heme: INTRODUCTION SCIENCE

Learning Area: 1. SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION

Week/Date

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

Remarks

1.1 Analysing method of scientific investigation

1
02.01.14
03.01.14

A student is able to:

explain the steps in scientific investigation,
carry out a scientific investigation,
write a report on a scientific investigation,
explain the importance of scientific investigation.
1.2 Realising the need to practise scientific
attitudes and nobles values when carrying out
scientific investigations

2
06.01.14
10.01.14

A student is able to:

identify scientific attitudes and noble values practised by
scientists,
explain the need to practise scientific attitudes and noble
values when carrying out a scientific investigation,
practise scientific attitudes and noble values when carrying
out a scientific investigation.

Theme: MAINTENANE AND CONTIMUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area: 1. BODY COORDINATION

Week
3
13.01.14
17.01.14

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

1.1 Understanding body coordination

A student is able to:
describe what body coordination is,
identify the body systems that control and regulate
coordination,
state the importance of body coordination.

Remarks

1.2 Understanding the human nervous system

A student is able to:
identify the component parts of the human nervous system,
state the function of each component part of the nervous
system,
state what a neurone is,
identify the parts of a neurone, state the function of each part
of the neurone,
identify the different types of neurone
state the function of each type of neurone
compare and contrast the different types of neurone
1.3 Analysing nervous coordination
A student is able to:

3
13.01.14
17.01.14

state what receptors and effectors are,

state the functions of receptors and effectors,
explain with examples what a reflex action is
describe a reflex arc,
illustrate the path taken by an impulse in the reflex arc.
1.4 Understanding the role of proprioceptors in
maintaining
balance and coordination
A student is able to:

explain what proprioceptors are

explain the importance of proprioceptors
4
20.01.14
24.01.14

1.5 Understanding the human brain and its

complexity
A student is able to:
identify the main parts of the human brain,
state the functions of each main part of the human brain,

explain what voluntary action is

give examples of voluntary action,
explain what involuntary action is,
give examples of involuntary action,

explain the effects of injuries to specific parts of the human

brain
1.6 Understanding hormonal coordination in the
body
A student is able to:
describe what a hormone is,
describe what endocrine glands are,
identify the main endocrine glands and their respective
locations in the body,
state the functions of hormones secreted by the endocrine
glands,
describe the effects of hormonal imbalance on health

5
27.01.14
31.01.14

30/1 4/2
(CNY)

1.7 Analysing coordination between the nervous

system and the
endocrine system
A student is able:
compare and contrast nervous coordination with hormonal
coordination,
explain with examples the coordination between the nervous
system and the endocrine system in response to a specific
stimulus,
explain the importance of coordination between the nervous
system and the endocrine system in response to a specific
stimulus

6
5.02.14
7.02.14

1.8 Evaluating the effects of drug abuse on body

coordination and health
A student is able to:
define what drugs are,
list examples of drugs,
explain what drug abuse is,

Only adrenaline,
insulin, thyroxine,
oestrogen,
progesterone and
testosterone are
required

 describe the effects of drug abuse on body coordination,

describe the effects of drug abuse on health.
1.9 Analysing the effects of excessive consumption of
alcohol on body coordination and health
A student is able to:
list examples of alcoholic drinks,
describe the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on
body coordination
describe the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on
health,
justify the importance of avoiding excessive consumption of
alcohol.

1.10 Realising the importance of sound and healthy mind

A student is able to:

state what mind is,

identify factors that affect the mind,
explain how substance abuse can affect the mind,
justify the importance of a healthy and sound mind

Theme: MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUITY OF LIFE

Learning Area: 2. HEREDITY AND VARIATION

Week

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

2.1 Understanding cell division

7
10.02.14
14.02.14

A student is able is:

state what genes are, deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) and

Remarks

Names of the phases in

mitosis and meiosis are not
required.
Only a brief
discussion is required

chromosomes are,
describe the relationship between gene, DNA and
chromosome,
state what mitosis is,
state what meiosis is,
describe the process of mitosis,
describe the process of meiosis,
compare and contrast mitosis with meiosis,
explain the importance of mitosis and meiosis

for the following:

a) separation and
polarisation of
chromosomes,
b) functions of
spindle fibres
and centromeres
c) formation of new
cells.

