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JABATAN PELAJARAN NEGERI PAHANGSCIENCE CURRICULUM SPECIFICATIONS

YEARLY LESSON PLAN FOR FORM FOUR 2010

FIRST TERM

WEEK/ LEARNING AREA &Learning Objectives

SUGGESTED LEARNINGACTIVITIES

LEARNING

OUTCOMESEXERCISES

(MINIMUM REQUIREMENT)

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS PAPER 1 PAPER 2

3 7 Jan Orientation Week for Form Four Students OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED ESSAY

10 14Jan

CHAPTER 1 :SCIENTIFIC

INVESTIGATION1.1 Analysing Method of

ScientificInvestigation

1.2 Realising the Need toPractise Scientific

Attitudesand NobleValues when Carrying

OutScientific

Carry out a scientific investigation,e.g. investigate how surface areaaffects the rate of coolingStudents will :a. identify the problemb. identify the variables

c. make a hypothesisd. plan the investigation to :

i. determine the apparatus andmaterials needed

ii. determine the procedure of theinvestigation, the method ofdata collection and dataanalysis

e. carry out the investigationf. collect datag. analyse and interpret datah. write a report

Discuss the importance of scientific

investigation method in acquiringscientific knowledge.

View a video or computer simulationthen gather and interpret data on thescientific attitudes and noble valuespractised by scientists.

A student is able to :

explain the steps in

scientificinvestigation

carry out a scientific

investigation

write a report on a

scientificinvestigation

explain the

importance ofscientificinvestigation.


identify the scientific

attitudes and noblevalues practised by

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Investigations Discuss the need to practisescientific attitudes and noble valueswhen carrying out scientificinvestigations

scientists

explain the need to

practise scientificattitudes and noblevalues when carryingout a scientificinvestigation

practise scientific

attitudes and noblevalues when carryingout a scientificinvestigation

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CHAPTER 2 : BODYCOORDINATION

2.1 Understanding BodyCoordination

2.2 Understanding theHuman

Nervous System

Carry out activities to observe anddiscuss body coordination

Examine models, view charts orvideo to identify the body systems

which control coordination, i.e. thenervous system and the endocrinesystem

Discuss the importance of bodycoordination in daily activities

Observe models, view charts or videoand identify the human nervoussystem which consist of :a. central nervous system, i.e. brain

and spinal cordb. peripheral nervous system, i.e.

cranial and spinal nerves and

their branches which link thereceptors and effectors with thecentral nervous system.

Discuss the function of eachcomponent part of the nervoussystem


describe what body

coordination is

identify the body

systems that control

and regulatecoordination

state the importance

of body coordination


identify the

component parts ofthe human nervoussystem

state the function of

each component

part of the nervoussystem

state what a

neurone is

identify the parts of

a neurone


each part of theneurone

identify the different

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types of neurone


each type ofneurone

2.3 Analysing NervousCoordination

Discuss the following :a. meaning of receptors and

effectorsb. functions of receptors and

effectors

Carrying out activities todemonstrate the reactions of sensoryorgans to various stimuli

Carry out activities and discuss reflexactions such as knee jerk andreaction to touching a hot or sharp

object

View computer simulations or chartshowing the path taken by animpulse in a reflex arc.

Draw a diagram to show the pathtaken by an impulse in a reflex arc

A student is able to : state what receptors

and effectors are

state the functions

of receptors andeffectors

explain with

examples what areflex action is

describe a reflex

action

illustrate the pathtaken by an impulse

in the reflex arc.

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2.4 Understanding the roleofproprioceptors inmaintaining

balance andcoordination

Carry out the following activities toshow the importance ofproprioceptors :a. stacking objects with both

eyes closedb. maintaining balance of the body

View charts, videos, or computersimulations and discuss the following:a. proprioceptors and their

functionsb. the importance of proprioceptors

in maintaining balance and


explain what

proprioceptors are

explain the

importance ofproprioceptors

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coordination

2.5 Understanding thehuman

brain and its

complexity

Examine models, view videos orcomputer simulations to identify thestructure of the human brain, i.e.

cerebrum, cerebellum and medullaoblongata.Discuss the function of the variousparts of the brain

Carry out activities and discuss thefollowing :a. voluntary actions such as writing

and dancingb. involuntary actions such as

dilation and constriction of thepupil and the beating of the heart

Discuss the effects of injuries to

specific parts of the human brain


identify the main

parts of the human

brain state the function of

each part of thehuman brain

explain what

voluntary action is

give examples of

voluntary actions

explain what

involuntary action is

give examples of

involuntary actions

explain the effects of

injuries to specificparts of the humanbrain

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2.6 UnderstandingHormonal CoordinationIn The Human Body

