PHYSICS FORM FOUR YEARLY PLAN 2015

Week / Date

Learning Objective

Learning Outcome

Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics

Week 1
1.1
Each student is able to
(12~16.01.
Understanding
Explain what physics is
2015)
Physics
Recognize the physics in everyday life objects
and natural phenomena
Observe and relate the daily life phenomenon
with knowledge of Physics (HOTS)
1.2
Understanding base
and quantities and
derived quantities

1.3
Understanding
scalar and vector
quantities

Each student is able to

Explain what base quantities and derived
quantities are
List base quantities and their units
List some derived quantities and their units
Express quantities using prefixes
Express quantities using scientific notation
Express derived quantities as well as their unit
in terms of base quantities and base units
Solve problems involving conversion of units
Solve problems involving conversion of units
in daily life (HOTS)
Each student is able to
Define scalar and vector quantities
Give examples of scalar quantities and vector
quantities
Relate also the vector quantities and base or
derived quantities. (HOTS)

Numbe
r of
Periods

Scientific Skills

Remarks

-realising that
science is a
means to
understand nature

Topical Practice
1
O: Q1

-having critical
and analytical
thinking
-appreciating the
contribution of
science and
technology

Topical exercise
1
O: Q2~Q11
S:Q1

- appreciating the
contribution of
science and
technology

Experiment 1
Learn to handle
measuring tools
for length

Week 2
(19~23.01.
2015)

1.4
Understanding
measurements

Each student is able to

Measure physical quantities using appropriate
instruments
Explain accuracy and consistency
Explain sensitivity
Explain types of experimental error
Use appropriate techniques to reduce errors
Use vernier calipers and micrometer screw
gauge to measure and record down the
readings properly by using the appropriate
materials in the lab(HOTS)

- thinking
rationally

Topical exercise
1
O:Q12 ~ Q18
S: Q2 ~ Q3

1.5
Analysing scientific
investigations

Each student is able to

Identify variables in a given situation
Identify a question suitable for scientific
investigation
Form a hypothesis
Design and carry out a simple experiment to
test the hypothesis
Record and present data in a suitable form
Interpret data to draw a conclusion
Do a experiment and write a report of the
investigation. (HOTS)

- having critical
and analytical
thinking
- being confident
and independent

Topical exercise
1
O: Q19~Q20
S: Q4
E: Q5
P3: Q1~Q2
Experiment 2
Simple
Pendulum 1

Chapter 2: Forces and Motion

Week 3
2.1
(26~30.01.
Analysing linear
2015)
motion

2.2
Analysing motion
graphs

Each student is able to

Define distance and displacement
Define speed and velocity and state that v = s/t
Define acceleration and deceleration and state
v u
that s=
t
Calculate speed and velocity
Calculate acceleration and deceleration
Solve problems on linear motion with uniform
acceleration using
v = u + at
1 2
s=ut + a t
2
2
2
v =u + 2as
this include the combination of 3 equation
above. (HOTS)

- having critical
and analytical
thinking
- being systematic

Topical practice
2
O: Q1~Q5
S: Q1

Each student is able to

Plot and interpret displacement-time and
velocity-time graphs
Deduce from the shape of displacement-time
graphs when a body is
i.
at rest
ii.
moving with uniform velocity
iii.
moving with non-uniform velocity
Determine distance, displacement, velocity
and acceleration from a velocity-time graph
Solve problems on linear motion with uniform
acceleration
Translate for graph s-t to v-t or a-t and vice
versa. (HOTS)

- having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical practice
2
O:Q6~Q10
S:Q2

Week 4
(02~06.02.
2015)

Week 5
(09~13.01.
2015)

2.3
Understanding
inertia

2.4
Analysing
momentum

Each student is able to

Explain what inertia is
Relate mass to inertia
Give examples of situations involving inertia
Suggest way to reduce the negative effects of
inertia
Explain the use of inertia in daily life (HOTS)
Each student is able to
Describe the momentum of an object
Define momentum (p) as the product of mass
(m) and the velocity (v) i.e. p = mv
State the principle of conservation of
momentum
Describe the applications of conservation of
momentum
Solve problems involving momentum
Explain the effect of water rocket by using the
concept of momentum (HOTS)

