Table 2.

4 Annual Plans For Physics Form 5

WEEK/
DATE
CHAPTER
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
A student is able to:
NOTES
1
(2-3/1/14)
CHAPTER 1:
WAVE

Understanding wave

Describe what is meant by wave motion.
Recognize that waves transfer energy
without transferring matter
Compare transverse and longitudinal
waves.
State what is meant by a wave front.
State the direction of propagation of waves
in relation to wave fronts.
Carry out activities using a ripple
tank and slinky spring to
demonstrate:
a) That waves transfer energy
without transferring matter.
b) transverse and longitudinal
waves
c) wave fronts
d) the direction of propagation of
waves in relation to wave fronts
2
(6-
10/1/14)
Define
I. Amplitude
II. Period
III. Frequency
IV. Wavelength
V. Wave speed
Sketch and interpret a displacement time
graph for a wave.
Sketch and interpret a displacement time
graph for a wave.
Clarify the relationship between speed,
wavelength, and frequency.
Solve the problems involving speed,
wavelength, and frequency.

Describe damping in a oscillating system.
Describe a resonance in a oscillating
system.
3
(13-
17/1/14)

Analysing reflection of
waves
Describe reflection of waves in term of
angle of incident, angle of reflection,
wavelength, frequency, speed and direction
of propagation
Draw a diagram to show reflection of
waves.

14/1-
Maulidur Rasul

Carry out activities to observe
reflection of:
a) plane waves in a ripple tank,
b) light,
c) Sound waves.


Analysing refraction of
waves

Describe refraction of waves in terms of
the angle of incidence, angle of refraction,
wavelength, frequency, speed and direction
of propagation.
Draw a diagram to show refraction of
waves.

Carry out activities to observe
refraction of :
a) plane water waves in a ripple
tank,
b) light waves,
c) Sound waves.

4
(20-
24/1/14)





Analysis diffraction of
waves

Describe diffraction of waves in term of
wavelength, frequency, speed, direction of
propagation, and shape of the waves.
Draw a diagram to show diffraction of
waves.
25/1-
Alternate school for 3/2

Carry out activities to observe
refraction of :
a) water waves in a ripple tank,
b) light waves,
c) sound wave

5
(27/1/14-
29/1/14)






Analysing interference of
waves


State the principle of superposition.
Explain the interference of waves.
Draw interference patterns.
Interpret interference patterns.
Solve problems involving

30/1-4/2/14
Chinese New Year

Carry out activities to observe
interference patterns of:
a) water waves in a ripple tank,
b) light waves,
c) sound waves

6
(5-7/2/14)








Analysing sound wave

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 the reflection of
sound waves.


7
(10-
15/2/14)





Analysing electromagnetic
waves

Describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
State that visible light is a part of
electromagnetic spectrum.
List sources of electromagnetic waves.
Describe the properties of electromagnetic
waves.
Describe applications of electromagnetic
15/2 Alternate school for 4/2


waves.
Describe the detrimental effects of
excessive exposure to certain components
of the electromagnetic spectrum.

8
(17-
21/2/14)
CHAPTER 2:
ELECTRICITY
Analysing electric fields
and charge flow

State the relationship between electron
flow 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 field on a
charge.
Solve problem involving electric charge
and current
February Test

Recall the activity carried out
using a Van de Graff generator to
show the relationship between
electric charge and current flow.
I current
Q charge
T - time

Carry out activities/view
computer simulations to study
electric field lines for different
arrangements of charges.

9
(24/2/14-
28/2/14)


Analysing the relationship
between electric current and
potential difference

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.
*submission of test paper

Plan and conduct an experiment
to find the relationship between
current and potential difference
for an ohmic conductor.

PEKA 1:
Define resistance.
Explain factors that affect resistance.
Solve problem involving potential
difference, current and resistance.
Describe superconductors

Ohms Law

Conduct experiments to study and
discuss factors that affect
resistance, i.e. the type of
material, cross-sectional area,
length and temperature.

PEKA 2:
Factors affecting the resistance

10
(3-7/3/14)









Analysing series and
parallel circuits

Identify series and parallel circuits.
Compare the current and potential
difference of series circuits and parallel
circuits.
Determine the effective resistance of
resistors connected in series.
Determine the effective resistance of
resistors connected in parallel.
Solve problems involving current, potential
difference and resistance in series circuits,
parallel circuits and their combinations

Carry out activities to identify
series and parallel circuits.