Carry out games such as match andwin or puzzles to identify thefollowing :a. hormone and the main endocrine

glandsb. the hormones secreted by

each of endocrine glandsc. function of the hormones

secreted by each endocrineglands

Draw a labelled diagram to show thelocations of the main endocrineglands

Discuss the effects of hormonalimbalance on health and present in agraphic organiser


describe what

hormone is

describe what

endocrine glands are

identify the main

endocrine glandsand their respectivelocations in the body


hormones secretedby the endocrineglands

describe the effects

of hormonalimbalance on health

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2.7 AnalysingCoordination Betweenthe Nervous Systemand the EndocrineSystem

2.8 Evaluating the Effectsof Drugs on BodyCoordination andHealth

Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast nervous coordination withhormonal coordination and presentthe similarities and differences in agraphic organiser

Simulate fright and flight situationsor relate an incident to discuss thefollowing:a. coordination between nervous

system and the endocrine systemin producing a response to astimulus

b. the importance of coordinationbetween the nervous system andthe endocrine system in ensuringa smooth and appropriateresponse

Invite a representative from ADK,PDRM, PEMADAM to give a talk or anexhibition on drugs, drug abuse andthe effect of drugs

Students make presentations on drugabuse through public speaking,exhibiting folio or multimedia PowerPoint


compare andcontrast nervouscoordination withhormonalcoordination

explain with

examples thecoordinationbetween the nervoussystem and theendocrine system inresponse to aspecific stimulus

explain the

importance ofcoordinationbetween the nervoussystem and the

endocrine system inresponse to aspecific stimulus


define what drugs

are

list examples ofdrugs

explain what drug

abuse is


of drug abuse on

body coordination describe the effects

of drug abuse onhealth

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2.9 Analysing the EffectsofExcessive consumptionof Alcohol on BodyCoordination and

Gather information from books,magazines or Internet and discussthe following :a. examples of alcohol ic drinksb. effects of excessive


list examples of

alcoholic drinks


of excessive

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Health

2.10Realising TheImportance of Soundand Healthy Mind

consumption of alcohol on bodycoordination and health

c. the importance of avoidingexcessive consumption of alcohol

Present and exhibit the collectedinformation

Gather information from books,magazines or Internet and discussthe following :a. the meaning of mindb. factors that affect the mind,

which include hormoneimbalance, excessiveconsumption of alcohol, drugabuse, mental stress and braininjury

c. how hormone imbalance,excessive consumption of alcoholand drug abuse can affect the

mindd. the importance of a healthy and

sound mind

consumption ofalcohol on bodycoordination


of excessiveconsumption ofalcohol on health

justify the

importance ofavoiding excessiveconsumption ofalcohol


state what mind is

identify factors that

affect mind

explain how

substance abuse can

affect the mind justify the

importance of ahealthy and soundmind

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CHAPTER 3 : HEREDITYAND

VARIATION

3.1 Understanding Cell

Division

View videos, computer simulations orchart to study the following :a. gene, DNA and chromosomeb. mitosis and meiosis

Simulate the process of mitosis and

meiosis

Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast mitosis with meiosis andpresent the similarities anddifferences in a graphic organiser


state what gene,

DNA andchromosome are

describe the

relationship between

gene, DNA andchromosome

state what mitosis is

state what meiosis is

describe the process

of mitosis


of meiosis

compare and

contrast mitosis and

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Discuss the importance of mitosisand meiosis

meiosis

explain the

importance ofmitosis and meiosis

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3.2 Understanding thePrinciples andMechanism orInheritance

3.3 Understanding SexDetermination and theOccurrence of Twins inHuman Beings

Observe and identify dominant andrecessive traits among students andtheir family members.Discuss the following :a. dominant genes and dominant

traitsb. recessive genes and

recessive traits

View video or computer simulationson genetic experiments carried out

by Gregor Mendel to study themechanism of trait inheritance

Use schematic diagrams to illustratemonohybrid crosses and predict thefollowing using Mendels Law :a. genotype ratio of the first filial

or F1 generation and the secondfilial or F2 generation

b. phenotype ratio of F1 and F2generation

View computer simulations, videos orcharts and discuss the following :

a. sex chromosomesb. determination of sexc. the occurrence of identical and

non identical twinsd. the occurrence of Siamese twins

Use schematic diagrams to illustratethe following :a. how sex is determineb. how identical and non identical


explain what

dominant andrecessive genes are

identify dominantand recessive traitsin human

illustrate the

mechanism ofinheritance of traits

using schematicdiagram

predict the genotype

and phenotyperatios of amonohybrid cross


explain what sex

chromosomes are

explain how sex is

determined

explain the

formation ofidentical and nonidentical twins

compare and

contrast identicalwith non identicaltwins

explain what

Siamese twins are

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twins are form

Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast identical twins with nonidentical twins and illustrate thesimilarities and differences in agraphic organiser

