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- 📅Annual Lesson Plan (Physics – Class 11)
- 📘Weekly Lesson Plan (Physics – Class 11)
- 📘Day-wise Lesson Plan (Physics – Class 11)
Looking for a Class 11 Physics Weekly Lesson Plan (April to March)? This comprehensive guide covers the entire NCERT Physics syllabus with a detailed month-wise and week-wise breakdown. Designed for schools following the April–March academic calendar, the plan ensures systematic coverage of all 15 chapters, including Physical World, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Gravitation, Oscillations, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Kinetic Theory.
With 8 periods per week, the lesson plan balances lectures, problem-solving, lab activities, worksheets, and assessments to make learning interactive and effective. It also aligns with school exams such as Periodic Tests, Half-Yearly Exams, Pre-Boards, and Annual Exams, ensuring thorough preparation.
Whether you are a Physics teacher preparing lesson plans, or a Class 11 student looking for structured study material, this weekly lesson plan provides a clear roadmap for success in Physics.
👉 Highlights of this Lesson Plan:
- Covers April to March academic session
- Weekly schedule with 8 periods per week
- Includes teaching strategies, lab experiments, and HOTS questions
- Integrated with worksheets, quizzes, and exams
- Fully based on NCERT Class 11 Physics syllabus
Month | Working Days | Chapters / Topics | Teaching Strategies | Activities / Practicals | Assessment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
April | 20–22 | Ch.1 Units & Measurements | Lecture, Discussion, Numericals | Vernier Caliper, Screw Gauge, Spherometer Practice | Worksheet + Oral Q/A |
May | 18–20 | Ch.2 Motion in a Straight Line | Problem Solving, Graph Analysis | Activity on displacement–time graph | Class Test |
June | – | Summer Break | – | – | – |
July | 22–24 | Ch.3 Motion in a Plane (Vectors, Projectile) | Group Work, Diagram Analysis | Practical on projectile motion, Vector Resolution | Worksheet |
August | 20–22 | Ch.4 Laws of Motion | ICT + Real-Life Examples | Demo using trolley & weights, Friction activities | Periodic Test – I |
September | 18–20 | Ch.5 Work, Energy & Power + Revision | Numerical Drills, Group Discussion | Lab Work on Work & Energy, Power Measurement | Half-Yearly Exam |
October | 18–20 | Ch.6 System of Particles & Rotational Motion | Interactive & Problem Solving | Practical on torque, Moment of Inertia, Equilibrium | Worksheet |
November | 20–22 | Ch.7 Gravitation | Lecture, Simulation Videos | Pendulum Experiment, Escape Velocity Demonstration | Unit Test |
December | 18–20 | Ch.13 Oscillations Ch.14 Waves | Activity-Based, ICT Support | Practical on SHM, Wave Speed in String, Beats Demonstration | Periodic Test – II |
January | 20–22 | Ch.8 Mechanical Properties of Solids Ch.9 Mechanical Properties of Fluids | Experiments + Numericals | Young’s Modulus, Bernoulli’s Principle, Surface Tension | Oral & Written |
February | 18–20 | Ch.10 Thermal Properties, Ch.11 Thermodynamics, Ch.12 Kinetic Theory | Mock Tests, Problem Practice, Peer Teaching | Practicals: Newton’s Cooling, Resonance in Air Column | Pre-Board Revision |
March | 15–18 | Annual Revision & Final Exam | Recap + Mock Papers | Formula Revision, Previous Year Question Papers | Annual Exam |
📘 Annual Syllabus Plan – Physics Class 11
Session: April 20… – March 20…
Periods per Week: 8 (≈32–34 periods per month)
🔹 April
Unit I: Physical World & Measurement
- Ch.1 Units & Measurements
- Practicals: Vernier Caliper, Screw Gauge, Spherometer
🔹 May
Unit II: Kinematics
- Ch.2 Motion in a Straight Line
- Practicals: Motion graphs, Numerical practice
🔹 June
Summer Vacation
🔹 July
Unit II: Kinematics (contd.)
