YEARLY PLAN (2017)

SCIENCE ( FORM 3 )

SM SHAN TAO(CF)

THEME : MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 1 RESPIRATION
Week
Jan/Minggu
1

Learning Objectives
1.1
Analysing human
breathing mechanism

Learning Outcomes
A student is able to:
a)identify the structure of the
human respiratory system.
b)identify the structure of the lung
c)describe the process of
inhalation and exhalation
d)describe the breathing
mechanism.

1.2
Understanding the
transport of oxygen
in the human body

A student is able to:

a) describe the diffusion of
oxygen from the alveoli into
the blood capillaries
b)describe the transport of oxygen
by blood
c)the diffusion of oxygen from
the blood capillaries into the
cells.
A student is able to:
a) list the substances which are
harmful to the respiratory
system
b) Explain the effects of
pollutants on the respiratory
system
c) list the diseases of the
respiratory system
d) Practice good habits to improve
the quality of air

1.3
Realising the
importance of healthy
respiratory system

Activities
a)Observe computer software to
identify the structure of the human
respiratory s y s t e m
b)Examine a model of a lung to
identify its structure
c)Discuss the breathing mechanism
d)Project : Make a model of the human
respiratory system
e)Presentation of the project
View a video ,then gather and
interpret data on the following:
a) diffusion of oxygen from the
alveoli into the blood capillaries and
vice-versa
b) transport of oxygen by the red blood
cells in the form of oxyhaemoglobin.

Collect and interpret data on the

following:
a) substances that are harmful to the
respiratory system,
b) effects of harmful substances on
the respiratory system,
c) diseases of the respiratory system.

Thinking Map
Bubble map:
characteristics of
alveolus

Multi-flow map
: pollutants and their
harmful effects on
respiratory system
Bubble map
: diseases of the
respiratory system
: good habit that
improve the quality
of air

THEME : MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 2 BLOOD CIRCULATION AND TRANSPORT
Feb/Week
1

2.1
Understanding
the
transport system in
human

2.2
Analysing the human
blood.

A student is able to:

a) describe the circulatory
system as a system of tubes
with a pump and valves
that ensure one-way flow of
blood,
b) state the functions of the heart,
c) identify the structure of the
human heart,
d) compare and contrast the
structure of arteries, veins
capillaries,
e) relate the characteristics
of the blood vessels to
their functions,
f) compare and contrast
oxygenated and
deoxygenated blood,
g) illustrate the path of blood
flow in the circulatory
system,
h) describe the role of the
blood circulatory system in
the transport of substances,
i) explain the importance of
maintaining a healthy heart.

a)Observe and study models and

videos on the structure of the heart
and types of blood vessels
b) Practice drawing the heart showing its
structures
c) Competition between groups to
illustrate pulmonary and systemic
circulation

A student is able to:

a) state the constituents of
blood and their functions,
b) state the blood groups,
c) match the blood group of the
donor to that of the recipient,

Discusion:
a) the constituents of blood, and their
functions,
b) the blood groups
c) the compatibility between the
blood group of the donor and

Double bubble map

: for oxygenated and
deoxygenated blood
Flow map for
: Pulmonary
Circulation
: Systemic
circulation

d) Discuss the following:

i. functions of the heart, blood
vessels
ii.characteristics of the blood
vessels and their functions.
e) Discuss the role of the blood
circulatory system
f) Examine a chicken heart

Tree map
: constituent of
Blood
Brace map
: the blood group

Feb/Week
4

d)

justify the importance of

blood donation,

A student is able to:

a) describe how wilting occurs,
b) describe the
functions of stomata,
c) describe what
transpiration is,
d) describe the roles of
transpiration,
e) identify the factors
affecting the rate of
transpiration
f) describe how the factors affect
the rate of transpiration,
g) investigate the pathway of
water in a cut
stem using a suitable stains,
h) identify the locations
of xylem and phloem,
i) describe the functions
of xylem and phloem
THEME :MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 3 EXCRETION
Mac/Week
3.1
A student is able to:
1
a)
explain what excretion is
Understanding
b) identify the excretory
human excretion
organs in humans
c) state the excretory
products of each
excretory organ
d) explain the importance of
excretion
2.3
Analysing
the transport system
in plants.

