Page 6 - Physics

Physics for Secondary Schools

Preface

This textbook, Physics for Secondary Schools is written specifi cally for Form One
students in the United Republic of Tanzania. The book is prepared in accordance with
the 2023 Physics Syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education, Form I-IV, issued by
the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST). It is a revised edition
of Physics for Secondary Schools Student’s Book for Form One that was published in

2021 in accordance with the 2007 syllabus issued by the then Ministry of Education
and Vocational Training (MoEVT).

The book consists of nine (9) chapters, namely: Introduction to Physics, Measurement,
Introduction to force, Density, Sinking and fl oating, Mechanical properties of matter,
Pressure, Linear motion as well as Work, energy, and power. Each chapter contains
illustrations, activities, projects, and exercises. You are encouraged to do all the

activities, projects, exercises together with other assignments that will be provided by
the teacher. You are also required to prepare a portfolio for keeping records of activities
performed in different lessons. Doing so will enhance your understanding and promote
the development of the intended competences for this level.

Additional learning resources are available at the TIE e-Library at https://ol.tie.go.tz or
ol.tie.go.tz

Tanzania Institute of Education

vi
Student’s Book Form One

Physics Form 1 Final.indd 6 16/10/2024 20:55