Week 1 (05 09 Jan)

Lesson Title 1. Microorganisms and Their Effects on Living Things 1.1 The classification of microorganisms

Learning Outcomes

CCTS

SPS

Scientific Attitudes and Noble Values Interested and has an inquisitive attitude about the surrounding environment

2 (12 16 Jan)

1.2 Factors that affect the growth of microorganisms

List the characteristics of various types of microorganisms Classify microorganisms into bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses and algae Describe the characteristics of each group of microorganisms Identify factors that affect the growth of microorganisms Explain how each factor affects the growth of microorganisms

Attributing Comparing and contrasting Collecting and classifying Making inferences Generating ideas Making inferences Making decisions Predicting Conceptualising Relating Making hypotheses Relating Generating ideas

Defining operationall y

Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Interpreting data Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Interested and has an inquisitive attitude about the surrounding environment Honest and accurate in recording and verifying data Working together in a team Has an objective attitude Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

1.3 Useful Microorganisms

1.4 The harmful effects of microorganisms

1.5 Ways to prevent infection caused

State examples of the uses of microorganisms Explain the examples the roles of useful microorganisms Suggest potential uses of microorganisms in various fields State the harmful effects of microorganisms on human being Relate each group of microorganisms to the diseases caused by it Describe the major symptoms of diseases caused by each group of microorganisms Describe the various ways how microorganisms can cause infection List ways to prevent infection

Generating ideas Relating Stating Attributing

Classifying

Appreciate and practising a clean and healthy lifestyle

Attributing

Appreciate the

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by microorganisms

1.6 Ways to treat diseases caused by microorganisms

Relate the control of vectors to their habits and life cycles Explain with examples various methods of sterilization State what immunity is State with examples types of immunity State the importance of immunity State the ways to treat diseases caused by microorganisms State the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms Describe the dangers of using drugs without medical advice and through unauthorized prescription

Generating ideas Relating

contribution of science and technology

Generating ideas Making inferences Making decisions Predicting Making hypotheses

Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Interpreting data Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Interested and has an inquisitive attitude about the surrounding environment Honest and accurate in recording and verifying data Working together in a team Has an objective attitude Responsible towards own safety

1.7 Realising that microorganisms have profound effects on human beings and the balance of nature 4 (26 30 Jan) 5 (02 06 Feb)

Describe the roles and effects of microorganisms on humans and the balance of nature CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

2. Nutrition 2.1 The importance of taking good nutrition and practicing good eating habits

2.2 The nutrition requirements of plants

Identify the calorific values of the different classes of food Estimate the calorific values in various meals Explain the factors that affect total calories required by an individual Relate health problems to nutrition and eating habits Justify the importance of taking good nutrition and practicing good eating habits State what macronutrients are

Generating ideas Relating Evaluating Detecting bias

Appreciate and practising a clean and healthy lifestyle

Attributing

Classifying

Interested and has

6 (09 13 Feb)

2.3 Nitrogen cycle

2.4 Appreciating the importance of having good nutrition

List macronutrients State what micronutrients are List micronutrients State the effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiency on plant growth State the major functions of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiency in plant growth Describe nitrogen cycle Explain the processes involved in nitrogen cycle Explain the importance of nitrogen cycle Practise healthy eating habit Plan how to manage food resources to avoid wastage Describe the benefits of having healthy eating habits Describe what balance in nature is State the natural cycles that help to maintain balance in nature Explain how these natural cycles help to maintain balance in nature Explain how food webs help to maintain balance in nature Explain with examples the effects of natural disasters on balance in nature Suggest ways to maintain balance in nature Identify the sources of environmental pollution Explain the effects of environmental pollution Describe global warming Relate greenhouse effect to

Generating ideas Relating Making inferences Collecting and classifying Making hypotheses Generating ideas

Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses

an inquisitive attitude about the surrounding environment

Interested and has an inquisitive attitude about the surrounding environment

8 (23 27 Feb)

3. Preservation and Conservation of the Environment 3.1 Balance in nature

Relating Generating ideas Predicting

Predicting

Appreciate the balance in nature

3.2 The effects of environmental pollution

Relating Generating ideas Predicting

Predicting

Appreciate the balance in nature

 3.3 Preservation and conservation of the environment and pollution control

9 (02 06 March)

3.4 The importance of proper management of natural resources in maintaining balance in nature

3.5 Responsible attitudes to preserve and conserve the environment 4. Carbon Compounds 4.1 Various carbon compounds

global warming State what ozone layer is Explain the importance of ozone layer State the chemicals that damage the ozone layer List the sources of chemicals that can damage the ozone layer Explain how damaging ozone layer affects living things State the importance of preservation and conservation of the environment Generate ideas on environmental pollution control Explain with examples how preservation and conservation of the environment can contribute to a clean and healthy environment Practise good habits to preserve and conserve the environment Generate ideas on proper ways to manage natural resources in order to maintain balance in nature Explain with examples the effects of improper management of natural resources Justify the need for proper management of the environment Practise good habits to preserve and conserve the environment State what carbon compounds are State what organic compounds are Give examples of organic compounds State what inorganic

