Lesson Plan Sciencef4

Science Form 4 Yearly Lesson Plan 2008
Week
Period
Learning area and learning

objective
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
TSTS
SPS
Scientific
attitudes
and noble
values
Chapter 1: Scientific Investigation

1
2
2
1.1 Scientific investigation

method
Steps in method of
scientific investigation
Importance of method of
scientific investigation
Activity 1.1
Discussion on steps in
method of scientific
investigation
Activity 1.2
Think of ways to control
the variables
A student is able to :
Explain the step in scientific investigation
Carry out a scientific investigation
Write a report on a scientific investigation
Explain the importance of scientific
investigation
Sequenc
ing
Experiment 1.3
Carry out inquiry
experiment to study the
method of scientific
investigation
1.2 Scientific attitudes and

noble values when
carrying out scientific
investigations
Scientific attitudes and

noble values practiced
when carrying out scientific
investigations
Activity 1.4
Discussion on scientific
attitudes and noble values
Identify scientific attitudes and noble

values practiced by scientists
Explain the need to practice scientific

attitudes and noble values when carrying
out a scientific investigation
Practise scientific attitudes and noble

values when carrying out a scientific
investigation
Generating
ideas
Ma
Ha
king
ving critical
inferences
and
analytical
Ma
thinking
king
hypothese
s
Co
ntrolling
variables
Being
cooperati
ve
Daring
to try
Being
honest
and
accurate
in
recording
and
validating
data
YLKONG@SMKSARATOK2008

Week
Period

objective
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
TSTS
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
SPS
Chapter 2: Body Coordination
2
1
Attrib
Describe what body coordination is

uting
Identify the body systems that control and

Gener
regulate coordination
ating ideas
State the importance of body coordination
Being
thankful to
God
Attrib
Identify the component parts of the

uting
human nervous system
Gener
State the function of each component part

ating ideas
Activity 2.3
of the nervous system
Comp
Discussion on neurones
State what neurone is

aring and
contrasting
Identify the parts of a neurone

Activity 2.4
State
the
function
of
each
part
of
the
Think activity on comparing
neurone
sensory neurone, relay
Identify the different types of neurone

neurone and motor
State the fuction of each type of neurone

neurone
Compare and contrast the different types

of neurone
Being
thankful to
God
2.1Body Coordination
Body systems that control

and regulate coordination
Importance of body
coordination
Activity 2.1
Discussion on body
coordination
2.2 Human nervous system
Component parts of the

human nervous system
Neurones and its function
Activity 2.2
Research on human
nervous system
2.3 Nervous coordination
Receptors and effectors
Reflex action and reflex

arc
Experiment 2.5
Inquiry experiment carried
out to study the reflex
action (I)
Experiment 2.6
out to study the reflex
action (II)
Activity 2.7
Discussion on reflex arc
and reflex action
State what receptors and effectors are
State the functions of receptors and

effectors
Explain with examples what a reflex

action is
Describe a reflex arc
Illustrate the path taken by an impulse in

the reflex arc
Attrib
uting
Relati
Being
thankful to
God
ng
Sequ
encing
Gener
ating ideas
Week
Period

objective
2.4 Proprioceptors
Proprioceptors and its

importance
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
Experiment 2.8
out to study the
kinaesthetic sense
Explain what proprioceptors are
Explain the importance of proprioceptors
TSTS
SPS
Attrib
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Being
thankful to
God
Being
thankful to
God
Being
thankful to
God
Being
thankful to
God
uting
Relati
ng
4
1
1
4
6
1
2
1
6
2
2.5 Human brain and its

complexity
Main parts and functions

of human brain
Voluntary and involuntary

actions
Activity 2.9
Discussion on human brain
2.6 Hormonal coordination

in the body
Hormone and endocrine
glands
Functions of hormones
secreted by the endocrine
glands
Effects of hormonal
imbalance on health
Activity 2.11
Research on human
endocrine system
Describe what a hormone is
Describe what endocrine glands are
Identify the main endocrine glands and

their respective locations in the body
State the functions of hormones

secreted by the endocrine glands
Describe the effects of hormonal

imbalance on health
2.7 Coordination between

nervous system and the
endocrine system
Importance of coordination
between nervous system
and the endocrine system
in response to a specific
stimulus
Activity 2.12
Discussion on the
comparison between
nervous coordination and
hormonal coordination
Compare and contrast nervous

