Form 5 Physics Yearly Plan (2015)

Learning Area
1.0
Waves

Learning
objective
1.1
Understanding
waves

1.2
Analyzing
reflection of
waves

1.3
Analyzing
refraction of
waves

1.4
Analyzing
diffraction of
waves

Learning outcomes

Week

Date

A student is able to;

Describe what is meant by wave motion
Recognize that waves transfer energy
without transferring matter
Compare transverse and longitudinal
waves and give example of each
State what meant by wave front
State the direction of propagation of
waves in relation to wave front
Describe damping in a oscillating system
Describe resonance in a oscillating system
A student is able to;
Describe reflection of waves in terms of the
angle of incidence, angle of reflection,
wave length, frequency, speed and
direction of propagation
Draw a diagram to reflection of waves
A student is able to;
Describe refraction of waves in terms of the
angle of incidence, angle of reflection,
wave length, frequency, speed and
direction of propagation
Draw a diagram to reflection of waves
A student is able to;
Describe diffraction of waves in terms of the
angle of incidence, angle of reflection,
wave length, frequency, speed and
direction of propagation
Draw a diagram to reflection of waves

12/1 16/1

19/1-23/1

19/1-23/1

26/1-30/1

Remarks

Experiment
Vibration of
spring

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1.5
Analyzing
interference of
waves

1.6
Analyzing sound
waves

1.7
Analyzing
electromagnetic
waves

2.0
Electricity

2.1
Analyzing electric

A student is able to;

State the principle of superposition
Explain the interference of waves
Draw interference patterns
Interpret interference patterns.
ax
Solve problems involving
D
A student is able to;
Describe sound waves
Explain how the loudness relates to
amplitude
Explain how the pitch relates to frequency
Describe applications of reflection of sound
waves
Calculate distances using reflection of
sound waves
A student is able to;
Describe the electromagnetic spectrum
State that visible light is a part of the
electromagnetic spectrum
List sources of electromagnetic waves
Describe the properties of electromagnetic
waves
Describe application of electromagnetic
waves
Describe the detrimental effects of
excessive exposure to certain
electromagnetic spectrum
A student is able to;
State relationship between electron flow

26/1-30/1

2/2-6/2

2/2-6/2

9/2-13/2

SUKAN
SEKOLAH

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fields and charge

flow

2.2
Analyzing the
relationship
between electric
current and
potential
difference

2.3
Analyzing series
and parallel
circuits

and electric current

Define electric current
Describe an electric field
Sketch electric field lines showing the
direction of the field
Describe the effect of an electric on a
charge
Solve problems involving electric charge
and current
A student is able to;
Define potential difference
Plan and conduct an experiment to find the
relationship between current and potential
difference
Describe the relationship between current
and potential difference
State Ohms law
Define resistance
Explain factors that affect resistance
Solve problems involving current, potential
difference and resistance.
Peperiksaan Pertengahan Penggal Pertama

A student is able to;

Identify series and parallel circuits
Compare the current and potential
difference of series and parallel circuits.
Determine the effective resistance of
resistors connected in series
Determine the effective resistance of
resistors connected in parallel.

16/2-20/2

CUTI TAHUN
BARU CINA
Ulangkaji
peperiksaan
pertengahan
penggal
pertama

7 &8

23/2-6/3

9/3 13/3

Pembetulan
kertas
peperiksaan
pertengahahn
penggal Pertama

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Solve problems involving current, potential

difference and resistance in series and
parallel circuits and their combinations.
Cuti Sekolah (1 Week)
2.4
Analyzing
electromotive
force and internal
resistance

2.5
Analyzing
electrical energy
and power

3.0
Electromagneti
sm

3.1
Analyzing the
magnetic effect of
a current-carrying
conductor

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
Solve problems involving e.m.f. and internal
resistance
A student is able to;
Define electrical energy
Define electric power
Solve problems involving electrical energy
and power
Compare power rating and energy
consumption of various electrical
appliances.
Compare various electrical appliances in
terms of efficient use of energy
Describe ways of increasing energy
efficiency.
A student is able to;
State what an electromagnet is
Draw the magnetic field pattern due to a
current in a; straight wire, coil and solenoid.
Plan and conduct experiments to study
factors that affect the strength of the
magnetic field of electromagnet.

10

16/3 20/3

11

23/3-27/3

11

23/3-27/3

12

30/3- 3/4
(Good Friday 3/4)

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3.2
Understanding
the force on a
current-carrying
conductor in a
magnetic field

3.3
Analyzing
electromagnetic
induction

3.4
Analyzing
transformers

Describe applications of electromagnets.

A student is able to;
Describe what happens to a currentcarrying conductor in magnetic field
Draw the pattern of combined magnetic
field due to a magnetic field.
Describe how a current-carrying conductor
in a magnetic field experiences a force.
Explain the factors that affect the
magnitude of the force on a currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field.
Describe how a current-carrying coil in a
magnetic field experiences a turning force.
Describe how a direct current motor works
State factors that affect the speed of
rotation of an electric motor
A student is able to;
Describe electromagnetic induction
Indicate the direction of the induced current
in a straight wire and solenoid.
Explain factors that affect the magnitude of
the induced current.
Describe applications of electromagnetic
induction.
Compare direct current and alternating
current.
A student is able to;
Describe the structure and the operating
principle of a simple transformer.
Compare and contrast a step-up and a
step-down transformer.

