FORM 5 YEARLY PLAN FOR 2013 LEARNING AREA: 1. WAVES WEEK FIRST TERM Week 1 01.01.13 to 03.01.

13 LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.1 Understanding Waves LEARNING ACTIVITIES Observe situations to gain an idea of waves as illustrated by vibrations in ropes, slinky springs or a ripple tank Carry out activities using a ripple tank and a slinky spring to demonstrate: a) that waves transfer energy without transferring matter b) transverse and longitudinal waves c) wavefronts d) the direction of propagation of waves in relation to wavefronts Practical Book: Act. 1.1A, B, C pg 1-3 View computer simulations to gain an idea of: a) transverse and longitudinal waves b) Wavefronts c) Direction of propagation of waves in relation to wavefronts for transverse waves and longitudinal waves Observe an oscillating system such as a simple pendulum or a loaded spring to define amplitude, period and frequency Practical Book: Act. 1.2 pg 4 View computer simulations to gain an understanding of: a) amplitude b) period (T) c) frequency (f) LEARNING OUTCOMES A student is able to : Describe what is meant by wave motion Recognize that waves transfer energy without transferring matter Compare transverse and longitudinal waves and give examples of each State what is meant by a wavefront State the direction of propagation of waves in relation to wavefronts Notes Contextual Learning STS

Define i. ii. iii. iv. v.

amplitude period, frequency, wavelength, wave speed

Week 2 06.01.13 to 10.01.13

d)

Wavelength ( ) e) Wavespeed (v) Discuss amplitude and period with the aid of a displacement-distance graph for a wave. Discuss the relationship between speed, wavelength and frequency. Discuss to solve problems involving speed, wavelength and frequency. Observe and discuss the effect of: a) damping in an oscillation system b) resonance in an oscillation system such as a Bartons pendulum Practical Book: Act. 1.3 pg 5 1.2 Analysing reflection of waves Carry out activities to observe reflection of a. Plane waves in a ripple tank b. Light c. Sound waves Practical Book: Act. 1.4 A, B, C pg 8-12 Discuss the characteristics of the reflected wave in terms of the angle of reflection, wave length, frequency, speed and direction of propagation in relation to the incident wave. View computer simulations of reflection of waves.

sketch and interpret a displacement-time graph for a wave. Clarify the relationship between speed, wavelength and frequency. Solve problems involving speed, wavelength and frequency. Describe damping in an oscillating system. Describe resonance in an oscillating system. Mastery Practice 1.1 pg 9

v=f can be derived from v = s/t

A student is able to: Describe reflection of waves in terms of the angle of incidence, angle of reflection, speed and direction of propagation. Draw a diagram to show reflection of waves Mastery Practice 1.2 pg 11

ICT Mastery learning Constructivism

Reflection of circular water waves and the use of curved reflectors are not required.

Week 3 1.3 Analysing 13.01.13 refraction of to waves 17.01.13

Carry out activities to observe refraction of : (a) plane water waves in a ripple tank (b) light waves (c) sound waves Practical Book: Act. 1.5 A, B, C pg 13-16 Discuss the characteristics of the refracted wave in terms of the angle of refraction, wavelength, frequency, speed and direction of propagation in relation to the incident wave. View computer simulations of refraction of waves. Carry out activities to observe diffraction of a) water waves in a ripple tank, b) light waves, c) sound waves. Practical Book: Act. 1.6 A, B, C pg 17-22 Discuss the characteristics of the diffracted waves in terms of wavelength, frequency, speed, direction of propagation and shape of waves in relation to the incident wave. View computer simulations on diffraction of waves. Observe a mechanical model such as a slinky spring to gain an idea of superposition. Practical Book: Act. 1.7 pg 23 Carry out activities to observe interference patterns of: a) water waves in a ripple tank, b) light waves, c) sound waves. Practical Book: Act. 1.8 A, B, C pg 24-26 Discuss constructive and destructive

A student is able to : 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 Mastery Practice 1.3 pg 15 A student is able to : describe diffraction of waves in terms of wavelength, frequency, speed, direction of propagation of waves draw a diagram to show diffraction of waves.

Contextual learning

Include refraction of water waves over straight, concave and convex transparent blocks.

Week 4 1.4 Analysing 20.01.13 diffraction of to waves 24.01.13

Experiment

Week 5 1.5 Analysing 27.01.13 interference of to waves 31.01.13

Mastery Practice 1.4 pg 18 A student is able to: state the principle of superposition. explain the interference of waves. draw interference patterns. interpret interference pattern solve problems involving

Experiment Youngs double-slit experiment may be used to show interference of light. wavelength X the distance between two consecutive nodes a the distance between

interference.