coordination with hormonal coordination
Explain with examples the coordination

between the nervous system and the
endocrine system in response to a
specific stimulus
Explain the importance of coordination

between the nervous system and the
endocrine system in response to a
specific stimulus
Activity 2.10
Think activity on voluntary
and involuntary actions
Identify the main parts of the human

brain
State the functions of each main part of

the human brain
Explain what voluntary action is
Give examples of voluntary action
Explain what involuntary action is
Give examples of involuntary action
Explain the effects of injuries to specific

parts of the human brain
Gener
ating ideas
Comp
aring and
contrasting
Gener
ating ideas
Relati
ng
Gener
ating ideas
Relati
ng
Predi
cting
Comparin
g and
contrasting
Generatin
g ideas
Predicti
ng
Week
Period

objective
Activity 2.13
Discussion on drugs
2.8 Effects of a drug abuse

on body coordination
and health
Examples of drugs
Drug abuse and its effects

on body coordination and
health
2.9 Effects of a excessive
consumption of alcohol
on body coordination
and health
Examples of alcoholic
drinks
Alcohol and its effects on

body coordination and
health
Importance of avoiding
excessive consumption of
alcohol
2.10Sound and healthy mind
Mind and factors that

affect mind
7
1
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
TSTS
SPS
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Define what drugs are
List examples of drugs
Explain what drug abuse is
Describe the effects of drug abuse on

body coordination
Describe the effects of drug abuse on

health
Gener
ating ideas
Relati
ng
Appre
ciating and
practising
clean and
healthy living
Activity 2.15
Discussion on alcoholic
drinks
A student is able to ;
List example of alcoholic drinks
Describe the effects of excessive

consumption of alcoholic on body
coordination
Describe the effects of excessive

consumption of alcoholic on health
Justify the importance of avoiding

excessive consumption of alcohol
Gener
ating ideas
Relati
ng
Appre
ciating and
practising
clean and
healthy living
Activity 2.16
Research on mind and
factors influence it
State what mind is
Identify factors that effect the mind
Explain how substance abuse can effect

the mind
Justify the importance of a healthy and

sound mind
Appre
ciating and
practising
clean and
healthy living
Activity 2.14
Simulation activity carried
out on Stay away from
drugs
Gener
ating ideas
Relati
ng
W
ee
k
Period

objective
Learning outcomes
Learning activity
TSTS
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
SPS
Chapter 3 : Heredity and variation

7/8
3.1 Cell division
Genes, deoxyribonucleic
acids (DNA) and
chromosomes
Mitosis and meiosis
Activity 3.1
Research on gene, DNA
and chromosome
Experiment 3.2
out to study the stages of
mitosis
Activity 3.3
Research on stages of
meiosis
Activity 3.4
Research on the
comparison between
mitosis and meiosis
8/9
3
3.2 The principles and

mechanism of
inheritance
Dominant genes and

recessive genes
Dominant traits and

recessive traits
Mechanism of inheritance
of traits
Genotype and phenotype

ratios of a monohybrid
Activity 3.5
Research on traits
determination by dominant
and recessive genes
Activity 3.6
Simulation activity carried
out to study the genetically
inherited traits
State what genes , deoxyribonucleic

acids (DNA) and chromosomes are
Describe the relationship between

gene, DNA and chromosome
State what mitosis is
State what meiosis is
Describe the process of mitosis
Describe the process if meiosis
Compare and contrast mitosis with

meiosis
Explain the importance of mitosis and

meiosis
A student is a able to :
Explain what dominant genes and

recessive genes are
Identify dominant traits and recessive

traits in human
Illustrate the mechanism of inheritance

of traits using schematic diagram
Predict the genotype and phenotype

ratios of a monohybrid cross
Sequ
encing
Comp
aring and
contrasting
Relati
ng
Relati
ng
Ob
serving
Being
thankful to God
Being
thankful to God
Synth
esising
Makin
g analogies
Activity 3.7

cross
We
ek
Period
10
12
2

objective
3.3 Sex determination and
the occurrence of twins
in human beings
Sex chromosomes
Determination of sex
Identical and non-identical