Relating Generating ideas Predicting

Predicting

Appreciate the balance in nature Realise that science is one of the means to understand nature

Relating Generating ideas Predicting

Predicting

Appreciate the balance in nature

12 (23 27 March)

Comparing and contrasting Generating ideas Collecting and classifying

Classifying

Open minded

 4.3 Fats and their effects on health 13 (30 03 April) 4.4 Oil palm and its importance to national Development

4.2 Alcohol and its effects on health

compounds are Give examples of the inorganic compounds Compare and contrast the organic compounds with the inorganic compounds Classify substances into the organic and inorganic compounds State what hydrocarbons are List sources of hydrocarbons State the elements found in alcohol Give examples of alcohol Describe the process of producing alcohol State the general characteristics of alcohol List uses of alcohol Explain with examples the effect of alcohol on health Give examples of fats State the sources of fats State the elements found in fats State what saturated fats are State what unsaturated fats are Compare and contrast saturated fats with unsaturated fats Explain with examples the effects of consuming food rich in saturated fats on health Describe the structure of an oil palm fruit Describe the process of extracting palm oil from oil palm fruit List the uses of palm oil List the nutritional substances found in palm oil Describe the local R & D activities on oil palm

Generating ideas Synthesising Conceptualising Making hypotheses

Comparing and contrasting Detecting bias Evaluating Collecting and classifying

Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Interpreting data Controlling variables Making hypotheses Classifying

Working together in a team Appreciate and practising a clean and healthy lifestyle

Appreciate and practising a clean and healthy lifestyle

Generating ideas Making hypotheses

Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Working together in a team

 4.5 Soap making and cleansing action of soap

14 (06 10 April) 4.6 Natural Polymers 15 (13 17 4.7 Appreciating scientific research on the use of carbon compounds

Suggest the potential uses of oil palm State that oils contain fatty acids and glycerol Give an example of fatty acids Describe the process of making soap State that soap is a salt produced by the reaction between sodium hydroxide and fatty acids State the characteristics of the components of a soap molecule Explain the cleansing action of soap molecules State what polymer is Give examples of polymers State what a monomer is Give examples of monomers Describe polymerisation State depolymerisation State what natural polymer is Give examples of natural polymer State what synthetic polymer is Give examples of synthetic polymer State the characteristics of natural rubber Explain the action of acids on latex Explain the action of ammonia solution on latex Describe vulcanization of rubber Relate the characteristics of vulcanized rubber to the structure of its molecule List the uses of vulcanized rubber Describe the importance of scientists discoveries on the use of carbon compounds

Generating ideas Synthesising Making hypotheses

Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Working together in a team

Defining operationally Generating ideas Making inferences Conceptualising Comparing and contrasting Making hypotheses

Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Working together in a team Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

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Week 24 (15 19 June)

Lesson Title 5. Motion 5.1 Analysing the motion of vehicles on land

Learning Outcomes Describe the structure and the principle of operation of vehicles without engines Describe the structure and principle of operation of vehicles with engines

TSTS Relating Comparing and contrasting Sequencing

SPS Observing

Scientific Attitudes and Noble Values Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

 5.2 Speed, velocity and acceleration 5.3 Inertia

Explain the structure and operation of the four-stroke petrol engine Explain the structure and operation of the four-stroke diesel engine Explain the structure and operation of an two-stroke petrol engine Compare and contrast the fourstroke petrol engine with the four-stroke diesel engine Compare and contrast the fourstroke petrol engine with the two-stroke petrol engine Relate the structure and operation of the engine to the movement of vehicles State what distance is Define speed Define velocity State the unit for speed and velocity Define acceleration State the unit for acceleration Explain the relationship between speed, velocity and acceleration Compare and contrast velocity and acceleration State what inertia is Give examples of everyday occurrences that involve inertia Explain with examples the relationship between mass and inertia State the safety features used in vehicles to reduce negative effects of inertia

Comparing and contrasting Relating Solving problems

Observing Defining operationall y

Working together in a team Thinking critically and analytically

Relating Making hypotheses

Defining operationall y Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Thinking critically and analytically Working together in a team

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5.4 Momentum

Define momentum Explain the relationship between momentum, mass and velocity State the Principle of Conservation of Momentum Explain with examples the application of momentum in everyday life

