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1-2 1.1 Understanding Waves. Observe situations to gain an idea of A student is able to :
(1.1.07 waves as illustrated by vibrations in ropes, • Describe what is meant by wave
-12.1.07) slinky springs, or a ripple tank. motion.
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Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes Notes
Discuss amplitude and period with the aid • Sketch and interpret a
of a displacement-time graph for a wave. displacement-time graph for a
wave.
Discuss amplitude and wavelength with
the aid of a displacement-distance graph • Sketch and interpret a
for a wave. displacement-distance graph for a
wave,
Discuss the relationship between speed,
wavelength and frequency. v = f. λ can be
• Clarify the relationship between
derived from
speed, wavelength and frequency
Discuss to solve problems involving
.
speed, wavelength and frequency. s
• Solve problems involving speed, v=
wavelength and frequency. t
Observe and discuss the effect of:
a) damping in an oscillating system
b) resonance in an oscillating system such • Describe damping in a oscillating
as a Barton’s pendulum. system.
• Describe resonance in a oscillating
system.
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4 1.3 Analysing refraction of Carry out activities to observe refraction A student is able to : Refraction of water
(22.1.07 – waves of waves over straight,
26.1.07) a) plane water waves in a ripple tank, • describe refraction of waves in concave and convex
b) light waves, terms angle of incidence, angle transparent blocks
c) sound waves. of refraction, wavelength, is required.
frequency , speed and direction
Discuss the characteristics of the refracted of propagation.
wave in terms of the angle of refraction,
wavelength, frequency, speed and • Draw a diagram to show
direction of propagation in relation to the refraction of waves.
incident waves.
5 1.4 Analysing diffraction of Carry out activities to observe diffraction A student is able to Discuss the effect of
(29.1.07 – waves of size of gap on the
2.2.07) a) water waves in a ripple tank, • describe diffraction of waves degree of diffraction
b) light waves in terms of wavelength,
c) sound waves. frequency, speed, direction of
propagation and shape of
Discuss the characteristics of the waves,
diffracted waves in terms if wavelength, • draw a diagram to show
frequency, speed, direction of propagation diffraction of waves.
and the shape of waves.
View computers simulations on diffraction
of waves
6 1.5 Analysing interference of Use a slinky spring to present the idea on A student is able to : Young’s double slit
(5.2.07 – waves the superposition of waves. experiment may be
9.2.07) • state the principle of used to show
Carry out activities to observe interference superposition interference of light.
patterns of • explain the interference of λ – wavelength
a) water waves in a ripple tank, waves x – the distance
b) light waves, • draw interference patterns between two
c) sound waves. consecutive nodes
• interpret interference patterns
a – the distance
Discuss constructive and destructive • apply the following formula in between the two
interference. problem solving wave sources
D – the
ax ax perpendicular
Discuss λ = λ=
D D distance from the
source to the
position where x is
measured
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Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes Notes
8 FEBRUARY TEST
(19.02.08 – 21.02.08)
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9 1.7Analysing Research and report on the components of A student is able to : Emphasise that the
(19.2.07 – electromagnetic waves the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of: electromagnetic
23.2.07) a) decreasing wavelength and • describe the electromagnetic spectrum is
increasing frequency, spectrum continuous.
b) sources. • state the visible light is a part of
the electromagnetic spectrum
Discuss the properties of electromagnetic • list sources of electromagnetic
waves. waves.
Discuss applications of electromagnetic
• describe the properties of
waves such as:
electromagnetic waves
a) radio waves in broadcasting and
communications,
b) microwaves in satellites and
cellular telephones, • describe applications of
c) infra-red rays in household electromagnetic waves
appliances, remote controls and
night-vision devices,
d) visible light in optical fibres and • describe the detrimental effects of
photography, excessive exposure to certain
e) ultraviolet rays in fluorescent components of the electromagnetic
lamps and sterilisation, spectrum.
f) X-rays in hospital and engineering
applications,
g) gamma rays in medical treatment.
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LEARNING AREA: 2. ELECTRICITY
10 2.1 Analysing electric fields Discuss electric current as the rate of A student is able to : Recall the activity carried
(26.2.07 and charge flow Q • state the relationship between out using a Van De Graff
– 2.3.07) charge flow, i.e I = generator to show the
t electron flow and electric current.
