Ghana curriculum lesson note

SHS 1 Physics 2nd Semester Week 15 Lesson Plan

Need the editable version?

Generate, personalize and download the complete lesson plan on Sirbus.

Weekly Learning Plan
Subject	Physics	Week	15
Duration	60 minutes	Form	SHS 1
Strand	Electric Field, Magnetic Field and Electronics	Sub-Strand	Analogue Electronics / Digital Electronics / Electromagnetic Induction & Applications
Learning Outcome(s)	1.3.3.LO.1 - Explain the basics of semiconductor structure and working principles and their applications in LEDs and Zener diodes 1.3.3.LO.2 - Distinguish between input and output of transducers and show their applications in thermistors, light dependent resistors, infra-red diodes, microphones, buzzers, loudspeakers and electromechanical relays 1.3.3.LO.3 - 1 Explain the structure and operations of Bipolar Junction Transistors and their applications
Content Standard	1.3.3.CS.1 1.3.3.CS.2 1.3.3.CS.3
Learning Indicator(s)	1.3.3.LI.2 - 1 Explain the structure and operations of Bipolar Junction Transistors and their applications 1.3.3.LI.3 - 1 Explain the structure and operations of Bipolar Junction Transistors and their applications
Lesson Focus	1 Explain the structure and operations of Bipolar Junction Transistors and their applications
Previous Knowledge	Learners recall related ideas, vocabulary or experiences from earlier lessons and everyday contexts.
Lesson Objective(s)	Describe the key idea in: 1 Explain the structure and operations of Bipolar Junction Transistors and their applications Apply the idea through guided and independent learning activities. Demonstrate understanding through oral responses, written work or practical performance.
Essential Question(s)	What physical principle or relationship explains the observed phenomenon? What evidence, measurement, representation or calculation supports the explanation? How can the model be applied, tested or evaluated in a new situation?
Pedagogical Strategies	Inquiry-Based Learning Demonstration/Experiment Problem Solving Collaborative Investigation Mathematical Modelling Evidence-Based Discussion
Teaching & Learning Resources	Physics laboratory apparatus/materials appropriate to the curriculum focus Measuring instruments Board/markers Graphs/diagrams/models Calculator where appropriate ICT/simulation resources where available Learners' notebooks
Key Notes on Differentiation
Content	Use visuals, demonstrations, vocabulary prompts, worked examples or task cards for learners who need scaffolding. Extend learners who are ready with deeper analysis, design, investigation, leadership or independent application tasks.
Process	Move from teacher modelling to guided collaborative practice and individual application. Use mixed-ability groupings and adaptations so learners can participate meaningfully while still providing individual evidence of learning.
Product	Accept curriculum-appropriate evidence such as calculations, graphs, lab records, demonstrations, skill performance, plans, posters, portfolios, role-play or presentations. Assess understanding/application, accuracy or technique, reasoning, communication, safety and reflection as appropriate.
Success Criteria	Learners use correct subject vocabulary. Learners complete the main task with reasonable accuracy. Learners explain or demonstrate how the concept applies in a new situation.
Homework	Solve practice questions and explain one real-life application using correct physics terms.

Lesson Activities
Stage	Teacher Activity	Learner Activity	Assessment / DoK
Starter10 minutes	Present a diagram, specimen, data set or everyday situation connected to analogue electronics / digital electronics / electromagnetic induction & applications and ask learners what they observe.	Share prior knowledge, listen to peers and record the lesson question in their notebooks.	Not provided.
Activity 115 minutes	Use a labelled diagram, model, experiment, data table or safe demonstration to explain analogue electronics / digital electronics / electromagnetic induction & applications.	Observe carefully, record key terms and answer oral questions.	Ask learners to identify the key feature, variable, process or relationship.
Activity 220 minutes	Guide groups to observe, classify, measure, compare or explain evidence related to analogue electronics / digital electronics / electromagnetic induction & applications.	Work in groups to complete the observation, classification, measurement or explanation task.	Review group responses for accurate science vocabulary and evidence.
Activity 310 minutes	Give a new case, data set or observation and ask learners to predict or explain the outcome.	Apply the concept to the new case and support the answer with evidence.	Use an exit task that asks for a prediction, explanation or calculation.

Lesson Closure

Summarise analogue electronics / digital electronics / electromagnetic induction & applications and correct one common misconception using learner examples. State one thing learned and complete the exit response.

Need the editable version?

Generate, personalize and download the complete lesson plan on Sirbus.

Create Lesson Plan

More SHS 1 Physics 2nd Semester Lessons

Week 1Sub-strand: Waves Week 2Sub-strand: Waves Week 3Sub-strand: Waves Week 4Sub-strand: Waves Week 5Sub-strand: Waves Week 6Sub-strand: Electrostatics / Direct Current Week 7Sub-strand: Electrostatics / Direct Current Week 8Sub-strand: Electrostatics / Direct Current Week 9Sub-strand: Electrostatics / Direct Current Week 10Sub-strand: Magnetostatics / Electromagnetism / Alternating Current Week 11Sub-strand: Magnetostatics / Electromagnetism / Alternating Current Week 12Sub-strand: Analogue Electronics / Digital Electronics / Electromagnetic Induction & Applications Week 13Sub-strand: Analogue Electronics / Digital Electronics / Electromagnetic Induction & Applications Week 14Sub-strand: Analogue Electronics / Digital Electronics / Electromagnetic Induction & ApplicationsWeek 15 (current)Week 16Sub-strand: Nuclear Physics