Chinese New Year Holidays

Week 7 & 8
(23.02~06.03.2015)

1st Mid Semester Examination and correction

Week 9

2.5
Understanding the
effects of a force

Each student is able to

Describe the effects of balanced forces
acting on an object
Describe the effects of unbalanced forces
acting on an object
Determine the relationship between
force, mass and acceleration i.e. F = ma
Solve problems using F = ma

Topical practice
2
O: Q11~Q13
Experiment 3
Inertia

Week 6
(16~20.02.2015)

(09~13.03.
2015)

- being confident
and independent

- appreciating the
contribution of
science and
technology

Topical practice
2
O:Q14~Q16

- appreciating the
contribution of
science and
technology

Topical exercise
2
O:Q17~Q21
Experiment 4
Relation between
mass and
acceleration

Week 10
(16~22.03.
2015)
Week 11
(23~27.03.
2015)

Design an experiment theoretically to

investigate the relation between mass
and acceleration if the force is kept
constant.(HOTS)
1st Mid Semester School Holidays

2.6 Analyzing impulse

and impulsive force

Each student is able to

Explain what an impulsive force is
Give examples of situations involving
impulsive forces
Define impulse as a change of
momentum, i.e. Ft = mv mu
Define impulsive force as the rate of
change of momentum in a collision or
explosion, i.e. F = (mv-mu)/t
Explain the effect of increasing or
decreasing time of impact on the
magnitude of the impulsive force
Describe the situations where impulsive
forces need to be reduced and suggest
ways to reduce it
Describe situations where an impulsive
force is beneficial
Solve problems involving impulsive
force
Know and understand the safety features
in a car and related to the concept of
impulsive force(HOTS)

- appreciating the
contribution of
science and
technology
-having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical exercise
2
O:Q22~Q25
S:Q3

2.7
Being aware of the need
for safety features in
vehicles

Week 12
(30.03~02.04.
2015)

Week 13
(06~10.04.
2015)

2.8
Understanding
gravity

2.9
Analysing forces
in equilibrium

-having

critical and
analytical thinking

Each student is able to

Describe the importance of safety
features in vehicles
Know and understand the safety features
in a car and related to the concept of
impulsive force(HOTS)

Each student is able to

Explain acceleration due to gravity
State what a gravitational field is
Define gravitational field strength
Determine the value of acceleration due to
gravity
Define weight (W) as the product of mass (m)
and acceleration due to gravity (g) i.e. W = mg
Solve problems involving acceleration due to
gravity
Carry on an experiments to find the value of
gravitational acceleration of Earth (HOTS)

Each student is able to

Describe situations where forces are in
equilibrium
State what a resultant force is
Add two forces to determine the resultant
force
Resolve a force into the effective component
forces
Solve problems involving forces in
equilibrium
Know and relate the structure stability with
forces in equilibrium(HOTS).

- being honest
and accurate in
recording and
validating
data.

Topical
Exercise 2
O:Q26~Q29
S: Q4
Experiment 5
Gravitational
Acceleration
PLC

- being honest
and accurate in
recording and
validating
data.

Topical exercise
2
O:Q30~Q32

Week 14
(13~17.04.
2015)

2.10
Understanding
work, energy,
power and
efficiency

2.11
Appreciating the
importance of
maximizing the
efficiency of
devices

Each student is able to

Define work (W) as the product of an applied
force (F) and displacement (s) of an object in
the direction of the applied force i.e. W = Fs
State that when work is done energy is
transferred from one object to another
Define kinetic energy and state that Ek =
1
m v2
2
Define gravitational potential energy and state
that Eg = mgh
State the principle of conservation of energy
W
Define power and state that P =
t
Explain what efficiency of a device is
Solve problems involving work, energy,
power and efficiency
Compare the efficiency between car engines
(HOTS)
A student is able to

Recognize the importance of maximizing

efficiency of devices in conserving resources

Know the importance of maximizing the

efficiency to the environment (HOTS)

- being honest
and accurate in
recording and
validating
data.