Carry out activities / view computer • define an electric current relationship between
simulations to study electric field lines • describe an electric filed. electric charge and
for different arrangements of charges. current flow.
• sketch electric filed lines showing
the direction of the field.
Observe the effect of an electric field on: • describe the effect of an electric
a) a ping-pong ball coated with I – current
filed on charge. Q- charge
conducting material,
b) a candle flame. t - time
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13 FEBRUARY TEST
(02.04.08 – 04.04.08)
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Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes Notes
Carry out activities to identify series and A students is able to :
14 2.3 parallel circuits. • identify series and parallel
(2.4.07 – Analysing series and circuits.
6.4.07) parallel circuits Carry out activities to study the current, • compare the current and
I, and potential difference, V, in series potential difference of series
and parallel circuits using ammeters and circuits and parallel circuits.
voltmeters to shoe the value of I and V. • determine the effective
resistance of resistors connected
Calculate the effective resistance of in series.
resistors connected in :
• determine the effective
a) series,
resistance of resistors connected
b) parallel.
in parallel.
Discuss and apply principles of current, • solve problems involving
potential difference and resistance in current, potential difference and
series and parallel circuits to new resistance in series circuit,
situations and to solve problems. parallel circuits and their
combinations.
15 2.4 Discuss e.m.f. as the work done by A student is able to : Clarify that e.m.f. is not a
(9.4.07 – Analysing electromotive source in driving a unit charge around a force but energy per unit
13.4.07) force and internal resistance complete circuit. • define electromotive force charge.
Carry out activities to distinguish (e.m.f.)
between e.m.f. and potential difference. • compare e.m.f. and potential
Carry out activity to study internal difference.
resistance. • Explain internal resistance.
Carry out activity to determine e.m.f.
• Determine e.m.f. and internal
and internal resistance of a battery by
resistance.
plotting a voltage against current graph.
• Solve problems involving e.m.f.
Discuss to solve problems involving and internal resistance
e.m.f. and internal resistance.
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Discuss the relationship between : A student is able to :
16 2.5 a) energy (E), voltage (V), current(I)
(16.4.07– Analysing electrical energy and time(t), • Define electrical energy
20.4.07) and power b) power (P), voltage (V), and current
(I)
Discuss to solve problems involving • Define electric power
electrical energy and power.
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LEARNING AREA: 3. ELECTROMAGNETISM
16 3.1 Analysing the magnetic Recall what an electromagnet is. A student is able to : The right-hand grip rule
(23.4.07– effect of a current-carrying Carry out activities to study the pattern • State what an electromagnet is. may be introduced.
27.4.07) conductor. and direction of the magnetic field due to • Draw the magnetic field pattern
a current in a: due to a current in a :
a) straight wire, i) straight wire,
b) coil, ii) coil,
c) solenoid. iii) solenoid.
Plan and conduct experiments to study • Plan and conduct experiments to
factors that effect the strength of a study factors that affect the
magnetic field of an electromagnet, i.e.: strength of the magnetic field of
a) the number of turns on the coil, electromagnet.
b) the size of current carried by the coil,
c) the use of a soft iron core.
Research and report on applications of
• Describe applications of
electromagnets such as in electric bells,
electromagnets.
circuit breakers, electromagnetic relays
and telephone ear-pieces.
17 3.2 Understanding the Carry out activities to show the force on A student is able to : Fleming’s left-hand rule
(30.4.07 force on a current-carrying a current-carrying conductor in a • Describe what happens to may be introduced.
– 4.5.07) conductor in a magnetic magnetic field including the effect of current-carrying conductor in a
field. reversing the direction of the current and magnetic field.
magnetic field. • Draw the pattern of the combined
magnetic field due to a current-
View computer simulations to gain an carrying conductor in magnetic
understanding of the resultant magnetic field.
field obtained by combining the • Describe how a current-carrying
magnetic fields due to a current-carrying conductor in magnetic field
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Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes Notes
conductor and a magnet. experiences a force.
Carry out experiments to study factors • Explain the factors that affect the
that affect the force on a current-carrying magnitude of the force on a
conductor in a magnetic field and discuss current-carrying conductor in
how they affect the force on a current- magnetic field.
carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
The working principle of
Carry out activities to observe the • Describe how a current-carrying a moving-coil ammeter
turning effect of a current-carrying coil coil in a magnetic field may also be discussed.
in a magnetic field. experiences a turning force.
