Army Public Schools and Colleges System

SOW Summary
Academic Session 2024-2025
Second Term
Subject: Physics Class: X

Content Page No.

Prescribed Textbook:
Scope and Sequence 02 · Physics 10, Malik Sirajuddin and Sons, Lahore
Progression Grid 05
Reference Textbooks:
Unit 17: Information And Communication Technology 07 · Physics 10, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textbook Board,
Peshawar
Unit 18: Atomic And Nuclear Physics 12 · Physics 10, Baluchistan Textbook Board, Quetta
· Physics 10, National Book Foundation, Islamabad
Updated List of Practicals 17
Prescribed Notebooks:
· Single Lined Notebook (Large) / Register

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Scope and Sequence
Subject: Physics
Total teaching weeks: 05 [Cold Region] Class: X
WEEK No UNIT NO. /NAME CONTENT
· Information And Communication Technology
· Components Of Computer Based Information System
· Flow Of Information
1 · Transmission Of Electrical Signal Through Wires
· Transmission Of Radio Waves Through Space
UNIT 17:
· Transmission Of Light Signals Through Optical Fibres
INFORMATION
· Revision
TECHNOLOGY
· Information Storage Devices
· Applications Of Computer Word Processing
2 · Internet
· Risks Of ICT To Society and The Environment
· Revision
· Atom And Atomic Nucleus
· Natural Radioactivity
3 · Background Radiations
· Nuclear Transmutations
UNIT 18: · Revision
ATOMIC AND · Half Life and Its Measurement
4 NUCLEAR · Radioisotopes And Their Uses
PHYSICS · Revision
· Fission Reaction
· Nuclear Fusion
5
· Hazards Of Radiations and Safety Measures
· Revision
Note:
· The Schemes of Work are developed according to minimum baseline teaching weeks in the Academic Calendar for the session. Any increase
or decrease in the teaching weeks/periods due to on-ground circumstances will be adjusted by the school management.
· As per notification [Reference No. No.1-10/FBISE/RES/672 dated 13 Sept 2024] FBISE has developed practical based assessment (PBA)
based on curriculum 2006 of Physics, for SSC-II with effect from Annual Examinations 2025 and own wards. Instructions, list of practicals for
PBA [for annual examinations 2025] along with Model Question Papers of PBA for SSC-II are being uploaded on the FBISE website. The
weblink is https://www.fbise.edu.pk/curriculum_model_paper.php.
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Scope and Sequence
Subject: Physics
Total teaching weeks: 08 [Warm Region] Class: X

WEEK No UNIT NO. /NAME CONTENT

· Revision of topics/units from first term as per students need.
1
· Information And Communication Technology
· Components Of Computer Based Information System
· Flow Of Information
2
· Transmission Of Electrical Signal Through Wires
· Revision

· Transmission Of Radio Waves Through Space

UNIT 17:
· Transmission Of Light Signals Through Optical Fibres
INFORMATION
3
TECHNOLOGY · Information Storage Devices
· Revision

· Applications Of Computer Word Processing

· Internet
4 · Risks Of ICT To Society and The Environment
· Revision

· Atom And Atomic Nucleus

· Natural Radioactivity
5 · Background Radiations
· Revision
UNIT 18:
ATOMIC AND · Nuclear Transmutations
NUCLEAR · Half Life and Its Measurement
6
PHYSICS · Revision

· Radioisotopes And Their Uses

7 · Fission Reaction
· Revision
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Scope and Sequence
· Nuclear Fusion
· Hazards Of Radiations and Safety Measures
8
· Revision

Note:
· The Schemes of Work are developed according to minimum baseline teaching weeks in the Academic Calendar for the session. Any increase
or decrease in the teaching weeks/periods due to on-ground circumstances will be adjusted by the school management.
· As per notification [Reference No. No.1-10/FBISE/RES/672 dated 13 Sept 2024] FBISE has developed practical based assessment (PBA)
based on curriculum 2006 of Physics, for SSC-II with effect from Annual Examinations 2025 and own wards. Instructions, list of practicals for
PBA [for annual examinations 2025] along with Model Question Papers of PBA for SSC-II are being uploaded on the FBISE website. The
weblink is https://www.fbise.edu.pk/curriculum_model_paper.php.