1.6 Analysing sound waves

ax Discuss = D .

ax = D .

Mastery Practice 1.5 pg 24 PEKA 1 A student is able to : describe sound waves.

Discuss a) the production of sound by vibrating sources b) sound waves as a longitudinal wave requiring a medium for propagation. View computer simulations or carry out activities to observe the effect of : a) amplitude on loudness, b) frequency on pitch Practical Book: Act. 1.9 pg 27 View computer simulations or video to gain an idea of applications of sound waves. Research and report on applications of the reflection of sound waves. e.g. sonar and ultrasound scanning. Practical Book: Research & Report 1.1 pg 30

the two wave sources D the perpendicular distance from the source to the position where x is measured Challenge Yourself pg 24 Contextual learning Mastery learning

explain how loudness relates to amplitude. explain how pitch relates to frequency. describe applications of reflection of sound waves. calculate distances using the reflection of sound waves. Mastery Practice 1.6 pg 29 A student is able to: Describe the electromagnetic spectrum. State that visible light is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. List sources of electromagnetic waves. Describe the properties of Challenge Yourself pg 29 Emphasize that the electromagnetic spectrum is continuous.

Week 6 1.7 Analysing 03.02.13 electromagnetic to waves 07.02.13

Research and report on the components of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of : a) decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency, b) sources. Practical Book: Research & Report 1.2 pg 30 Discuss the properties of electromagnetic waves. Discuss applications of electromagnetic waves such as : a) radio waves in broadcasting and communications,

Contextual learning STS

b) microwaves in satellites and cellular telephones, c) infra-red rays in household appliances, remove controls and night-vision devices, d) visible light in optical fibres and photography, e) ultraviolet rays in fluorescent lamps and sterilization, f) X-rays in hospital and engineering applications, g) gamma rays in medical treatment. Research and report on the detrimental effects of excessive exposure to certain components of the electromagnetic spectrum. Practical Book: Research & Report 1.3 pg 31

electromagnetic waves. Constructivism Describe applications of Mastery learning electromagnetic waves. Describe the detrimental effects of excessive exposure to certain components of the electromagnetic spectrum. Mastery Practice 1.7 pg 35 Master Your Skill pg 38-41 Practical Book: Practice Ex. pg 32-34

LEARNING AREA: 2. ELECTRICITY Week 7 10.02.13 to 14.02.13 2.1 Analysing electric fields and charge flow

Discuss electric current as the rate of charge flow, i.e.

I = Q t

Carry out activities/ view computer simulations to study electric field lines for different arrangements of charges. Practical Book: Act. 2.1 pg 35 Observe the effect of an electric field on : a) a ping-pong ball coated with conducting material b) a candle flame Practical Book: Act. 2.2 pg 36

A student is able to : 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.

Constructivism Demonstration 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

Discuss to solve problems involving electric charge and current. View computer simulations to gain understanding of potential difference

Solve problems involving electric charge and current. Mastery Practice 2.1pg 46 an A student is able to: Define potential difference

Mastery learning

Week 8 17.02.13 to 21.02.13

2.2 Analysing the relationship between electric current and potential difference

Discuss potential difference (V) as work done (W) when moving 1C of charge (Q) between two points in an electric field, ie V = W/Q Plan and conduct an experiment to find the relationship between current and potential difference for an ohmic conductor. Discuss Ohms law as the relationship between potential difference and current at constant temperature

Plan and conduct an experiment to find the Potential difference and relationship between current voltage may be used and potential difference interchangeably here Describe the relationship between current and potential difference. State Ohms law Define resistance

Constructivism Mastery learning

Week 9 24.02.13 to 28.23.13

Discuss resistance as the ratio of potential PEKA 2 difference to current for an Ohmic conductor. Practical Book: Expt. 2.1 pg 37 Practical Book: Expt. 2.2 pg 38 Conduct experiments to study and discuss factors that affect resistance, ie the type of Explain factors that affect material, cross-sectional area, length and resistance. temperature. Solve problems involving Discuss to solve problem involving potential potential difference, current differences, current and resistance and resistance. Describe superconductors Mastery Practice 2.2 pg 52 Challenge Yourself pg 52

Research and report on superconductors Practical Book: Research & Report 2.1 pg 42

2.3 Analysing series and parallel circuits

Carry out activities to identify series and parallel circuits. Practical Book: Act. 2.3 pg 42 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. Practical Book: Act. 2.4 pg 44 Calculate the effective resistance of resistors connected in a) series, b) parallel Discuss and apply principles of current, potential difference and resistance in series and parallel circuits to new situations and to solve problems.

