Lesson Plan Physics Class 11

Table of Contents

  • 📅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
MonthWorking DaysChapters / TopicsTeaching StrategiesActivities / PracticalsAssessment
April20–22Ch.1 Units & MeasurementsLecture, Discussion, NumericalsVernier Caliper, Screw Gauge, Spherometer PracticeWorksheet + Oral Q/A
May18–20Ch.2 Motion in a Straight LineProblem Solving, Graph AnalysisActivity on displacement–time graphClass Test
June–Summer Break–––
July22–24Ch.3 Motion in a Plane (Vectors, Projectile)Group Work, Diagram AnalysisPractical on projectile motion, Vector ResolutionWorksheet
August20–22Ch.4 Laws of MotionICT + Real-Life ExamplesDemo using trolley & weights, Friction activitiesPeriodic Test – I
September18–20Ch.5 Work, Energy & Power + RevisionNumerical Drills, Group DiscussionLab Work on Work & Energy, Power MeasurementHalf-Yearly Exam
October18–20Ch.6 System of Particles & Rotational MotionInteractive & Problem SolvingPractical on torque, Moment of Inertia, EquilibriumWorksheet
November20–22Ch.7 GravitationLecture, Simulation VideosPendulum Experiment, Escape Velocity DemonstrationUnit Test
December18–20Ch.13 Oscillations
Ch.14 Waves
Activity-Based, ICT SupportPractical on SHM, Wave Speed in String, Beats DemonstrationPeriodic Test – II
January20–22Ch.8 Mechanical Properties of Solids
Ch.9 Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Experiments + NumericalsYoung’s Modulus, Bernoulli’s Principle, Surface TensionOral & Written
February18–20Ch.10 Thermal Properties, Ch.11 Thermodynamics, Ch.12 Kinetic TheoryMock Tests, Problem Practice, Peer TeachingPracticals: Newton’s Cooling, Resonance in Air ColumnPre-Board Revision
March15–18Annual Revision & Final ExamRecap + Mock PapersFormula Revision, Previous Year Question PapersAnnual 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

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