Read and interpret data from books,magazines, articles or internet onSiamese twins

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3.4 UnderstandingMutation

3.5 Evaluating the EffectsofGenetic Researches onHuman Life

View videos, computer simulations orcharts and discuss the following :a. mutation and types of mutation

such as chromosomes mutationsand gene mutations

b. consequences of chromosomemutation in human

c. consequences of gene mutationin human such as albinism,Thalassemia

Carry out an activity to test colourblindness among pupils

Discuss the advantages anddisadvantages of mutation

Search the Internet, read books,magazine and newspapers forinformations on genetic research anddiscuss the followinga. genetic research in the field of

medicineb. genetic research in the field of

agriculture

Discuss the following :a. selective breeding in plants and

livestocksb. the importance of selective

breeding


state what mutation

is

state the types of

mutation

list examples of

mutation

identify causes ofmutation

state the advantages

and disadvantagesof mutation


list the contributions

of genetic researchin various field

explain selectivebreeding in plantsand livestock


of selective breedingin plants andlivestock

describe the

technology used forselective breeding

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View videos or computer simulationson the technology used for selectivebreeding

present argumentsfor and againstgenetic research

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3.6 Analysing VariationAmongLiving Things

3.7 Realising the Need toAdhere to a Code ofEthics in GeneticResearches

Carry out activities to identify andclassify variation among students ina class.Discuss the following :a. continuous and discontinuous

variationb. examples of continuous and

discontinuous variationc. factors which cause variationd. the importance of variation

Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast continuous anddiscontinuous variation ( *compulsory experiment )

Read books, articles, magazine orsearch the Internet and discuss howmisuse of knowledge in the field ofgenetics can endanger life.

Discuss the importance ofestablishing and adhering to ethicsand morals in scientific research forthe benefit of mankind.


state what variation

is

list variation in

humans

classify variation

into continuous anddiscontinuousvariation

compare and

contrast continuousand discontinuousvariation

identify factor that

causes variation

explain theimportance ofvariation


explain how the

misuse of knowledgein the field ofgenetics canendanger life

describe the

importance ofestablishing andadhering to ethicsand morals inscientific researchfor benefit ofmankind

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FIRST MONTHLY TEST

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MID-FIRST SEMESTER BREAK (12 20 Mar 2011)

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CHAPTER 4 : MATTERAND SUBSTANCES4.1 Changes in Matter

Carry out an activity to observe

changes in the states of matter whenheat is absorbed or released.View videos or computer simulationsand discuss the following :a. the kinetic theory of matter,b. changes in kinetic energy of

particles in matter during heatchange,

c. change in the states of matterinvolving the absorption orrelease of heat,

d. changes in matter duringmelting, boiling, condensation,freezing and sublimation based

on the kinetic theory of matter.


explain the

kinetic theory ofmatter

relate changes in

heat to changesin kinetic energyof the particles inmatter

explain the

interconversionof the threestates of matterbased on thekinetic theory ofmatter

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4.2 Atom Structure

4.3 Proton Number,NucleonNumber in Atom

Examine models, view computersimulations and discuss thefollowing :a. the structure of an atom,b. the subatomic particles namely

proton, electron, and neutron.

Draw a labelled diagram of a modelof an atom.Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast the subatomic particles interms of location, relative mass andcharge. Illustrate the similarities anddifferences of subatomic particles ina graphic organizer.

Collect and interpret data on thefollowing:a. proton numberb. nucleon numberc. isotopes


state what proton

number is

state what

nucleonis

relate the

number of protons, neutronsand electrons in

an atom to itsproton numberand nucleonnumber

deduce the

number of protons, neutronsand electrons inatoms of differentelements

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4.4 The Periodic Table

Construct a table to show therelationship between the number ofproton, neutrons and electrons in anatom and its proton number andnucleon number.Discuss and make a generalisation

that atoms of different elementsconsist of different numbers ofprotons and electrons.Discuss the following :a. isotopesb. examples of isotopes such as

isotopes of hydrogen and carbon.

