SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN

CONVENT SENTUL, KUALA LUMPUR

SCHEME OF WORK
SCIENCE FORM 2 (2017)
THEME : MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE
LEARNING AREA : 1. THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES
Week Learning Objectives
1.1 Understanding the sensory
organs and their functions.
1.2 Understanding the sense of
touch
1.3 Understanding the sense of
smell
1.4 Understanding the sense of taste
1.5 Understanding the sense of
hearing
1.6 Understanding the sense of
sight
1.7 Understanding light and sight
1.8 Understanding sound and
hearing
Suggested Learning Activities
Carry out activities to make
connection between the five senses,
the sensory organs and stimuli.
Discuss what happens in our body
after a stimulus is detected.
Carry out activities to study the
following :
a)structure of the human skin
involved in stimuli detection
b)sensitivity of the skin at different
parts of the body towards stimuli
Discuss the sensitivity of the skin in
connection to the following
situations:
a)receiving an injection
b)using Braille
Discuss the structure of the nose
and the position of the sensory cells
using models, charts, computer
software and other teaching aids
Carry out activities to detect the
different areas of the tongue that
respond to different tastes
Carry out activities to find how
taste is related to smell
Observe and identify the structure
of the human ear
Discuss the function of each part of
the ear
Discuss the hearing mechanism
Examine the cows eye or model of
a human eye
Collect information on structure
and function of each part of the eye
Discuss how we see
Carry out activities to study :
a)reflection of light
b)refraction of light between two
mediums of different density
Collect information about the types
of vision and the contribution/use
of technology to rectify them
Carry out activities to show what
short/long sightedness are and how
to correct them
Discuss what astigmatism is and its
correction
Carry out activities to investigate
a)the production of sound
b)the requirement of medium for
sound to travel
c)the reflection and absorption of
sound
Collect information about
a)the defects of hearing
Discuss the limitations of hearing
and ways to improving it
Carry out activities to investigate
the need for stereophonic hearing in
determining the direction of sound
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o identify and relate a sensory
organ to its stimulus
o state the pathway from stimulus
to response
Stimulus > Sensory organs >
Nerves > Brain > Nerves >
Response
A student is able to :
o identify the structure of the
human skin involved in stimuli
detection
o state the functions of different
receptors - pressure, heat, pain,
cold, touch
o draw conclusion on the
sensitivity of the skin at
different parts of the body
towards stimuli
A student is able to :
o identify the structure of the
nose
o identify the position of the
sensory cells in the detection of
smell
A student is able to :
o identify different area of the
tongue that response to
different taste
o relate the sense of taste with the
sense of smell
A student is able to :
o identify the structure of the
human ear
o explain the function of the
different parts of the ear
o describe how we hear
A student is able to :
o identify the structure of the
human eye
o explain the function of different
parts of the eye
o describe how we see
A student is able to :
o describe the properties of light
i.e. reflection and refraction
o state the various defects of
vision
o explain ways to correct vision
defects
o state and give examples of the
limitation of sight
o connect stereoscopic and
monocular visions with the
A student is able to :
o describe the properties of sound
o explain the reflection and
absorption of sound
o explain the defects of hearing
o explain ways of rectifying the
defects in hearing
o state the limitation of hearing
o state the device used to
overcome the limitations of
hearing
o explain stereophonic hearing
 1.9 Understanding the stimuli and
responses in plants
LEARNING AREA : 2. NUTRITION
Week Learning Objectives
2.1 Analyzing the classes of food
2.2 Evaluating the importance of a
balanced diet
2.3 Understanding the digestive system
in man
2.4 Understanding the process of
absorption of digested food
2.5 Understanding the reabsorption of
water and defecation
2.6 Put into practice the habits of
healthy eating
Carry out experiments to
investigate and identify :
a)stimuli detected by plants
b)the parts of plants sensitive to
specific stimulus.
Discuss in what ways the response
of plants towards stimuli are
important for their survival
Suggested Learning Activities
Discuss the classes of food i.e.
carbohydrate, protein, fats, vitamins,
minerals, fibre and water and state
their functions
Carry out activities to test for starch
(iodine solution),glucose (Benedict
solution),protein (Millons reagent)
and fats(alcohol-emulsion test)
Discuss :
a)what a balanced diet is
b)the factors that determine a
persons balanced diet: age, size, sex,
job, climate, stage of health
Collect food wrappers that show
calorific value of food and make a list
to show the calorific value for each
type of food
Discuss to estimate the calories of
food taken in a meal
Plan a balanced diet for a day
(breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Discuss that digestion is the
breakdown of large food molecules
into smaller soluble molecules that
can be readily absorbed by the body
Identify parts of the digestive system
and flow of food particles in the
alimentary canal using model/chart/
CD-ROM
Discuss the function of the various
organs in the digestive system and the
enzymes found
Carry out activities to show the action
of the enzyme in the saliva on starch
Discuss the process of absorption of
the product of digestion in small
intestine
Carry out an experiment to show the
absorption of glucose through a
Visking tube
Discuss the reabsorption of water by
the large intestine and the process of
defecation
Discuss the importance of good
eating habits to avoid constipation
Plan and carry out a healthy eating
habit
Discuss the following topics :
a)practising good eating habits i.e.
eating nutritious food and eating in
moderation
b)the generous distribution of food to
the underprivileged or the needy
c)cultural practice in dining
A student is able to :
o state the stimuli that cause
responses in plant
o identify the parts of plants
sensitive to specific stimulus
o relate the response in plants to
their survival
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o explain through examples the
classes of food
o state the function of each class
food
o test for starch, glucose, protein
and fats
A student is able to :
o state what a balanced diet is
o state the factors that must be
considered when planning a
balanced diet
o explain how the factors affect a
balanced diet
o state the quantity of energy in
each gram of carbohydrate,
protein and fats
o estimate the calories of food
taken in a meal
o plan a balanced diet
A student is able to :
o explain what digestion is
o identify the parts of digestive
system
o describe the flow of food particles
in the alimentary canal
o state the function of the organs in
the digestive system
o describe the process of digestion
in the alimentary canal
o list the end products of digestion
of carbohydrate, protein and fats
A student is able to :
o explain the process of absorption
of the products of digestion
o make inference about the
absorption of glucose through
Visking tube
A student is able to :
o state how water is reabsorbed in
the large intestine
o explain defecation
o relate the problem of defecation
with eating habits
A student is able to :
o justify the importance of eating
nutritious food
o put in practice good eating habits
o justify the generous distribution
of food to the
underprivileged/needy
o relate the dining culture of