- Ch.3 Motion in a Plane (Vectors, Projectile Motion, Circular Motion)
- Practicals: Projectile motion demonstration, Graph plotting
🔹 August
Unit III: Laws of Motion
- Ch.4 Laws of Motion
- Practicals: Trolley experiment (Newton’s 2nd Law), Friction measurement
- Periodic Test I (Ch.1–5)
🔹 September
Unit IV: Work, Energy & Power
- Ch.5 Work, Energy & Power
- Practicals: Verification of Work-Energy Theorem
- Half-Yearly Exam
🔹 October
Unit V: System of Particles & Rigid Body
- Ch.6 System of Particles & Rotational Motion
- Practicals: Equilibrium of forces, Measurement of Moment of Inertia
🔹 November
Unit VI: Gravitation
- Ch.7 Gravitation
- Practicals: Pendulum experiment for g, Satellite motion demonstration
🔹 December
Part VII: Properties of Bulk Matter
- Ch.8 Mechanical Properties of Solids
- Ch.9 Mechanical Properties of Fluids
- Practicals: Young’s Modulus of wire, Surface Tension, Bernoulli’s principle
- Periodic Test II (Ch.7–10)
🔹 January
Unit VII & VIII
- Ch.10 Thermal Properties of Matter
- Ch.11 Thermodynamics
- Practicals: Specific heat measurement, Newton’s Law of Cooling
🔹 February
Part IX & X
- Ch.12 Kinetic Theory
- Ch.13 Oscillations
- Ch.14 Waves
- Practicals: Resonance in air column, Wave speed in string
- Pre-Board Revision (Full Syllabus)
🔹 March
- Final Revision of All Chapters
- Mock Tests
- Annual Examination (Full Syllabus)
📘 Weekly Lesson Plan – Physics Class 11
Session: April 20…. – March 20….
Periods per Week: 8
📌 April (Ch.1: Physical World & Units and Measurements)
Working Days: 20–22
Week 1
- P1: Introduction to Physics – scope & nature of physical laws
- P2: Physical Quantities – Fundamental & Derived
- P3: SI Units (Length, Mass, Time)
- P4: Systems of Units (CGS, MKS, FPS)
- P5: Dimensions – Basic Concept
- P6: Dimensional Formulae (Examples: Force, Work)
- P7: Applications of Dimensional Analysis
- P8: Numerical Problems on Dimensions
Week 2
- P1: Vernier Caliper – Principle & Least Count
- P2: Practical – Vernier Caliper Measurement
- P3: Screw Gauge – Principle & Formula
- P4: Practical – Screw Gauge Measurement
- P5: Spherometer – Working & Uses
- P6: Measurement of Mass & Time – Methods
- P7: Lab Activity on Measuring Instruments
- P8: Worksheet Discussion
Week 3
- P1: Errors – Types (Systematic, Random)
- P2: Absolute & Relative Error
- P3: Percentage Error – Examples
- P4: Combination of Errors (Add & Subtract)
- P5: Combination of Errors (Multiply & Divide)
- P6: Significant Figures – Rules
- P7: Numerical Practice on Significant Figures
- P8: Lab Activity – Error Calculation
Week 4
- P1: Measurement of Astronomical Distances
- P2: Measurement of Small Quantities (radius of atom/electron)
- P3: Limitations of Dimensional Analysis
- P4: Numerical Drill – Mixed Problems
- P5: HOTS Questions
- P6: Quick Recap of Full Chapter
- P7: Revision Worksheet Discussion
- P8: Unit Test – Chapter 1
📌 MAY (Ch.2: Motion in a Straight Line)
Working Days: 18–20
Week 1
- P1: Distance vs Displacement
- P2: Speed & Velocity – Average & Instantaneous
- P3: Graphs – Position-Time
- P4: Graphs – Velocity-Time
- P5: Acceleration – Concept & Units
- P6: Uniform vs Non-Uniform Motion
- P7: Numerical Problems on Motion Graphs
- P8: Lab Activity – Graph Plotting
Week 2
- P1: Equations of Motion – Derivation (Graphical Method)
- P2: Numerical Practice – Equations of Motion
- P3: Motion with Uniform Acceleration – Examples
- P4: Problem Solving Session