View computer simulations or chartsand discuss the following aspects of

the Periodic Table:

a. arrangement of elements basedon increasing proton number

b. group as vertical columncontaining elements with similarchemical properties.

c. period as horizontal rowcontaining elements that changetheir chemical and physicalproperties gradually from thosereflecting non-metal

d. locations of metals, non-metalsand semimetals.

Carry out a card game to fill up themissing elements in Periodic Table.The cards contain the followingdetails:a. proton numberb. nucleon numberc. metal, non-metal and semimetal

Discuss the importance of thePeriodic Table in terms of:

makegeneralisation onthe number ofprotons andelectrons inatoms of differentelements

state what

isotopesare

give examples of

isotopes

A student is able to:

describe the

arrangement ofelements in thePeriodic Table

describe what is

meant by groupsand periods inthe PeriodicTable

identify the

locations of

metals, non-metals andsemimetals inthe PeriodicTable

state the

importance ofPeriodic Table

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a. assisting in an orderly andsystematic approach to the studyof elements

b. knowing the properties of theelements

c. predicting the properties anduses of

elements

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4.5 Properties ofSubstances

4.6 Properties of MetalsandNon Metals

View computer simulations or chartsto study the following:a. atoms, molecules and ions,b. substances which are made of

atoms, molecules and ions,c. physical properties of substances

made atoms, molecules and ionssuch as:i) physical state at room

temperature,ii) melting point,iii) boiling point,

iv) electrical conductivity.d. arrangement of particles and

the forces of attraction betweenparticles in substances made ofatoms, molecules and ions.

Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast substances that are made ofatoms, molecules and ions based ontheir physical properties. Illustratethe similarities and differences in agraphic organizer.Discuss the arrangement of particlesand the forces of attraction between

particles in relation to the physicalproperties of substances made up ofatoms, molecules and ions.

Carry out an activity to identifyobjects in he classroom which aremade of metals and non-metals.Collect and interpret data on theproperties and uses of metals such


describe what

atoms, moleculesand ions are

identify the

particles insubstances asatoms, moleculesand ions

state examples

of substances

made of atoms,molecules andions

compare andcontrastsubstances thatare made ofatoms, moleculesand ions basedon their physicalproperties

relate the

physicalproperties of

substances madeup of atoms,molecules andions to thearrangement ofparticles and theforces ofattractionbetween them

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as iron, aluminium zinc, copper, lead,tin, gold, and non-metals such ascarbon, sulphur and chlorine.Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast the properties of thingsmade of metal and non-metal andillustrate the similarities anddifferences in a graphic organizer.Carry out an activity to study thephysical properties of metals andnon-metals such as:a. luminosityb. ductil ityc. malleabilitytensile strengthd. electrical and heat conductivity

Discuss the physical properties ofmetals and non-metals relating totheir uses in daily life


list examples ofmetals and non-metals

list the

properties ofmetals and non-metals

list the uses of

metals and non-metals in dailylife

compare and

contrast metalsand non-metalsbased on theirphysicalproperties

relate the

physicalproperties ofmetals and non-metals to theiruses in daily life

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4.7 Purification of

Substances

Collect and interpret data on the

following :a. characteristic of pure

substances,b. different methods of purification

of substances.

Carry out activities to study thefollowing :a. how the presence of impurities

such as salts affects the boiling


state thecharacteristics ofpure substances

describe the

differentmethods ofpurification ofsubstances

relate the

characteristics of

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4.8 Uses of Various

Substances

point of water,(* compulsory experiment )

b. purifications of substances by thefollowing methods :i) distillation,e.g purifying

alcohol from a mixture ofalcohol and water,

ii) crystallisation,e.g purifyingsaltfrom a satured solution ofcommon salt.

Gather information and discuss thefollowing :a. factors to be considered when

selecting the methods ofpurification.Examples are asfollow :i. separating a liquid from a

solution of a solid in aliquid,such as producing pure

water from sea water,ii. separating a liquid from a

mixture of miscible liquidssuch as removing ethanolfrom a mixture of ethanoland water,

iii. separating insolubleimpurities from a solublesubstances such as removingsand and other impuritiesfrom salt.

b. methods of purification used inproducing substances neededdaily such as

salt,sugar,petroleum fractionsand distilled water.

Discuss the following :a. how various substances of

different characteristics can be

substances tothe methods ofpurification used

explain with

examples themethods ofpurification used

to producesubstances usedin daily life

A student is able to : describe how

man uses varioussubstances ofdifferentcharacteristicsand states ineveryday life

justify the

importance of

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utilised to benefit mankind,b. the importance of the existance

of various substances of differentcharacteristics.

the existence ofvarioussubstances ofdifferentcharacteristicsand states thatbenefit mankind.