A student is able to : 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 problem involving current, potential difference and resistance in series circuit, parallel circuit and their combinations. Mastery Practice 2.3 pg 59 TEST 1 A student is able to : Define electromotive force (e.m.f) Compare e.m.f. and potential difference. Explain internal resistance. Determine e.m.f. and internal resistance. Solve problems involving e.m.f. and internal resistance Mastery Practice 2.4 pg 63

Contextual learning Mastery learning

Week 10 03.03.13 to 07.03.13

2.4 Analysing electromotive force and internal resistance

Discuss e.m.f. as the work done by a source in driving a unit charge around a complete circuit. Carry out activities to distinguish between e.m.f. and potential difference. Practical Book: Act. 2.5 pg 46 Carry out an activity to study internal resistance Practical Book: Act. 2.6 pg 47 Carry out an activity to determine e.m.f. and internal resistance of a battery by plotting a voltage against current graph. Practical Book: Act. 2.7 pg 49 Discuss to solve problems involving e.m.f. and internal resistance.

ICT Experiment

Clarify that e.m.f. is not a force but energy per unit charge

PEKA 3 Week 11 2.5 Analysing 10.03.13 electrical to energy and 14.03.11 power Discuss the relationship between : (a) energy (E), voltage (V), current (I) and time (t), (b) power (P) , voltage (V) and current (I). A student is able to : Define electrical energy. Define electric power. Solve problem involving electrical energy and power. Compare power rating and energy consumption of various electrical appliances. Contextual learning Mastery learning

Discuss to solve problems involving electrical energy and power. Week 12 17.03.13 to 21.03.13 2.5 Analysing electrical energy and power Practical Book: Act. 2.8 pg 50 Carry out activities to compare household electrical appliances that perform the same function such as a tungsten- filament light bulb and an energy-saver bulb in terms of efficient use of energy. Compare the power rating of various household appliances and calculate energy used for a fixed period of time.

Compare various electrical appliances in terms of efficient use of energy.

Contextual learning Mastery learning

Research and report on ways of increasing energy efficiency in the home or school. Practical Book: Research & Report 2.2 pg 51 Discuss the importance of maintenance in ensuring efficiency of electrical appliances.

Describe ways of increasing energy efficiency.

Mastery Practice 2.5 pg 68 Master Your Skill pg 71-73 Practical Book: Practice Ex. pg 52-54

SCHOOL HOLIDAY - MID- SEMESTER 1 ( 22.3.2013 to 30.03.2013)

LEARNING AREA : 3 ELECTROMAGNETISM LEARNING OBJECTIVES Week 13 3.1 Analysing 31.03.13 the magnetic to effect of a 04.04.13 currentcarrying conductor WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES Recall what an electromagnet is. LEARNING OUTCOMES A student is able to : state what an electromagnet is. Draw the magnetic field pattern due to a current in a: i. straight wire, ii. coil, iii. solenoid. Plan and conduct experiments to study factors that affect the strength of the magnetic field of an electromagnet. NOTES Contextual learning

Carry out activities to study the pattern and direction of the magnetic field due to a current in a: a) straight wire, b) coil, c) solenoid. Practical Book: Act. 3.1 pg 55 Plan and conduct experiments to study factors that affect the strength of a magnetic field of an electromagnet, i.e.: 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. Research and report on applications of electromagnets such as in electric bells, circuit breakers, electromagnetic relays and telephone ear-pieces. Practical Book: Research & Report 3.1 pg 61

The right-hand grip rule may be introduced.

Describe applications of electromagnets. Mastery Practice 3.1 pg 78 PEKA 4 Practical Book: Expt. 3.1 pg 57 A student is able to: describe what happens to a currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field. Draw the pattern of the combined magnetic field due to a current-carrying

Challenge Yourself pg 79

Week 14 3.2 07.04.1 Understanding 3 the force on a to current-carrying 11.04.13 conductor in a magnetic field.

