MODULE DESCRIPTION
Dear learner,
Welcome to Grade 9 Physics Module!
In this module, you will have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of grade 9 physics. The grade 9 physics textbook contains seven units in total, but it is divided into two modules for this course. The first module contains the first four units, while the second module covers the remaining three units. The concepts in each unit are discussed systematically and sequentially. In addition, illustrative examples are provided to help you easily understand the concepts presented.
COURSE 1 DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Module 1!
This course material provides comprehensive knowledge and concepts of grade 9 physics. The first module is organized into four units:
- Unit 1: Physics and Human Society
- You will explore the definition of physics, different branches of physics, the relationship between physics and other fields of study, the contributions of prominent scientists in advancing physics, and how physics knowledge has evolved and changed throughout history.
- Unit 2: Physical Quantities
- You will learn about scales, standard units, the measurements encountered in daily life and surroundings, classification of physical quantities, scientific notations, and conversion of units.
- Unit 3: Motion in a Straight Line
- This unit covers concepts such as position, distance and displacement, average and instantaneous quantities, acceleration, uniform motion, and graphical representation of motion.
- Unit 4: Force, Work, and Energy
- You will learn about these topics through a combination of theory and practical examples to deepen your understanding of physics concepts and their applications in the real world.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Up the successful completion of this module, you will be able to;
- Define physics in different ways.
- Describe the different branches of physics.
- Describe the relationships between physics and other fields of study.
- Discuss the contributions of prominent scientists in advancing physics at different periods of time.
- Describe how aspects of physics are used in other sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, engineering, etc.) as well as in every day technology
- Discuss how physics knowledge was evolving and changing in history.
- List physical quantities.
- Measure different physical quantities with accuracy.
- Perform the measurement activities of different physical quantities.
- Describe motion in terms of frame of reference, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
- Draw diagrams to locate objects with respect to a reference.
- Solve problems involving distance, displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration.
- Make practical measurements of distance, displacement, average speed, average velocity and acceleration.
- Understand the different types of forces.
- Practically measure forces and differentiate between mass and weight.
- Explain the Newton’s laws of motion.
- Know about work and energy.
- Relate work and power.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: Physics and Human Society
Lesson 1: Definition, Nature and Branches of Physics
Lesson 2: Related Fields to Physics and Historical Issues and Contributors
Unit 2: Physical Quantities
Lesson 1: Scales and Standards
Lesson 2: Units (prefixes), and Measurement and Safety
Lesson 3: Classification of Physical Quantities
Lesson 4: Unit conversion
Unit 3: Motion in a Straight Line
Lesson 1: Position, Distance and Displacement
Lesson 2: Average Speed and Instantaneous Speed; and Average Velocity and Instantaneous Velocity
Lesson 3: Acceleration and Uniform Motion
Lesson 4: Graphical Representation of Motion
Unit 4: Force, Work, Energy and Power
Lesson 1: The Concept of Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion
Lesson 2: Forces of Friction and the Concept of Work
Lesson 3:Kinetic and Potential Energies
Lesson 4: Power
MODULE ASSESSMENT METHOD
- Quizzes, Tests and assignments
- Mid-term exam
- Final exam
REQUIRED TEXT BOOK AND MATERIALS
- Physics Grade 9 Student Text Book Based On New Curriculum
- Extreme Physics For Grade 9-10
- Power physics 9-10
- Galaxy Physics For Grade 9-10
- Internet Search
Instructor Information
- Name: Sofonyas Debebe
- Email: sofonyasdebebe@gmail.com
- Phone No: +251940719352