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Progression Grid

Grade VII-VIII-IX Grade X Grade XI, XII

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
- · Describe the components of information · Describe that the information can be transmitted by radio
technology. waves. [XII]
· Explain briefly the transmission of · Apply the use of infrared waves in radiant heaters, optical
1. electric signals through wires fibre commutations and for the remote control of TV sets
2. radiowaves through air and VCRs. [XII]
3. light signals through optical fibres · Illustrate the principle of metal detectors used for security
· Describe function and use of fax machine, cell checks. [XII]
phone, photo phone and computer. · State the principle of electro-cardiograph in medical
· Make a list of the use of E-mail and internet. diagnostic. [XII]
· Describe the use of information storage devices · Describe the importance of oscillator circuit as broadcaster
such as audio cassettes, video cassettes, hard of radio waves. [XII]
discs, floppy, compact discs and flash drive. · Explain why transmission from some country TV channels
· Identify the functions of word processing, data are polarized at right angle to city channels. [XII]
managing, monitoring and controlling.
· Compare the advantages of high-tech.
communication devices with the traditional system
through library or internet search.
· Assess the risks and benefits to society and the
environment of introducing ICT (e.g. effects on
personal privacy, criminal activities, health and
transfer of information).
· Make a list of the use of computer technology in
various fields of daily life.
ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Structure of an · Describe the structure of an atom in terms of a Nuclear Physics:
atom: nucleus and electrons. · Describe a simple model for the atom to include protons,
· Describe and · Describe the composition of the nucleus in terms of neutrons and electrons. [XII]
draw the protons and neutrons. · Determine the number of protons, neutrons and nucleons z it
structure of an · Explain that number of protons in a nucleus contains for the specification of a nucleus in the form .
atom in terms of distinguishes one element from the other. · Explain that an element can exist in various isotopic forms
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electrons, · Represent various nuclides by using the symbol each with a different number of neutrons. [XII]
protons and of proton number Z, nucleon number A and the · Explain the use of mass spectrograph to demonstrate the
neutrons. [VII] nuclide notation X. existence of isotopes and to measure their relative
· Describe how · Explain that some nuclei are unstable, give out abundance. [XII]
an atom is radiation to get rid of excess energy and are said · Define the terms unified mass scale, mass defect and
electrically to be radioactive. calculate binding energy using Einstein’s equation. [XII]
neutral. [VII] · Describe that the three types of radiation are α,β & · Illustrate graphically the variation of binding energy per
· Differentiate γ. nucleon with the mass number. [XII]
between atomic · State, for radioactive emissions: their nature, their · Explain the relevance of binding energy per nucleon to
number and relative ionizing effects, their relative penetrating nuclear fusion and to nuclear fission. [XII]
mass number. abilities. · Identify that some nuclei are unstable, give out radiation
[VII] · Explain that an element may change into another to get rid of excess energy and are said to be radioactive.
· Determine the element when radioactivity occurs. · Describe that an element may change into another element
atomic number · Represent changes in the composition of the when radioactivity occurs. [XII]
and mass nucleus by symbolic equations when alpha or beta · Identify the spontaneous and random nature of nuclear
number of particles are emitted. decay. [XII]
electrons on the · Describe that radioactive emissions occur · Describe the term half-life and solve problems
basis of the randomly over space and time. using the equation λ=0.693/T1/2. [XII]
number of · Explain the meaning of half-life of a radioactive · Determine the release of energy from different nuclear
protons, material. reactions. [XII]
electrons and · Describe what are radio isotopes. What · Explain that atomic number and mass number conserve in
neutrons. [VII] makes them useful for various applications? nuclear reactions. [XII]
· Describe briefly the processes of fission & fusion. · Describe energy and mass conservation in simple reactions
· Show an awareness of the existence of and in radioactive decay. [XII]
background radiation and its sources. · Describe the phenomena of nuclear fission and fusion. [XII]
· Describe the process of carbon dating to estimate · Describe the fission chain reaction. [XII]
the age of ancient objects. · Describe the function of various components of a nuclear
· Describe hazards of radioactive materials. reactor. [XII]
· Describe how radioactive materials are handled, · Describe the interaction of nuclear radiation with matter.[XII]
used, stored and disposed of, in a safe way. · Describe the use of Geiger Muller counter and solid-state
· Make a list of some applications of radioisotopes in detectors to detect the radiations. [XII]
medical, agriculture and industrial fields. · Describe the basic forces of nature. [XII]
· Make estimation of age of ancient objects by the · Describe the key features and components of the standard
process of carbon dating. model of matter including hadrons, leptons and quarks. [XII]
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APSACS SCHEME OF WORK

