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KOLEJ DPAH ABDILLAH

PHYSICS FORM 5
YEAR PLAN FOR 2012
LEARNING AREA: 1. WAVES
WEEK
Week 1
2-6.1.12

Week 2
913.1.12

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
1.1 Understanding
waves

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Observe situations to gain an idea of waves as


illustrated by vibrations in ropes, slinky springs or
a ripple tank
Carry out activities using a ripple tank and a
slinky spring to demonstrate:
a) that waves transfer energy without
transferring matter
b) transverse and longitudinal waves
c) wavefronts
d) the direction of propagation of waves in
relation to wavefronts
Practical Book: Act. 1.1A, B, C pg 1-3
View computer simulations to gain an idea of:
a) transverse and longitudinal waves
b) Wavefronts
c) Direction of propagation of waves in relation
to wavefronts for transverse waves and
longitudinal waves
Observe an oscillating system such as a simple
pendulum or a loaded spring to define amplitude,
period and frequency
Practical Book: Act. 1.2 pg 4
View computer simulations to gain an
understanding of:
a) amplitude
b) period (T)

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to :

Describe what is meant by

wave motion

Recognize that waves transfer


energy without transferring
matter
Compare transverse and
longitudinal waves and give
examples of each
State what is meant by a
wavefront
State the direction of
propagation of waves in
relation to wavefronts

Define
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

amplitude
period,
frequency,
wavelength,
wave speed

Notes
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STS
ICT

c) frequency (f)

d)

Wavelength ( )
e) Wavespeed (v)
Discuss amplitude and period with the aid of a
displacement-distance graph for a wave.
Discuss the relationship between speed,
wavelength and frequency.
Discuss to solve problems involving speed,
wavelength and frequency.
Observe and discuss the effect of:
a) damping in an oscillation system
b) resonance in an oscillation system such as a
Bartons pendulum
Practical Book: Act. 1.3 pg 5
Week 3
1620.1.12

Week 4

1.2 Analysing
reflection of
waves

Carry out activities to observe reflection of


a. Plane waves in a ripple tank
b. Light
c. Sound waves
Practical Book: Act. 1.4 A, B, C pg 8-12
Discuss the characteristics of the reflected wave
in terms of the angle of reflection, wave length,
frequency, speed and direction of propagation in
relation to the incident wave.
View computer simulations of reflection of
waves.
Chinese New Year (23- 27.1.12)

sketch and interpret a


displacement-time graph for a
wave.
Clarify the relationship
between speed, wavelength
and frequency.
Solve problems involving
speed, wavelength and
frequency.
Describe damping in an
oscillating system.
Describe resonance in an
oscillating system.
Mastery Practice 1.1 pg 9
A student is able to:
Describe reflection of waves
in terms of the angle of
incidence, angle of reflection,
speed and direction of
propagation.
Draw a diagram to show
reflection of waves
Mastery Practice 1.2 pg 11

v=f can be derived


from v = s/t

ICT
Mastery learning

Constructivism

Reflection of circular
water waves and the use
of curved reflectors are
not required.

Week 5
30.1.123.2.12

Week 6
611.2.12

Week 7
1317.2.12

1.3 Analysing
refraction of
waves

1.4 Analysing
diffraction of
waves

1.5 Analysing
interference of
waves

Carry out activities to observe refraction of :


(a) plane water waves in a ripple tank
(b) light waves
(c) sound waves
Practical Book: Act. 1.5 A, B, C pg 13-16
Discuss the characteristics of the refracted wave
in terms of the angle of refraction, wavelength,
frequency, speed and direction of propagation in
relation to the incident wave.

A student is able to :
Describe refraction of waves
in terms of the angle of
incidence, angle of refraction,
wavelength, frequency, speed
and direction of propagation.
Draw a diagram to show
refraction of waves

Mastery Practice 1.3 pg 15

View computer simulations of refraction of


waves.

Carry out activities to observe diffraction of


a) water waves in a ripple tank,
b) light waves,
c) sound waves.
Practical Book: Act. 1.6 A, B, C pg 17-22
Discuss the characteristics of the diffracted
waves in terms of wavelength, frequency, speed,
direction of propagation and shape of waves in
relation to the incident wave.