THEME : MAN AND THE VARIETY OF LIVING THINGS
LEARNING AREA : 3. BIODIVERSITY
Week Learning Objectives
3.1 Understanding the variety of living
organisms and their classification
LEARNING AREA : 4. INTERDEPENDENCE AMONG LIVING ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Week Learning Objectives
4.1 Analyzing the interdependence
among living organism
4.2 Evaluating the interaction between
organisms
4.3 Synthesizing food web
4.4 Analyzing photosynthesis
conforming to sensitivities and
religious beliefs
Suggested Learning Activities
Discuss the diversity in the general
characteristic of living organism
Collect and classify various plants and
animals into a system based on
common characteristics
-Animal :Invertebrate, vertebrate,
mammal, fish, bird, amphibian, reptile
-Plant :Flowering plant, non-flowering
plant, monocotyledon, dicotyledon
Build a concept map on living
organisms based on the classification
above
Discuss the importance of maintaining
the biological diversity as one of the
countrys natural heritage
Suggested Learning Activities
Carry out a field work to study
species, habitat, population,
community in ecosystem
Carry out a discussion on
interdependence among living
organisms and the environment to
create a balanced ecosystem
Collect and interpret data on the types
of interactions between living
organisms as follows :
a)prey-predator
b)symbiosis: commensalism,
mutualism and parasitism e.g. remora
and shark, algae and fungi, tapeworm
and man
c)competition
Conduct an activity to show the
importance of the interaction between
organisms and the environment
Discuss the advantages of biological
control in regulating the numbers of
pests in certain areas
Collect and interpret data on the
producer, consumer, decomposer and
pyramid of numbers
Construct a food web from a few food
chains and identify the producer,
consumer and decomposer
Discuss the energy flow in the food
web constructed
Conduct a game to show the effects of
an increase or decrease in the number
of organisms in a pyramid number
Discuss the consequences if a
component of living organisms in an
ecosystem is missing
Carry out discussion on what
photosynthesis is
Carry out experiments to determine
the factors needed for photosynthesis
i.e. carbon dioxide, water, light and
chlorophyll
Discuss the importance of
photosynthesis in maintaining a
balanced ecosystem
Discuss the carbon and oxygen cycles
different people conforming to
sensitivities and religious beliefs
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o explain the diversity of living
organisms in a habitat
o classify various animals based on
common characteristic
o explain the importance of
biodiversity to the environment
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o state what species, population and
community are
o state what habitat and ecosystem
are
o identify various habitats in one
ecosystem
o explain through examples the
interdependence among living
organisms and the environment to
create a balanced ecosystem
A student is able to :
o list the types of interaction
between living organisms
o explain with examples the
interactions between living
organisms
o justify the importance of
interaction between living
organisms and the environment
o explain through examples the
advantages and disadvantages of
biological control in regulating the
number of pest in certain areas
A student is able to :
o explain what producers,
consumers and decomposers are
o combine a few food chains to
construct a food web
o identify the produce, consumer
and decomposer in a food web
o construct a pyramid number from
a food chain
o relate the food web and the
pyramid number to energy flow
o predict the consequences if a
certain component of living
organisms in the ecosystem is
missing
A student is able to :
o state what photosynthesis is
o state the factors required for
photosynthesis
o state the products of
photosynthesis
o control the variables that are
required for photosynthesis
o explain the role of photosynthesis
in maintaining balanced
ecosystem
 4.5 Evaluating the importance of
conservation and preservation of
living organisms
4.6 Evaluating the role of man in
maintaining the balance in nature
THEME : MATTER IN NATURE
LEARNING AREA : 5. WATER AND SOLUTION
Week Learning Objectives
5.1 Analyzing the physical