Discuss how the turning effect of a • Describe how a direct current
current-carrying coil in magnetic field is motor works.
used in the action of a motor. Comparisons to an
alternating current motor
Carry out activities or view computer may also be discussed.
• State factors that affect the speed
simulations to study factors that affect
of rotation of an electric motor.
the speed of rotation of an electric motor.
18-19 MID YEAR EXAMINATION (05.05.08-23.05.08)
MID YEAR SCHOOL BREAK (24.05.08-08.06.08)
20 3.3 Analysing Carry out activities to observe A student is able to : Faraday’s law and Lenz’s
electromagnetic induction. electromagnetic induction in a: law may be introduced.
a) straight wire, • Describe electromagnetic
b) solenoid. induction.
Discuss electromagnetic induction as the • Indicate the direction of the
production of an electromotive force in a induced current in a: Fleming’s right-hand rule
conductor when there is relative motion i) straight wire, may be introduced.
of the conductor across a magnetic field. ii) solenoid
Discuss the direction of the induced • Explain factors that affect the
current in a: magnitude of the induced current.
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a) straight wire, b) solenoid
Carry out activities to study factors that • Describe applications of
affect the magnitude of the induced electromagnetic induction.
current and discuss how they affect of
the magnitude of the induced current.
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Discuss
a) energy losses in a transformer. • describe the energy losses in a
b) ways to improve the efficiency of a transformer.
transformer. • describe ways to improve the
Discuss to solve problems involving efficiency of a transformer.
transformers. • solve problems involving
transformers.
22 3.5 Understanding the Research and report on various sources A student is able to :
(18.6.07- generation and of energy used to generate electricity
22.6.07) transmission of electricity such as hydro, gas, nuclear, diesel, coal, • list sources of energy used to
biomass, sun and wind. generate electricity.
View computer simulations to gain an • describe the various ways of
understanding on the use of various generating electricity.
sources to generate electricity.
Study a model of electricity • describe the transmission of
transmission. electricity.
Discuss the energy loss in cables and the
• describe the energy loss in
advantage of high voltage transmission.
electricity transmission cables
View computer simulations to gain an
and deduce the advantage of high
understanding of the National Grid
voltage transmission.
Network.
Research and report on : • state the importance of the
a) the importance of the National Grid National Grid Network.
Network in terms of efficient energy
distribution, • solve problems involving
b) the importance of energy efficiency electricity transmission
and renewable energy resources in • explain the importance of
view of limited energy sources, renewable energy
c) the effects on the environment caused • explain the effects on the
by the use of various sources to environment caused by the use of
generate electricity. various sources to generate
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electricity
23 4.1Understanding the View computer simulation to gain an A student is able to : Thermionic emission-
(25.6.07- uses of the Cathode Ray understanding of thermionic emission. pancaran termion
29.6.07) Oscilloscope (C.R.O) • explain thermionic emission.
Carry out activities to study the properties of Cathode rays-sinar katod
cathode rays using apparatus such as the
Maltese Cross tube. • Describe the working properties Cathode rays
of chatode rays. oscilloscope-osiloskop
Discuss the cathode ray oscilloscope from sinar katod
the following aspects:
a) electron gun, • Describe the working principle of Fluorescent- pendaflour
b) deflection system, cathode ray oscilloscope.
c) fluorescent screen,
d) Energy changes.
Build a
half – wave rectifier circuit and
a full – wave rectifier circuit. • Describe the use of diodes as
rectifiers.
Observe half – wave rectification and
full – wave rectification using an instrument
such as a C.R.O.
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(16.07.08 – 18.07.08)
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(9.7.07- 4.3 Understanding With the aid of diagrams, discuss a transistor A student is able to:
13.7.07) transistors. in terms of its terminals, i.e. base, collector
and emitter. • Describe a transistor in terms of
its terminals.
Carry out activities to show a transistor as a
current amplifier. • Describe how a transistor can be
used as a current amplifier.
Set up a transistor- base electronic circuit that
functions as a light, heat or sound- controlled • Describe how a transistor can be
switch. used as an automatic switch.