3.2

A student is able to:

that of the recipient,

d) the importance of blood donation,
e) the storage and handling of donated
blood
Bubble map
a)Observe a wilted plant and discuss
: Factor affecting the
how it occurred.
rate of transpiration
b)Examine the epidermis of a leaf
under a microscope to identify the
stomata and discuss its functions.
c) Carry out experiments to study
factors affecting the rate of
transpiration.
d )Video clip to study the
following:
-transport of synthesised food
-transport of water
e) Examine cross-sections of root,
stem and leaf to identify the
location
of xylem and phloem.
f) Discuss the roles of transpiration
in the transport of water and
minerals.

a)Discuss what excretion is.

b)Examine computer software to
identify structure of the urinary
system
c)Discuss the excretory products of
each excretory organ
d)Students present the importance of
excretion

Tree map
: Excretion,
excretory
organ,,methods of
excretion and
products of
excretion

a)View computer software of the

Flow map

Analysing the urinary

system in human

a)

identify the locations

of kidneys and other
parts of the urinary
system
b) describe the shape of the
kidney
c) identify the structures
the kidney
d) describe the functions
of the kidney
e) explain the importance
of maintaining healthy
kidneys
3.3
A student is able to:
a) describe the ways plants
Analysing excretion
eliminate their excretory
in plant
products
b) identify the excretory
products of plants
THEME : MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 4 REPRODUCTION
Mac/Week
4.1
A student is able to:
2
a) state the importance of
Understanding
reproduction
sexual and asexual
b) compare and contrast
reproduction
sexual and asexual
reproduction
c) state the types of
reproduction
d) state what fertilisation is
e) describe internal and
external fertilisation
f) classify animals and
plants according to their
ways reproduction

urinary system to identify the

locations of kidneys, ureters,
urinary bladder and urethra.
b)Collect and interpret data on
the functions of the kidney.
c)Discuss the following:
:the importance of the kidneys,
:living with kidney failure
d)Play video showing haemodialysis
e)Students present the comment about
the video clip

: pathway of urine
Bubble map
: Functions of the
kidney

Collect and interpret data on the

following:
a)the ways plants eliminate their
excretory products
b)the excretory products of plants

Tree map
: Waste products of
plants and their
uses

a)Discuss the following;

i. the importance and types of
reproduction,
ii.the similarities and differences
between sexual and asexual
reproduction.
b)Using videos clip to study the
following:
i. fertilisation,
ii. internal and external fertilisation,
iii.the various ways of asexual
reproduction,
c)Discuss and classify animals and
plants according to how they
reproduce

Tree map
: types of asexual
reproduction and
examples

4.2
Analysing the male
reproductive system

Mac/Week
5

4.3
Analysing the
female reproductive
system

4.4
Analysing
menstrual
cycle

A student is able to:

a) identify the parts of the
male reproductive system
b) describe the functions of
the different parts of the
male reproductive system
c) state the role of
sperm in reproduction
d) describe the changes in
male during puberty
A student is able to:
a) identify the parts of
the female reproductive
system
b) describe the functions of
the different parts of the
female reproductive
system
c) state the role of an
ovum in reproduction
d) describe the changes
in female during puberty
e) compare and contrast
male
and
female
gametes in terms of
size,
numbers
and
mobility

A student is able to:

a) describe the meaning of
menstruation
b) describe the menstrual
cycle
c) describe the changes in
the uterus wall during

a)Identify the following parts of the

male reproductive system with the
help of computer software:
b)Discuss the functions of the
different parts of the male
reproductive system
c )the role of sperm reproduction
d)describe the physical, physiological and emotional
changes in male during
puberty
Identify the following parts of the
female reproductive system with the
help of computer software:
a) the sexual organs, i.e. ovaries and
uterus,
b) the other related parts, i.e. the
fallopian tube, vagina and cervix.
Discuss the following:
a) the functions of the different parts
of the female reproductive system,
b) the role of an ovum in
reproduction,
c) the physical, physiological and
emotional changes in female during
puberty.
Stimulate the differences between male
and female gametes in term of size,
numbers and mobility
Discuss the following:
a) menstruation and the menstrual
cycle,
b) the changes in the uterus wall
during menstrual cycle,
c) the relationship between the fertile
phase of the menstrual cycle and

Bubble map
: parts of the male
reproduction system

Bubble map
:changes during
puberty
:parts of the female
reproductive system
Double bubble map
: sperm and ovum