A student is able to :
describe diffraction of waves
in terms of wavelength,
frequency, speed, direction of
propagation of waves
draw a diagram to show
diffraction of waves.

Mastery Practice 1.4 pg 18

View computer simulations on diffraction of


waves.
Observe a mechanical model such as a slinky
spring to gain an idea of superposition.
Practical Book: Act. 1.7 pg 23

Carry out activities to observe interference


patterns of:
a) water waves in a ripple tank,
b) light waves,
c) sound waves.

A student is able to:

state the principle of


superposition.
explain the interference of
waves.
draw interference patterns.
interpret interference pattern

Contextual learning

Include refraction of water


waves over straight,
concave and convex
transparent blocks.

Experiment
ICT

Experiment
ICT
Youngs double-slit
experiment may be used
to show interference of
light.
wavelength

Practical Book: Act. 1.8 A, B, C pg 24-26


Discuss constructive and destructive
interference.

Week 8
2024.2.12

1.6
Analysing sound
waves

ax
Discuss = D .

Discuss
a) the production of sound by vibrating sources
b) sound waves as a longitudinal wave
requiring a medium for propagation.
View computer simulations or carry out activities
to observe the effect of :
a) amplitude on loudness,
b) frequency on pitch
Practical Book: Act. 1.9 pg 27
View computer simulations or video to gain an
idea of applications of sound waves.
Research and report on applications of the
reflection of sound waves. e.g. sonar and
ultrasound scanning.
Practical Book: Research & Report 1.1 pg 30

Week 9
2729.2.12
1-3.3.12

1.7 Analysing
electromagnetic
waves

solve problems involving


ax
= D .

Mastery Practice 1.5 pg 24


PEKA 1

A student is able to :
describe sound waves.

X the distance between


two consecutive nodes
a the distance between
the two wave sources
D the perpendicular
distance from the source
to the position where x is
measured
Challenge Yourself pg 24
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ICT

explain how loudness relates


to amplitude.
explain how pitch relates to
frequency.

describe applications of
reflection of sound waves.

calculate distances using


the reflection of sound waves.
Mastery Practice 1.6 pg 29

A student is able to:


Research and report on the components of the

Describe the
electromagnetic spectrum in terms of :
a) decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency,
electromagnetic spectrum.
b) sources.

State that visible light is a


Practical Book: Research & Report 1.2 pg 30
part of the electromagnetic
Discuss the properties of electromagnetic waves.
spectrum.

Challenge Yourself pg 29
Emphasize that the
electromagnetic
spectrum is continuous.

Mastery Practice 1.7 pg 35


Master Your Skill pg 38-41

Discuss applications of electromagnetic waves


such as :
a) radio waves in broadcasting and communications,
b) microwaves in satellites and cellular telephones,
c) infra-red rays in household appliances, remove
controls and night-vision devices,
d) visible light in optical fibres and photography,
e) ultraviolet rays in fluorescent lamps and
sterilization,
f) X-rays in hospital and engineering applications,
g) gamma rays in medical treatment.
Research and report on the detrimental effects of
excessive exposure to certain components of the
electromagnetic spectrum.
Practical Book: Research & Report 1.3 pg 31
Formative Test (Waves)
Week 10
Week 11

List sources of
electromagnetic waves.
Describe the properties of
electromagnetic waves.

Describe applications of
electromagnetic waves.
Describe the detrimental effects
of excessive exposure to
certain components of the
electromagnetic spectrum.

Contextual learning
STS
Constructivism
Mastery learning

Practical Book:
Practice Ex. pg 32-34

GERAKAN PANITIA 1 (5-9.3.12)


MID TERM BREAK ( 10-18.3.12)

LEARNING AREA: 2. ELECTRICITY


Week 12
1923.3.12

2.1 Analysing
electric fields and
charge flow

Discuss electric current as the rate of charge


flow, i.e.

I =

Q
t

Carry out activities/ view computer simulations


to study electric field lines for different
arrangements of charges.

A student is able to :
state the relationship
between electron flow and
electric current.
Define electric current
Describe an electric field.
Sketch electric field lines
showing the direction of the
field.

Constructivism
Demonstration
Recall the activity carried out
using a Van de Graff
generator to show the
relationship between electric
charge and current flow.

Describe the effect of an


electric field on a charge.

