Yearly Plan Science Form 4

YEARLY PLAN

SCIENCE FORM 4

 

Theme: INTRODUCTION SCIENCE

Learning Area: 1. SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION

 

Week	Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes	Remarks
1	1.1  Analysing method of scientific investigationA 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.
2	1.2 Realising the need to practise scientific attitudes and nobles  values when carrying out scientific investigationsA 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	Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes	Remarks
3	1.1 Understanding body coordinationA student is able to: describe what body coordination is, identify the body systems that control and regulate coordination, state the importance of body coordination.     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
4,5	1.3 Analysing nervous coordinationA student is able to: 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
6	1.5 Understanding the human brain and its complexityA 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
7	1.6 Understanding hormonal coordination in the bodyA 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   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   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, describe the effects of drug abuse on body coordination, describe the effects of drug abuse on health.	Only adrenaline, insulin, thyroxine, oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone are required
8	1.9  Analysing the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol on body coordination and healthA 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	Remarks
9	2.1 Understanding  cell divisionA student is able is: state what genes are, deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) and 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   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.   2.3 Understanding sex determination and the occurrence of 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	Names of the phases in mitosis and meiosis are not required.Only a brief discussion is required for the following: a) separation and polarisation of chromosomes, b) functions of spindle fibres and centromeres c) formation of new cells.
10,11	MID SEMESTER 1 EXAM
12	MID SEMESTER 1 HOLIDAY
13	2.4 Understanding mutationA 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   2.5 Evaluating the effects of genetic research on human life   A student is able to: list the contributions of genetic research in various fields, explain selective breeding in plants and livestock, 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 are not required.
14	2.6 Analysing variation among living thingsA 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.

 

Theme: MATTER IN NATURE

Learning Area: 1. MATTER AND SUBSTANCE

 

 

Week	Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes	Remarks
15	1.1 Analysing changes in the states of matterA student is able to: explain the kinetic theory of matter, relate changes in heat to changes in kinetic energy of    the particles in matter, explain the interconversion of the three states of matter based on the kinetic theory of matter.   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 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.	The kinetic theory of matter should be explained in terms of particlemovement.                    Only elements with proton numbers in the range of 1 – 10 are required.
16	1.4 Understanding the classification of elements in the Periodic TableA 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.
16	1.5 Understanding the properties of substances based on the particlesA student is able to: 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.
17	1.6 Understanding the properties and uses of metals and non-metalsA 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.
17	1.7 Analysing methods of purifying substancesA student is able to: state the characteristics of pure substances, describe the different methods ofpurification of substances
18	1.7 Analysing methods of purifying substancesA student is able to: relate the characteristics of substances to the methods of purification used, explain with examples the methods of purification used to produce substances used in daily life.
18	1.8 Appreciating the existence and uses of various substances of different characteristicsA 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.
20 – 21	MID YEAR EXAMINATION
22 – 23	MID YEAR HOLIDAY

 

Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE

Learning Area: 1. ENERGY AND CHEMICAL CHANGES

 

Week	Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes	Remarks
24	1.1 Understanding physical and chemical changesA student is able to: explain what physical change is, explain what chemical change is, give examples of physical changes in daily life, give examples of chemical changes in daily life, compare and contrast physical changes and chemical changes
25	1.2 Analysing heat change in chemical reactionsA student is able to: 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
26	1.3 Synthesising the reactivity series of metalsA 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,
27	1.3 Synthesising the reactivity series of metalsA student is able to: compare and contrast the reactivity of metals with water, 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.
28 – 29	1.4 Applying the concepts of reactivity series of metalsA 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.   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.	Chemical equations forreactions occurring at electrodes are not required.
30	1.6 Understanding the production of electrical energy from chemical reactionsA 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 ways of using chemical reactions as       sources of energy for equipment, put into practise good habits when using and disposing       equipment that uses chemical reaction as a source of energy.
31	HARI RAYA HOLIDAY

 

Theme: ENERGY IN LIFE

Learning Area: 2. NUCLEAR ENERGY

 

Week	Learning Objectives/ Learning Outcomes	Remarks
32	2.1 Understanding radioactive substancesA student is able to: 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.	Half-life is not required.
33	2.2 Understanding the production of nuclear energy and its usesA student is able to: 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	Remarks
34	3.1 Synthesising the formation of image by plane mirrors and lensesA student is able to: 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.
35	3.2 Synthesising the formation of image by optical instrumentsA 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 and a     camera, explain the structure and function of various parts of the     eye using a camera as an analogy.
36	3.3 Analysing light dispersionA 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.   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.
37	3.6 Applying the principle of subtraction of coloured light to explain the appearance of coloured objectsA 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.   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.
38	MID SEMESTER 2 HOLIDAY
THEME : TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETYLEARNING AREA : 1. CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRY
39	1.1 Understanding the properties of alloys and their uses in industryA 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.
40	1.4 Realising the need for preservation and conservation of the environment from industrial waste pollution for the wellbeing of mankindA 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
41-45	YEAR END EXAM REVISION