Apr/Week
1

4.5
Analysing
fertilization
and
pregnancy

4.6
Understanding the
importance of prenatal
care

4.7
Evaluating the
importance of
research in human

menstrual cycle
d) relate the fertile phase
of the menstrual cycle to
fertilisation
e) explain the importance
of personal hygiene
during menstruation
A student is able to:
a) describe fertilization in
human
b) identify the location of
implantation of embryo
c) describe the development
of a zygote into an
embryo and subsequently
into a fetus until birth

A student is able to:

a) relate the importance
of taking nutritious food
to the health of both
mother and fetus during
pregnancy
b) explain the importance
of avoiding the intake of
substances that are
harmful to the fetus
A student is able to:
a) state the meaning of
sterility
b) describe ways to
overcome sterility
c) describe the methods of
birth control
d) debate on the abuse of
birth control and its

fertilisation,
d) the importance of personal
hygiene during menstruation

Discuss the following with the help

videos
a) the location of implantation
embryo,
b) the development of a zygote into
an embryo and subsequently into a
foetus until birth

Organize an exhibition or a
multimedia presentation on the
following:
a) the importance of taking nutritious
food during pregnancy,
b) the effects of smoking and the
taking of certain substances such as
drugs and alcohol on the embryo and
foetus
Collect and interpret data on the
following:
a) the meaning of sterility,
b) ways to overcome sterility, i.e.
nutrition, hormone treatment,
surgery and in vitro fertilisation (IVF),
c) birth control, i.e. rhythm method,
the use of condom, contraceptive
pills, intrauterine
contraceptive

Flow map
: development from
zygote to foetus

Apr/Week
2

4.8
Analysing the sexual
reproductive system of
flowering plants
reproduction

4.9
Analysing
pollination

effects on the community

e) explain the importance of
research on human
reproduction

device(IUCD),spermicides,
vasectomy and ligation.
d)debate on the abuse of birth
control and its effects on the
community
e)explain the importance of
research on human reproduction

A student is able to:

a) identify the different parts
of a flower b) identify
the male
and female
reproductive parts of a
flower
c) identify the male and
female gametes
d) describe the functions of
the male and female
reproductive parts of a
flower in sexual
reproduction

Examine flowers to identify the

following parts:
a) petal and sepal,
b)the male part, i.e. the stamen
which consists of the filament, anther
and pollen grains,
c)the female part, i.e. the pistil
which consists of the stigma, style,
ovary and ovules.

A student is able to:

a) describe what pollination is
b) relate the characteristics of
flowers to their agents of
pollination
c) state the types of
pollination, compare and
contrast
self-pollination
and cross-pollination
d) explain the advantages
of cross- pollination
e) explain with examples
the uses of cross-

Discuss the functions of the

following;
a) flowers in reproduction,
b) male reproductive parts of the
flower
Discuss the following with the help of
video clip:
a) pollination,
b) types of pollination,
c) similarities and differences of
pollination and cross pollination,
d) advantages of cross pollination,
e) uses of cross-pollination
agriculture.

Bubble map
: parts in a pistil
: parts in a stamen

Bubble map
: characteristics of
insect and wind
pollinated flower
: advantages of cross
pollination

Apr/Week
3

4.10
Understanding the
development of fruits
and seeds in
plants

4.11
Synthesising the
concept of
germination of
Seeds

Apr/Week
4

4.12
Application of

pollination in agriculture
A student is able to:
a) identify the
location where
fertilisation
occurs in flower
b) describe fertilisation in
plants
c) describe the formation
of fruits and seeds

A student is able to:

a) identify the structure of a
seed
b) explain the functions of
the different parts of a
seed
c) describe the physical
changes of seedlings
during germination
d) make hypothesis on the
conditions required for the
germination of seeds
e) carry out the experiment to
study the conditions
required for the
germination of seeds
f) draw conclusion on the
conditions required for the
germination of seeds

Use a microscope to observe the

development of pollen tubes in different
percentage of sucrose solution (5%10%)
Draw annotated diagrams of the
following :
a)the fertilization process in plants
b)the formation of fruits and seeds
Discuss the following :
a)the location where fertilization occurs
in flower
b)fertilization in plants
c)formation of fruits and seeds
Dissect a seed longitudinally and
identify its structure using hand lens
or microscope
Collect and interpret data on the
following:
a) functions of the different parts of a
seed
b) physical changes of seedlings in
terms of the development of radicle,
plumule and cotyledon.
Carry out small group discussion to :
a)identify the variables related to the
germination of seeds
b)formulate hypotheses about the
conditions required for the germination
of seeds
Design and carry out experiments to
determine the conditions required for
the germination of seeds