- P5: Elementary Calculus in Motion Problems
- P6: Displacement from Velocity-Time Graph
- P7: Worksheet Discussion
- P8: Class Quiz
Week 3
- P1: Relative Velocity in 1D
- P2: Numerical Problems on Relative Velocity
- P3: Mixed Conceptual Problems
- P4: NCERT Exercise Discussion
- P5: HOTS Questions
- P6: Problem Solving Drill
- P7: Revision of Full Chapter
- P8: Class Test – Ch.2
📌 JUNE
Summer Break (No Classes)
📌 JULY (Ch.3: Motion in a Plane – Vectors & Projectile Motion)
Working Days: 22–24
Week 1
- P1: Scalars & Vectors – Introduction
- P2: Representation of Vectors
- P3: Triangle Law of Vector Addition
- P4: Parallelogram Law of Vectors
- P5: Resolution of Vectors into Components
- P6: Numerical Problems on Vector Resolution
- P7: Worksheet Practice
- P8: Activity – Vector Addition Using Graphs
Week 2
- P1: Unit Vectors & Notation
- P2: Addition of Vectors by Components
- P3: Scalar Product (Dot Product) – Concept
- P4: Numerical Problems – Dot Product
- P5: Vector Product (Cross Product) – Concept
- P6: Numerical Problems – Cross Product
- P7: Problem Solving Session
- P8: Worksheet Discussion
Week 3
- P1: Motion in a Plane – Position & Displacement Vectors
- P2: Velocity & Acceleration Vectors
- P3: Projectile Motion – Concept
- P4: Derivation of Projectile Motion Equations
- P5: Numerical Practice on Projectile Motion
- P6: Maximum Height, Range, Time of Flight
- P7: Graphical Representation of Projectile Path
- P8: Lab Activity – Projectile Motion Demonstration
Week 4
- P1: Uniform Circular Motion – Concept
- P2: Centripetal Acceleration – Derivation
- P3: Applications of Circular Motion (Banking of Roads)
- P4: Numerical Problems on UCM
- P5: HOTS Questions
- P6: Problem Solving Drill
- P7: Chapter Recap & Worksheet
- P8: Unit Test – Ch.3
📌 AUGUST (Ch.4: Laws of Motion)
Working Days: 20–22
Week 1
- P1: Force & Inertia – Concept
- P2: Newton’s First Law with Examples
- P3: Newton’s Second Law – Derivation
- P4: Numerical Problems on Second Law
- P5: Newton’s Third Law – Action & Reaction
- P6: Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum
- P7: Numerical Practice on Momentum
- P8: Worksheet Discussion
Week 2
- P1: Free Body Diagrams (FBD) – Basics
- P2: FBD – Numerical Practice
- P3: Equilibrium of Forces
- P4: Numerical Problems – Equilibrium
- P5: Motion on Inclined Plane (Frictionless)
- P6: Motion on Inclined Plane (With Friction)
- P7: Problem Solving Drill
- P8: Activity – Inclined Plane Demo
Week 3
- P1: Friction – Types: Static, Kinetic, Rolling
- P2: Laws of Friction
- P3: Methods to Reduce Friction
- P4: Numerical Problems – Friction
- P5: Motion in Circular Path – Banking of Roads
- P6: Numerical Problems – Circular Motion with Friction
- P7: Worksheet Practice
- P8: Class Quiz
Week 4
- P1: Mixed Problem Solving – Newton’s Laws
- P2: HOTS Questions
- P3: NCERT Exercise Discussion
- P4: Lab Activity – Trolley & Weights Experiment
- P5: Recap of Full Chapter
- P6: Worksheet Revision
- P7: Periodic Test – I (Ch.1–4)
- P8: Test Discussion
📌 SEPTEMBER (Ch.5: Work, Energy & Power + Revision)
Working Days: 18–20
Week 1
- P1: Work – Definition & Formula (W = F·d cosθ)
- P2: Work Done by Constant Force
- P3: Work Done by Variable Force
- P4: Numerical Problems on Work
- P5: Kinetic Energy & Derivation
- P6: Potential Energy – Concept
- P7: Work-Energy Theorem – Derivation
- P8: Numerical Practice – WET
Week 2
- P1: Conservation of Mechanical Energy (Frictionless System)