Assessment
Content, SLOs & Skills Teaching Strategies, Suggested Learning Activities, Digital Resources / Digital Tools for Learning
Strategies
UNIT 17: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY:
INFORMATION · Brainstorming to be done to gauge students previous understanding of IT i-e: Name some Brainstorming
of the communication devices and their importance in our practical life. Highlight the uses
TECHNOLOGY of those communication devices.
· Define processed data as information and the role of computer in processing and
Sub-Topic: converting data into useful signals.
· Information And · Define information and communication technology (ICT) as: the scientific methods and
Communication Technology means to store, process and transmit vast amounts of information in seconds with the
· Components Of Computer help of electronic equipment.
Based Information
System(CBIS) COMPONENTS OF COMPUTER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM (CBIS):
· Explain the components of computer based information systems (CBIS) as:
Ø hardware
Students will be able to:
Ø software
· describe the components of
information technology. Ø data
Ø procedures
Ø people
· Describe the role of above components in computer based information system.
· Ask students to write one role each of components of computer based information system One Minute
(CBIS) on a piece of paper. Teacher to share the best responses with whole class. Paper
· Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
reinforcement.
https://tinyurl.com/47fp56zb

Sub-Topic: FLOW OF INFORMATION:

· Flow Of Information · Explain the transfer of information from one place to another through electronic and
· Transmission Of Electrical optical instruments from daily life. i-e: radio, television, cell phones etc.
Signal Through Wires · Discuss thoroughly with the help of flow diagram the parts of communication system as
· Transmission Of Radio waves transmitter, transmission channel and receiver.
Through Space
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· Transmission Of Light Signals TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICAL SIGNAL THROUGH WIRES:
Through Optical Fibres TRANSMISSION OF RADIOWAVES THROUGH SPACE:
TRANSMISSION OF LIGHT SIGNALS THROUGH OPTICAL FIBRES:
Students will be able to: · Highlight different modes of electrical signal transmission.
· explain briefly the transmission · Discuss briefly the transmission of:
of : Ø electric signals through wires
1. electric signals through wires Ø radio waves through air
2. radio waves through air Ø light signals through optical fibres
3. light signals through optical · Explain thoroughly the construction, function and use of communication devices by taking
fibres examples from practical life. i-e:
· describe function and use of fax Ø simple telephone
machine, cell phone, photo Ø fax machine
phone and computer. Ø cell phone
Science, Technology and Society Ø photo phone
Connections Ø optical fibre
The students will: Ø computer
· compare the advantages of · Ask questions to inquire from students: “How communication devices are helpful in our
high-tech communication daily life.” Students will write their responses on a sticky note and paste on Graffiti Wall. Graffiti Wall
devices with the traditional Teacher to share responses with whole class.
system through library or · Share the following links with students and maintain their follow up in next class for
internet search. concept reinforcement.
https://tinyurl.com/5cmnnmac
https://tinyurl.com/mpu7anf7

Written Work CW / HW:

Topic related SLO based MCQs, short and long response questions (from all FBISE reference textbooks) to be identified and discussed in class.
Students are to attempt numerical problems, examples and scientific reasoning on notebooks. Teacher may prepare worksheets related to
concept covered under SLO caption following FBISE pattern. Students to solve those worksheets in groups in class and individually at home.
Research Work:
Students to search library or internet to compare the advantages of high-tech communication devices with the traditional system.

