Bernard Uwalaka Nigeria

Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Drug & analytical chemistry

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I have over nine years of teaching experience across multiple subjects, including Physics, English, Biology, and Computer Studies, along with four years of school administration experience. I hold a Diploma in Education with a strong background in computer education and professional training in English language teaching. My teaching methodology is student-centered, focusing on personalized learning plans tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. I combine interactive discussions, problem-solving techniques, real-world examples, and digital tools to make lessons practical and engaging. I also provide structured feedback and continuous support to ensure measurable progress and lasting results.

I am Bernard, a professional tutor with a strong passion for helping students achieve academic success. I enjoy guiding learners through complex subjects by simplifying concepts and connecting them to real-life applications. My interests include education, technology integration in learning, creative writing, and developing engaging teaching resources that make studying enjoyable and effective.

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60minutes
Curriculum

Curriculum Outline: Mechanics

Unit 1: Introduction to Mechanics

Lessons

What is Mechanics? (Branches: Statics, Kinematics, Dynamics)

Physical quantities, units, and dimensions

Scalars vs. Vectors (representation & operations)

Activities

Group discussion: everyday examples of mechanics

Hands-on: vector addition with arrows on graph paper

Quick quiz on SI units and conversions

Unit 2: Kinematics – Motion in One and Two Dimensions

Lessons

Distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration

Equations of uniformly accelerated motion

Motion graphs (displacement–time, velocity–time, acceleration–time)

Projectile motion

Relative velocity

Activities

Stopwatch experiment: measuring acceleration of a rolling ball

Graphing motion using real data

Group problem-solving: projectile motion scenarios

Unit 3: Newton’s Laws of Motion

Lessons

Newton’s First Law (inertia)

Newton’s Second Law (force, mass, acceleration)

Newton’s Third Law (action–reaction)

Applications: friction, tension, normal force

Uniform circular motion

Activities

Tug-of-war to demonstrate action–reaction pairs

Lab: measuring frictional force on different surfaces

Problem-solving session: inclined planes and pulleys

Unit 4: Work, Energy, and Power

Lessons

Work done by constant and variable forces

Kinetic and potential energy

Work–energy theorem

Conservation of mechanical energy

Power and efficiency

Activities

Spring compression experiment (elastic potential energy)

Lab: lifting weights at different speeds → calculate power

Energy conservation game (identify KE/PE transformations in real-life situations)

Unit 5: Momentum and Impulse

Lessons

Linear momentum and impulse

Impulse–momentum theorem

Conservation of momentum (1D and 2D collisions)

Applications: recoil, rockets

Activities

Balloon rocket experiment (action–reaction & momentum)

Collision carts lab → measure velocities before & after impact

Case study: car crash analysis with impulse & momentum

Unit 6: Rotational Motion

Lessons

Angular displacement, velocity, acceleration

Torque and moment of inertia

Newton’s second law for rotation

Rotational kinetic energy and angular momentum

Conservation of angular momentum

Activities

Spinning bicycle wheel experiment (gyroscopic effect)

Lab: rotational inertia with a rolling cylinder/sphere

Problem-solving: torque in levers and pulleys

Unit 7: Gravitation

Lessons

Newton’s law of universal gravitation

Variation of � with height and latitude

Satellite motion: orbital velocity & escape velocity

Kepler’s laws of planetary motion

Gravitational potential energy

Activities

Scale model of the solar system (visualizing Kepler’s laws)

Calculation: satellite orbiting Earth speed & period

Debate: space exploration and gravity-assisted missions

Unit 8: Oscillations and Mechanical Waves

Lessons

Simple harmonic motion (SHM)

Energy in SHM

Damped & forced oscillations, resonance

Wave properties (speed, frequency, wavelength)

Standing waves & interference

Activities

Pendulum experiment → measure period & compare with theory

Slinky or rope wave demonstration

Lab: resonance in tuning forks & vibrating strings

Unit 9: Fluid Mechanics (Optional Extension)

Lessons

Pressure in fluids (Pascal’s law)

Archimedes’ principle & buoyancy

Fluid dynamics: Bernoulli’s theorem

Applications: airplane lift, Venturi effect

Activities

Floating objects lab → test Archimedes’ principle

Paper airplane challenge (lift & Bernoulli’s principle)

Group problem-solving on fluid flow

Unit 10: Review, Applications & Assessment

Lessons

Connecting mechanics concepts (energy, momentum, forces, rotation)

Real-life engineering and technology applications

Activities

Capstone project (choose one):

Build a catapult and calculate launch energy

Analyze sports physics (e.g., basketball shot, football kick)

Research satellite orbits & space mechanics

Final review quiz bowl

Practical exam: lab-based assessments

✅ Assessment Structure

Quizzes (short, after each unit)

Homework assignments & problem sets

Lab reports and presentations

Midterm exam (Units 1–5)

Final exam (comprehensive, Units 1–10)

Capstone project presentation

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University of Nigeria Nsukka
Bachelors Degree In Science Education Physics
Physics
2016 — 2021
English
Nativecamp
Online
ESL tutor
February 2023 — October 2025
Physics
Bachelors Degree In Science Education Physics
Science Education
University of Nigeria Nsukka
2016 — 2021
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