A student is able to:

a) explain with examples the

Carry out a study of the vegetative

reproduction of various plants in

Round map
: conditions for the
germination of seeds

Bridge map
: types of vegetative

vegetative
reproduction in
flowering plants

meaning of vegetative
reproduction
b) state the parts of the
plants that can reproduce
vegetatively
c) classify flowering plants
according to the parts that
can reproduce vegetatively
d) describe the application
of research carried out on
vegetative reproduction in
agriculture
THEME : MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 5 GROWTH
5.1
A student is able to:
a) describe what growth is
Analysing the
b) identify the characteristics
pattern of human
used to measure growth rate
c) analyse the growth curve
for male and female
d) compare and contrast
between the growth rate in
male and female
e) describe the effects of
nutrition on the growth in
children

the school to identify the types

of vegetative reproduction.
Discuss what vegetative
reproduction is
Discuss the application of
research carried out in vegetative
reproduction in agriculture.

reproduction and
examples

Discuss the following:

a) characteristics used to measure
growth rate such as height and
weight,
b) meaning of growth,
c) growth pattern in male and
female,
d)effects of nutrition on the
development of physical and
mental well-being of children.
Carry out activities to interpret the
growth curve for male and female
from infancy to adulthood

THEME : MATTER
LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 1 LAND AND ITS RESOURCES
May/Week
6.1
A student is able to:
Discuss what a mineral is.
1
a)
describe
what
a
mineral
is
Collect
and interpret data on the
Analysing the
b) explain
through
various types of minerals that exist in
various minerals
examples
that
minerals
the Earth's crust:
found in the earths
exist in the form of
a) natural elements, i.e. gold and
crust.
natural
elements
or
silver,
natural compounds
b) natural compounds, i.e. oxides,
c) identify the elements
carbonates, sulphides and silicates.
in natural compounds
Discuss and identify the elements in a

Round map
: examples of minerals
Brace map
: properties of
minerals

d) describe the properties of

minerals
e) write equations in words
to show the effect of heat
on the minerals

May/Week
2

6.2
Understanding the
reactions between
metals and non-metals

6.3
Understanding
silicon compounds

May/Week
4

6.4
Analysing
calcium
Compounds

few natural compounds.

Carry out activities to study the
following :
a) hardness of minerals
b)solubility of minerals in water
c)the effect of heat on some metal
carbonates, oxides and sulphides

A student is able to:

Brainstorm and discuss the following :
a) state examples of metals
a) examples of metals,
and non-metals
b) examples of non-metals.
b) describe the reactions
Carry out activities to study
between metals and nonreactions
of some
metals,
metals
magnesium, aluminium, zinc and
c) write equations in words
with the following non-metals:
for the reaction between
a) oxygen, b) sulphur.
metals and non-metals
d) state that metals react with
non-metal at different rate
A student is able to:
Collect and interpret data on silicon
a)state the different forms of compounds that exist in the form of
silicon compounds
silica and silicate
b)state examples of silica
Carry out activities to study the
c)state examples of silicate
properties of silica and silicates
d)relate the properties of
Discuss the uses of silicon compounds
silicon compound to their
in our daily life
stability
e) explain through examples
the uses of silicon
compounds in our daily life
A student is able to:
a) state the elements in
calcium carbonate
b) identify the various
forms of calcium
carbonate

Inquiry approach to study the

following:
a) the properties of calcium
carbonate in terms of its reaction
with acid, solubility in water and the
effects of heat,

Round map
: uses of silicon
compounds

c)

6.5
Analysing natural
fuel resources
and their
importance

describe the properties of

calcium carbonate d)
write equations in words
for the reactions of
calcium carbonate
e) describe the formation of
calcium oxide and
calcium hydroxide
f) relate the properties of
calcium compounds to
their uses
A student is able to:
a) list the natural fuel
resources
b) explain the formation of
natural fuel resources
c) describe the fractional
distillationof petroleum
d) describe the characteristics
and 'uses of the various
fractions of petroleum,
e) explain the contributions of
petroleum and natural gas
industry to the economic
development of our country,
f) generate ideas on the efficient
ways of using petroleum
and other natural fuel
resources.