Sub-Topic: INFORMATION STORAGE DEVICES:

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Strategies
· Information Storage Devices · Brainstorming to be done to get an idea of prior understanding of storage devices. e-g: Brainstorming
· Applications Of Computer Name some storage devices in computer? How they store data?
· Define storage devices as: A device designed to store information in computer.
Students will be able to: · Identify the working principle for storage devices using electricity, magnetism and laser
· describe the use of information technology.
storage devices such as audio · Explain thoroughly the construction, function and use of information storage devices such
cassettes, videocassettes, hard as:
discs, floppy, compact discs and Ø primary memory (ROM & RAM)
flash drive. Ø secondary storage devices such as:-
· identify the functions of word - audio and video cassettes
processing, data managing, - magnetic disks
monitoring and controlling. - hard disk
Science, Technology and Society - compact disc
Connections - flash drive etc.
Students will be able to: · Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
· make a list of the use of reinforcement.
computer technology in various https://tinyurl.com/bdehykj8
fields of daily life.
APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER:
· Identify the function of computer as:
Ø word processing
Ø data management: monitoring and controlling
· Ask students to share their knowledge regarding role of computer in their daily life.
Think-Pair-
· In pairs, students to think and make a list of use of computer technology (ICT) in various
Share
fields of daily life. Teacher to share the best responses with whole class.
· Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
reinforcement.
https://tinyurl.com/bddvt2zv

INTERNET:
Sub-Topic:
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· Internet · Identify the use of internet services, browsers and electronic mail as:
· Risks Of ICT To Society And Ø Faster communication
The Environment Ø Big source of information
Students will be able to: Ø Source of entertainment
· make a list of the use of E-mail Ø Access to social media
and internet. Ø Access to online services
Ø E-Commerce
Science, Technology and Society Ø E-Learning
Connections RISKS OF ICT TO SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT:
Students will be able to: · Highlight the risks of ICT to society and the environment. e.g.
· assess the risks and benefits to Ø effects on personal privacy
society and the environment of Ø criminal activities
introducing ICT(e.g. effects on Ø health and
personal privacy, criminal Ø transfer of information
activities, health and transfer of · Students will take a few minutes to write down the most confusing part of the taught
information). concept. Teacher to discuss that part again for conceptual clarity.
· Share the following links with students and maintain their follow up in next class for Muddiest
concept reinforcement. point
https://tinyurl.com/58d4n9bf
https://tinyurl.com/2ycxd2pv

CONCEPT MAP:
Teacher to recapitulate the mentioned SLOs in the form of concept map.

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Content, SLOs & Skills Teaching Strategies, Suggested Learning Activities, Digital Resources / Digital Tools for Learning
Strategies

Written Work CW / HW:

Topic related SLO based MCQs, short and long response questions (from all FBISE reference textbooks) to be identified and discussed in class.
Students are to attempt numerical problems, examples and scientific reasoning on notebooks. Teacher may prepare worksheets related to
concept covered under SLO caption following FBISE pattern. Students to solve those worksheets in groups in class and individually at home.

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UNIT 18: ATOM AND ATOMIC NUCLEUS:

· Brainstorming to be done to get an idea of prior understanding of atomic physics. i-e: Brainstorming
ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR What is an atom? Define electron, proton and neutron and identify the nature of charge
PHYSICS on them.
Students themselves will: [since these concepts are covered in chemistry as well]
Sub-Topic: Ø illustrate the structure of an atom in terms of a nucleus and electrons.
· Atom And Atomic Nucleus Ø describe the composition of the nucleus in terms of protons and neutrons.
Ø define atomic number, neutron number and mass number of an atom.
Students will be able to: Ø explain that elements can be distinguished from one another on the basis of the
· describe the structure of an number of protons in a nucleus.
atom in terms of a nucleus and Ø explain symbolic representation of nuclides by using the symbol of proton number Z,
electrons. nucleon number A and the nuclide notation X. i-e:
· describe the composition of the
nucleus in terms of protons and Ø define isotopes as: The atoms of an element which have same number of protons
neutrons. but different number of neutrons in their nuclei.
· explain that number of protons Ø differentiate three isotopes of hydrogen through pictorial representation.
in a nucleus distinguishes one · In pairs students to think and sketch isotopes of hydrogen in pairs and share the
differences between these isotopes. Think-Pair-
element from the other. Share
· represent various nuclides by · Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
using the symbol of proton reinforcement.
number Z, nucleon number A https://tinyurl.com/y4s2256n
and the nuclide notation X.

