Uganda Senior Four Curriculum - Physics

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of physics. It builds upon concepts and skills learned in previous years, emphasizing deeper understanding and experiential learning. The curriculum aims to equip students with the skills and competencies necessary for further studies and practical applications of physics.

Textbooks and Learning Resources

Several textbooks and resources are available to support the Senior Four Physics curriculum:

• Longhorn Secondary Physics, Learner's Book Senior 4: This book is recommended by the Ministry of Education and Sports and covers all learning outcomes in the syllabus.
• Fountain Physics for Secondary Schools Book 4 (Revised Ed):
• Active Physics S4 Learner's Book:
• New Physics Students' Book for S3 & S4 (Secondary Physics Uganda):
• S1-S4 Phy Practical Learner's Work Book (LBL): This workbook contains over 120 experiments covering various physics topics.
• S 4 PHYSICS NOTES:

Syllabus and Topics

The Senior Four Physics syllabus is comprehensive and covers a range of topics, including:

• Mechanics and Properties of Matter: This topic covers concepts such as motion, forces, and gravity.
• Heat: This includes topics like thermometry and heat transfer.
• Light: This covers topics such as rectilinear propagation of light, reflection, and refraction.
• Sound: This explores the nature and properties of sound waves.
• Electricity and Magnetism: This covers the principles of electricity and magnetism and their applications.
• Waves: This topic explores the properties and behavior of waves.

The syllabus emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, such as concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative, inventiveness, and innovativeness.

Online Resources

Several online platforms offer resources and support for the Senior Four Physics curriculum:

• HeLP: This platform provides access to various learning materials.
• ReviseNow: This platform offers revision materials and practice questions.
• Sharebility Uganda: This platform provides free educational materials and a marketplace for premium content.

This comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare students for further studies and careers in science and technology. A facilitation session for the Senior Four Physics curriculum was held on July 10, 2024.