2.2 Understanding the principles and mechanism of

inheritance
A student is able to:
explain what dominant genes and recessive genes are,
identify dominant traits and recessive traits in human,
illustrate the mechanism of inheritance of traits using a
schematic diagram,
predict the genotype and phenotype ratios of a monohybrid
cross.
8

2.3 Understanding sex determination and the occurrence of

17.02.14
21.02.14

twins in human beings

A student is able to:

explain what sex chromosomes are,

explain how sex is determined,
explain the formation of identical and non-identical twins,
compare and contrast identical with non-identical twins,
explain what siamese twins are

2.4 Understanding mutation

A student is able to:

state what mutation is,

state the types of mutation,
list examples of mutation,
identify causes of mutation,
state the advantages and disadvantages of mutation

state the importance of selective breeding in plants and

livestock,
describe the technology used for selective breeding,
present arguments for and against genetic research.

change in genes
and chromosomes
at the molecular
level is not
required.

2.5 Evaluating the effects of genetic research on human life

24.02.14
7.03.14

A student is able to:

list the contributions of genetic research in various fields,
explain selective breeding in
plants and livestock,
2.6 Analysing variation among living things
A student is able to:
state what variation is,
list variation in humans,
classify variation into continuous and discontinuous
variation,
compare and contrast continuous and discontinuous
variation,
identify factors that cause variation,
explain the importance of variation.

2.7 Realising the need to adhere to a code of

ethics in genetic

Research

A student is able to:

explain how the misuse of knowledge in the field of
genetics can endanger life,
describe the importance of establishing and adhering to
ethics and morals in scientific research for
the benefit of
mankind.
10, 11

Exam 1

3.03.14
17.03.14

12
24.03.14
28.03.14

School Holiday

Theme: MATTER IN NATURE

Learning Area: 1. MATTER AND SUBSTANCE

Week
13
31.03.14
4.04.14

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

Remarks

1.1 Analysing changes in the states of matter

The kinetic theory

A student is able to:

of matter should be

explain the kinetic theory of matter,

relate changes in heat to changes in kinetic energy of
the particles in matter,

explained in terms
of particle
movement.

 explain the interconversion of the three states of matter

based on the kinetic theoryof matter.

Only elements with

proton numbers in
the range of 1 10
are required.

1.2 Understanding the structure of an atom

A student is able to:
describe the structure of an atom,
identify the subatomic particles,
compare and contrast the subatomic particles
1.3 Applying the idea of proton number and
nucleon number
13
31.03.14
4.04.14

in atoms of elements

A student is able to:

state what proton number is,
state what nucleon number is,
relate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an
atom to its proton number and nucleon number,
deduce the number of protons, electrons and neutrons in
atoms of different elements,
make a generalisation on the numbers of protons and
electrons in atoms of different elements,
state what isotopes are,
give examples of isotopes.

14

1.4 Understanding the classification of elements in the

Periodic Table

A student is able to:

describe the arrangement of elements in the Periodic Table,
describe what is meant by groups and periods in the
Periodic Table,
identify the locations of metals,non-metals and semimetals in
the Periodic Table,
state the importance of the Periodic Table.
1.5 Understanding the properties of substances based on the
particles
A student is able to:

7.04.14
11.04.14

describe what atoms, molecules and ions are,

identify the particles in substances as atoms, molecules
and ions,
state examples of substances made of atoms, molecules and
ions,
compare and contrast substances that are made of
atoms, molecules and ion based on their physical
properties,
relate the physical properties of substances made up of
atoms,
molecules and ions to the
arrangement of particles and the forces of
attraction between
them.

15
14.04.14
18.04.14

1.6 Understanding the properties and uses of

metals and

non-metals

A student is able to:

list examples of metals and non-metals,

list the properties of metals and non-metals,
list the uses of metals and non-metals in daily life,
compare and contrast metals and non-metals based on their
physical properties,

relate the physical properties of metals and non-metals to

their uses in daily life.
1.7 Analysing methods of purifying substances
A student is able to:
state the characteristics of pure substances,
16
21.04.14
25.04.14

describe the different methods ofpurification of substances

1.7 Analysing methods of purifying substances
A student is able to:
relate the characteristics of substances to the methods of
purification used,
explain with examples the methods of purification used to

17
28.04.14
2.05.14

produce substances used in daily life.