Sub-Topic: NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY:

· Natural Radioactivity · Define natural radioactivity as: The spontaneous emission of radiation by unstable nuclei.
· Nuclear Transmutations · Explain that some nuclei are unstable, give out radiation to get rid of excess energy and
are said to be radioactive.
Students will be able to: · Describe that the three types of radiations are α, β & γ.
· explain that some nuclei are · Explain that different types of radiations can be distinguished on the basis of path
unstable, give out radiation to followed by them in an external magnetic field. One Minute
get rid of excess energy and are · Ask students to write properties of one type of radioactive ray assigned to them by the Paper
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said to be radioactive. teacher on a paper. Teacher to share the best responses with whole class.
· describe that the three types of · Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
radiation are α, β & γ. reinforcement.
· explain that an element may https://tinyurl.com/bdvxnsuu
change into another element
when radioactivity occurs. NUCLEAR TRANSMUTATIONS:
· represent changes in the
· Define nuclear transmutation as: The spontaneous process in which a parent unstable
composition of the nucleus by
nuclide changes into a more stable daughter nuclide with the emission of radiations.
symbolic equations when alpha
or beta particles are emitted. · Explain thoroughly that an element may change into another element when radioactivity
occurs.
· state, for radioactive emissions:
Ø their nature · Explain radioactive decay by means of nuclear equation in which an unstable parent
nuclide X changes into a daughter nuclide Y with the emission of particles.
Ø their relative ionizing effects.
· Thoroughly explaining alpha, beta and gamma decay by general nuclear equation and
Ø their relative penetrating examples.
abilities. Alpha ( )-decay: → + + energy
· describe that radioactive
emissions occur randomly over Beta ( )-decay: → + + energy
space and time.
∗
Gamma ( )-decay: → +
· Explain the properties of radiations that determines them. i-e:
Ø their nature,
Ø relative ionizing effects.
Ø and relative penetrating abilities.
· Describe that radioactive emissions occur randomly over space and time.
· Students will take a few minutes to write down the most confusing part of the taught Muddiest
concept. Teacher to discuss that part again for conceptual clarity. Point
· Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
reinforcement.
https://tinyurl.com/5wuj67vz
Written Work CW / HW:
Topic related SLO based MCQs, short and long response questions (from all FBISE reference textbooks) to be identified and discussed in class.
Students are to attempt numerical problems, examples and scientific reasoning on notebooks. Teacher may prepare worksheets related to
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Strategies
concept covered under SLO caption following FBISE pattern. Students to solve those worksheets in groups in class and individually at home.
Sub-Topic: HALF-LIFE AND ITS MEASUREMENT:
· Half-Life And Its Measurement · Brainstorming to be done to get an idea of prior understanding of radioactivity. i-e: What is Brainstorming
· Radioisotopes And Its Uses radioactivity? Why some elements are unstable? On which factors rate of radioactivity
depends?
· Background Radiations
· Define half life of radioactive element as: The time during which half of the unstable
radioactive nuclei disintegrate.
Students will be able to: · Plot a graph of radioactive decay of sample with known half life.
· explain the meaning of half life · Ask students to calculate the half life of different radioactive elements assigned to them Quick Quiz
of a radioactive material. by the teacher.
· describe what are radio · Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
isotopes. What makes them reinforcement.
useful for various applications? https://tinyurl.com/4uaxkncd
· describe the process of carbon
dating to estimate the age of RADIOISOTOPES AND ITS USES:
ancient objects. · Explain that the stable and non-radioactive elements can be changed into radioactive
· show an awareness of the elements by bombarding them with protons, neutrons or alpha particles. Such artificially
existence of background produced radioactive elements are called radioisotopes.
radiation and its sources. · Highlight the uses of radioisotopes in medicine, industry and agriculture as:
Science, Technology and Society Ø Tracers
Connections Ø Medical treatment
Students will be able to:
Ø Carbon dating
· make a list of some applications
· Make estimation of age of ancient objects by the process of carbon dating.
of radioisotopes in medical,
agriculture and industrial fields. · Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
reinforcement.
· make estimation of age of
ancient objects by the process https://tinyurl.com/7nur72p7
of carbon dating.
BACKGROUND RADIATIONS:
· Define background radiations as the radiations present in atmosphere due to different
radioactive substances.
· Discuss the sources of background radiations from the environment and outer space.