THEME : ENERGY IN LIFE :

LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 1 ELECTRICITY
Jun/Week
7.1
A student is able to:
a) describe what electrostatics
Understanding
1
is
Electrostatics
b) state the types of static
Jun/Week
charges
c) state the properties of
static electrical charges

b) the formation of calcium oxide

(quicklime) and calcium hydroxide
(slaked lime).
Discuss the uses of calcium compounds

Discuss the following:

a) characteristics and 'uses of the
various fractionsof petroleum,
b)contributions of petroleum and
natural
gas
industry
to the
economic development of our
country,
c)efficient
ways
of
using
petroleum and other natural fuel
resources.

Discuss the following:

a) what electrostatics is,
b) types of static electrical
charges,
c)properties of static electrical
charges,
d) examples of material that are

d) describe how static

electrical charges can be
produced in some
materials
e) describe ways to detect
static electrical charges
f) explain everyday
phenomena caused by
static electrical charges
g) state the safety measures
to be taken when dealing
with static electricity

7.2
Understanding
electricity

A student is able to:

a)give examples of sources of
electrical energy used in
everyday life
b)state what electricity is
c)state what voltage is
d)state what resistance is
e)describe the directions of
current and electron flow in
an electric circuit

7.3
Applying the
understanding of
measuring
electricity

A student is able to:

a) identify the instrument for
measuring current
b) identify the instrument for
measuring voltage
c) state the unit for current
d) state the unit for voltage

easily charged, i.e. acetate and

polythene,
e) everyday phenomena related to
static electrical charges, e.g.
lightning,
f) safety measures to be taken
when dealing with electrical
charges, e.g. the use of lightning
conductor
Inquiry approach to learn the
production of static electricity and to
show properties of
static electrical charges
Collect and interpret data
on the sources of electrical
energy used in everyday
life
Carry out activities to
observe the flow of electric
current using a Van de
Graff generator and a
galvanometer
Discuss the following:
a) electricity,
b) current,
c) voltage,
d) resistance,
e)directions of current and
electron flow in an electric
circuit
Multimedia presentation on the
discovery of the unit for current,
voltage and resistance
Measure current and voltage

Bridge map
:current
/voltage/ resistance
and their units

e)
f)

Jun/Week
4

Jul/Week
1

7.4
Synthesising the
relationship between
current, voltage and
resistance

7.5
Synthesising the
concept of parallel
and series circuit

state the unit for resistance

measure current in
an electric circuit
g) measure voltage in
an electric circuit
A student is able to :
-design an experiment to study the
relationship between resistance
and current
-carry out the experiment to study
the relationship between
resistance and current
-describe the effects of the change
in resistance on current
-design an experiment to study the
relationship between voltage and
current
-carry out the experiment to study
the relationship between voltage
and current
-describe the effect of the change
in voltage on current
-state Ohms Law
A student is able to:
a) identify the components
of an electric circuit and
their symbols
b) draw a diagram of a
complete circuit
c) build a complete electric
circuit
d) build a series circuit
e) build a parallel circuit
f) compare and contrast the
arrangement of
components in a series
circuit and a parallel
circuit

Design and carry out an

experiment to study the following:
a)effects of the change in
resistance on current,
b) effects of the change in voltage on
current,
Discuss the following:
a) relationship between voltage,
current and resistance,
b) Ohm's Law

Match the components found in an

electric circuit to their symbols
Draw circuit diagram
Assemble circuit
Discuss similarities and differences
beween a series circuit and a parallel
circuit with the help of illustrations

7.6
Analysing current,
voltage and
resistance in a
series circuit

Jul/Week
2

7.7
Analysing current,
voltage and
resistance in a
parallel circuit

7.8
Understanding
magnetism

A student is able to:

a) describe the current
flowing through the
components in a series
circuit
b) describe the voltages
across the components in a
series circuit
c) describe the resistance in a
series circuit
d) explain the advantage and
the disadvantage of a
series circuit
A student is able to:
a) describe the current
flowing through the
components in a parallel
circuit
b) describe the voltage
across the components in
a parallel circuit
c) describe the resistance in a
parallel circuit
d) explain the advantage and
the disadvantage of a
parallel circuit
e) compare and contrast a
series circuit and a
parallel circuit in terms
of current, voltage and
resistance
A student is able to:
a) describe what a magnetic
field is
b) draw the magnetic
field of a bar magnet
c) draw the directions of
the magnetic field

Demonstrate activities to study

current, voltage and resistance in a
series circuit.

