Physics – Form One (New NECTA Syllabus) | Tesea Academy

Physics is one of the most important science subjects for students aiming for careers in engineering, medicine, aviation, ICT, architecture, and many technical fields. At Tesea Academy, our Form One Physics course is carefully designed to match the new Tanzania Ordinary Secondary Education curriculum and Physics syllabus (2023), ensuring learners build strong foundational knowledge while developing practical and problem-solving skills required for success in NECTA-style examinations and real life.

This course introduces learners to basic physics concepts through simple language, clear demonstrations, and step-by-step problem-solving methods. The learner will also gain essential skills such as measurement accuracy, safe laboratory practice, data interpretation, and scientific reasoning—skills emphasized within the new competency-based curriculum.

What You Will Learn (Aligned to New Syllabus)

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

✅ Explain what physics is and describe its importance in daily life and technology
✅ Apply correct laboratory rules, safety practices, and scientific procedures
✅ Perform measurement correctly using SI units and appropriate instruments
✅ Understand and solve problems involving force and effects of forces
✅ Calculate and interpret density and relative density in real situations
✅ Apply Archimedes’ principle and the law of flotation to everyday examples
✅ Describe the structure and properties of matter and changes in states
✅ Compute and apply concepts of pressure in solids, liquids, and gases
✅ Solve numerical problems on work, energy, and power
✅ Understand basic concepts of light, reflection, and simple optical ideas, 

These areas reflect the key foundational topics taught at Form One level within the national syllabus and guide the course structure at Tesea Academy.

Course Modules (Form One Physics Topics)

This course is organized in a learner-friendly sequence covering:

1. Introduction to Physics

• Meaning, branches, and applications of physics in society

• Physics and technology: inventions and everyday tools

2. Introduction to Laboratory Practice

• Laboratory rules and safety

• Apparatus identification and correct handling

• Recording observations and writing results

3. Measurement

• SI units and prefixes

• Measuring length, mass, time, volume, temperature

• Accuracy, errors, and significant figures

4. Force

• Meaning and types of forces

• Effects of forces

• Simple force calculations and real-life examples

5. Density and Relative Density

• Density formula and calculations

• Relative density

• Applications in everyday life

6. Archimedes’ Principle and Law of Flotation

• Upthrust and floating

• Applications: ships, hydrometers, balloons

7. Structure and Properties of Matter

• Particulate nature of matter

• States of matter and changes of state

• Diffusion and molecular motion

8. Pressure

• Pressure in solids

• Liquid pressure

• Atmospheric pressure

• Applications: dams, syringes, suction

9. Work, Energy and Power

• Work formula and applications

• Forms of energy

• Conservation of energy

• Power calculations

10. Introduction to Light

• Sources and propagation of light

• Reflection and basic optics

• Practical life applications of light

(These topics are consistent with the Form One topic progression commonly used in syllabus-based instruction and notes aligned to the new syllabus.) 

How You Will Learn at Tesea Academy

Tesea Academy ensures the learner succeeds through:

✅ NECTA-style explanations (easy to understand)
✅ Worked examples with step-by-step solutions
✅ Topic quizzes after each lesson
✅ Revision notes and summaries
✅ Practical skills guidance for experiments and measurements
✅ End-of-topic tests & term exams prepared in the NECTA format

Who This Course is For

This Physics Form One course is perfect for:

• Form One students studying under the new syllabus

• Students who want strong foundation before Form Two

• Private candidates and self-learners

• Parents and teachers seeking structured online learning support

Course Benefits (Why Choose This Course)

🌟 Build a strong science foundation early
🌟 Improve performance in tests and school exams
🌟 Learn through practical, real-world examples
🌟 Master calculations and scientific reasoning

🌟 Prepare smoothly for future physics topics in higher forms