Practical Book: Act. 2.1 pg 35

Observe the effect of an electric field on :


a) a ping-pong ball coated with conducting
material
b) a candle flame
Practical Book: Act. 2.2 pg 36
Discuss to solve problems involving electric
charge and current.
Week 13
2630.3.12

2.2

Analysing the
relationship
between electric

current and
potential difference

View computer simulations to gain


understanding of potential difference

Solve problems involving


electric charge and current.
Mastery Practice 2.1pg 46

an A student is able to:


Define potential difference

Discuss potential difference (V) as work done


(W) when moving 1C of charge (Q) between
two points in an electric field, ie V = W/Q

Plan and conduct an experiment to find the


relationship between current and potential
difference for an ohmic conductor.

Discuss Ohms law as the relationship between


potential difference and current at constant
temperature

I current
Q charge
t time

Mastery learning

Constructivism
Mastery learning
ICT

Plan and conduct an


Potential difference and
experiment to find the
relationship between current voltage may be used
interchangeably here
and potential difference
Describe the relationship
between current and potential
difference.
State Ohms law
Define resistance

Discuss resistance as the ratio of potential PEKA 2


difference to current for an Ohmic conductor.
Practical Book: Expt. 2.1 pg 37
Practical Book: Expt. 2.2 pg 38
Conduct experiments to study and discuss
factors that affect resistance, ie the type of Explain factors that affect
material, cross-sectional area, length and
resistance.
temperature.
Solve problems involving
Discuss to solve problem involving potential
potential difference, current

differences, current and resistance

Week 14
2-5.4.12

2.3 Analysing
series and
parallel circuits

Week 15 2.4 Analysing


9-14.4.12
electromotive
force and
internal
resistance

and resistance.

Research and report on superconductors


Practical Book: Research & Report 2.1 pg 42

Describe superconductors
Mastery Practice 2.2 pg 52

Carry out activities to identify series


and parallel circuits.
Practical Book: Act. 2.3 pg 42

Carry out activities to study the


current , I and potential difference, V, in series
and parallel circuits using ammeters and
voltmeters to show the value of I and V.
Practical Book: Act. 2.4 pg 44

Calculate the effective resistance of


resistors connected in
a) series,
b) parallel
Discuss and apply principles of current,
potential difference and resistance in series
and parallel circuits to new situations and to
solve problems.

A student is able to :
Identify series and parallel
circuits.
Compare the current and
potential difference of series
circuits and parallel circuits.
Determine the effective
resistance of resistors
connected in series.
Determine the effective
resistance of resistors
connected in parallel.
Solve problem involving
current, potential difference
and resistance in series
circuit, parallel circuit and
their combinations.
Mastery Practice 2.3 pg 59

Contextual learning
Mastery learning

A student is able to :
Define electromotive force
(e.m.f)
Compare e.m.f. and potential
difference.
Explain internal resistance.
Determine e.m.f. and internal
resistance.

ICT
Experiment

Discuss e.m.f. as the work done by a source in


driving a unit charge around a complete circuit.
Carry out activities to distinguish between e.m.f.
and potential difference.
Practical Book: Act. 2.5 pg 46
Carry out an activity to study internal resistance
Practical Book: Act. 2.6 pg 47
Carry out an activity to determine e.m.f. and
internal resistance of a battery by plotting a

Challenge Yourself pg 52

Clarify that e.m.f. is not a


force but energy per unit
charge

Week 16
1620.4.12

2.5 Analysing
electrical
energy and
power

voltage against current graph.


Practical Book: Act. 2.7 pg 49
Discuss to solve problems involving e.m.f. and
internal resistance.

A student is able to :
Define electrical energy.
Define electric power.

Discuss the relationship between :


(a) energy (E), voltage (V), current (I) and time
(t),
(b) power (P) , voltage (V) and current (I).

Solve problems involving


e.m.f. and internal resistance
Mastery Practice 2.4 pg 63
PEKA 3

Discuss to solve problems involving electrical


energy and power.

Solve problem involving


electrical energy and power.

Compare the power rating of various household


appliances and calculate energy used for a fixed
period of time.
Practical Book: Act. 2.8 pg 50

Compare power rating and


energy consumption of
various electrical appliances.

Compare various electrical


appliances in terms of
efficient use of energy.