twins
3.4 Mutation
Type of mutation
Factors that causes

mutation
Advantages and
disadvantages of mutation
Think activity on
inheritance mechanism in
humans
Learning activity
Activity 3.8
Discussion on sex
chromosomes
Activity 3.9
Think activity on gender
determination mechanism
Activity 3.10
Research on the formation
of identical and nonidentical twins
Activity 3.11
Reseach on mutation
Activity 3.12
Research on sex inherited
disease
3.5 Effects of genetic

research on human life
Contributions of genetic
research in various fields
Selective breeding in
plants and livestock
Present arguments for and

against genetic research
Activity 3.13
A visit to be carried out on
genetic research
3.6 Variation among living

things
Types of variation;
Activity 3.15
Discussion on variation
Activity 3.14
Research on genetic
research
Learning outcomes
TSTS
SPS
Explain what sex chromosomes are
Explain how sex is determined
Explain the formation of identical and

non-identical twins
Compare and contrast identical with

non- identical twins
Explain what Siamese twins are
State what mutation is
State the types of mutation
List examples of mutation
Identify causes of mutation
State the advantages and

disadvantages of mutation
List the contributions of genetic

research in various fields
Explain selective breeding in plants

and livestock
State the importance of selective

breeding in plants and livestock
Describe the technology used for

selective breeding
Present arguments for and against

genetic research
Detec
ting bias
State what variation is
Comp
aring and
contrasting
Comp
aring and
contrasting
Gener
ating ideas
Relati
ng
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Being
thankful to God
Detec
ting bias
Evalu
ating
Gener
ating ideas
Being
thankful to God
Appreciati
ng the
contribution of
science and
technology
Having
critical and
analytical
Evalu
ating
Int
erpreting
data

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13
13
continuous and
discontinuous variation
Factors that cause
variation
Importance of variation
Experiment 3.16
out to study the continuous
variation
Experiment 3.17
out to study the
List variation in humans

Classify variation into continuous and
Identify factors that cause variation
Explain
Gener
ating ideas
Attrib
uting
Group
ing and
classifying
Cl
assifying
thinking
Activity 3.18
Discussion on the factors
determining variation and
their importance
Activity 3.19
Building a concept map
Week
Period

objective
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
TSTS
Scientific
attitudes
and noble
values
SPS
Chapter 4: Matter and Substance
13
1
1
15
15
15/16
4.1 Changes in the states of

matter
Kinetic theory of matter
Relate changes in heat to

changes in kinetic energy of
the particles in matter
Interconversion of the three

states of matter based on
the kinetic theory of matter
4.2 Structure of the atom
Subatomic particles
4.3 Proton number and

nucleon number in atoms
Activity 4.1
Think activity on changes
Explain the kinetic theory of matter

in heat and changes in
Relate changes in heat to changes in

states of matter
kinetic energy of the particles in matter
Activity 4.2
Explain the interconversion of the

Inquiry experiment on
three states of matter based on the
changes in state of
kinetic theory of matter
matter
Activity 4.3
Discussion on changes in
states of matter
Activity 4.4
Discussion subatomic
Describe the structure of

particles and their
an atom
differences
Identify the subatomic

particles
Compare and contrast

the subatomic particles
Activity 4.5
Research on proton
Relating
Attributin
Real
ising that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Real
ising that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Synthesi
sing
Compari
ng and
contrasting
Sequenc
ing
Attributin
g
Relating
Making
Havi
Week
16
Period
1
1
2
17
1
1
2
of elements
Proton number and nucleon
number
Number of protons, neutrons
and electrons
Isotopes

objective
number and nucleon

number
Activity 4.6
Think activity on
constructing a table
regarding proton number
and nucleon number
Activity 4.7
Think activity on isotopes
Learning activity
4.4 Classification of elements

in the Periodic Table
Arrangement of elements in
the Periodic Table
Groups and periods
Location of metals, nonmetals and semi-metals
Importance of the Periodic