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27 4.4 Analysing logic Discuss logic gates as switching circuits in A student is able to:
(16.7.07- gates computers and other electronic systems. • State that logic gates are
20.7.07) switching circuits in
Research and report on symbols for the computers and other
following logic gates: electronic systems.
- AND - OR - NOT • List and draw symbols for the
- NAND - NOR following logic gates
- AND - OR - NOT
Carry out activities to study the action of the - NAND - NOR
following logic gates: A student is able to:
- AND - OR - NOT • State the action of the
- NAND - NOR following logic gates in truth
table
Build truth tables for logic gates and their - AND - OR - NO - NAND - NOR
combinations.
• Build truth tables for logic
gates in combination for a
Research and report on logic gates control
maximum of 2 inputs.
systems such as in security systems, safety
systems and street lights. • Describe applications of logic
gates control systems.
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LEARNING AREA: 5. RADIOACTIVITY
Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes Notes
28 5.1 Understanding the View computer simulations or models to A student is able to :
(23.7.07- nucleus of an atom gain an understanding of: • describe the composition of the
27.07.07) a) the composition of the nucleus, nucleus of an atoms in terms of
b) isotopes. protons and neutrons.
• define proton numbers (Z) and
Research and report on the terms nuclide nucleon number (A).
and isotope. • explain the terms nuclide
A
• use the nuclide notation Z X .
• define the term isotope.
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(30.7.07- 5.2 Analyzing radioactive View computer simulations to gain an A student is able to:
03.8.07) decay understanding of radioactivity. The structure of detectors
Discuss: • state what radioactivity is. are not required.
a) that radioactivity is the
spontaneous disintegration of an • name common detectors for
unstable nucleus accompanied by radioactive emissions.
the emission of energetic
particles or protons,
b) the detection of radioactive
emission using detectors such as
cloud chambers an Geiger-Muller
tubes,
Discuss the characteristics of radioactive • compare the three kinds of
emissions i.e. alpha particles, beta radioactive emissions in terms of
particles and gamma rays in terms of their nature
their:
a) relative ionising effects
b) relative penetrating powers
c) deflection by electric and
magnetic fields
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Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes Notes
• explain what radioactive decay is
Discuss radioactive decay with the aid of • use equation to represent change
equation in the composition of the nucleus
Carry out activities to gain an when particles are emitted
understanding of half-life • explain half-life
Discuss a typical decay curve
• determine half-life from a decay
Discuss to solve problem involving half-
curve
life
• solve problems involving half-life
29 5.3 Understanding the uses Discuss radioisotopes. A student is able to:
(06.8.07- of radioisotopes Research and report on applications of
10.8.07) radioisotopes in the fields of: • define radioisotopes.
a) medicine,
b) agriculture, • name examples of radioisotopes.
c) archeology,
d) industry. • Describe applications of
View computer simulations on radioisotopes.
applications of radioisotopes.
Visit the Malaysian Institute for Nuclear
Technology Research (MINT) or other
suitable places to see various
applications of radioisotopes.
MID TERM BREAK (16.08.08 – 24.08.08)
30 5.4 View computer simulations to gain an A student is able to:
13.08.07- Understanding nuclear understanding of: • define atomic mass unit ( a.m.u).
17.08.07 energy a) nuclear fission, • describe nuclear fission.
b) chain reactions, • give examples of nuclear fission.
c) nuclear fusion
• describe chain reactions.
Discuss:
a) atomic mass unit ( a.m.u), • describe nuclear fusion.
b) nuclear fission, • give examples of nuclear fusion.
c) chain reactions,
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d) nuclear fusion.
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Discuss the relationship between mass • relate the release of energy in a
defect and the nuclear energy produced nuclear reaction with a change of
in nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, i.e. mass according to the equation
E=mc2. E=mc2.
•
solve problems involving nuclear
energy.
5.5 Research and report on: A student is able to:
Realising the importance of a) the negative effects of radioactive • describe the negative effects of
proper management of substances, radioactive substances.
radioactive substances. b) safety precautions that should be • describe safety precautions
taken when handling radioactive needed in the handling of
substances, radioactive substances.
c) management of radioactive • describe the management of
waste. radioactive waste.
31-32 SPM TRIALS (02.09.08-19.09.08)
33-34 UPGRADING PROGRAM
SPM EXAMINATION
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ( 15.11.08 - 31.12.08)
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