Describe ways of increasing


energy efficiency.

Carry out activities to compare household


electrical appliances that perform the same
function such as a tungsten- filament light bulb
and an energy-saver bulb in terms of efficient
use of energy.

Research and report on ways of


increasing energy efficiency in the home or
school.
Practical Book: Research & Report 2.2 pg 51

Discuss the importance of maintenance in


ensuring efficiency of electrical appliances.

Mastery Practice 2.5 pg 68


Master Your Skill pg 71-73
Practical Book:
Practice Ex. pg 52-54

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ICT

Formative Test (Electricity)

LEARNING AREA : 3 ELECTROMAGNETISM


LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Week 17 3.1 Analysing
23
the magnetic
27.4.12
effect of a
currentcarrying
conductor
WEEK

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Recall what an electromagnet is.

Carry out activities to study the pattern and


direction of the magnetic field due to a current in a:
a) straight wire,
b) coil,
c) solenoid.
Practical Book: Act. 3.1 pg 55
Plan and conduct experiments to study factors
that affect the strength of a magnetic field of an
electromagnet, i.e.:
a) the number of turns on the coil,
b) the size of current carried by the coil,
c) the use of a soft iron core.

Research and report on applications of


electromagnets such as in electric bells, circuit
breakers, electromagnetic relays and telephone
ear-pieces.
Practical Book: Research & Report 3.1 pg 61
Week 18 3.2
30.4.12- Understanding
4.5.09 the force on a

Carry out activities to show the force on a currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field including

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to :

state what an electromagnet is.


Draw the magnetic field pattern due to
a current in a:
i.
straight wire,
ii.
coil,
iii.
solenoid.

Plan and conduct experiments to study


factors that affect the strength of the
magnetic field of an electromagnet.

NOTES

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ICT

The right-hand grip rule may


be introduced.

Describe applications of
electromagnets.
Mastery Practice 3.1 pg 78

Challenge Yourself pg 79

PEKA 4
Practical Book: Expt. 3.1 pg 57
A student is able to:
describe what happens to a current-

Flemings left-hand rule may


be introduced.

current-carrying
conductor in a
magnetic field.

Week 24
1115.6.12

the effect of reversing the direction of the current


and magnetic field.
Practical Book: Act. 3.2 pg 62
View computer simulations to gain an
understanding of the resultant magnetic field
obtained by combining the magnetic fields due to
a current-carrying conductor and a magnet.
Carry out experiments to study factors that affect
the force on a current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field and discuss how they affect the
force on a current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field.

carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

Draw the pattern of the combined


magnetic field due to a current-carrying
conductor in a magnetic field.
Describe how a current-carrying
conductor in a magnetic field
experiences a force.
Explain the factors that affect the
magnitude of the force on a currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field.

The working principle of a


moving-coil ammeter may
also be discussed.

Practical Book: Expt. 3.2A pg 65


Practical Book: Expt. 3.2B pg 67
Carry out activities to observe the turning effect of
a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field.
Practical Book: Act. 3.3 pg 68
Discuss how the turning effect of a currentcarrying coil in a magnetic field is used in the
action of a motor.
Carry out activities or view computer simulations
to study factors that affect the speed of rotation of
an electric motor.
Practical Book: Act. 3.4 pg 69

Describe how a current-carrying coil in


a magnetic field experiences a turning
force.
Describe how a direct current motor
works.
State factors that affect the speed of
rotation of an electric motor.

Mastery Practice 3.2 pg 86


REVISION

Week
19-23

Constructivism
ICT

Peperiksaan Semester 1 (7-25.5.12)


Mid Sem Break (26.5.12-1-10.6.12)

Comparisons to an
alternating current motor
may also be discussed.

Constructivism
Mastery learning

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Week 25 3.3
18Analysing
22.6.12 electromagnetic
induction
WEEK

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Carry out activities to observe electromagnetic
induction in a:
a) straight wire,
b) solenoid
Practical Book: Act. 3.5 pg 71
Discuss electromagnetic induction as the
production of an electromotive force in a
conductor when there is relative motion of the
conductor across a magnetic field.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to:
Describe electromagnetic induction

Week 26
2529.6.12

Faradays law and Lenzs


law may be introduced.
Flemings right hand rule
may be introduced.

