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1-2 1.1 Understanding Waves. Observe situations to gain an idea of A student is able to :
(2/1 -13/1) waves as illustrated by vibrations in ropes, • Describe what is meant by wave
slinky springs, or a ripple tank. motion.
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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. • Clarify the relationship between v = f. λ can be
speed, wavelength and frequency derived from
Discuss to solve problems involving .
speed, wavelength and frequency. • Solve problems involving speed,
s
v=
wavelength and frequency. t
Observe and discuss the effect of:
a) damping in an oscillating system
• Describe damping in a oscillating
b) resonance in an oscillating system such
system.
as a Barton’s pendulum.
• Describe resonance in a oscillating
system.
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1.3 Analysing refraction of Carry out activities to observe refraction A student is able to : Refraction of water
waves of waves over straight,
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.
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4 1.4 Analysing diffraction of Carry out activities to observe diffraction A student is able to Discuss the effect of
(23/1 – 27/1) waves of size of gap on the
a) water waves in a ripple tank, • describe diffraction of waves degree of
b) light waves in terms of wavelength, diffraction
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
5 CHINESE NEW YEAR
(30/1-6/2)
6 1.5 Analysing interference of Use a slinky spring to present the idea on A student is able to : Young’s double slit
(7/2– 10/2) waves the superposition of waves. experiment may be
• 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. • interpret interference patterns consecutive nodes
• apply the following formula in a – the distance
Discuss constructive and destructive problem solving between the two
interference. wave sources
ax
D – the
ax λ= perpendicular
Discuss λ = D
D distance from the
source to the
position where x is
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measured
View computer simulations or carry out • explain how the loudness relates to
activities to observe the effect of : amplitude.
a) amplitude on loudness, • explain how the pitch relates to
b) frequency on pitch. frequency.
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8 1.7Analysing Research and report on the components of A student is able to : Emphasise that the
(20/2 – 24/2) electromagnetic waves the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of: electromagnetic
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.
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9 2.1 Analysing electric fields Discuss electric current as the rate of A student is able to : Recall the activity carried
(27/2 –3/3) and charge flow Q • state the relationship between out using a Van De Graff
charge flow, i.e I =
t electron flow and electric current. generator to show the
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. • sketch electric filed lines showing current flow.
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 filed on charge. I – current
conducting material, Q- charge
b) a candle flame. t - time
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10,13 2.2 Analysing the View computer simulations to gain an A student is able to : Potential difference and
(6/3 – 7/4) relationship between understanding of potential difference. • define potential difference. voltage may be used
electric current and potential Discuss potential difference(V) as work • plan and conduct an experiment interchangeably here.
difference done (W) when moving 1C of charge (Q) to find the relationship between
between two points in electric field, i.e current and potential difference.
W • describe the relationship between
V = .
Q current and potential difference.
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14 2.3 Analysing series and Carry out activities to identify series and A students is able to :
(10/4– 14/4) parallel circuits parallel circuits. • identify series and 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.
• solve problems involving
Discuss and apply principles of current, current, potential difference and
potential difference and resistance in resistance in series circuit,
series and parallel circuits to new parallel circuits and their
situations and to solve problems. combinations.
15 2.4 Analysing electromotive Discuss e.m.f. as the work done by A student is able to : Clarify that e.m.f. is not a
(17/4 – 21/4) force and internal resistance source in driving a unit charge around a force but energy per unit
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
and internal resistance of a battery by internal resistance.
plotting a voltage against current graph. • Solve problems
involving e.m.f. and internal
Discuss to solve problems involving resistance
e.m.f. and internal resistance.
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16 2.5 Analysing electrical Discuss the relationship between : A student is able to :
(24/4 – 28/4) energy and power a) energy (E), voltage (V), current(I)
and time(t), • Define electrical energy
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
17 3.1 Analysing the magnetic Recall what an electromagnet is. A student is able to : The right-hand grip rule
(1/5– 5/5) effect of a current-carrying Carry out activities to study the pattern • State what an electromagnet is. may be introduced.
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.
18-20 PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN TAHUN
(10/5-26/5)
CUTI PERTENGAHAN TAHUN (27/5-11/6)
21 3.2 Understanding the Carry out activities to show the force on A student is able to : Fleming’s left-hand rule
(12/6 – 16/6) force on a current-carrying a current-carrying conductor in a • Describe what happens to current- may be introduced.
conductor in a magnetic magnetic field including the effect of carrying conductor in a magnetic
field. reversing the direction of the current and 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
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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
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 a moving-coil ammeter
turning effect of a current-carrying coil • Describe how a current-carrying may also be discussed.
in a magnetic field. coil in a magnetic field
experiences a turning force.
Discuss how the turning effect of a
current-carrying coil in magnetic field is • Describe how a direct current
used in the action of a motor. motor works. Comparisons to an
alternating current motor
Carry out activities or view computer may also be discussed.
simulations to study factors that affect
the speed of rotation of an electric motor. • State factors that affect the speed
of rotation of an electric motor.