characteristics of water
5.2 Analyzing the composition of
water
5.3 Analyzing the process of
evaporation of water
5.4 Analyzing solution and solubility
Collect and interpret data on the
conservation and preservation of
living organisms
Carry out a field work in a natural
forest reserve(wetlands, highland
forest or tropical rainforest) or an
animal sanctuary to study the
conservation and preservation of
living organisms
Carry out a discussion on how the
improvement in science and
technology helps in the conservation
and preservation of living organisms
Run a campaign to stress on the
importance of conservation and
preservation
Carry out a role play involving the
parties concerned in solving problems
related to the conservation and
preservation of living organisms
Carry out a brainstorming session to
discuss the environmental issues
affecting the balance in nature and
how to solve them
Carry out a discussion to justify that
man needs a stable and productive
ecosystem to ascertain a harmonious
life
Suggested Learning Activities
Carry out activities to determine the
following :
a)the freezing point of water
b)the boiling point of water
Carry out an activity to observe the
effects of impurities on the physical
characteristics of water
Carry out an electrolysis to determine
the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in a
molecule of water
Carry out experiments to study the
factors affecting the rate of
evaporation of water i.e. humidity, the
temperature of surrounding, surface
area and the movement of air
Discuss the factors affecting the rate
of evaporation and boiling
Gather information on evaporation
process and its application in daily life
i.e. drying clothes, preservation of
agricultural products and processing of
food
Discuss the difference between solute,
solvent and solution
Carry out activities to prepare a dilute
solution, a concentrated solution and a
saturated solution
Discuss the similarities and
differences between dilute solution,
concentrated solution and saturated
solution
Carry out activities to illustrate the
differences between a solution and a
A student is able to :
o explain what conservation and
preservation are
o explain the steps taken to preserve
and conserve living organisms
o justify the importance of
conservation and preservation of
living organisms
o support activities organized by
various parties to preserve and
conserve the living organisms
A student is able to :
o explain the effects of human
activities on the balance in nature
o describe how man solves
problems related to the
environment
o justify that human need a stable,
productive and balanced
ecosystem
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o state the meaning of the freezing
point of water
o state the meaning of the boiling
point of water
o describe the physical
characteristics of water
o explain through examples the
effects of impurities on the
physical characteristics of water
A student is able to:
o state that water is a compound
made up of two elements
(hydrogen and oxygen)
o state the ratio of hydrogen and
oxygen in one molecule of
water
o name the gases collected at the
anode and cathode during
electrolysis
A student is able to :
o explain what evaporation is
o explain through examples the
factors that affects the rate of
evaporation of water with
reference to the Kinetic Theory
o compare and contrast between
evaporation and boiling
o describe the application of the
evaporation of water in daily life
A student is able to :
o explain what solute, solvent and
solution are
o contrast and compare between
dilute solution, concentrated
solution and saturated solution
o explain what suspension is
o explain what solubility is
o explain the factors affecting the
solubility of solutes in water
o explain the importance of water as
 suspension a universal solvent in life
Carry out experiments to determine o give examples on the uses of
the factors affecting the solubility of a organic solvents in our everyday
solute : life
a)nature of solvent o
b)nature of solute
c)temperature
Carry out experiments to determine
the factors affecting the rate of
dissolving :
a)temperature
b)rate of stirring
c)size of solute particle
Discuss the importance of water as a
universal solvent in life
Gather information on the application
of organic solvents in daily life