Indicate the direction of the induced


current in a:
i)
straight wire
ii)
solenoid

Discuss the direction of the induced current in a:


a) straight wire,
b) solenoid.
Carry out activities to study factors that affect the
magnitude of the induced current and discuss how
they affect the magnitude of the induced current.
Practical Book: Act. 3.6 pg 74
Research and report on applications of
electromagnetic induction such as in direct current
(d.c.) and alternating current (a.c.) generators.
Practical Book: Research & Report 3.2 pg 76
Observe and discuss the output generated by a
direct current and alternating current source on a
display unit such as a cathode ray oscilloscope.
Practical Book: Act. 3.7 pg 77

NOTES

explain factors that affect the


magnitude of the induced current

describe the applications of


electromagnetic induction

compare direct current and


alternating current
Mastery Practice 3.3 pg 91

Constructivism
ICT

Week 27 3.4 Analysing


2-6.7.12
transformers

Carry out activities to gain an understanding of the


structure and the operating principle of a simple
step-up transformer and a step-down transformer.

Practical Book: Act. 3.8A pg 78


Practical Book: Act. 3.8B pg 79

Carry out activities to study the relationship

between number of turns of the primary coil (N ),


number of turns of the secondary coil ( N s ),
primary voltage and secondary voltage.
Practical Book: Act. 3.9 pg 81
p

Discuss the relationship between output and input


power in an ideal transformer, i.e.V pIp = VsIs.
Discuss
a) energy losses in a transformer,
b) ways to improve the efficiency of a
transformer.
Discuss to solve problems involving transformers.

Week 28 3.5
Research and report on various sources of energy
9Understanding
used to generate electricity such as hydro, gas,
13.7.12 the generation
nuclear, diesel, coal, biomass, sun and wind.
and transmission Practical Book: Research & Report 3.3 pg 84
of electricity
View computer simulations to gain an
understanding on the use of various sources to
generate electricity.
Study a model of electricity transmission.
Practical Book: Act. 3.10 pg 84

A student is able to :

Describe the structure and the

operating principle of a simple


transformer.
Compare and contrast a step-up
transformer and a step-down
transformer.

State that Vp/Vs = Np/Ns for an ideal


transformer.

State that VpIp = VsIs for an ideal


transformer.
Describe the energy losses in a
transformer.
Describe ways to improve the efficiency
of a transformer.
Solve problems involving transformers.

Contextual learning
Mastery learning

Mastery Practice 3.4 pg 99

A student is able to:

List sources of energy used to generate


electricity.

Describe the various ways of


generating electricity.

Describe the transmission of electricity.

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ICT

Discuss the energy loss in cables and the


advantage of high voltage transmission.
View computer simulations to gain an
understanding of the National Grid Network.
Research and report on:
(a) the importance of the National Grid Network in
terms of efficient energy distribution,
(b) the importance of energy efficiency and
renewable energy sources in view of limited
energy sources,
(c) the effects on the environment caused by the
use of various sources to generate electricity.
Practical Book: Research & Report 3.4 pg 86
Formative Test (Electromagnetism)

LEARNING AREA : 4 ELECTRONICS


LEARNING
WEEK
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OBJECTIVES
4.1
View computer simulations to gain an
Week 29 Understanding
understanding of thermionic emission.
16the uses of the
Carry out activities to study the properties of
20.7.12 Cathode Ray
cathode rays using apparatus such as the Maltese
Oscilloscope
Cross tube
( C.R.O )
Practical Book: Act. 4.1 pg 91
Discuss the cathode ray oscilloscope from the
following aspects

Describe the energy loss in electricity


transmission cables and deduce the
advantage of high voltage
transmission.

State the importance of the National


Grid Network.
Solve problems involving electricity
transmission.
Explain the importance of renewable
energy.
Explain the effects on the environment
caused by the use of various sources
to generate electricity.

Mastery Practice 3.5 pg 106


Master Your Skill pg 109-112

Challenge Yourself pg 106

Practical Book:
Practice Ex. pg 87-90

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able
explain thermionic emission
describe the properties of the cathode
rays.
describe the working principle of the
cathode ray oscilloscope.