- P2: Numerical Problems – Conservation of Energy
- P3: Power – Definition & Formula
- P4: Numerical Problems – Power
- P5: Potential Energy Curve
- P6: HOTS Problems – WEP
- P7: Worksheet Practice
- P8: Lab Activity – Work & Energy
Week 3
- P1: Mixed Numerical Problems
- P2: Worksheet Revision
- P3: NCERT Exercise Discussion
- P4: Full Chapter Recap
- P5: Problem Drill
- P6: Quick Review (Ch.1–5)
- P7: Half-Yearly Exam
- P8: Exam Paper Discussion
📌 OCTOBER (Ch.6: System of Particles & Rotational Motion)
Working Days: 18–20
Week 1
- P1: Centre of Mass – Concept
- P2: Centre of Mass of 2-Body System
- P3: Numerical Problems – Centre of Mass
- P4: Torque – Definition & Formula
- P5: Torque in Equilibrium
- P6: Numerical Practice – Torque
- P7: Lab Activity – Equilibrium of Forces
- P8: Worksheet Practice
Week 2
- P1: Angular Momentum – Concept & Formula
- P2: Relation between Torque & Angular Momentum
- P3: Numerical Problems
- P4: Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies – Conditions
- P5: Conditions for Equilibrium (ΣFx=0, ΣFy=0, Στ=0)
- P6: Problem Solving Session
- P7: Worksheet Practice
- P8: Class Quiz
Week 3
- P1: Moment of Inertia – Concept
- P2: Parallel Axis Theorem – Derivation
- P3: Perpendicular Axis Theorem – Derivation
- P4: MI of Simple Shapes (Rod, Ring, Disc)
- P5: Numerical Problems – MI
- P6: Radius of Gyration
- P7: Worksheet Discussion
- P8: Lab Activity – Measuring MI (Demonstration)
Week 4
- P1: Kinetic Energy of Rotation
- P2: Rolling Motion – Concept
- P3: Rolling without Slipping
- P4: Numerical Problems – Rolling Motion
- P5: HOTS Questions
- P6: Mixed Problem Solving Drill
- P7: Full Chapter Recap
- P8: Unit Test – Ch.6
📌 NOVEMBER (Ch.7: Gravitation)
Working Days: 20–22
Week 1
- P1: Newton’s Law of Gravitation – Statement & Formula
- P2: Gravitational Constant (G) – Measurement & Units
- P3: Acceleration due to Gravity (g) – Derivation
- P4: Variation of g with Height
- P5: Variation of g with Depth
- P6: Numerical Problems on g
- P7: Worksheet Practice
- P8: Lab Activity – Simple Pendulum for g
Week 2
- P1: Mass & Weight – Difference
- P2: Gravitational Potential Energy
- P3: Escape Velocity – Derivation
- P4: Numerical Problems – Escape Velocity
- P5: Orbital Velocity – Derivation
- P6: Satellites – Concept & Types
- P7: Numerical Problems on Satellites
- P8: Simulation/Video Demo of Satellites
Week 3
- P1: Energy of a Satellite in Orbit
- P2: Geostationary & Polar Satellites – Uses
- P3: Application of Satellites in Communication & Weather Forecast
- P4: Worksheet Discussion
- P5: HOTS Questions
- P6: Numerical Drill
- P7: NCERT Exercise Discussion
- P8: Unit Test – Ch.7
📌 DECEMBER (Ch.8: Oscillations & Waves)
Working Days: 18–20
Week 1
- P1: Oscillatory Motion – Basics & Terminology
- P2: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) – Conditions
- P3: Derivation of Equation of SHM
- P4: Velocity & Acceleration in SHM
- P5: Energy in SHM – KE & PE
- P6: Numerical Problems on SHM
- P7: Worksheet Practice
- P8: Practical – Simple Pendulum
Week 2
- P1: Time Period of Simple Pendulum – Derivation
- P2: Factors Affecting Pendulum Time Period
- P3: Damped Oscillations – Concept
- P4: Forced Oscillations – Concept
- P5: Resonance – Explanation & Examples
- P6: Numerical Problems on Resonance
- P7: Worksheet Revision
- P8: Activity – Resonance in Air Column
Week 3
- P1: Wave Motion – Introduction
- P2: Transverse & Longitudinal Waves