- appreciating the
contribution of
science and
technology

Topical Exercise
2
O:Q33~Q37
S:Q5

Week 15
(20~24.04.
2015)

2.12
Understanding
elasticity

Chapter 3: Forces and Pressure

Week 16
3.1
(27.04~01.05. Understanding
2015)
pressure

3.2
Understanding
pressure in liquids

A student is able to
Define elasticity
Define Hookes Law
Define elastic potential energy and state that
1
Fx . Determine the factors that
Ep =
2
affect elasticity
Describe applications of elasticity
Solve problems involving elasticity
1
Fx to Ep
Derive the equation from Ep =
2
1 2
k x (HOTS)
=
2
Each student is able to

F
A

Define pressure and state that P =

Describe applications of pressure

Solve problems involving pressure and also
the ways of animals reduce pressure in
muddy field(HOTS)

Each student is able to

Relate depth to pressure in a liquid
Relate density to pressure in a liquid
Explain pressure in a liquid and state that P
= hpg
Describe applications of pressure in liquids
Solve problems involving pressure in
liquids
Convert one unit pressure to another unit of
pressure(HOTS)

- being flexible
and open-minded

Topical
Exercises 2
O:Q38~Q45
S: Q6
E: Q7 & Q8
(Discussion)
Experiment 6
Hookes Law

- being systematic Topical Practice

3
O: Q1~Q6

- being systematic Topical Exercise

3
O:Q7~Q12

Week 17~19
04~22.05.
2015)
Week 20
(25~29.05.
2015)

Week 21 & 22
(01~14.06.
2015)
Week 23
(15~19.06.
2015)

Week 24
22~26.06.
2015)

Week 25
29.06~03.07.
2015)

1st Semester Examination and Correction

3.3
Understanding gas
pressure and
atmospheric pressure

Each student is able to

Explain gas pressure

Explain atmospheric pressure

Describe applications of atmospheric

pressure

Solve problems involving atmospheric

pressure and gas pressure

Solve problem for low boiling point at

highland(HOTS)

- having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical Exercise
3
O: Q13~19
S:Q1~Q2

1st Semester School Holidays

3.4
Applying Pascals
Principle

Each student is able to

State Pascals principle
Explain hydraulic systems
Describe applications of Pascals principle
Solve problems involving Pascals principle
Elaborate the principle of vacuum(HOTS)

- having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical practice
4
O:Q20~Q24
S:Q3

3.5
Applying
Archimedes
principle

A student is able to
Explain buoyant force
Relate buoyant force to the weight of the
liquid displaced
State Archimedes principle
Solve problems involving Archimedes
principle
Explain the principle of hydrometer(HOTS)

- thinking
rationally

Topical exercise
4
O:Q25 ~Q33
S:Q4

3.6
Understanding
Bernoullis

A student is able to
State Bernoullis principle

- being confident
and independent

Topical exercise
4
O:Q34~Q40

principle

Chapter 4: Heat
Week 26
4.1
(06~10.07
Understanding
2015)
thermal equilibrium

4.2
Understanding
specific heat
capacity

S:Q5
E:Q6 & Q7
P3: Q1

Explain that a resultant force exists due to a

difference in fluid pressure
Describe applications of Bernoullis principle
Solve problems involving Bernoullis
principle
Explain the principle of typhoon(HOTS)

Each student is able to

Explain thermal equilibrium
Explain how a liquid-in-glass thermometer
works
Explain the importance of thermal equilibrium
(HOTS)

- having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical Exercise
4
O:Q1~Q4
S:Q1

Each student is able to

Define specific heat capacity, c
Q
State that c =
m
Determine the specific heat capacity of a
liquid
Determine the specific heat capacity of a solid
Describe applications of specific heat capacity
Solve problems involving specific heat

- thinking
rationally

Topical exercise
4
O:Q5~Q12
S:Q2
Experiment 6
Specific Heat
Capacity of
Aluminium
PLC


Week 27~28
(13~24.07.
2015)

4.3
Understanding
specific latent heat

Week 27~28
(16~22.07.
2015)
Week 29
(27~30.07.
2015)

capacity
Design and carry experiment to determine the
specific heat capacity of aluminium. (HOTS)