Carry out activities to show the force on a currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field including the effect of reversing the direction of the current and magnetic field. Practical Book: Act. 3.2 pg 62 View computer simulations to gain an

Flemings left-hand rule may be introduced. Constructivism

understanding of the resultant magnetic field obtained by combining the magnetic fields due to a current-carrying conductor and a magnet. Carry out experiments to study factors that affect the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field and discuss how they affect the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. Practical Book: Expt. 3.2A pg 65 Practical Book: Expt. 3.2B pg 67 Carry out activities to observe the turning effect of a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field. Practical Book: Act. 3.3 pg 68 Discuss how the turning effect of a currentcarrying coil in a magnetic field is used in the action of a motor. Carry out activities or view computer simulations to study factors that affect the speed of rotation of an electric motor. Practical Book: Act. 3.4 pg 69 Week 15 14.04.13 to 18.04.13 3.3 Analysing electromagnetic induction Carry out activities to observe electromagnetic induction in a: a) straight wire, b) solenoid Practical Book: Act. 3.5 pg 71 Discuss electromagnetic induction as the production of an electromotive force in a conductor when there is relative motion of the conductor across a magnetic field.

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 currentcarrying conductor in a magnetic field.

The working principle of a moving-coil ammeter may also be discussed. Comparisons to an alternating current motor may also be discussed. Constructivism Mastery learning

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. Mastery Practice 3.2 pg 86 A student is able to: Describe electromagnetic induction Faradays law and Lenzs law may be introduced. Flemings right hand rule may be introduced. Indicate the direction of the induced current in a: i) straight wire ii) solenoid Constructivism

 Discuss the direction of the induced current 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. Practical Book: Act. 3.6 pg 74 Research and report on applications of electromagnetic induction such as in direct current (d.c.) and alternating current (a.c.) generators. Practical Book: Research & Report 3.2 pg 76 Observe and discuss the output generated by a direct current and alternating current source on a display unit such as a cathode ray oscilloscope. Practical Book: Act. 3.7 pg 77 Carry out activities to gain an understanding of the structure and the operating principle of a simple step-up transformer and a step-down transformer. Practical Book: Act. 3.8A pg 78 Practical Book: Act. 3.8B pg 79 explain factors that affect the magnitude of the induced current

describe the applications of electromagnetic induction

compare direct current and alternating current Mastery Practice 3.3 pg 91 A student is able to : Describe the structure and the operating principle of a simple transformer. Compare and contrast a step-up transformer and a step-down transformer. State that Vp/Vs = Np/Ns for an ideal transformer. State that VpIp = VsIs for an ideal transformer. Describe the energy losses in a transformer. Describe ways to improve the efficiency of a transformer. Solve problems involving transformers. Contextual learning Mastery learning

Week 16 3.4 Analysing 21.04.13 transformers to 25.04.13

Carry out activities to study the relationship

p

between number of turns of the primary coil (N ), number of turns of the secondary coil ( N s ), primary voltage and secondary voltage. Practical Book: Act. 3.9 pg 81

Discuss the relationship between output and input power in an ideal transformer, i.e.V pIp = VsIs.

Discuss a) energy losses in a transformer, b) ways to improve the efficiency of a transformer. Discuss to solve problems involving transformers. Week 17 3.5 Research and report on various sources of energy 28.04.1 Understanding used to generate electricity such as hydro, gas, 3 the generation nuclear, diesel, coal, biomass, sun and wind . to and transmission Practical Book: Research & Report 3.3 pg 84 02.05.13 of electricity View computer simulations to gain an understanding on the use of various sources to Week 18 generate electricity. 05.05.1 Study a model of electricity transmission. 3 Practical Book: Act. 3.10 pg 84 to Discuss the energy loss in cables and the 09.05.13 advantage of high voltage transmission. View computer simulations to gain an understanding of the National Grid Network. Research and report on: (a) the importance of the National Grid Network in terms of efficient energy distribution, (b) the importance of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources in view of limited energy sources, (c) the effects on the environment caused by the use of various sources to generate electricity. Practical Book: Research & Report 3.4 pg 86

Mastery Practice 3.4 pg 99

Week 19 12.05.1 3 to

A student is able to: Contextual learning List sources of energy used to generate Mastery learning 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. Mastery Practice 3.5 pg 106 Master Your Skill pg 109-112 Practical Book: Practice Ex. pg 87-90 Challenge Yourself pg 106 REVISION MID YEAR EXAMINATION

16.05.13 Week 20 19.05.1 3 to 23.05.13

SCHOOL HOLIDAY - INTER -SEMESTER ( 24.05.2013 to 08.06.2013)