Relating Making hypotheses Making inferences

5.5 Pressure

Define pressure Explain the relationship between pressure, force and surface area Explain with examples the application of pressure in everyday life Solve problems involving pressure

Relating Making hypotheses Making inferences

5.6 The principle of hydraulic system in everyday life

26 (29 03 July) 5.7 The motion of vehicles in water

State the principle of transmission of pressure in liquids Relate pressure on the small piston to that on the large piston in the operation of a hydraulic system Explain the effect of transmission of pressure in liquid Solve problems on transmission of pressure in liquids Explain with examples the application of the hydraulic system in everyday life State the principle of operation of vehicles in water Identify the shape of vehicles to facilitate motion in water

Relating Making hypotheses Making inferences Solving problems

Defining operationall y Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses Defining operationall y Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Working together in a team Thinking critically and analytically

Working together in a team Thinking critically and analytically

Working together in a team Thinking critically and analytically

Relating Making hypotheses Making

Defining operationall y Experimenti

Working together in a team Objective nature

Relate shapes to the design of vehicles in water State Archimedes Principle Explain with examples the applications of Archimedes Principle

inferences

5.8 Vehicles in the air

State the principles of operation of vehicles in the air Compare and contrast how forces of motion are generated by the jet engine and the rocket State Bernoullis principle Explain the application of Bernoullis principle in air flight

Comparing and contrasting Generating ideas Attributing Making inferences Relating Making hypotheses

ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses Defining operationall y Experimenti ng Observing Making inferences Controlling variables Making hypotheses

Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

5.9 Appreciating the ability and creativity of mankind in inventing and designing vehicles for the betterment of life

Justify the need to invent vehicles Relate the creativity of humans in designing of vehicles Practise good habits in handling vehicles Practise caring attitudes when using public transport system Describe what processed food is Give examples of processed food Explain the purpose of processing food State the chemicals used in food processing Explain the function of the chemicals used in food processing Explain with examples the technology used in food processing and packaging Generating ideas Conceptualising Detecting bias Comparing and contrasting Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

28 (13 17 July)

6. Food Technology and Production 6.1 Methods and substances used in food technology

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 6.2 Ways to improve food production 6.3 The contribution of technology in food production for the betterment of life

6.4 Practising critical and analytical thinking when selecting processed food

Explain the effects of excessive use of chemicals in food processing Explain the need to increase the quality and quantity of food production Explain with examples ways to increase the quality of food production Describe with examples what genetically modified food is State the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified food Describe the R & D activities in food production Predict what will happen if there is imbalance between population increase and technological development in food production Justify the need to educate consumers in selecting processed food Practise critical and analytical thinking when selecting processed food List synthetic polymers State uses of synthetic polymers Describe the process of making synthetic polymers Relate the general characteristics of synthetic rubber to its uses Give examples of goods made from synthetic rubber Give examples of goods made from a combination of natural and synthetic rubber Compare and contrast synthetic rubber with natural rubber

Generating ideas

Open minded

30 (27 31 July)

7. Synthetic Materials in Industry 7.1 Synthetic polymer

Attributing Comparing and contrasting Collecting and classifying

Classifying

Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

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7.2 Plastics

7.3 Responsible attitudes in the disposal of synthetic polymers

List examples of plastics List the uses of plastics State the types of plastics List the characteristics of thermoplastic materials List the characteristics of thermosetting plastic materials Classify various plastic goods into thermoplastic and thermosets Compare and contrast the thermoplastic and thermosets Suggest the potential uses of plastics Explain the effects of improper disposal of plastic materials on the environment Describe the proper management of disposal of plastics Explain the importance of proper disposal of synthetic polymers Suggest ways to dispose synthetic polymers in order to preserve the environment Practise good habits in disposing synthetic polymers Describe the characteristics of wave Identify the location of radio waves in the electromagnetic spectrum Relate the properties of radio waves to communication Identify electronic components used in radio and their symbols Explain the function of electronic components in radio Describe the radio transmission system

Attributing Comparing and contrasting Collecting and classifying Predicting

Classifying Predicting

Appreciate the contribution of science and technology Appreciate the balance in nature

32 (10 04 Aug)

8. Electronic, Information and Communication System 8.1 Understanding radio wave

Generating ideas Relating Comparing and contrasting Generating ideas Sequencing Comparing and contrasting Observing

Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

8.2 Radio communication

Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

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 8.3 Communicating via satellite 8.4 The benefits of information and communication technology to mankind

Describe the radio receiver system Explain transmission and reception signals in the radio communication system Describe how satellite communication system works State the advantage of using satellites for communication List applications of satellite communication Justify the use of ICT for the benefits of mankind

Attributing Analysing

Appreciate the contribution of science and technology

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