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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
LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to :
wave motion
Define
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
amplitude
period,
frequency,
wavelength,
wave speed
Notes
Contextual Learning
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
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
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
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.
Contextual learning
Experiment
ICT
Experiment
ICT
Youngs double-slit
experiment may be used
to show interference of
light.
wavelength
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
A student is able to :
describe sound waves.
describe applications of
reflection of sound waves.
Describe the
electromagnetic spectrum in terms of :
a) decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency,
electromagnetic spectrum.
b) sources.
Challenge Yourself pg 29
Emphasize that the
electromagnetic
spectrum is continuous.
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
2.1 Analysing
electric fields and
charge flow
I =
Q
t
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.
2.2
Analysing the
relationship
between electric
current and
potential difference
I current
Q charge
t time
Mastery learning
Constructivism
Mastery learning
ICT
Week 14
2-5.4.12
2.3 Analysing
series and
parallel circuits
and resistance.
Describe superconductors
Mastery Practice 2.2 pg 52
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
Challenge Yourself pg 52
Week 16
1620.4.12
2.5 Analysing
electrical
energy and
power
A student is able to :
Define electrical energy.
Define electric power.
Contextual learning
Mastery learning
ICT
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Carry out activities to show the force on a currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field including
LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to :
NOTES
Contextual learning
ICT
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-
current-carrying
conductor in a
magnetic field.
Week 24
1115.6.12
Week
19-23
Constructivism
ICT
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
NOTES
Constructivism
ICT
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 :
Contextual learning
Mastery learning
Contextual learning
Mastery learning
ICT
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.
Week 30 4.2
23Understanding
27.7.12 semiconductor
diodes
Week 31 4.3
30.7.12- Understanding
3.8.12
transistors
Constructivism
Contextual learning
ICT
The term doping may be
introduced
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
4.4
Analyzing logic
gates
Inquiry learning
Mastery learning
ICT
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
NOTES
Inquiry learning
Contextual learning
ICT
A student is able to :
Constructivism
state what radioactivity is
name common detectors for radioactive The structure of detectors
are not required.
emissions.
5..3
Week 36 Understanding
3-7.9.12
the uses of
radioisotopes
Week 37
1014.9.12
5.4
Understanding
nuclear energy
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
A student is able to :
Contextual Learning
STS
ICT
Contextual learning
STS
ICT
Discuss :
a) atomic mass unit (a.m.u.),
b) nuclear fission,
c) chain reactions,
d) nuclear fusion.
5.5
Realising the
importance of
proper
management of
radioactive
substances
ENRICHING EXERCISES
Mastery learning
Week
37-45
INTERVENTION EXERCISES
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