LEARNING AREA : 4 ELECTRONICS LEARNING WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES SECOND 4.1 View computer simulations to gain an TERM Understanding understanding of thermionic emission. Week 1 the uses of the Carry out activities to study the properties of 09.06.1 Cathode Ray cathode rays using apparatus such as the Maltese 3 Oscilloscope Cross tube to ( C.R.O ) Practical Book: Act. 4.1 pg 91 13.06.13 Discuss the cathode ray oscilloscope from the following aspects a) electron gun, b) deflection system, c) fluorescent screen, Week 2 d) energy changes. 16.06.1 3 to 20.06.13 Carry out activities using a C.R.O. to: a) measure potential difference, b) measure short time intervals, c) display wave forms.

LEARNING OUTCOMES A student is able explain thermionic emission describe the properties of the cathode rays. describe the working principle of the cathode ray oscilloscope.

NOTES Constructivism Mastery learning

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.

Practical Book: Act. 4.2 pg 92 Discuss to solve problems based on the C.R.O. display. Week 3 23.06.1 3 to 27.06.13 4.2 Understanding semiconductor diodes View computer simulations to gain an understanding of properties of semiconductors in terms of its resistance and free electrons. View computer simulations to gain an understanding of : a) n-type and p-type semiconductors, b) semiconductor diodes Carry out activities to observe current flow through a semiconductor diode (p-n junction) in forward bias or reverse bias. Practical Book: Act. 4.3 pg 95 Build a half-wave rectifier circuit and a full-wave rectifier circuit Observe half-wave rectification and full-wave rectification using an instrument such as a C.R.O. Practical Book: Act. 4.4A pg 96 Practical Book: Act. 4.4B pg 97 Solve problems based on the C.R.O. display. Mastery Practice 4.1 pg 122 Describe semiconductors in terms of resistance and free electrons. Constructivism The term doping may be introduced Describe n-type and p-type semiconductors. Describe semiconductor diodes. Describe the function of diodes Describe the use of diodes as rectifiers.

Week 4 30.06.1 3 to 04.07.13

4.3 Week 5 Understanding 07.07.13 transistors to

Observe and discuss the effect of putting a capacitor in a: a) half-wave rectifier circuit b) full-wave rectifier circuit A student is able to : With the aid of diagrams, discuss a transistor in Describe a transistor in terms of its terms of its terminals, i.e.base, collector and emitter. terminals. Carry out activities to show a transistor as a current Describe how a transistor can be used

Describe the use of a capacitor to smooth out output current and output voltage in a rectifier circuit. Mastery Practice 4.2 pg 127

Experiment

11.07.13

amplifier. Practical Book: Act. 4.5 pg 98 Set up a transistor-based electronic circuit that functions as a light, heat or sound-controlled switch. 4.4 Analyzing logic gates Discuss logic gates as switching circuits in computers and other electronic systems.

as a current amplifier . Describe how a transistor can be used as an automatic switch. Mastery Practice 4.3 pg 131 A student is able to: state that logic gates are switching circuits in computers and other electronic systems. Challenge Yourself pg 131 Inquiry learning Mastery learning

Week 6 14.07.1 3 to 18.07.13

Research and report on symbols for the following logic gates: (a) AND (b) OR (c) NOT (d) NAND (e) NOR Practical Book: Research & Report 4.1 pg 99 Carry out activities to study the action of the following logic gate: a. AND b. OR c. NOT d. NAND e. NOR. Practical Book: Act. 4.6 pg 99 Build truth tables for logic gates and their combinations.

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: 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 Research and report on logic gate control systems control systems such as in security systems, safety systems and Mastery Practice 4.4 pg 138 street light.

Challenge Yourself pg 138

Practical Book: Research & Report 4.2 pg 101

Master Your Skill pg 141-144 Practical Book: Practice Ex. pg 102-104

LEARNING AREA : 5 RADIOACTIVITY LEARNING WEEK LEARNING ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES 5.1 View computer simulations or models to gain an Understanding understanding of : the nucleus a) the composition of nucleus, of an atom b) isotopes Week 7 21.07.1 Research and report on the terms nuclide and 3 isotope. to 25.07.13 Practical Book: Research & Report 5.1 pg 105

LEARNING OUTCOMES A student is able to : Describe the composition of the nucleus of an atom in terms of protons an neutrons Define proton number (Z) and nucleon number(A) Explain the term nuclide Use the nuclide notation A X
Z

NOTES Inquiry learning Contextual learning

Define the term isotope Mastery Practice 5.1 pg 149 5.2 Analyzing radioactive decay View computer simulations to gain an understanding of radioactivity. Discuss: a) that radioactivity is the spontaneous disintegration of an unstable nucleus accompanied by the emission of energetic particles or photons b) the detection of radioactive emission using detectors such as cloud chambers and GeigerMuller tubes Discuss the characteristics of radioactive emissions i.e alpha particles, beta particles and A student is able to : Constructivism state what radioactivity is name common detectors for radioactive The structure of detectors are not required. emissions.