5.5 Analyzing acid and alkali
5.6 Analyzing the methods of water
purification
Carry out activities to study :
a)the properties of acid in terms of pH
value, taste, corrosive nature, effect on
litmus paper, reaction with metals such
as magnesium and zinc
b)the characteristics of alkali in terms
of pH value, taste, corrosive nature,
effect on litmus paper
Carry out a discussion to define acid
and alkali operationally
Carry out activities to determine the
acidic and alkaline substances in daily
life
Gather information on the usage of
acid and alkali in everyday life such as
in agricultural and industry
Discuss on the meaning of
neutralization
Carry out an activity to show
neutralization using hydrochloric acid
and sodium hydroxide of the same
concentration
Discuss the application neutralization
in daily life i.e. using shampoo and
conditioner and treatment of insect
bites
Visit a water purification site
Brainstorm on the following :
a)natural resources of water
b)the reasons for water purification
Discuss the various types of water
purification such as filtration, boiling,
chlorination and distillation
Pupils present their findings to discuss
the strengths and weaknesses of the
various methods of water purification
A student is able to :
o identify the properties of acid and
alkali
o state that acid and alkali only show
their properties in the presence of
water
o explain through examples the
definition of acid and alkali in
everyday life
o state the uses of acid and
alkali in daily life
o explain the meaning of
neutralization process
o explain through examples the uses
of neutralization in daily life
A student is able to :
o list the natural sources of water
o state the reasons for water
purification
o describe the various methods of
water purification
o compare the strengths and
weaknesses of the various methods
of water purification