1.8 Appreciating the existence and uses of various substances
of
different characteristics
A student is able to:
describe how man uses various substances of different
characteristics and states in everyday life,

 justify the importance of the existence of various substances

of different characteristics and states that benefit
mankind.

Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE

Learning Area: 1. ENERGY AND CHEMICAL CHANGES

Week

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

1.1 Understanding physical and chemical changes

A student is able to:
18
05.05.13
09.05.13

explain what physical change is,

explain what chemical change is,
give examples of physicalchanges in daily life,
give examples of chemical changes in daily life,
compare and contrast physical changes and chemical
changes

MID YEAR EXAMINATION

19, 20, 21

Peperiksaan Pertengahan Tahun

5.05.14
28.05.14

22, 23

MID YEAR HOLIDAY

02.06.14
13.06.14
24
16.06.14
20.06.14

1.2 Analysing heat change in chemical reactions

A student is able to:

Remarks

state that chemical reactions involve heat change,

identify reactions involving heat loss,
identify reactions involving heat gain,
relate changes in temperature of reactants to exothermic
reactions,

relate changes in temperature of reactants to endothermic

reactions,
explain through examples heat changes that occur during
industrial chemical reactions
1.3 Synthesising the reactivity series of metals
25
23.06.14
27.06.14

A student is able to:

describe the reactivity of metals with water,
describe the reactivity of metals with acids,
describe the reactivity of metals with oxygen,
1.3 Synthesising the reactivity series of metals
A student is able to:
compare and contrast the reactivity of metals with water,

26
30.06.14
04.07.14

acids and oxygen,

arrange metals in order of reactivity,
construct the reactivity series of metals based on reactivity
of metals with oxygen,
identify the position of carbon in the reactivity series.

27 - 28
07.07.14
18.07.14

1.4 Applying the concepts of reactivity series of metals

A student is able to:
relate the position of metals in the reactivity series to the
method of extraction of metals from their ores,
explain with examples the process of extraction of a metal

from its ore using carbon,

state the importance of the reactivity series.

Chemical equations for

reactions occurring at
electrodes are not required.

1.5 Understanding electrolysis

A student is able to:
state what electrolysis is,
state what anode, cathode, anion, cation and electrolyte are,
describe the electrolysis of an electrolyte using carbon
electrodes,
explain the uses of electrolysis in industry.
29
21.07.14
25.07.14

1.6 Understanding the production of electrical energy from

chemical reactions
A student is able to:
describe how a simple cell works,
list the various types of cells and their uses,
state the advantages and disadvantages of various types
of cells.

1.7 Understanding chemical reactions that occur in the

presence of light
A student is able to:
give examples of chemical reactions which require light,
explain the effect of light on photosensitive chemicals,
explain why certain chemicals are stored in dark bottles.

1.8 Appreciating the innovative efforts in the design of

equipment using chemical reactions as sources of energy

A student is able to:

describe how energy obtained from chemical reactions
should
be used efficiently to prevent wastage,
describe how equipment utilising chemical reactions as
sources of energy should be disposed to reduce
environmental pollution,
give suggestions on new waysnof using chemical reactions
as
sources of energy for equipment,
put into practise good habits when using and disposing

30
28.07.14
01.08.14

equipment that uses chemical reaction as a source of

energy.
MID SEM 2 HOLIDAY & HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
HOLIDAY

Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE

Learning Area: 2. NUCLEAR ENERGY

Week

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

Remarks

31
04.08.14
08.08.14

2.1 Understanding radioactive substances

Half-life is not

A student is able to:

required.

state what radioactive substances are,

give examples of radioactive substances,
describe the process of radioactive decay,
name the three types of radioactive radiations,
describe the characteristics of each type of radioactive
radiation,

compare and contrast radioactive radiations,

explain what radioisotopes are,
give examples of radioisotopes,
explain the uses of radioactive
substances.
2.2 Understanding the production of nuclear energy and its
uses
A student is able to:

32
11.08.14
15.08.14

describe the production of nuclear energy through fission,

describe the production of nuclear energy through fusion,
state the uses of nuclear energy,
describe the process of generating electricity from nuclear
energy,
explain the effects of nuclear energy production
2.3 Awareness of the need for proper handling of radioactive
substances
A student is able to:
state the effects of radioactive radiations on living things,
describe the correct way of handling radioactive substances
and radioactive waste,
explain the need for proper handling of radioactive
substances and radioactive waste.

Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE

Learning Area: 3. LIGHT, COLOUR AND SIGHT

Week

Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes

3.1 Synthesising the formation of image by plane mirrors

and lenses
A student is able to:

33
18.08.14
22.08.14

state the characteristics of images formed by a plane

mirror,
state the characteristics of images formed by a convex lens,
state the characteristics of images formed by a concave lens,
compare and contrast images of distant objects formed by
convex lenses and concave lenses,
draw a labelled ray diagram to show the formation of image
by light rays passing through a convex lens,
draw a labelled ray diagram to show the formation of image
by light rays passing through a concave lens,
draw ray diagrams to explain how characteristics of images
formed by convex lenses vary with object distance,
determine the focal length of a convex lens.

34
25.08.14
29.08.14

3.2 Synthesising the formation of image by optical

instruments
A student is able to:
identify the parts of optical instruments involved in image
formation,
draw ray diagrams for light rays passing through an optical
instrument,
compare and contrast the mechanisms in focusing and
controlling the amount of light that enters human eyes

Remarks

and a
camera,
explain the structure and function of various parts of the
eye using a camera as an analogy.
3.3 Analysing light dispersion
A student is able to:
state what light dispersion is,
explain through examples how dispersion of light occurs.

3.4 Analysing light scattering

A student is able to:
state what light scattering is,
give examples of phenomena related to light scattering,
explain through examples how scattering of light occurs in
natural phenomena.

35
01.09.14
05.09.14

3.5 Analysing the addition and subtraction of coloured lights

A student is able to:
identify primary and secondary colours,
explain how addition of primary colours produces secondary
colours,
explain the subtraction of colours by coloured filters.

3.6 Applying the principle of subtraction of coloured light to

explain the appearance of coloured objects
A student is able to:

explain subtraction of coloured lights by coloured objects,

explain the appearance of coloured objects under white
light.
explain the appearance of coloured objects under coloured lights,
state the function of rod and cone cells in the eye.

3.7 Analysing the effect of mixing pigments

A student is able to :

state what pigment is

list the uses of pigments,

compare and contrast the mixing of pigments

with the addition of coloured lights,

explain through examples the effects of

pigments on light,

make conclusions about the mixing of

pigments.
3.8 Evaluating the importance of colour in daily life
A student is able to:

list the uses of colour in daily life,

state with examples the importance of colour to living
things,
justify the importance of colour to living things.
35
01.09.14
05.09.14

3.9 Appreciating the benefits of various types of optical

instruments to mankind
A student is able to:
relate the inventions of various types of optical instruments
to
their contributions to mankind.

THEME : TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY

LEARNING AREA : 1. CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRY
36
1.1 Understanding the properties of
08.09.1412.09.14

alloys and their uses in

industry
A student is able to:
state what an alloy is,
give examples of alloys,
explain how the formation of alloy can change the
properties of metals,
relate the changes in the properties of metals when they are
converted to alloys to the arrangment of particles in the
alloys,
relate the properties of alloys to their uses in daily life,
describe the importance of alloys in industry,
state what superconductor alloys are.

1.2 Analysing the production and uses of ammonia in

industry
A student is able to:
list the uses of ammonia and its compounds in daily life,
describe how ammonia is produced in industry,
state the factors which affect the production of ammonia in
industry,
state the industrial uses of ammonia,
describe how ammonia is used to produce ammonium salt
fertilisers and urea.

1.3 Analysing the effects of industrial waste disposal on the

environment
A student is able to:
identify manufacturing activities which are sources of
pollution,

 explain the effects of improper industrial waste disposal,

relate the effects of industrial waste disposal to the survival
of
living things,
state with examples the methods of controlling industrial
waste disposal to avoid pollution.
1.4 Realising the need for preservation and conservation of
the environment from industrial waste pollution for the
wellbeing
of
37
15.09.1419.09.14

A student is able to:

describe the consequences of uncontrolled and haphazard
disposal of industrial waste,
explain the importance of practising responsible way of
disposing industrial waste mankind

38 - 45
22.09.14
14.11.13

REVISION
YEAR END EXAM