Week 8 28.07.13 to 01.08.13

compare the 3 kinds of radioactive

gamma rays in terms of their : a) relative ionizing effects, b) relative penetrating powers c) deflection by electric and magnetic fields Discuss radioactive decay with the aid of equations Carry out activities to gain an understanding of half-life. Practical Book: Act. 5.1 pg 105 5..3 Understanding Week 9 the uses of 04.08.13 radioisotopes to 05.08.13 Discuss a typical decay curve Discuss to solve problems involving half-life.

emissions in terms of their nature

explain what radioactive decay is. Use equations to represent changes in the composition of the nucleus when particles are emitted. Explain half-life. Determine half life from a decay curve. Solve problem involving half life. Mastery Practice 5.2 pg 161 A student is able to : Define radioisotopes Name examples of radioisotopes. Describe applications of radioisotopes Contextual Learning STS

Discuss radioisotopes. Carry out a research in the internet on applications of radioisotopes in the fields of: a) medicine b) agriculture c) archaeology d) industry Practical Book: Research & Report 5.2 pg 109 View computer simulations on applications of radioisotopes Visit the Malaysian Institute for Nuclear Technology Research (MINT) or other suitable places to see various applications of radioisotopes. Practical Book: Project 5.1 pg 110

Mastery Practice 5.3 pg 164

SCHOOL HOLIDAY - MID- SEMESTER 2 ( 06.08.2013 to 17..08.2013)

5.4

View computer simulations to gain an

A student is able to :

Contextual learning

Week 10 18.08.13 to 22.08.13

Understanding nuclear energy

understanding of : a) nuclear fission, b) chain reactions, c) nuclear fusion. Discuss : a) atomic mass unit (a.m.u.), b) nuclear fission, c) chain reactions, d) nuclear fusion.

Define atomic mass unit (a.m.u.). Describe nuclear fission. Give examples of nuclear fission. 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 E=mc2. Describe the generation of electricity from nuclear fission. Justify the use of nuclear fission in the generation of electricity.

STS

Mastery learning

Discuss the relationship between mass defect and the nuclear energy produced in nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, i.e. E = mc2.

Research and report on the generation of electricity from nuclear energy. Practical Book: Research & Report 5.3 pg 111 5.5 Realising the Week 11 importance of 25.08.13 proper to management of 29.08.13 radioactive substances Discuss the pros and cons of using nuclear fission to generate electricity. Discuss to solve problems involving nuclear energy.

Solve problems involving nuclear energy. Mastery Practice 5.4 pg 172 A student is able to : describe the negative effects of radioactive substances describe safety precautions needed in the handling of radioactive substances Describe the management of radioactive waste.

Challenge Yourself pg 172 Contextual learning

Research and report on: a) the negative effects of radioactive substances b) safety precautions that should be taken when handling radioactive substances c) management of radioactive waste Practical Book: Research & Report 5.4 pg 112

Mastery Practice 5.5 pg 175 Master Your Skill pg 178-180 Practical Book: Practice Ex. pg 113-114 TEST 2

Week 12 01.09.13 to 05.09.13

ENRICHING EXERCISES

FLEXIBLE TIMETABLE

Week 13 08.09.13 to 12.09.13 Week 14 15.09.13 to 19.09.13 Week 15 22.09.13

SPM TRIAL EXAM 2011

to 26.09.13

Week 16 29.09.13 to 03.10.13 Week 17 06.10.13 to 10.10.13 Week 18 13.10.13 to 17.10.13 Week 19 20.10.13 to 24.10.13 Week 20 27.10.13 to 31.10.13 Week 21 03.11.13 to FLEXIBLE TIMETABLE TRIAL EXAM CORRECTIONS PRACTISE OTHER TRIAL EXAM PAPERS - Other states - MRSM - SBP

07.11.13 Week 22 10.11.13 to 14.11.13 SCHOOL HOLIDAY ( 15.11.2013 to 31.12.2013) AND SPM EXAMINATION