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CHAPTER 5 : ENERGYAND

CHEMICALCHANGES

5.1 Physical and ChemicalChanges

5.2 Heat Change inChemicalReaction

Discuss the following in terms ofphysical and chemical changes:a. burning of paper,b. melting of ice,c. change in colour of sliced apples,d. evaporation of water.

Carry out the following activities tostudy physical and chemicalchanges:a. heating iron with sulphur,

b. burning magnesium in air,c. mixing zinc with copper sulphate

solution,d. soking clean iron nails in water

until they rust,e. heating copper carbonate,f. mixing potassium iodide with

lead nitrate,g. dissolving sugar in water,h. Crystallizing sodium chloride

from its saturated solution,i. heating iodine crystals in a

closed container,j. slow heating of wax.

Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast physical change andillustrate the similarities anddifferences in a graphic organizer.

Carry out the following activities tostudy heat changes in chemicalreactions:a. dissolving ammonium chloride in


explain what

physical changeis

explain what

chemical changeis

give examples of

physical changesin daily life

give examples ofchemical changesin daily life

compare and

contrast physicalchanges andchemical changes


state that

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water,b. dissolving sodium hydroxide in

water.

Discuss the following:a. the relationship between heat

loss or heat gain and changes in

temperature,b. exothermic and endothermic

reactions based on changes inheat.

(* compulsory experiment)

View computer simulations thengather and interpret data on heatchanges that occur during industrialchemical reactions, such as:a. the production in ammonia from

ammonium products,b. the production of sulphuric acid.

chemicalreactions involveheat change

identify reactions

involving heatloss

identify reactions

involving heatgain

relate changes in

temperature ofreactants toexothermicreactions

relate changes in

temperature ofreactants toendothermicreactions

explain through

examples heatchanges thatoccur duringindustrialchemicalreactions

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5.3 The Reactivity Series ofMetals

Carry out activities to study thefollowing reactions:a. sodium,calcium,magnesium,alum

inium,zinc and copper withwater.

b. Magnesium,aluminium,zinc and

copper with dilute acids.c. Magnesium,aluminium,zinc,copper with oxygen.

Carry out activities to compare andcontrast the reactivity of metals withwater,acids and oxygen.Illustrate thesimilarities and differences in agraphic organiser.

Discuss and arrange metals in order


describe the

reactivity of metals with water

describe the

reactivity of

metals with acids describe the

reactivity of metals withoxygen

compare and

contrast thereactivity of metals withwater, acids and

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of reactivity.

Collect and interpret data on thereactivity of metals with oxygen toconstruct the reactivity series ofmetals.Carry out an experiment to

determine the position of carbon inthe reactivity series.

oxygen

arrange metals in

order of reactivity

construct the

reactivity seriesof metals basedon reactivity ofmetals withoxygen

identify the

position of carbonin the reactivityseries

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5.4 Applying the ConceptsofReactivity Series of

Metals

View computer simulations or videoson methods of extracting metalsfrom their ores and then carry outthe following activities:a. relate the position of metals in the

reactivity series to the method ofextracting metals from theirores,such as using carbon and byelectrolyisis,

b. discuss the process of extractingtin from its ore.

Discuss the importance of thereactivity series.


relate the

position of metalsin the reactivityseries to themethods ofextraction ofmetals from theirores

explain with

examples theprocess ofextraction of ametal from its oreusing carbon


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5.5 Electrolysis Carry out activities on electrolysisand discuss the following:a. definition of electrolysisb. what anode, cathode, anion,

cation and electrolyte are,c. the process and product of

electrolysis of an electrolyte


state what

electrolysis is

state what anode,

cathode, anion,cation andelectrolyte are

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using carbon electrodes,d. use of electrolysis in

electroplating metal objects.

View computer simulations and studythe following processes:a. electrolysis of molten lead

bromide using carbon electrodes,b. electroplating objects made of

iron with copper.View videos or computer simulationsand discuss the uses of electrolysis inindustry, including the extraction ofmetals, purification of metals andelectroplating.

describe theelectrolysis of anelectrolyte usingcarbon electrodes

explain the uses

of electrolysis inindustry

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5.6 Electric Energy fromChemical Reactions

Carry out an activity to study theproduction of electrical energy by asimple cell.