Each student is able to

State the transfer of heat during a change of

phase does not cause a change in temperature

Define specific latent heat (L) state L =

Q
m

Determine the specific latent heat of fusion

Determine specific latent heat of

vaporization

Solve problems involving specific latent

heat

Explain the difference between the volume

of liquid and gas in terms of latent heat.
(HOTS)

- being honest
and accurate in
recording and
validating
data

Topical exercise
4
O: Q13~Q20
S:Q3

- having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical exercise
4
O:Q21~Q30
S:Q4 & Q5
E:Q6 &Q7

Hari Rayas Holidays

4.4
Understanding the
gas laws

Each student is able to

Explain gas pressure, temperature and volume
in terms of the behavior of gas molecules
Determine the relationship between pressure
and volume at constant temperature for a fixed
V
mass of gas i.e.
= constant
T
Determine the relationship between pressure
and temperature at a constant volume for a
P
fixed mass of gas i.e
= constant
T

Chapter 5: Light
Week 30
5.1 Understanding
(03~07.08
reflection of light
2015)

Explain absolute zero

Explain the absolute/Kelvin scale of
temperature
Solve problems involving pressure
temperature and volume of a fixed mass of gas
Solve problem involve universal gas
law(HOTS)

Each student is able to

Describe the characteristics of image formed
by reflection of light
State the laws of reflection of light
Draw ray diagrams to show the position and
characteristics of the image formed by a
i. plane mirror
ii. convex mirror

- appreciating the
contribution of
science and
technology

Topical
exercises 5
O:Q1Q7
S:Q1

iii. oncave mirror

Describe applications of reflection of light
Solve problems involving reflection of light
Construct a device based on the application of
reflection of light(HOTS)
Week 31
(03~07.08.
2015)

5.2 Understanding
refraction of light

A student is able to
Explain refraction of light

sin i
sinr
Determine the refractive index of a glass or
Perspex block
State the refractive index, n, as speed of light
in a vacuum/ speed of light in a medium
Describe phenomena due to refraction
Solve problems involving the refraction of
light
Explain the phenomena of mirage (HOTS)
Define refractive index as n =

- having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical Practice
5
O:Q8~Q16
S:Q2
Experiment 7
Snells Law

Week 32
(10~14.08.
2015)

5.3 Understanding
total internal
reflection of light

Each student is able to

Explain total internal reflection of light
Define critical angle (c)
Relate the critical angle to the refractive index
1
i.e n =
sin c
Describe applications of total internal
reflection
Solve problems involving total internal
reflection
Design and carry on the experiment to
determine the refractive index of glass block.
(HOTS)

- having critical
and analytical
thinking

Topical Exercise
5
O:Q17~Q21
S: S3
Experiment 8
Total Internal
Experiment

Week 33 &

5.4 Understanding

Each student is able to

- having critical

Topical Exercise

37
(17~21.08.
2015)
&
(14~19.09.
2015)

lenses

Week 34 ~ 36
(24.08~11.09.
2015)
Week 38
(21~27.09.
2015)
Week 39~41
(28.09~16.10
.
2015)
Week 42 ~ 44

Explain the focal point and focal length

Explain the focal point and focal length of a
convex lens
Explain the focal point and focal length of a
concave lens
Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and
characteristics of the images formed by a
convex lens
Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and
characteristics of the images formed by a
concave lens
Define magnification as m =v/u
Relate the focal length (f) to the object
distance (u) and the image distance (v) i.e. 1/f
= 1/v + 1/u
Describe with the aid of ray diagrams, the use
of lenses in optical devices
Construct an optical devices that uses lenses
Solve problems involving lenses
Draw ray diagram of both microscope and
telescope(HOTS)

and analytical
thinking
- being objective
- thinking
rationally

2nd Mid Semester Examination and Correction

2nd Mid Semester Holidays

Revision
(Solving end of year model paper P1, P2 and Practical Test)

5
O:Q22~Q29
S:Q4~Q5
E:Q6 & Q7
Experiment 9
Focal Length 1
Experiment 10
Focal Length 2

(19.10~06.11.
2015)

2nd Semester Examination

& Correction

Week 45 &
46
(09~20.11.
2015)

Exposure to form 5 syllabus

Prepared by
CHIEW SOON KIAT
Ketua Panitia Fizik