Table
Activity 4.8
Discussion on the
Periodic Table
4.5 Properties of substances

based on the particles
present in them
Atoms, molecules and ions
Substances made of atoms,

molecules and ions
Relate the physical

properties of substance to
the arrangement of particles
and the forces of attraction
between them
Activity 4.9
Discussion on the
classification of
substances based on the
type of particles
Experiment 4.10
Experiment carried out to
study the physical
properties of substances
made of atoms,
molecules and ions
Activity 4.11
Discussion on the
different properties of
substances made of
atoms, molecules and
ions
State what proton number is

State what nucleon number is
Relate the number of protons,
neutrons and electrons in an atom to
its proton number and nucleon number
Deduce the number of protons,

electrons and neutrons in atom of
different elements
Make a generalization on the

numbers in atom of different elements
State what isotopes are
Give example of isotopes
generalisations
Relating
Problem
solving
Synthesi
sing
Learning outcomes
Describe the arrangement of

elements in the Periodic table
Describe what is meant by groups

and periods in the Periodic Table
Identify the locations of metals, nonmetals and semimetals in the Periodic

table
State the importance of the Periodic

Table
Describe what atoms , molecules

and ions are
Identify the particles in substances

as atoms , molecules and ions
State examples of substances made

of atoms, molecules and ions
Compare and contrast substance

that are made of atoms, molecules and
ions based on their physical properties
Relate the physical properties pf

substances made up of atoms,
molecules and ions to the arrangement
of particles and the forces of attraction
between them.
ng critical
and
analytical
thinking
TSTS
SPS
Attributin
g
Relating
Compari
ng and
contrasting
Relating
Grouping
and classifying
Making
hypotheses
Scientific
attitudes
and noble
values
Real
ising that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Obser
ving
Classi
Bein
g
cooperative
fying
Exper
imenting
Makin
g inferences
Contr
olling
variables
Makin
g hypotheses

Activity 4.12
Think activity on the
relation of arrangement
of particles and the
forces of attraction
between the particles to
their properties
Week
Period
17
18
1
2
18
1
1
19
2
2

objective
4.6 Metals and non-metals
Properties of metals and

non-metals
Uses of metals and nonmetals
Relate the physical

properties of metals and
non-metals to their uses in
daily life
4.7 Methods of purifying

substances
Characteristics of pure
substances
Different methods of
purification of substances
Relate the characteristics of

substances to the method of
purification used
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
Experiment 4.13
study the physical
non-metals
List examples of metals and nonmetals
List the properties of metals and nonmetals
List the uses of metals and nonActivity 4.14

metals in daily life
Think activity on the
Compare and contrast metals and

comparison of physical
non-metals based on their physical
properties
non-metals
Relate the physical properties of

metals and non-metals to their uses in
Activity 4.15
daily life
Discussion on the uses of
metals and non-metals
Activity 4.16
Project carried out to
study the source of raw
material (metal)
Experiment 4.17
State the characteristics
study the effect of
of pure substances
impurities on the boiling
Describe the different

point of pure liquid
methods of purification of substances
Experiment 4.18
Relate the
characteristics of substance to the
study the method of
methods of purification used to
distillation for mixed liquid
produce substance used in daily life
Experiment 4.19
TSTS
Attributin
Compari
ng and
contrasting
Relating
Making
hypotheses
Attributin
Scientific
attitudes
SPS
and noble
values
Obser
Bein
ving
g
cooperative
Exper
Appr
imenting
eciating the
Makin
contribution
g inferences
of science
Contr
and
olling
technology
variables
Makin
g hypotheses
Obser
ving
Relating
Generati
ng ideas
Making
inferences
Making
decisions
Exper
imenting
Makin
g inferences
Contr
olling
variables
Bein
g
cooperative
Week
19/20
Period
Methods of purification used

to produce substances used
in daily life

objective
5.1 Physical and chemical
changes
Physical and chemical

changes and the examples
in daily life
Learning activity
Activity 5.1
Think activity on the physical
and chemical changes
Activity 5.2
Research on physical and
chemical changes
Experiment 5.3
Inquiry experiment carried out
to study the physical and
chemical changes
20
2
1
21/24
2
1
5.2 Heat change in chemical

reactions
Chemical reaction involving

heat change
Reactions involving heat

loss and heat gain
Exothermic and endothermic

reactions
Heat changes that occur

during industrial chemical
reactions

study the purification
method for saturated
solution of common salt
Activity 4.20
Experiment 5.4
Experiment carried out to study
the exothermic and
endothermic reactions
Making
generalisations
Learning outcomes
TSTS
Explain what physical

