State uses of conductors and insulators.
Distinguish between direct and alternating current.
Explain the sources of direct and alternating current.
Electric current
Explain the structure of atom.
Define conductors and insulators
State uses of conductors and insulators.
Distinguish between direct and alternating current.
Explain the sources of direct and alternating current.
Resistance
Students should be able to Define resistance –
Explain: ~. Series connection ” of resistors Parallel connection Of resistors,
iii. Series-parallel connection of resistors
Carry out series parallel connection of resistors
Describe resistivity and conductivity
Carry out experiments and demonstrate resistivity and conductivity
Wheel:Characteristic Features of a good motor vehicle wheels
Students should be able to Explain function of wheels and tyres in a motor vehicle.
Types of wheels.
Types of manifold
Identify types of manifold.
Fuels and combustion
Students should be able to Describe the general layout of fuel system.
Illustrate the components parts of the fuel system.