Carry out activities to study the
current, I and potential difference,
V in series and parallel circuits
using ammeters and voltmeters to
show the value of I and V.


11
(10-
14/3/14)

Analysing electromotive
force and internal resistance
Define electromotive force (e.m.f).
Compare e.m.f and potential difference.
Explain internal resistance.
Determine e.m.f and internal resistance.
*test 1 start/ PPT draft

Carry out activities to distinguish
between e.m.f and potential
difference.
Solve problem involving e.m.f and internal
resistance.


Carry out an activity to study
internal resistance.

Carry out an activity to determine
e.m.f and internal resistance.
Analysing electrical energy
and power

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.
Describe ways of increasing energy
efficiency.

Carry out activities to compare
household electrical appliances
that perform the same function
such as a tungsten-filament light
bulb in terms of efficient use of
energy.

12
(17-
21/3/14)


CHAPTER 3:
ELECTRO-
MAGNETISM
Analysing the magnetic
effect of current carrying
conductor

State what an electromagnet is.
Draw the magnetic field pattern due to a
current in a :

i. Straight wire
ii. Coil
iii. Solenoid
Plan conducts experiment to study factors
that affect the strength to the magnetic
Carry out activities to study the
pattern and direction of the
magnetic field due to the current
in a
i. Straight wire
ii. Coil
iii. Solenoid

Plan conduct experiment to study
field of an electromagnet.

factors that effect the strength to
the magnetic field of an
electromagnet example:
a) The number of turns on the coil
b) The size of current carried by
the coil
c) The use of a soft iron core

22 -
30/3/14
MID-TERM BREAK 1
13
(1-5/4/14)







Understanding the force
and a current-carrying
conductor in a magnetic
field

Describe what happen to a current-carrying
conductor in a magnetic field.
Draw a pattern of the combined magnetic
field due to current carrying conductor in
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 current-
carrying 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.

*Semak PPT

5/4- Alternate school for 31/7

Carry out activities to show the
force on a current carrying
conductor in a magnetic field
including the effect of reversing
the direction of the current and a
magnetic field.

Carry out experiments to study
factors that affect the force on a
current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field and discuss how
the effect the force on a current-
carrying conductor in a magnetic
field.

Carry out activities to observe the
turning effect of a current
carrying coil in a magnetic field.


14
(7-
11/4/14)

Analysing electromagnetic
induction
Describe electromagnetic induction.
Indicate the direction of the induced
current in a :
i. Straight wire
Ii. Solenoid
Explain factors that affect the magnitude
of the current.
Describe applications of electromagnetic
induction.
Compare direct current and alternating
current



Carry out activities to observe
electromagnetic induction in a :
a) straight wire
b) solenoid

Carry out activities to study
factors that affect the magnitude
of the induced current and discuss
how they affect the magnitude of
the induced current

15
(14-
18/4/14)

Analysing transformer

Describe the structure and the operating
principle of a simple transformer.
Compare and contrast a step up and step
down transformer.
State that

for an ideal transformer.

State that

for an ideal
transformer.
Describe the energy losses in a
Carry out activities to gain an
understanding of the structure
and the operating principle of a
simple step up and a step down
transformer.

Carry out the activities to study
the relationship between number
of turns of the primary coil (

),
transformer.
Describe ways to improve the efficiency
of a transformer.
Solve the problems involving transformer.

number of turns of the secondary
coil (

), primary voltage (

and secondary voltage

.
16
(21-
25/4/14)


Understanding the
generation and transmission
of electricity

List sources of energy used to generate
electricity.
Describe the various ways of generating
electricity.
Describe the transmission of electricity.
Describe the energy loss in electricity
transmission cables and deduce the
advantage of high voltage transmission.
State the importance of the 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.