change is
Explain what chemical

change is
Give examples of
physical changes in daily life
Give example of
chemical changes in daily life

physical changes and chemical
changes
A student is able to:
State that chemical reactions

involve heat change
Identify reactions involving

heat loss
Identify reactions involving

heat gain
Relate changes in
temperature of reactants to
exothermic reactions
Relate the changes in

temperature of reactants to
endothermic reactions
Explain through examples

heat changes that occur during
industrial chemical reactions
SPS
Comparing
and
contrasting
Attributing
Generating
ideas
Observing
Attributi
ng
Makin
g hypotheses
Obse
rving
Relatin
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Being
cooperative
Having
critical and
analytical
thinking
Being
cooperative
Exper
imenting
Genera
Makin
ting ideas
g inferences
Making
Contr
inferences
olling
variables
Making
Makin
decisions
g hypotheses
Making
generalisation
s
Sequen
cing
Compa
ring and
g
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4
1
2
5.3 Reactivity series of metals
Reactivity of metals with

water, acids and oxygen
Arrangement of metals in
order of reactivity
Position of carbon in the

reacitivity series
Experiment 5.5
the reactions between metals
with water
Experiment 5.6
with acids
Experiment 5.7
with oxygen
Activity 5.8
Research on reactivity series of
metals
Experiment 5.9
the position of carbon in the
reactivity series of metals
Week
26
Period
1
1
26
1
2
27

objective
Learning activity
5.4 Concepts of reactivity

series of metals
Relate the position of metals

in the reactivity series to the
method of extraction of
metals from their ores
Process of extraction of
metals from its ore using
carbon
Importance of the reactivity

series
Activity 5.10
Simulation activity carried out
on metal extraction processes
5.5 Electrolysis
Anode, cathode, anion,

cation and electrolyte
Electrolysis using carbon

electrodes
Uses of electrolysis in
industry
Activity 5.12
Discussion of metal extraction
using electrolysis
Activity 5.11
Discussion on the application of
reactivity series of metals in
metal extraction
Experiment 5.13
the electrolysis of molten
Describe the reactivity of

metals with water

metals with acids

metals with oxygen
Compare and contrast the

reactivity of metals with water,
acids and oxygen
Arrange metals in order of

reactivity
contrasting
Synthe
sising
Compa
ring and
contrasting
Genera
ting ideas
Being
cooperative
Appre
ciating the
contribution
of science
and
technology
Construct the reactivity series

of metals based on reactivity of
metals with oxygen
Identify the position of carbon

in the reactivity series
Learning outcomes
TSTS
Relate the position of metals

in the reactivity series to the
method of extraction of metals
from their ores
Explain with examples the

process of extraction of a metal
from its ore using carbon
State the importance of the

reactivity series
State what electrolysis is
State what anode, cathode,

anion, cation and electrolyte are
Describe the electrolysis of an

electrolyte using carbon electrodes
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Appre
ciating the
contribution
of science
and
technology
SPS
Genera
ting ideas
Relatin
g
Obse
rving
Attributi
Obse
Being
cooperative
Relatin
Exper
Appre
g
imenting
ciating the
contribution of
Genera
Makin
science and
ting ideas
g inferences
technology
ng
rving
lead(II) bromide
Experiment 5.14
the process of electroplating
metal objects using electrolysis
27
Week
27
Period
5.6 Production of electrical

energy from chemical
reactions
Generation of electrical
energy using simple cell
Various types of cells and

their uses
Advantages and
disadvantages of various
types of cells
objective
5.7 Chemical reactions that
occur in the presence of
light
Chemical reactions which

require light
Effect of light on
photosensitive chemicals
Storage of certain chemicals

in dark bottles
Experiment 5.15
Experiment carried out on
simple cell
Activity 5.16
Research on chemical cells
Explain the uses of

electrolysis in industry
Describe how a simple cell

works
List the various types of cells

and their uses
State the advantages and

disadvantages of various types of
cells
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
Experiment 5.17
the effect of light on chemical
reactions
Give example of chemical