Examine various types of cells suchas dry cells,lead-acidaccumulators,alkaline batteries andnickel-cadmium batteries anddiscuss:a. their uses,b. the advantages and

disadvantages inusing each of these types of cells.


describe how a

simple cell works

list the various

types of cells andtheir uses

state the

advantages anddisadvantages ofvarious types ofcells

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5.7 Light and ChemicalReactions

Discuss the following:a. chemical reactions which require

light for example photosynthesisin green plants,

b. the effect of light onphotosensitive chemicals.


give examples of

chemicalreactions whichrequire light

explain the effect

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5.8 The Benefits ofChemicalReactions

Carry out an activity to study theeffect of light on photographic paperand silver chloride.

Discuss how photosensitive

chemicals are stored by relating tothe effect of light on these chemicals.

Prepare folio and scrap book on thefollowing topics:a. how energy obtained from

chemical reactions should beused efficiently to preventwastage,

b. how equipment utilising chemicalreactions as sources of energyshould be disposed to reduce

environmental pollution,

Carry out a brainstorming session onnew ways of using chemicalreactions as sources of energy forequipment.

Carry out activities to illustrate goodhabits of using and disposingequipment that uses chemicalreaction as a source of energy.

of light onphotosensitivechemicals

explain why

certain chemicalsare stored in darkbottles


describe how

energy obtainedfrom chemicalreactions shouldbe usedefficiently to

prevent wastage describe how

equipmentutilising chemicalreactions assources of energyshould bedisposed toreduceenvironmentalpollution

give suggestions

on new ways ofusing chemicalreactions assources of energyfor equipment

put into practise

god habits whenusing anddisposingequipment thatuses chemicalreaction as

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sources of energy

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CHAPTER 6 : NUCLEARENERGY

6.1 UnderstandingRadioactive Substances

6.2 Understanding TheProduction of Nuclear

View computer simulations, videos orcharts and study :a. radioactive substances

b. radioactive radiationsc. radioisotopes

Discuss the following :a. radioactive substancesb radioisotopes of carbon, cobaltand

iodinec. the process of radioactive decay

and the emission of alphaparticles,

beta particles and gammaradiation

carry out an activity to compare

andcontrast the characteristics of the

three types of radioactive radiationsi.e. alpha, beta and gamma radiationin terms of:a. types of particlesb. chargec. penetrating powers

Illustrate the similarities anddifferences in a graphic organiser

View computer simulations, videos orcharts and discuss the uses of

radioactive substances in thefollowing fields:a. agricultureb. medicinec. archaeologyd. industrye. food preservative

Access websites or visit MalaysianInstitute of Nuclear Technology


state whatradioactive

substance are give examples of

radioactivesubstances


of radioactive decay

name three types of

radioactiveradiation

describe the

characteristics ofeach type ofradioactive radiation

compare andcontrast radioactiveradiations

explain what

radioisotopes are

give examples of

radioisotopes

explain the uses of

radioactivesubstances

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Energy and Its Uses (MINT) to collect information onradioactive substances and nuclearenergy

View computer simulations, videosand charts and discuss theproduction of nuclear energy through

the following :a. fissionb. fusion

Discuss the process of generatingelectricity from nuclear energy

Read the articles and do a grouppresentation on the following :a. the uses of nuclear energyb. the effects of nuclear energy

production


describe theproduction of nuclearenergy throughfission

describe the

production of nuclearenergy throughfusion

state the uses of

nuclear energy


of generatingelectricity fromnuclear energy


nuclear energyproduction

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6.3 Awareness of the NeedforProper HandlingRadioactive

Substances

Read the articles, view videos orcharts and discuss the following :a. Chernobyl nuclear disaster and

other nuclear disasterb. handling pf radioactive

substancesand radioactive waste

Discuss the following :a. short term and long term effectsof

radioactive substances andradioactive wasteb. the need for proper handling of

radioactive substances andradioactive waste

Debate on the need to have nuclearpower station


state the effects of

radioactiveradiations on livingthings

describe the correct

way of handlingradioactivesubstances andradioactive waste

explain the need for

proper handling ofradioactivesubstances andradioactive waste

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CHAPTER 7 : LIGHT,COLOUR,SIGHT

7.1 Synthesising theFormation of Image by

Plane Mirrors andLenses

Carry out activities to observe thefollowinga. images formed by an plane

mirrorb. images formed by convex land

concave lenses

Carried out an activity to compareand contrast images of distantobjects formed by convex andconcave lenses. Illustrate thesimilarities and differences in agraphic organiser

Use computer simulation, videos orcharts to demonstrate theconstruction of ray diagrams

Draw ray diagrams for light passingthrough:

a. convex lens with objects locatedatvarious distances

b. concave lens

Label the following on the raydiagrams :a. principal axisb. optical centrec. focal pointd. focal lengthe. object distancef. image distance