17
(28/4/14-
2/5/14)
PPT Revision Week *submit PPT for RISO

1/5-
Labor Day
18
(5-
10/5/14)
MID-YEAR EXAM 10/5-
Alternate school 1/8
19
(12-
16/5/14)
MID-YEAR EXAM 13/5-
Wesak Day
20&21
(19-
26/5/14)
CHAPTER 9:
ELECTRONICS
Understanding the uses of
the Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope (C.R.O)

Explain thermionic emission.
Describe the properties of cathode rays.
Describe the working principle of the
cathode ray oscilloscope.
Measure potential difference using the
C.R.O.
Measure short time intervals using the
C.R.O.
Display wave forms using the C.R.O.
Solve problems based on the C.R.O.
display

Carry out activities to study the
properties of cathode rays using
apparatus such as the Maltese
Cross tube

Understanding
semiconductor diodes

Describe semiconductors in terms of
resistance and free electrons.
Describe n-type and p-type
semiconductors.
Describe semiconductor diodes.
Describe the function of diodes.
Describe the use of diodes as rectifiers.
Describe the use of capacitor to smooth
out output current and output voltage in a
Carry out activities to observe
current flow through a
semiconductor diode ( p-n
junction) in forward bias or
reverse bias.



rectifier circuit.

28/5-
15/6/14
MID-YEAR BREAK
22
(16-
20/6/14)
PPT discussion
23
(23-
27/6/14)
Understanding transistors

Describe a transistor in terms of its
terminals.
Describe how a transistor can be used as a
current amplifier.
Describe how a transistor can be used as
an automatic switch.

Carry out activities to show a
transistor as a current amplifier.

24
(30/6/14-
4/7/14)
Analysing logic gates

State that logic gates are switching circuits
in computers and other electronic systems.
List and draw symbols for the following
logic gates :

i) AND,
ii) OR,
iii) NOT,
iv) NAND,
v) NOR
State the action of the following logic
gates in a truth table :

Carry out activities to study the
action of the following logic gates
:
a) AND,
b) OR,
c) NOT,
d) NAND,
e) NOR.
i) AND,
ii) OR,
iii) NOT,
iv) NAND,
v) NOR.
Build truth tables for logic gates in
combination for a maximum of 2 inputs.
Describe applications of logic gate control
systems

25
(7-
11/7/14)

CHAPTER 10:
RADIO-
ACTIVITY
Understanding the nucleus
of an atom

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 notation

Define the term isotope.



26
(14-
18/7/14)
Analysing radioactive
decay

State what radioactivity is
Name common detectors for radioactive
emissions.
Compare the 3 kinds of radioactive
emissions in term of their nature.
Explain what radioactive decay is.
Use equations to represent changes in the
composition of the nucleus when particles
are emitted.
14/7- Test 2 start

15/7- Nuzul Quran leave

The structure of detectors are not
required

Explain half-life
determine half-life from a decay curve
solve problems involving half-life



Understanding the uses of
radioisotopes
Define radioisotopes.
Name examples of radioisotopes.
Describe applications of radioisotopes


27
(21-
25/7/14)

Understanding nuclear
energy

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

.
Describe the generation of electricity from
nuclear fission.
Justify the use of nuclear fission in the
generation of electricity.
Solve problems involving nuclear energy.


28/7-
3/8/14
HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI LEAVE
28
(4-8/8/14)
Releasing the importance of
proper management of
Describe the negative effects of
radioactive substances.

radioactive substances

Describe safety precautions needed in the
handling of radioactive substances.
Describe the management of radioactive waste
29
(11-
16/8/14)


REVISION FOR TRIAL SPM
16/8- Alternate school 21/10


30
(18-
22/8/14)
TRIAL SPM .


31
(25-
29/8/14)

TRIAL SPM 31/8-
Independents Day
32
(1-5/9/14)


DISCUSSION AND CORRECTION OF
TRIAL SPM


33
(8-
12/9/14)

DISCUSSION AND CORRECTION OF
TRIAL SPM

13-
21/9/14
MID-TERM BREAK 2
34
(22-
27/9/14)


REVISION
27/9- Alternate School 24/10
35
(29/9/14-
3/10/14)


REVISION
5/10- Hari Aidiladha Leave
36
(6-
10/10/14)

REVISION

37
(13/10/14
-
17/10/14)

REVISION

38
(20/10/14
-
24/10/14)

REVISION
21/10 25/10
Depavali Leave
Maal Hijrah
39
(27/10-
31/10/14)


REVISION

40
(3-
10/11/14)

SPM EXAM

41
(11-
14/11)

SPM EXAM

42
(17-
21/11)

SPM EXAM

43
(24-
29/11)

SPM EXAM YEAR END BREAK START
44
(1-5/12)

SPM EXAM
8/12-
31/12

YEAR END BREAK