YEARLY PLAN

SCIENCE FORM 4
Theme: INTRODUCTION SCIENCE
Learning Area: 1. SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION
Week

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

Remarks

1.1 Analysing method of scientific investigation

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A student is able to:

explain the steps in scientific investigation,
carry out a scientific investigation,
write a report on a scientific investigation,
explain the importance of scientific investigation.
1.2 Realising the need to practise scientific attitudes
and nobles values when carrying out scientific
investigations
A student is able to:

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identify scientific attitudes and noble values

practised by scientists,
explain the need to practise scientific attitudes
and noble values when carrying out a scientific
investigation,
practise scientific attitudes and noble values when
carrying out a scientific investigation.

Theme: MAINTENANE AND CONTIMUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area: 1. BODY COORDINATION

Week
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Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

1.1 Understanding body coordination

A student is able to:
describe what body coordination is,
identify the body systems that control and
regulate coordination,
state the importance of body coordination.
1.2 Understanding the human nervous system
A student is able to:

Remarks

 identify the component parts of the human

nervous system,
state the function of each component part of the
nervous system,
state what a neurone is,
identify the parts of a neurone, state the function
of each part of the neurone,
identify the different types of neurone
state the function of each type of neurone
compare and contrast the different types of
neurone
1.3 Analysing nervous coordination
A student is able to:

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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.

1.4 Understanding the role of proprioceptors in

maintaining
balance and coordination
A student is able to:
explain what proprioceptors are
explain the importance of proprioceptors
1.5 Understanding the human brain and its
complexity
A student is able to:
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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
1.6 Understanding hormonal coordination in the
body

Only adrenaline, insulin,

thyroxine, oestrogen,

A student is able to:

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
1.7 Analysing coordination between the nervous
system and the
endocrine system
A student is able:

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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
1.8 Evaluating the effects of drug abuse on body
coordination and health
A student is able to:

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.
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CHINESE NEW YEAR

1.9 Analysing the effects of excessive consumption
of alcohol on body coordination and health
A student is able to:
list examples of alcoholic drinks,
describe the effects of excessive consumption of
alcohol on body coordination
describe the effects of excessive consumption of
alcohol on health,

progesterone and
testosterone are
required

 justify the importance of avoiding excessive

consumption of alcohol.

1.10 Realising the importance of sound and healthy

mind
A

student is able to:

state what mind is,
identify factors that affect the mind,
explain how substance abuse can affect the mind,
justify the importance of a healthy and sound
mind

Theme: MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area: 2. HEREDITY AND VARIATION
Week
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Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

2.1 Understanding cell division

Remarks

A student is able is:

Names of the phases in

mitosis and meiosis are
not required.

state what genes are, 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 of meiosis,
compare and contrast mitosis with meiosis,
explain the importance of mitosis and meiosis

Only a brief discussion

is required for the
following:
a) separation and
polarisation of
chromosomes,
b) functions of
spindle fibres
and centromeres
c) formation of new

2.2 Understanding the principles and mechanism of

inheritance
A student is 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 a

cells.

schematic diagram,
predict the genotype and phenotype ratios of a
monohybrid cross.
2.3 Understanding sex determination and the
occurrence of
twins in human beings
A student is able to:
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

2.4 Understanding mutation

A student is able to:

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state what mutation is,

state the types of mutation,
list examples of mutation,
identify causes of mutation,
state the advantages and disadvantages of
mutation

2.5 Evaluating the effects of genetic research on

human life
A student is able to:
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.
2.6 Analysing variation among living things
A student is able to:
state what variation is,
list variation in humans,
classify variation into continuous and

change in genes
and chromosomes
at the molecular
level is not
required.

discontinuous variation,
compare and contrast continuous and
discontinuous variation,
identify factors that cause variation,
explain the importance of variation.
2.7 Realising the need to adhere to a code of ethics
in genetic
research
A student is able to:
explain how the misuse of knowledge in the field
of
genetics can endanger life,
describe the importance of establishing and
adhering to
ethics and morals in scientific research for the
benefit of
mankind.
Theme: MATTER IN NATURE
Learning Area: 1. MATTER AND SUBSTANCE

Week
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15.03.13

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

1.1 Analysing changes in the states of matter

A student is able to:
explain the kinetic theory of matter,
relate changes in heat to changes in kinetic
energy of
the particles in matter,
explain the interconversion of the three states of
matter
based on the kinetic theoryof matter.