Bubble map
: advantages/
disadvantages of a
series circuit

Discuss the advantage and

disadvantage of a series circuit

Carry out group activities to study

the current, voltage
and
resistance in a parallel circuit.

Bubble map
:advantage and
disadvantage of a
parallel circuit,

Discuss the following:

a) advantage and disadvantage of a
parallel circuit,
b) similarities and differences between
series and parallel circuits in terms
of current, voltage and resistance.

Carry out the following activities:

a) use iron fillings to study the
magnetic field of a bar magnet
b) use compass to plot the
directions of the magnetic field.
Discuss the following:

Round map
: characteritics of a bar
magnet

7.9
Understandin
g electromagnetism

d) relate magnetic field lines

and strength of magnetic
field
e) explain the use of a magnet
in a compass
A student is able to:
a) relate the current flow
through a conductor with
magnetism
b) describe what an
electromagnet is

a) magnetic field,
b) relationship,between magnetic field
lines and strength of magnetic field.
Study and discuss the use of a magnet
in a compass
Carry out an activity to study the
magnetic field produced by a straight
wire carrying electric current

Round map
: electromagnet

Discuss the meaning of

a)electromagnetism
b)electromagnet

THEME : ENERGY IN LIFE

LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 2 GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY
Jul/Week
3

8.1
Understanding the
generation of
electrical energy

A student is able to:

a) list the various types of
generators
b) describe the generation
of electrical energy in
various types of power
stations
c) compare and contrast the
generation of electrical
energy in various types
of power stations
d) give examples of
alternative sources of
energy

Using computer software, discuss the

similarities and differences in the
generation of electrical energy in
various types of power stations.

Flow map
: energy conversion of
the generators

8.2
Understandin
g transformer

A student is able to:

a) identify the different
parts of a transformer
b) describe how a transformer
works
c) compare and contrast

a)Inquiry approach to show the

function of a transformer
b)Collect and interpret data on the
working principle of a step-up
transformer and a step-down
transformer.

Double bubble map :

similarities/differences
of a step up and a step
down transformer

Jul/Week
4

8.3
Analysing the
electricity
transmission and
distribution system.

8.4
Understanding the
electrical supply
and wiring system
at home

a step-up transformer
and a step-down
transformer
d) describe the roles of
transformer in the
transmission and
distribution of electricity
A student is able to:
a) arrange in order the
components
in
the
electricity
transmission
and distribution system
b) describe the functions of
the components in the
electricity
transmission
and distribution system
c) describe how electricity
is
transmitted
and
distributed from power
stations to consumers
A student is able to:
a) state the value of the
main voltage
b) state the types of current
c) identify the type of
electric current supplied
to homes
d) state the types of electrical
wiring
e) identify the parts in an
electrical wiring system
f) describe the functions of
the parts of an electrical
wiring system
g) describe the wiring in a 3pin plug

c)Discuss step-up and step-down

transformers in terms of:
i. similarities and
differences,
ii. their uses in the transmission and
distribution of electricity.
Observe a chart and discuss the
electrical transmission and
distribution system which includes
the National Grid Network,
transformer stations, switch zone,
main sub-station and its branches.

Study and discuss and discuss the

a)electrical wiring system at home
including fuse box, mains
switch, circuit breaker, live wire,
neutral wire, earth wire and electric
meter,
b) international colour code.
c) Carry out an activity to:
study the structure and design of a
3-pin plug,
d)complete the wiring of a 3-pin
plug.

8.5
Analysing the cost
of electrical energy
usage

Jul/Week
4

8.6
Understanding the
functions of fuse
and earth wire

8.7
Evaluating the
importance of
safety precautions
in the use of
electricity

A student is able to:

a) state the power and
voltage rating of home
electrical appliances
b) calculate the amount of
current flowing through an
electrical appliance
c) recall the relationship
between electrical energy
usage, power and time
d solve problem by
calculating the cost of
electricity used
A student is able to:
a) identify the
types of fuses
b) state the ratings of fuses
c) describe the function of
fuse in electrical wiring
system
d) determine the suitable
rating of a fuse for an
electrical appliance
e) describe the role of
earth wire in electrical
wiring system

a)Examine various home appliances

to collect and interpret data on the
power, voltage an current ratings.
b)Calculate the amount of
current flowing through home
electrical appliances.
c)Discuss
the
relationship
between electrical energy usage,
power and time.
d)Carry out a home electrical energy
usage audit to determine the cost of
electrical energy use per month.