Discuss how characteristics of imageformed by convex lenses vary withobject distance

Plan and carry out an activity todetermine the focal length of convexlens(* compulsory experiment)


state thecharacteristics ofimages formed by aplane mirror

state the

characteristics ofimages formed by aconvex lens

state the

characteristics ofimages formed by aconcave lens

compare and

contrast images ofdistant objects

formedby convex lens andconcave lens

draw and label raydiagram to show theimage by light rayspassing through aconvex lens

draw and label ray

diagram to show theimage by light rayspassing through aconcave lens

draw ray diagram to

explain howcharacteristics ofimages formed by

convex lens varywith object distance

determine the focal

length of a convexlens

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7.2 Synthesising theFormation of Imagesby OpticalInstruments

Investigate the image formed in acamera using a pin-hole camera withand without lens

Construct a simple periscope andtelescope. Discuss the formation of

image by these optical instruments

Use computer simulations todemonstrate construction of raydiagrams for the light rays passingthrough the eye and opticalinstruments

Based on the simulations, draw andlabel ray diagrams to show theformations of images in the followingoptical instrumentsa. camerab. periscope

c. telescoped. eye

Discuss the similarities anddifferences between camera and eyein terms of focusing and controllingthe amount of light

Examine a model camera and relateits structure and functions to those ofthe eyes


identify the parts ofoptical instrumentsinvolved in imageformation

draw ray diagrams

for light rayspassing through anoptical instrument

compare and

contrast themechanisms infocusing andcontrolling the

amountof light that entershuman eyes and acamera

explain the structure

and function ofvarious parts of theusing a camera as ananalogy

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7.3 Analysing LightDispersion

Carry out activities to investigate thefollowing :a. light dispersion using a prismb. rainbow formation

Discuss what light dispersion isUse computer simulations todemonstrate light dispersion


state what l ight

dispersion is

explain through

examples howdispersion of light

occurs

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7.4 Analysing Light

Scattering

Draw a labelled diagram to showdispersion of lightDiscuss light dispersion in aphenomenon, such as the formationof rainbow

Carry out an activity to study light

scattering and its effectsUse computer simulations todemonstrate the process of lightscattering

Discuss light scattering inphenomena such as blue skies andred sunset

A student is able to : state what l ight

scattering is

give examples of

phenomena relatedto light scattering

explain through

examples howscattering of light

occursin natural

phenomena

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7.5 Analysing the Additionand Subtraction ofColoured Lights

Carry out an activity to introduceprimary and secondary colours

Carry out an activities to :a. investigate the addition of

primarycolours to form secondary colours

b. investigate the effects of primaryand secondary coloured filters onwhite and coloured light

Use computer simulations todemonstrate the addition andsubtraction of coloured light

Discuss the following :a. how secondary colours are

obtainedfrom the addition and subtractionof coloured lights by coloured

filters

Carry out activities to observe andstudy the colour of objects under


identify the primary

and secondarycolours

explain how addition

of primarycolours producessecondary colours

explain the

subtraction of colours by colouredfilters

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7.6 Applying the Principleof Subtraction ofColoured Lights to

Explain the Appearanceof Coloured Objects

white and coloured lights

View computer simulations anddiscuss the subtraction of colouredlights by coloured objects

Discuss the following :a. function of rod and cone cellsb. the appearance of coloured

objectsunder white and coloured light


explain subtraction

of coloured lights bycoloured objects

explain the

appearance ofcoloured objectsunder white light

explain the

appearance ofcoloured objectsunder coloured light


rod and cone cells inthe eye

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7.7 Analysing The Effects ofMixing Pigments

7.8 Evaluating The

Carry out activities to observe andstudy pigments and the effects ofmixing pigments

View computer simulations anddiscuss the mixing of pigments andthe effects of pigments on light

Carry out an activity to compare andcontrast the mixing of pigments withthe addition of coloured lights,illustrate the similarities anddifferences in graphic organiser

Based on the above activities makeconclusions about the mixing ofpigments and discuss the uses ofpigments


state what pigment

is

list the uses of

pigments

compare and

contrast the mixingof pigments with the

addition of colouredlights

explain through

examples the effectsof pigments on light

make conclusions

about the mixing ofpigments

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Importance of Colour inDaily Life