reactions which require light
Explain the effect of light on

photosensitive chemicals
Explain why certain chemicals

are stored in dark bottles
Activity 5.18
Think activity on the effect of
light on chemicals and methods
of storage
Activity 5.19
Project carried out to study the
uses of chemical reactions as
an energy source and the effect
of disposing chemical cell to the
environment
Making
inferences
Synthe
sising
Contr
olling
variables
Makin
g hypotheses
Compa
ring and
contrasting
Detecti
ng bias
Evaluat
ing
Genera
ting ideas
TSTS
SPS
Attributi
ng
Obse
rving
Relatin
Exper
imenting
Genera
Makin
ting ideas
g inferences
Making
Contr
inferences
olling
variables
Synthe
Makin
sising
g hypotheses
g
Appre
ciating the
contribution
of science
and
technology
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Being
cooperative
Appre
ciating the
contribution of
science and
technology
Realis
ing that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Activity 5.20
Chapter 6 : Nuclear energy
28
6.1 Radioactive substances
Radioactive substances and
Activity 6.1
Discussion on radioactive
State what radioactive
Compa
ring and
Appre
ciating the
the process of radioactive

decay
Radioactive radiations
Radioisotopes
substances and radioactive

radiations
Activity 6.2
Research on radioactive
substances
Week
Period
28
28/30

objective
substances are
Give examples of radioactive
substances
Describe the process of
radioactive decay
Name the three types of each
type of radiations
Describe the characteristics of
each type of radioactive radiation
radioactive radiations
Explain what radioisotopes
are
Give examples of
radioisotopes
Explain the uses of
radioactive substances
Learning activity
Learning outcomes
6.2 Production of nuclear

energy and its uses
Production of energy
through nuclear fission and
fusion
Uses of nuclear energy
Process of generating
electricity from nuclear
energy
Activity 6.3
Research on the production of
nuclear energy
6.3 Awareness of the need for

proper handling of
radioactive substances
Effects of radioactive
radiations on living things
Proper handling of
radioactive substances and
radioactive waste
Activity 6.5
Research on the effects of
radioactive substances on living
things
Describe the production of

nuclear energy through fission
Describe the production of

nuclear energy through fusion
Sate the uses of nuclear

energy
Describe the process of

generating electricity from nuclear
energy
Explain the effects of nuclear

energy production
State the effects of radioactive

radiations on living things
Describe the correct way of

handling radioactive substances
and radioactive waste
explain the need fro proper

handling of radioactive substances
and radioactive waste
Activity 6.4
Discussion on uses of nuclear
energy and the process of
generating electricity from
nuclear energy
contrasting
Making
inferences
TSTS
SPS
Genera
ting ideas
Relatin
g
Synthe
sising
contribution
of science
and
technology
Generating
ideas
Relating
Evaluating
Detecting
bias
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Appre
ciating the
contribution
of science
and
technology
Being
responsible
about the
safety of
oneself,
others and
the
environment

Chapter 7 : Light, colour and sight
30
30
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7.1 Formation of image by

plane mirrors and lenses
Images formed by plane

mirror, convex lens and
concave lens
Draw a labelled ray diagram

to show the formation of
image by light rays passing
through convex and concave
lens
Determination of focal length

of a convex lens
Experiment 7.1
the characteristics of images
formed by a plane mirror
Experiment 7.2
the characteristics of images
formed by a convex lens and
concave lens
Activity 7.3
Think activity on part of lens
Activity 7.4
Discussion on the formation of
images by a convex lens and a
concave lens for distant objects
Activity 7.5
Research on ray diagrams for a
convex lens
Experiment 7.6
the relationship between object
distance and image distance for
a convex lens
State the characteristics of

images formed by a plane mirror

image formed by a convex lens

images formed by a concave lens
Compare and contrast images

of distant objects formed by
convex lenses and concave
lenses

to show the formation of image by
light rays passing through a
convex lens

to show the formation of image by
light rays passing through a
concave lens
Draw ray diagrams to explain

how characteristics of images
formed by convex lenses vary with
object distance
Determine the focal length of

a convex lens
Compa
ring and
contrasting
Synthe
sising
Relatin
g
Making
decisions
Identify the parts