21 3.3 Analysing Carry out activities to observe A student is able to : Faraday’s law and Lenz’s
(12/6 -16/6) 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
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Discuss the direction of the induced • Explain factors that affect the
current in a: magnitude of the induced current.
a) straight wire, b) solenoid
• Describe applications of
Carry out activities to study factors that electromagnetic induction.
affect the magnitude of the induced
current and discuss how they affect of • Compare direct current and
the magnitude of the induced current. alternating current.
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generate electricity.
LEARNING AREA: 4. ELECTRONICS
23 4.1Understanding the View computer simulation to gain an A student is able to : Thermionic emission-
(26/6 –30/6) uses of the Cathode Ray understanding of thermionic emission. pancaran termion
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
sinar katod
Discuss the cathode ray oscilloscope from • Describe the working principle of Fluorescent- pendaflour
the following aspects: cathode ray oscilloscope.
a) electron gun,
b) deflection system,
c) fluorescent screen, • Measure potential difference
d) Energy changes. using the C.R.O.
Carry out activities using a C.R.O. to: • Measure short time intervals
a) measure potential difference, using the C.R.O.
b) measure short time intervals,
c) Waveforms display.
• Display wave forms using the
C.R.O.
Discuss to solve problems based on the
C.R.O. display.
• Solve problems based on the
C.R.O. display.
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23 4.2Understanding View computer simulations to gain an A student is able to : The term doping may be
semiconductor diodes understanding of properties of introduced
semiconductors in terms of its resistance and • Describe semiconductors in terms
free electrons of resistance and free electrons
Carry out activities to observe current flow • Describe the function of diodes.
through a semiconductor diode ( p-n
junction) in forward bias or reverse bias.
Build a
half – wave rectifier circuit and • Describe the use of diodes as
a full – wave rectifier circuit. rectifiers.
Observe half – wave rectification and
full – wave rectification using an instrument
such as a C.R.O.
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24 4.3 Understanding With the aid of diagrams, discuss a A student is able to:
(3/7 - 7/7) transistors. transistor in terms of its terminals, i.e.
base, collector and emitter. • Describe a transistor in terms of
Carry out activities to show a transistor its terminals.
as a current amplifier. • Describe how a transistor can be
Set up a transistor- base electronic circuit used as a current amplifier.
that functions as a light, heat or sound- • Describe how a transistor can be
controlled switch. used as an automatic switch.
25 4.4 Analysing logic gates Discuss logic gates as switching circuits A student is able to:
(10/7 – 14/7) in computers and other electronic • State that logic gates are
systems. switching circuits in
computers and other
Research and report on symbols for the electronic systems.
following logic gates: • List and draw symbols for the
- AND - OR - NOT following logic gates
- NAND - NOR - AND - OR - NOT
- NAND - NOR
Carry out activities to study the action of A student is able to:
the following logic gates: • State the action of the
- AND - OR - NOT following logic gates in truth
- NAND - NOR table
- AND - OR - NO - NAND - NOR
Build truth tables for logic gates and • Build truth tables for logic
their combinations. gates in combination for a
maximum of 2 inputs.
Research and report on logic gates • Describe applications of logic
control systems such as in security gates control systems.
systems, safety systems and street lights.
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LEARNING AREA: 5. RADIOACTIVITY
Week Learning Objectives Suggested Learning Activities Learning Outcomes Notes
5.1 Understanding the View computer simulations or models to A student is able to :
nucleus of an atom gain an understanding of: • describe the composition of the
a) the composition of the nucleus, nucleus of an atoms in terms of
b) isotopes. protons and neutrons.
• define proton numbers (Z) and
26 Research and report on the terms nuclide nucleon number (A).
(17/7-21/7) and isotope. • explain the terms nuclide
A
• use the nuclide notation Z X .
• define the term isotope.
5.2 Analyzing radioactive View computer simulations to gain an A student is able to:
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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• explain what radioactive decay is
5.3 Understanding the uses Discuss radioactive decay with the aid of • use equation to represent change
of radioisotopes 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
Discuss radioisotopes. A student is able to:
Research and report on applications of
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.
5.4 View computer simulations to gain an A student is able to:
Understanding nuclear understanding of: • define atomic mass unit ( a.m.u).
energy a) nuclear fission, • describe nuclear fission.
b) chain reactions, • give examples of nuclear fission.
c) nuclear fusion • describe chain reactions.
Discuss: • describe nuclear fusion.
a) atomic mass unit ( a.m.u),
• give examples of nuclear fusion.
b) nuclear fission,
c) chain reactions,
d) nuclear fusion.
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Discuss the pros and cons of using • justify the use of nuclear fission
nuclear fission to generate electricity. in the generation of electricity.
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