7.9 Appreciating theBenefits of VariousTypes of OpticalInstruments to Mankind

View computer simulations or videosto gather information and discuss thefollowing :a. the uses of colour in printing,b. electrical wiring, traffic lights,c. symbol and signalsd. the importance of colour to

humans, animals and plantsDiscuss what life is like withoutcolour

Discuss the advantages of havingvarious kinds of optical instrumentssuch as :a. to overcome the limitation of the

sense of lightb. extending the capability or power

of visionc. increasing human knowledge and

understanding about nature


list the uses of colour

in daily life

state with examplesthe importance ofcolour to livingthings

justify the

importance of colourto living things


relate the inventions

of various types ofoptical instrumentsto their contributionsto mankind

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SECOND MONTHLY TEST

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CHAPTER 8 :CHEMICALSIN

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8.1 UndestandingProperties of Alloys andTheir Uses In Industry

8.2 Analysing Productionand Uses of Ammoniain Industry

Examine things made of alloys anddiscuss the their composition,properties and uses

Collect and interpret data on thefollowing :

what alloy is,examples of alloys,composition, properties and the uses

ofvarious alloy including steel, pewter,bronze, brass and duralumin(*compulsory experiment-

resistance of alloy tocorrosion)

View videos or computer simulationsand discuss :how formation of alloys can change

the properties of metals, such asto increase hardness, prevent

corrosion and improveappearance

what superconductor alloys are

Discuss the importance of alloys inindustry

Collect and study product labels toidentify the ammonium compoundspresent

Discuss the uses of ammonia and itscompounds in the making of

substances such as fertilisers, nitricacid, colouring, cleaning agents andexplosives

View videos or computer simulationsto gather and interpret data on thefollowing :a. the process of producing

ammoniain industry


state what an alloy is

give an examples of

alloys

explain how the

formation of alloy

can change theproperties of metal

relate the changes in

the properties ofmetals when theyare converted toalloys to thearrangement ofparticles in the alloys

relate the properties

of alloys to their usesin daily life

describe the

importance of alloysin industry

state what

superconductoralloys are


list the uses of

ammonia and itscompounds in dailylife

describe how

ammonia isproduced in industry

state the factors

which affect theproduction ofammonia in industry

state the industrial

uses of ammonia

describe how

ammonia is used to

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b. factors which affect the optimumproduction of ammonia such astemperature, pressure andcatalysts

Draw a flow chart to show theproduction of ammonia

Collect and interpret data on thelarge scale uses of ammonia inindustry such as manufacturingfertiliser and nitric acid

Carry out activity to prepareammonium fertiliser such asammonium sulphate, ammoniumnitrate and ammonium phosphate

produce ammoniumsalt fertilisers andurea

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8.3 Analysing The Effects ofIndustrial WasteDisposal

8.4 Preservation and

View videos or computer simulationsto gather and interpret data onenvironmental pollution arisingfrom :a. burning of fossils fuelsb. disposal of industrial waste such

as toxic substances from thechemical industry, radioactivewaste, oil palm and rubber wastefrom the agricultural industry

c. effects of improper industrialwaste disposal on theenvironment

d. methods of controlling industryindustrial waste disposal to avoidenvironmental pollution

Discuss and relate the effects ofimproper disposal of industrial wasteto the survival of living thingsSelect an industry and do apresentation on how wastes aremanaged in the industry

A student is able to : identify

manufacturingactivities which aresources of pollution


improper industrialwaste disposal

relate the effects of

industrial wastedisposal to thesurvival of livingthings

state with examples

the methods ofcontrolling industrialwaste disposal toavoid pollution

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Conservation of theEnvironment View videos or computer simulations

on industrial waste pollution and itseffects on environmentDiscuss :a. consequences of uncontrolled

and haphazard disposal of

industrial wasteb. the need to treat industrial

pollution seriously in order topreserve and conserve theenvironment

c. the importance of practisingresponsible way of disposingindustrial waste

A student is able to : describe the

consequences ofuncontrolled andhaphazard disposal

of industrial waste explain the

importance ofpractisingresponsible way ofdisposing industrialwaste

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FINAL EXAM

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SCHOOL BREAK

All essay questions are guided by the teachers. * Compulsory experiment

Resources of exercises: 1. Chapter 3 (Heredity and varition)-Variation:thumprint,lemgth of leaf.....1. JPN Excellence Module 2. Chapter 4 (Matter and Substances)-effect of impurities on the boiling point of a pure liquid2. Past Year Questions 3. Chapter 5 (Energy and Chemical Changes)-Exothermic and endothermic reactions3. JUJ Modules 4. Chapter 7 ( Light, Colour , and Sight)-Focal length of a convex lens4. Previous Diagnostic Tests 5. Chapter 8 (Chemical in Industry)-Resistance of alloy to corrosion5. Exchanged Interstate Questions6. Courseware CD7. Reference Books

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