of optical instruments involved in
image formation
Draw ray
diagrams for light rays passing
through an optical instrument
Compare and
contrast the mechanisms in
Attributi
ng
Obser
ving
Exper
imenting
Makin
g inferences
Contr
olling
variables
Makin
g
hypotheses
Being
cooperative
Appre
ciating the
contribution
of science
and
technology
Experiment 7.7
the focal length of a convex
lens
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7.2 Formation of image by

optical instruments
Parts of instruments
involved in image formation
Draw ray diagrams for light

rays passing through an
optical instrument
Mechanism in focusing and

controlling the amount of
Activity 7.8
Research on ray diagram in
optical instruments
Experiment 7.9
the formation of image in a
pinhole camera
Activity 7.10
Attributi
ng
Obser
ving
Compa
ring and
contrasting
Making
analogies
Concep
tualising
Defini
ng
operationally
Being
cooperative
Appre
ciating the
contribution
of science
and
technology

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light that enters human eyes

and a camera
Structure and function of
various parts of the eye
using camera as an analogy
7.3 Light dispersion
Examples on how dispersion

of light occurs
Simulation activity to make

analogies of structure and
function of the eye with the
camera
Experiment 7.11
the light dispersion by a prism
Experiment 7.12
the formation of rainbow
focusing and controlling the

amount of light that enters
human eyes and a camera
Explain the
structure and function of various
parts of the eye using a camera
as an analogy
State what light dispersion is

how dispersion of light occurs
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Period
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objective
7.4 Light scattering
Examples of phenomena
related to light scattering
Learning activity
Activity 7.14
Research on light scattering
Experiment 7.15
the light scattering that explains
the blue sky and the red sun
Attributi
ng
Activity 7.13
Research on formation of
rainbow
Synthe
sising
Compa
ring and
contrasting
Analysi
ng
Relatin
g
Making
conclusions
Sequen
cing
Learning outcomes
Exper
imenting
Makin
g inferences
Contr
olling
variables
Makin
g
hypotheses
TSTS
State what light scattering is
Give examples of phenomena

related to light scattering

how scattering of light occurs in
natural phenomena
Identify primary and

secondary colours
Explain how addition of

primary colours produces
secondary colours
Explain the subtraction of
Obser
ving
SPS
Attributi
ng
Genera
ting ideas
Visualis
ing
Realis
ing that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Realisi
ng that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Activity 7.16
Discussion on light scattering in
natural phenomena
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7.5 Addition and subtraction

of coloured lights
Primary and secondary

colours
Addition of primary colours

to produce secondary
colours
Activity 7.17
Think activity on primary and
secondary colours
Experiment 7.18
the addition of primary colours
Synthe
sising
Attribu
ting
Analys
ing
Obs
erving
Relatin
Exp
erimenting
Maki
ng
inferences
Being
cooperative
Realis
ing that
science is a
means to
understand
Subtraction of colours by
coloured filters
to form secondary colours
colours by coloured filters
Experiment 7.19
the subtraction of light by
coloured filters
Makin
g conclusions
Activity 7.20
Think activity on effects of light
subtraction
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Period
36
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7.6 Principle of subtraction

of coloured light to
explain the appearance
of coloured objects
Subtraction of coloured
lights by coloured objects
Appearance of coloured
objects under white light
and coloured lights
Function of rod and cone

cells in the eye

objective
Activity 7.21
Discussion on the principle of
subtraction of coloured light of
objects
Activity 7.22
Think activity on apprearance
of coloured objects
Activity 7.23
Research on the functions of
rod and cone cells in the eye
Learning activity
7.7 Mixing pigments
Uses of pigments
Comparison between
mixing of pigments with the
addition of coloured lights
Effects of pigments on light
Activity 7.24
Research on mixing of
pigments
7.8 Importance of colour in

daily life
Uses of colour in daily life
Importance of colour to
living things
Activity 7.25
Discussion on the uses of
colours in daily life
Activity 7.26
Think activity on the importance
of colour in daily life
A student is able to;
Explain subtraction of
coloured light by coloured
objects
Explain the appearance of