- P3: Displacement Relation in Progressive Wave
- P4: Speed of a Wave in a Stretched String
- P5: Sound Waves – Properties
- P6: Beats – Concept & Examples
- P7: Doppler Effect – Explanation
- P8: Periodic Test – II (Ch.6–8)
📌 JANUARY (Ch.9: Mechanical Properties of Solids & Fluids)
Working Days: 20–22
Week 1
- P1: Elasticity – Concept
- P2: Stress & Strain – Types
- P3: Hooke’s Law – Explanation
- P4: Stress–Strain Curve
- P5: Young’s Modulus – Derivation
- P6: Bulk Modulus & Shear Modulus
- P7: Numerical Problems – Elasticity
- P8: Practical – Young’s Modulus
Week 2
- P1: Pressure in Fluids – Basics
- P2: Pascal’s Law – Derivation
- P3: Applications of Pascal’s Law (Hydraulic Lift, Brakes)
- P4: Archimedes’ Principle – Concept & Uses
- P5: Surface Tension – Concept
- P6: Capillarity – Derivation & Examples
- P7: Numerical Problems – Surface Tension
- P8: Lab Activity – Capillary Rise
Week 3
- P1: Viscosity – Concept & Factors
- P2: Streamline & Turbulent Flow
- P3: Bernoulli’s Theorem – Derivation
- P4: Applications of Bernoulli’s Principle
- P5: Numerical Problems – Fluids
- P6: HOTS Problems
- P7: Worksheet Discussion
- P8: Unit Test – Ch.9
📌 FEBRUARY (Ch.11 Thermal Properties, Ch.12 Thermodynamics, Ch.13 Kinetic Theory, Ch.14 Oscillations, Ch.15 Waves + Revision)
Working Days: 18–20
Week 1 – Thermal Properties
- P1: Heat & Temperature – Concept
- P2: Thermal Expansion of Solids, Liquids & Gases
- P3: Specific Heat Capacity – Calorimetry
- P4: Change of State – Latent Heat
- P5: Newton’s Law of Cooling – Derivation
- P6: Numerical Problems – Thermal Properties
- P7: Practical – Specific Heat Measurement
- P8: Worksheet Discussion
Week 2 – Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory
- P1: First Law of Thermodynamics – Concept & Numerical
- P2: Isothermal & Adiabatic Processes
- P3: Work Done in Isothermal & Adiabatic Process
- P4: Second Law of Thermodynamics & Heat Engines
- P5: Assumptions of Kinetic Theory of Gases
- P6: Pressure of an Ideal Gas – Derivation
- P7: RMS Speed, Degrees of Freedom
- P8: Numerical Problems – Kinetic Theory
Week 3 – Oscillations
- P1: Oscillatory Motion – Basics & Terminology
- P2: Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) – Equation & Graph
- P3: Velocity & Acceleration in SHM
- P4: Energy in SHM – KE & PE
- P5: Simple Pendulum – Derivation of Time Period
- P6: Damped & Forced Oscillations
- P7: Resonance – Real-Life Examples
- P8: Practical – Pendulum & Resonance Demo
Week 4 – Waves & Pre-Board Revision
- P1: Types of Waves – Transverse & Longitudinal
- P2: Displacement Relation in Progressive Wave
- P3: Speed of a Wave on a String
- P4: Standing Waves in Strings & Organ Pipes
- P5: Beats & Doppler Effect
- P6: Numerical Problems – Oscillations & Waves
- P7: Mixed Revision – Ch.11 to Ch.15
- P8: Pre-Board Test (Full Syllabus)
📌 MARCH (Final Revision & Annual Exam)
Working Days: 15–18
Week 1
- P1: Recap – Mechanics (Ch.1–6)
- P2: Recap – Rotational Motion & Gravitation
- P3: Recap – Properties of Matter & Thermodynamics
- P4: Recap – Oscillations & Waves
- P5: Formula Sheet & Key Derivations Review
- P6: Previous Year Question Practice
- P7: Mock Paper – I
- P8: Mock Paper – II
Week 2
- P1: Discussion – Mock Paper I & II
- P2: HOTS & Case Study Questions
- P3: Lab Viva & Record Completion
- P4: Final Formula Drill
- P5: Peer Teaching & Quick Revision
- P6: Final Doubt Clearing
- P7: Preparation Day
- P8: Annual Examination