13

6/4-10/4

14

13/4-17/4

15

20/4-24/4

Pembetulan
Peperiksaan
Akhir Penggal
Pertama

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3.5
Understanding
the generation
and transmission
of electricity

4.0

4.1

State that

Vp

Np

for an ideal
Vs
Ns
transformer
State that VpIp = VsIs for an ideal
transformer.
Describe the energy losses in a
transformer.
Describe ways to improve the efficiency of
a transformer.
Solve problems involving transformer.
A student is able to;
List sources of energy used to generate
electricity.
Describe the various ways of generating
electricity.
Describe of the transmission of electricity.
Describe the energy loss in electricity
transmission cables and deduced the
advantage of high voltage transmission.
State the importance of national grid
network.
Solve problems involving electricity
transmission.
Explain the importance of renewable
energy.
Explain the effects on the environment
caused by the use of various sources to
generate electricity.
Peperiksaan Akhir Penggal 1
A student is able to;

16&17

27/4-6/5

Ulangkaji
peperiksaan
4/5 Cuti Hari
Wesak

17,18
&19
20

7/5-22/5
25/5-29/5

Pembetulan

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Electronics

Understanding
the uses of the
Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope
(C.R.O)

4.2
Understanding
semiconductor
diodes

4.3
Understanding
transistors

4.4
Analyzing logic
gates

Explain thermionic emission

Describe the properties of cathode rays
Describe the working principle of Cathode
Ray Oscilloscope
Measure potential difference using the
C.R.O
Measure short time intervals using C.R.O
Display wave forms using the C.R.O
Solve problems based on the C.R.O
display.
CUTI PERTENGAHAN TAHUN
A student is able to;
Describe semiconductors in terms of
resistance and free electrons
Describe n-type and p-type semiconductors
Describe the function of diodes
Describe the use of diodes as rectifiers.
Describe the use of a capacitor to smooth
out output current and output voltage in a
rectifier circuit.
A student is able to;
Describe a transistor in terms of the
terminals.
Describe how a transistor can be used as a
current amplifier
Describe how a transistor can be used as
an automatic switch.
A student sis able to;
State that logic gates are switching circuits
in computers and other electronic systems.
List and draw symbols for the following

Kertas
Peperiksaan

21&22
23

31/5-14/6
15/6-19/6

24

22/6-26/6

25

29/7-3/7

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logic gates; AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR.

State the action of the following logic gates
in a truth table; AND, OR, NOT, NAND,
NOR.
Build truth tables for logic gates in
combination for a maximum of 2 inputs.
Describe applications of logic gate control
systems.
A student is able to;
Describe the composition of the nucleus of
an atom in terms of protons and neutrons.
Define proton number (Z) and nucleon
number (A).
Explain the term nuclide
Use the nuclide ZA X .
Define the term isotope.
A student is able to;
State what radioactivity is.
Name common detectors for radioactive
emissions.
Compare the 3 kinds of radioactive
emission in terms of their nature.
Explain what radioactive decay is.
Use equations to represent changes in the
composition of the nucleus when particles
are emitted.
Explain half-life.
Determine a half-life from a decay curve.
Solve problems involving half-life.

5.0
Radioactivity

5.1
Understanding
the nucleus of an
atom

5.2
Analyzing
radioactive decay

26

6/7-10/7

27

13/7-17/7

CUTI HARI
RAYA

Form 5 Physics Yearly Plan (2015)

5.3
Understanding
the uses of
radioisotopes
5.4
Understanding
nuclear energy

5.5
Realizing the
importance of
proper
management of
radioactive
substances

A student is able to;

Define radioisotopes.
Name examples of radioisotopes.
Describe applications of radioisotopes.
A student is able to;
Define atomic mass unit (a.m.u.)
Describe nuclear fission
Give examples of nuclear fission
Describe chain reactions
Describe nuclear fusion
Give examples of nuclear fusion
Relate the release of energy in a nuclear
reaction with a change of mass according
to the equation E = mc2.
Describe the generation of electricity from
nuclear fission.
Justify the use of nuclear fission in the
generation of electricity.
Solve problems involving nuclear energy.
PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL 2
A student is able to;
Describe the negative effects of radioactive
substances.
Describe safety precautions needed in the
handling of radioactive substances.
Describe the management of radioactive
waste.
Intensive revision program
Peperiksaan Percubaan

28

20/7-24/7

29

27/7-31/7

30&31
32

3/8-14/8
17/8-21/8

33
34
&35
35&36

24/8-28/8
31/8-4/9
7/9-11/9
11/9-18/9

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Cuti Pertengahan penggal II

Intensive revision program

Disediakan Oleh
ALAN KHO THONG PHING

10

37

21/9 27/9

38,39,
40&41

5/10-31/10