Remarks

The kinetic theory

of matter should be
explained in terms
of particle
movement.

1.2 Understanding the structure of an atom

A student is able to:
describe the structure of an atom,
identify the subatomic particles,
compare and contrast the subatomic particles
1.3 Applying the idea of proton number and nucleon
number
in atoms of elements
A student is able to:
state what proton number is,

Only elements with

proton numbers in
the range of 1 10
are required.

 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 atoms of different elements,
make a generalisation on the numbers of protons
and electrons in atoms of different elements,
state what isotopes are,
give examples of isotopes.
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MID SEMESTER EXAM 1

MID SEMESTER 1 HOLIDAY
1.4 Understanding the classification of elements in
the Periodic Table
A student is able to:
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,non-metals and
semimetals in
the Periodic Table,
state the importance of the Periodic Table.
1.5 Understanding the properties of substances
based on the
particles
A student is able to:
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 substances that are made
of
atoms, molecules and ion based on their physical
properties,
relate the physical properties of substances made
up of atoms,

molecules and ions to the

arrangement of particles and the forces of
attraction between
them.

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1.6 Understanding the properties and uses of metals

and
non-metals
A student is able to:
list examples of metals and non-metals,
list the properties of metals and non-metals,
list the uses of metals and non-metals in daily life,
compare and contrast metals and non-metals
based on their
physical properties,
relate the physical properties of metals and nonmetals to their uses in daily life.
1.7 Analysing methods of purifying substances
A student is able to:
state the characteristics of pure substances,
describe the different methods ofpurification of
substances
1.7 Analysing methods of purifying substances
A student is able to:
relate the characteristics of substances to the
methods of
purification used,
explain with examples the methods of purification
used to
produce substances used in daily life.
1.8 Appreciating the existence and uses of various
substances of
different characteristics
A student is able to:
describe how man uses various substances of
different
characteristics and states in everyday life,
justify the importance of the existence of various
substances
of different characteristics and states that benefit
mankind.
MID YEAR EXAMINATION

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MID YEAR HOLIDAY

Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE

Learning Area: 1. ENERGY AND CHEMICAL CHANGES
Week

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Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

1.1 Understanding physical and chemical changes

A student is able to:
explain what physical change is,
explain what chemical change is,
give examples of physicalchanges in daily life,
give examples of chemical changes in daily life,
compare and contrast physical changes and
chemical changes
1.2 Analysing heat change in chemical reactions
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 changes in temperature of reactants to
endothermic reactions,
explain through examples heat changes that occur
during
industrial chemical reactions
1.3 Synthesising the reactivity series of
A student is able to:
describe the reactivity of metals with
describe the reactivity of metals with
describe the reactivity of metals with

metals
water,
acids,
oxygen,

1.3 Synthesising the reactivity series of metals

A student is able to:
compare and contrast the reactivity of metals with
water,
acids and oxygen,
arrange metals in order of reactivity,
construct the reactivity series of metals based on

Remarks

reactivity
of metals with oxygen,
identify the position of carbon in the reactivity
series.