NOTES

Constructivism
Mastery learning

a) electron gun,
b) deflection system,
c) fluorescent screen,
d) energy changes.
Carry out activities using a C.R.O. to:
a) measure potential difference,
b) measure short time intervals,
c) display wave forms.
Practical Book: Act. 4.2 pg 92
Discuss to solve problems based on the C.R.O.
display.

measure potential difference using the


C.R.O.
measure short time intervals using the
C.R.O
display wave forms using the C.R.O.
Solve problems based on the C.R.O.
display.
Mastery Practice 4.1 pg 122

Week 30 4.2
23Understanding
27.7.12 semiconductor
diodes

View computer simulations to gain an


understanding of properties of semiconductors in
terms of its resistance and free electrons.
View computer simulations to gain an
understanding of :
a) n-type and p-type semiconductors,
b) semiconductor diodes
Carry out activities to observe current flow through
a semiconductor diode (p-n junction) in forward
bias or reverse bias.
Practical Book: Act. 4.3 pg 95
Build a half-wave rectifier circuit and a full-wave
rectifier circuit
Observe half-wave rectification and full-wave
rectification using an instrument such as a C.R.O.
Practical Book: Act. 4.4A pg 96
Practical Book: Act. 4.4B pg 97

Week 31 4.3
30.7.12- Understanding
3.8.12
transistors

Observe and discuss the effect of putting a


capacitor in a:
a) half-wave rectifier circuit
b) full-wave rectifier circuit
With the aid of diagrams, discuss a transistor in
terms of its terminals, i.e.base, collector and
emitter.
Carry out activities to show a transistor as a current
amplifier.
Practical Book: Act. 4.5 pg 98
Set up a transistor-based electronic circuit that
functions as a light, heat or sound-controlled
switch.

Describe semiconductors in terms of


resistance and free electrons.

Describe n-type and p-type


semiconductors.

Describe semiconductor diodes.

Describe the function of diodes

Constructivism
Contextual learning
ICT
The term doping may be
introduced

Describe the use of diodes as


rectifiers.

Describe the use of a capacitor to


smooth out output current and output
voltage in a rectifier circuit.
Mastery Practice 4.2 pg 127

A student is able to :
Describe a transistor in terms of its
terminals.
Describe how a transistor can be used
as a current amplifier .

Experiment
Contextual learning
ICT

Describe how a transistor can be used


as an automatic switch.
Mastery Practice 4.3 pg 131

Challenge Yourself pg 131

4.4
Analyzing logic
gates

Discuss logic gates as switching circuits in


computers and other electronic systems.

Research and report on symbols for the following


logic gates:
(a) AND
(b) OR
(c) NOT
(d) NAND
(e) NOR
Practical Book: Research & Report 4.1 pg 99
Carry out activities to study the action of the
following logic gate:
a. AND
b. OR
c. NOT
d. NAND
e. NOR.
Practical Book: Act. 4.6 pg 99

A student is able to:

state that logic gates are


switching circuits in computers
and other electronic systems.

Inquiry learning
Mastery learning
ICT

list and draw symbols for the


following logic gates:
(i)
AND
(ii)
OR
(iii)
NOT
(iv)
NAND
(v)
NOR

State the action of the following logic


gates in a truth table:
I.
AND
II.
OR
III.
NOT
IV.
NAND
V.
NOR.

Build truth tables for logic gates and their


combinations.

Build truth tables for logic gates in


combination for a maximum of 2 inputs
Describe applications of logic gate
Research and report on logic gate control systems
control systems
such as in security systems, safety systems and
Mastery Practice 4.4 pg 138
street light.
Master Your Skill pg 141-144
Practical Book: Research & Report 4.2 pg 101
Practical Book:
Formative Test (Electronics)
Practice Ex. pg 102-104
Week 32

Gerakan Panitia 2 ( 6-10.8.12)

Challenge Yourself pg 138

LEARNING AREA : 5 RADIOACTIVITY


LEARNING
WEEK
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
OBJECTIVES
Week 33 5.1
View computer simulations or models to gain an
13Understanding
understanding of :
17.8.12
the nucleus
a) the composition of nucleus,
of an atom
b) isotopes

Research and report on the terms nuclide and


isotope.