5.7 Analyzing the water supply system
Make a visit to a water processing A student is able to :
plant to study the water supply system o describe how the water supply
and stages involved in water system works
purification o explain ways to save water
Discuss the ways to save water
Do a project on how much water the
average household uses

5.8 Understanding the preservation of
water quality
Collect and interpret data on types of
water pollutants which include :
a)industrial waste such as chemical
and radioactive residues
b)domestic waste such as garbage and
sewage
c)chemicals from the agricultural
activities such as fertilizers and
pesticides
d)salutation caused by construction
and deforestation
e)accidental spillage from tankers
A student is able to :
o give examples of water pollutants
o explain the effects of water
pollution on living things
o explain ways to control water
pollution
o explain ways to preserve water
and its quality

Conduct discussion on the effect of

water pollution on living things
Generate ideas on ways to control
water pollution
LEARNING AREA : 6. AIR PRESSURE
Week Learning Objectives
6.1 Understanding air pressure
6.2 Applying the principle of air
pressure in daily life
THEME : FORCE AND MOTION
LEARNING AREA : 7. DYNAMICS
Week Learning Objectives
7.1 Understanding force
7.2 Understanding the measurement of
force
7.3 Application of frictional force
7.4 Application of work
7.5 Application of power
Suggested Learning Activities
Carry out an activity to discuss the
kinetic theory of gases
Carry out an activity to show that air
exerts pressure
Carry out activities to show the factors
affecting air pressure i.e. volume and
temperature
Collect and interpret data on
appliances that use the principle of air
pressure
Gather information and discuss the
application of air pressure in syringe,
siphon, spraying pump and drinking
straw
Discuss ways of using the principle of
air pressure to solve daily problems
such as blockage in sinks and pouring
condensed milk from a can
Gather information on how a gas
under high pressure works
Discuss the precautions taken when
using gas under high pressure
Suggested Learning Activities
Carry out activities to show pushing
and pulling are forces
Carry out activities to show the effects
of force i.e. change in shape, position,
speed and direction
Carry out activities to show different
types of forces i.e. frictional,
gravitational, electrostatic and
magnetic force
Discuss the unit of force and the
principle of a spring balance
Carry out activity to measure the
magnitude of forces
Discuss with examples to show the
existence of frictional force
Carry out activities to identify the
direction of frictional force and
measure the magnitude of the force
Carry out an experiment to show how
different types of surfaces affects the
magnitude of frictional force
Gather information and discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of
friction
Carry out activities on ways to :
a)increase friction
b)reduce friction
Discuss the application of increasing
and decreasing friction in our daily
life
Discuss with examples to show work
is done when an object is moved by a
force
Carry out activities to determine the
work done by using :
Work(J) = Force(N)
Distance(m)
Carry out activities to determine
power by using :
Work(J)
Power(W) = ----------
Time(s)
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o explain the existence of air
pressure with reference to the
Kinetic Theory
o explain the factors affecting air
pressure
A student is able to :
o explain with examples things that
use the principle of air pressure
o generate ideas to solve problems
using the principle of air pressure
o relate the safety measures taken
when using gas under high
pressure
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o state that a force is a push or a pull
o explain the effects of forces
o explain the various types of forces
A student is able to :
o state the unit of force
o explain how a spring balance
works
o measure the magnitude of force
A student is able to :
o explain with examples the
existence of frictional force
o state the direction and the
magnitude of frictional force
o carry out an experiment to show
how different types of surfaces
affects frictional force
o explain the advantages and
disadvantages of friction
o explain ways to increase friction
o explain ways to reduce friction
o explain with examples the
application of friction in daily life
A student is able to :
o explain with examples how work
is done
o state the unit of work
o calculate the work done
A student is able to :
o state the meaning of power
o state the unit of power
o calculate power on the work done
 7.6 Analyzing the importance of force Create an activity i.e. drawing a
in life poster, sketching or acting to show
how life would be without force
LEARNING AREA : 8. SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT
Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities
8.1 Understanding the support systems Gather information and discuss the
in animals various support systems in :
a)land and aquatic vertebrates
b)land and aquatic invertebrates
Carry out discussions on the following
: system between land and aquatic
a)similarities and difference between
support systems in land and aquatic
vertebrates
b)similarities and difference between
support systems in land and aquatic
invertebrates
8.2 Understanding the support systems Carry out field work to study various
in plants support systems in plants
Carry out activities to classify plants
based on their support
8.3 Appreciating the support system in Discuss issues i.e. :
living things a)inability the whales to move back to
sea after being washed ashore
THEME : TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY
LEARNING AREA : 9. STABILITY
Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities
9.1 Understanding that the centre of Carry out activities to find the point of
gravity affects stability equilibrium in regular and irregular
shapes
Carry out an experiment to find out
how the centre of gravity affects the
stability of an object by manipulating
the :
a)height
b)base area
Discuss the relationship between the
centre of gravity and stability
9.2 Appreciating the importance of Carry out a brainstorming session on
stability ways to improve stability
Carry out activities like doing projects
or playing games to build models by
applying the concept of stability
A student is able to :
o describe how life will be if force
does not exist
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o explain the support system in
vertebrates and various support
systems in invertebrates
o compare and contrast the support
vertebrates
o compare and contrast the support
system between land and aquatic
invertebrates
A student is able to :
o explain the various support
systems in woody and non-woody
plants
A student is able to :
o justify the importance of the
support system to living things
Learning Outcomes i-Think
A student is able to :
o determine the point of equilibrium
in regular and irregular shapes
o relate the point of equilibrium as
the centre of gravity of objects
o relate the centre of gravity to the
stability of objects
A student is able to :
o suggest ways to improve the
stability of an objects around
them
o explain with examples the
application of stability in life
LEARNING AREA : 10. SIMPLE MACHINES

Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes i-Think

10.1 Analyzing levers
10.2 Appreciating the innovative
efforts in the design of machine to
simplify work
Discuss how a small effort can A student is able to :
overcome a large load with the use of a o list things around them that use the
lever principle of lever
Make an observation on devices that o state what a lever can do
use the principles of levers. Identify the o identify load, force and fulcrum in
load, force and fulcrum and then the lever
classify the systems into first, second o classify levers
and third class levers o explain what is meant by the
Discuss how human apply the moment of a force
principles of levers to help them o solve problems related to levers
overcome a large load
Discuss :
The moment of force =
force perpendicular distance from the
pivot to force
Carry out an activity to show the
relationship between moment and the
product of force and distance
Carry out a project to build a device A student is able to :
using the principle of a lever o design or improve a device that use
a principle of lever

PREPARED BY CHECKED BY

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NUR SYAHIRAH BT MOHD RAMLE HANIMAH BT MASRI
Science Teacher Head of Science Panel