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FISSION REACTION: [given in more detail in Balochistan Textbook Board, Quetta]
Sub-Topic:
· Define nuclear fission as: The process in which two light nuclei fuse to form a heavier
· Fission Reaction
nuclei with release of large energy.
· Nuclear Fusion · Explain briefly the nuclear fission process by nuclear equation as:
· Hazards Of Radiations And
Safety Measures + → ∗
→ + + neutron

Students will be able to: · Explain the chain process for nuclear fission pictorially.
· describe briefly the processes of
fission and fusion.
· describe hazards of radioactive NUCLEAR FUSION: [given in more detail in Balochistan Textbook Board, Quetta]
materials. · Define nuclear fusion as: The process in which two light nuclei fuse to form a heavier
nucleus with release of enormous amount of energy.
Science, Technology and Society · Explain briefly the nuclear fusion process by nuclear equation as:
Connections
The students will:
+ → + + energy
· describe how radioactive
materials are handled, used, · Explain the fusion process pictorially.
stored and disposed of, in a safe · Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept
way. reinforcement.
https://tinyurl.com/awkwhu2s

HAZARDS OF RADIATIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES:

· Explain hazards of radioactive materials.
· Describe the safe way to handle, use, store and dispose of radioactive materials.
· Students will take a few minutes to write down the most confusing part of the lesson.
Teacher to explain the mentioned part again for conceptual clarity. Muddiest
· Share the following link with students and maintain its follow up in next class for concept Point
reinforcement.
https://tinyurl.com/ymyj5cc3

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Content, SLOs & Skills Teaching Strategies, Suggested Learning Activities, Digital Resources / Digital Tools for Learning
Strategies
Written Work CW / HW:
Topic related SLO based MCQs, short and long response questions (from all FBISE reference textbooks) to be identified and discussed in class.
Students are to attempt numerical problems, examples and scientific reasoning on notebooks. Teacher may prepare worksheets related to
concept covered under SLO caption following FBISE pattern. Students to solve those worksheets in groups in class and individually at home.
CONCEPT MAP: Teacher to recapitulate the mentioned SLOs in the form of concept map.

RADIOACTIVITY

NATURAL RADIOACTIVITY ARTIFICIAL RADIOACTIVITY

NUCLEAR NUCLEAR
ALPHA RAYS
FISSION FUSION

CONTROLLED UNCONTROLLED
BETA RAYS NATURAL ARTIFICIAL
REACTION REACTION

NUCLEAR STELLAR HYDROGEN

GAMMA RAYS ATOM BOMB
REACTOR ENERGY BOMB

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 LIST OF PRACTICAL FOR GRADE X

Two consecutive periods must be allocated for practical conduction. Ensure practical conduction according to the relevancy with a
specific topic. List of practical is attached for convenience. Teacher to develop PBA based worksheets as per PBA pattern and share it
with students as practice.

PRACTICAL DESCRIPTION RELEVANT

NUMBER UNIT

1. To study the effect of the length of simple pendulum on time and hence find “g” by calculation. UNIT 10
2. To verify the laws of refraction by using a glass slab. UNIT 12
3. To find the refractive index of water by using concave mirror. UNIT 12
4. To determine the critical angle of glass using prism. UNIT 12
5. To trace the path of a ray of light through glass prism and measure the angle of deviation. UNIT 12
6. Verify Ohm’s law (using wire as conductor). UNIT 14
7. To study resistors in series circuit. UNIT 14
8. To study resistors in parallel circuit. UNIT 14
9. To find the resistance of galvanometer by half deflection method. UNIT 14
10. To verify the truth table of OR, AND, NOT, NOR and NAND gates. UNIT 16
Note:
· Use of centimeter graph paper be made compulsory.
· Understanding and performance of all practicals is mandatory in the laboratories during the whole academic year.
· As per notification [Reference No. No.1-10/FBISE/RES/672 dated 13 Sept 2024] FBISE has developed practical based assessment
(PBA) based on curriculum 2006 of Physics, for SSC-II with effect from Annual Examinations 2025 and own wards. Instructions, list
of practicals for PBA [for annual examinations 2025] along with Model Question Papers of PBA for SSC-II are being uploaded on the
FBISE website. The weblink is https://www.fbise.edu.pk/curriculum_model_paper.php.

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