Grade 12 Physical Sciences
Term 1
Physics
- Mechanics
- Momentum and Impulse
- Vertical Projectile Motion
- Waves, Sound, and Light
- Electromagnetic Radiation
Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Functional Groups
- Organic Reactions
Term 2
Physics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Electrostatics
- Electric Circuits
- Electrodynamics
Chemistry
- Chemical Change
- Rates of Reaction
- Chemical Equilibrium
Term 3
Physics
- Optical Phenomena and Properties of Materials
- Photoelectric Effect
- Dual Nature of Light
Chemistry
- Acids and Bases
- Lowry-Brønsted Theory
- pH Scale
- Titration
- Electrochemical Reactions
- Redox Reactions
- Galvanic Cells
- Electrolytic Cells
Term 4
Physics
- Mechanical Work, Energy, and Power
- Work-Energy Theorem
- Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Chemistry
- Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change
- Stoichiometry
- Limiting Reactants
- Yield and Percentage Yield
Continuous Topics
- Scientific Investigation and Practical Work: Integrated throughout the year.
- Scientific Literacy and Communication: Emphasized in all topics.