A student is able to:

a) state the safety measures
to be taken when using
electricity
b) describe the steps to be
taken when accidents

Collect and interpret data on the

following:
a) causes of electrical accidents,
b) steps to be taken if electrical
accidents occur,
c) safety features at home to
prevent electrical accidents.

Discuss the following:

a) types of fuses,
b) ratings of fuses,
c) function of fuse in electrical wiring
system,
d) the role of earth wire in
electrical wiring system to study the
occurance of a short circuit
carry out activities to determine the
suitable ratings of fuses for different
electrical appliances

involving electricity occur

c) justify the need for
having safety precautions
and safety features at
home to prevent electrical
accidents
8.8
Evaluating the
importance of
conserving
electricity

A student is able to:

a) identify the activities
that cause electricity
wastage
b) describe ways to conserve
electricity
c) justify the needs for
conserving
electricity
d) predict problems our
country would face
if there was a shortage of
electricity
THEME : ASTRONOMY AND SPACE EXPLATION
LEARNING AREA : CHAPTER 1 STARS AND GALAXIES
9.1
A student is able to:
a) describe the
Analysing the Sun
characteristics of the Sun
b) identify the structures
of the Sun
c) identify the phenomena
occurring on the surface of
the Sun
d) explain the effects of the
phenomena on the surface
of the Sun on the Earth
e) state how energy is
generated by the Sun
Aug/Week
9.2
A student is able to:
1
Understanding the
a) define what a star is
stars and the
b) identify the Sun as a star

Discuss the need to take safety

precautions when using electricity.
Collect and interpret data about
activities that cause electricity
wastage.
Discuss the ways to conserve
electricity
Discuss and justify the need to
conserve electricity
Brainstorm the problem faced if there
is a shortage of electricity

Round map
: ways to conserve
energy

Collect and interpret data on the

following:
a) characteristics of the Sun
b) structures of the Sun
c) phenomena occurring at the
surface of the Sun
d) effects of the phenomena on the
surface of the Sun on the Earth,
e) generation of energy by the
Sun.

Round map
: characteristics of
the Sun
Brace map
: phenomena
occurring at the
surface of the Sun

Discuss the following:

a) the definition of star,
b) the Sun as a star.

Flow map
: Birth and death of
stars

galaxies in the
Universe

9.3 Thankful for the

existence of the
Universe as a gift
from God

c)

identify the bright stars in

the sky
d) compare and contrast the
stars based on certain
characteristics
e) describe the
formation of stars
f) describe the death
of stars
g) state the types of
galaxies
h) describe the Milky Way
i) describe the Universe
j) state the position of the
Solar System in the
Universe
A student is able to:
a)
appreciate
the
uniqueness,
orderliness,
beauty and harmony in the
Universe as a sign of the
glory God
b) describe the expanse of
the Universe compared to
Earth
c) state that all the exists in
the Universe is not
permanent
d) explain the importance of
the Sun and the Moon to
life on earth

THEME :ASTRONOMY AND SPACE EXPLORATION

LEARNING AREA : SPACE EXPLATION
Aug/Week
10.1
A student is able to :
2
a) describe the
Understanding
developments in the field
developments in

View computer software or videos

to gather information about the
topics in this learning area

Write a poem or haiku about the

uniqueness, orderliness, beauty and
harmony of the Universe as a sign of
the glory of God.
Discuss the following:
a) the expanse of the Universe,
b) all that exist is not permanent
c) the important of the Sun and the
Moon to life on Earth

Surf the Internet to collect and

interpret data on the following:
a) developments in the field

Round map
: importance of the
Moon and Sun to life
on Earth

Round map
: types of satellite

the field of
astronomy
and
space exploration

Aug/Week 3
- 9 October

of astronomy
b) describe the
developments in space
exploration
c) explain with examples
the applications of
technology related to
space exploration and
astronomy
d) justify the need to continue
space exploration

astronomy,
b) applications of technology
related to space e xploration and
astronomy,e.g. remote sensing,
c) developments in space
exploration

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