Practical Book: Research & Report 5.1 pg 105

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to :
Describe the composition of the
nucleus of an atom in terms of protons
an neutrons
Define proton number (Z) and nucleon
number(A)
Explain the term nuclide

Use the nuclide notation A X

NOTES

Inquiry learning
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ICT

Define the term isotope


Mastery Practice 5.1 pg 149
Week 34
5.2 Analyzing
Week 35
radioactive
27decay
30.8.12

Mid Term Break 2 (18-26.8.12)


View computer simulations to gain an
understanding of radioactivity.
Discuss:
a) that radioactivity is the spontaneous
disintegration of an unstable nucleus
accompanied by the emission of energetic
particles or photons
b) the detection of radioactive emission using
detectors such as cloud chambers and GeigerMuller tubes
Discuss the characteristics of radioactive
emissions i.e alpha particles, beta particles and
gamma rays in terms of their :
a) relative ionizing effects,
b) relative penetrating powers
c) deflection by electric and magnetic fields

A student is able to :
Constructivism
state what radioactivity is
name common detectors for radioactive The structure of detectors
are not required.
emissions.

compare the 3 kinds of radioactive


emissions in terms of their nature

Discuss radioactive decay with the aid of


equations
Carry out activities to gain an understanding of
half-life.
Practical Book: Act. 5.1 pg 105

5..3
Week 36 Understanding
3-7.9.12
the uses of
radioisotopes

Week 37
1014.9.12

5.4
Understanding
nuclear energy

Discuss a typical decay curve


Discuss to solve problems involving half-life.

explain what radioactive decay is.


Use equations to represent changes in
the composition of the nucleus when
particles are emitted.
Explain half-life.
Determine half life from a decay curve.
Solve problem involving half life.
Mastery Practice 5.2 pg 161

Discuss radioisotopes.
Carry out a research in the internet on
applications of radioisotopes in the fields of:
a) medicine
b) agriculture
c) archaeology
d) industry
Practical Book: Research & Report 5.2 pg 109

A student is able to :
Define radioisotopes
Name examples of radioisotopes.
Describe applications of radioisotopes

View computer simulations on applications of


radioisotopes
Visit the Malaysian Institute for Nuclear
Technology Research (MINT) or other suitable
places to see various applications of
radioisotopes.
Practical Book: Project 5.1 pg 110

Mastery Practice 5.3 pg 164

A student is able to :

View computer simulations to gain an


understanding of :
a) nuclear fission,
b) chain reactions,
c) nuclear fusion.

Define atomic mass unit (a.m.u.).

Describe nuclear fission.

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ICT

Contextual learning
STS
ICT

Discuss :
a) atomic mass unit (a.m.u.),
b) nuclear fission,
c) chain reactions,
d) nuclear fusion.

Discuss the relationship between mass defect and


the nuclear energy produced in nuclear fission
and nuclear fusion, i.e. E = mc2.

Research and report on the generation of


electricity from nuclear energy.
Practical Book: Research & Report 5.3 pg 111

5.5
Realising the
importance of
proper
management of
radioactive
substances

Discuss the pros and cons of using nuclear fission


to generate electricity.

Discuss to solve problems involving nuclear


energy.

Research and report on:


a) the negative effects of radioactive substances
b) safety precautions that should be taken when
handling radioactive substances
c) management of radioactive waste
Practical Book: Research & Report 5.4 pg 112
Formative Test (Radioactivity)

ENRICHING EXERCISES

Give examples of nuclear fission.

Describe nuclear fusion.

Give examples of nuclear fusion.

Relate the release of energy in a


nuclear reaction with a change of mass
according to the equation E=mc2.

Describe the generation of electricity


from nuclear fission.

Justify the use of nuclear fission in the


generation of electricity.

Mastery learning

Solve problems involving nuclear


energy.
Mastery Practice 5.4 pg 172
A student is able to :
describe the negative effects of
radioactive substances
describe safety precautions needed in
the handling of radioactive substances
Describe the management of
radioactive waste.
Mastery Practice 5.5 pg 175
Master Your Skill pg 178-180
Practical Book:
Practice Ex. pg 113-114

Challenge Yourself pg 172


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STS
ICT

Week
37-45

SPM TRIAL EXAM (10-21.9.12)


TRIAL EXAM CORRECTIONS

INTERVENTION EXERCISES
DRILL EXERCISES ON MODEL EXAM PAPERS
SPM EXAMINATION

Prepared by: Ling Ngiik Leh

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