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1.4 Applying the concepts of reactivity series of

metals
A student is able to:
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.
1.5 Understanding electrolysis
A student is able to:
state what electrolysis is,
state what anode, cathode, anion, cation and
electrolyte are,
describe the electrolysis of an electrolyte using
carbon electrodes,
explain the uses of electrolysis in industry.
1.6 Understanding the production of electrical
energy from
chemical reactions
A student is able to:
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.
1.7 Understanding chemical reactions that occur in
the presence of light
A student is able to:
give examples of chemical reactions which require
light,
explain the effect of light on photosensitive
chemicals,
explain why certain chemicals are stored in dark
bottles.
1.8 Appreciating the innovative efforts in the design

Chemical equations for

reactions occurring at
electrodes are not
required.

of
equipment using chemical reactions as sources of
energy
A student is able to:
describe how energy obtained from chemical
reactions should
be used efficiently to prevent wastage,
describe how equipment utilising chemical
reactions as
sources of energy should be disposed to reduce
environmental pollution,
give suggestions on new waysnof using chemical
reactions as
sources of energy for equipment,
put into practise good habits when using and
disposing
equipment that uses chemical reaction as a
source of energy.
Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE
Learning Area: 2. NUCLEAR ENERGY
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Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

2.1 Understanding radioactive substances

A student is able to:
state what radioactive substances are,
give examples of radioactive substances,
describe the process of radioactive decay,
name the three types of radioactive radiations,
describe the characteristics of each type of
radioactive
radiation,
compare and contrast radioactive radiations,
explain what radioisotopes are,
give examples of radioisotopes,
explain the uses of radioactive
substances.
MID SEM 2 HOLIDAY & HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
HOLIDAY
2.2 Understanding the production of nuclear energy
and its uses
A student is able to:
describe the production of nuclear energy through
fission,
describe the production of nuclear energy through

Remarks

Half-life is not
required.

fusion,
state the uses of nuclear energy,
describe the process of generating electricity from
nuclear energy,
explain the effects of nuclear energy production
2.3 Awareness of the need for proper handling of
radioactive substances
A student is able to:
state the effects of radioactive radiations on living
things,
describe the correct way of handling radioactive
substances and radioactive waste,
explain the need for proper handling of radioactive
substances and radioactive waste.

Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE

Learning Area: 3. LIGHT, COLOUR AND SIGHT
Week

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

3.1 Synthesising the formation of image by plane

mirrors and lenses
A student is able to:

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state the characteristics of images formed by a

plane
mirror,
state the characteristics of images formed by a
convex lens,
state the characteristics of images formed by a
concave lens,
compare and contrast images of distant objects
formed by convex lenses and concave lenses,
draw a labelled ray diagram to show the formation
of image by light rays passing through a convex
lens,
draw a labelled ray diagram 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.

Remarks

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3.2 Synthesising the formation of image by optical

instruments
A student is able to:
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 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.

3.3 Analysing light dispersion

A student is able to:
state what light dispersion is,
explain through examples how dispersion of light
occurs.

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3.4 Analysing light scattering

A student is able to:
state what light scattering is,
give examples of phenomena related to light
scattering,
explain through examples how scattering of light
occurs in natural phenomena.
3.5 Analysing the addition and subtraction of
coloured lights
A student is able to:

identify primary and secondary colours,

explain how addition of primary colours

produces secondary
colours,

explain the subtraction of colours by coloured

filters.
3.6 Applying the principle of subtraction of coloured
light to explain the appearance of coloured objects
A student is able to:
explain subtraction of coloured lights 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.
3.7 Analysing the effect of mixing pigments
A student is able to :

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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
pigments.

3.8 Evaluating the importance of colour in daily life

A student is able to:
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.
3.9 Appreciating the benefits of various types of
optical
instruments to mankind
A student is able to:
relate the inventions of various types of optical
instruments to
their contributions to mankind.

THEME : TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY

LEARNING AREA : 1. CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRY
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1.1 Understanding the properties of alloys and their

uses in industry
A student is able to:
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
arrangment 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.
1.2 Analysing the production and uses of ammonia in
industry
A student is able to:
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
fertilisers and urea.
1.3 Analysing the effects of industrial waste disposal
on the
environment
A student is able to:
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.

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1.4 Realising the need for preservation and

conservation of
the environment from industrial waste pollution for
the wellbeing
of
A student is able to:
describe the consequences of uncontrolled and
haphazard
disposal of industrial waste,
explain the importance of practising responsible
way of
disposing industrial waste mankind
REVISION
YEAR END EXAM