coloured objects under white
light
Explain the appearance of

coloured objects under
coloured lights
State the function of rod and

cone cells in the eye
nature
Cont
rolling
variables
Maki
ng
hypothese
s
Relatin
g
Genera
ting ideas
Visualis
ing
Learning outcomes
State what pigment is
List the uses of pigments
Compare and contrast the

mixing of pigments with the
addition of coloured lights
Explain through examples the

effects of pigments on light
Make conclusions about the

mixing of pigmnets
list the uses of colour

in daily life
state with examples

the importance of colour to living
things
justify the importance

of colour to living things
TSTS
SPS
Compa
ring and
contrasting
Generating
ideas
Relating
Realisi
ng that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Realisi
ng that
science is a
means to
understand
nature
Having an
interest and
curiosity
towards the
environment

Chapter 8 : Chemicals in industry
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8.1 Properties of alloys and

their uses in industry
Definition and examples of

alloy
Formation of alloy that can

change the properties of
metals
Relate the properties of

alloys to their uses in daily
life
Importance of alloy
Superconductor alloys
Experiment 8.1
the process of making alloys
Experiment 8.2
the hardness of alloy as
compared to pure metal
Experiment 8.3
the resistance of alloy to
corrosion
Activity 8.4
Research on the properties and
uses of alloys
State what an alloy is
Give examples of alloys
Explain how the formation of

alloy can change the
properties of metals
Relate the changes in the

properties of metals when
they are converted to alloys to
the arrangement of particles
in the alloys
Relate the properties of alloys

to their uses in daily life
Describe the importance of

alloys in industry
State what superconductor

alloys are
Relatin
Genera
ting ideas
Attributi
ng
Analysi
ng
Making
conclusions
Exp
Apprec
erimenting
iating the
contribution of
Obs
science and
erving
technology
Maki
ng
inferences
Cont
rolling
variables
Maki
ng
hypotheses
Activity 8.5
Research on superconductor
alloys
Week
38
Period
1
1

objective
8.2 Production and uses of
ammonia in industry
Uses of ammonia and its

compounds in daily life
Production of ammonia in
industry
Production of ammonium
salt fertilisers and urea
using ammonia
Learning activity
Activity 8.6
Research on uses of ammonia
Activity 8.7
Discussion on Haber process
Experiment 8.8
the production of ammonium
salt fertiliser
Learning outcomes
List the uses of

ammonia and its compounds in
daily life
Describe how
ammonia is produced in industry
State the factors

which affect the production of
ammonia in industry
State the
industrial uses of ammonia
Describe how
ammonia is used to produce
ammonium salt fertilizers and
urea
TSTS
SPS
Relating
Generati
ng ideas
Attributin
g
Analysin
g
Making
conclusions
Scientific
attitudes and
noble values
Experi
Appr
menting
eciating the
contribution
Observi
of science
ng
and
Making
technology
inferences
Controll
ing variables
Making
hypotheses
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8.3 Effects of industrial

waste disposal on the
environment
Manufacturing activities,
the source of pollution
Effects of improper
industrial waste disposal
Methods of controlling
industrial waste disposal to
avoid pollution
Activity 8.9
Research on sources of
pollution from industrial
activities
Activity 8.10
Discussion on the effects of
improper agricultural waste
disposal and the controlling
methods
Activity 8.11
Project carried out to study on
the effects of improper
industrial waste disposal on the
environment
Identify manufacturing
activities which are sources of
pollution
Explain the effects of

improper industrial waste
disposal
Relate the effects of

industrial waste disposal to the
survival of living things
State with examples the

methods of controlling industrial
waste disposal to avoid pollution
Generati
ng ideas
Relating
Detectin
g bias
Evaluatin
g
Appreciatin
g the
balance of
nature

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Learning area and learning

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1.1 Scientific investigation

1.2 Scientific attitudes and

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Identify scientific attitudes and noble

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Learning area and learning

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Identify the parts of a neurone

Identify the different types of neurone

State the fuction of each type of neurone

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Component parts of the

Neurones and its function

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Reflex action and reflex

State what receptors and effectors are

State the functions of receptors and

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Learning area and learning

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Describe what a hormone is

Describe what endocrine glands are

Identify the main endocrine glands and

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Compare and contrast nervous

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Explain the importance of coordination

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Give examples of voluntary action

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Learning area and learning

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