MYP CURRICULUM
GRADE -10
Science (Physics) Unit 1 – Electricity and circuits
Statement of Inquiry : Scientific understanding of electrical principles enables the development of
safe and efficient systems that impact daily life and technological
advancement.
Global Context : Scientific and Technical Innovation
Approaches to Learning : • Communication, Research skills and thinking skills
Unit No. : 1
Range of Date : April - May
Key Concept : Systems
Related Concepts : Energy, Form, function
Questions :
Factual: What is the difference between a series and a parallel circuit? How does Ohm’s Law relate voltage,
current, and resistance? What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
Conceptual: Why are household circuits usually wired in parallel rather than in series? How does increasing
resistance affect the current in a circuit? How do the earth wire and insulation contribute to electrical safety?
Debatable: Should understanding basic electrical safety and circuit theory be made mandatory in all school
curriculums? Is our growing dependence on electrical devices making us more vulnerable to electrical
hazards?
● Syllabus
Electric circuits, series and parallel circuits, resistors , ohm’s law, circuit calculations, current in parallel circuits,
voltage, electrical safety, electrical cables, fuse , earth wire and insulation
GRADE - 9
Science (Physics) Unit 1 –How do forces and matter interact?
Statement of Inquiry: Through identifying relationships of similarity and difference, we understand how
force and matter interact.
Global Context: Identities and relationships
Approaches to learning: Critical thinking, information literacy skills, Thinking Skill
Unit No. 1
Range of Date: April-May
Key Concept: Relationships
Related Concepts: Interactions
Questions:
● Factual: How do we accurately measure length, volume, and time in physics experiments?
● Conceptual: How does understanding the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration
help us predict the motion of objects?
● Debatable: Is any force more important that others across the Universe? Can we control natural
forces?
Syllabus
● Measuring length and volume ● Density ● Measuring time ● Understanding Speed ● Understanding
acceleration ● Mass, weight and gravity ● Forces ,mass and acceleration ● Stretching springs ● Turning forces
● Pressure