PHYSIC FORM 5

YEARLY LESSON PLAN

WEEK LEARNING LEARNING SUGGESTED LEARNING SCIENTIFIC SCIENTIFIC NUMBER OF NOTES

AREA OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES AND ATTITUDES AND PERIOD
/OURCOMES THINKING NOBLE VALUE
SKILL
2 1. WAVE 1.1 Understanding
waves

Student should be able Observe situations to gain an idea Realizing that science is
to: of waves as illustrated by vibrations a means to understand
-describe what is in ropes, slinky springs or a ripple nature
meant by wave motion tank. Observing

Carry out activities using ripple

tank and slinky spring to
demonstrate Having critical and
-recognize that waves a) that waves transfers energy analytical thinking
transfers energy without transferring matter,
without transferring b) transverse and longitudinal Classifying
matter waves.
c) Wave fronts
d) The directions of
propagation of waves in
relation to wave fronts

-compare transverse View computers simulations to gain

and longitudinal waves idea of:
and give example
each. a) transverse and longitudinal
waves
-state what is meant by b) water front
wave front c) Direction of propagation of
waves in relation to wave
fronts for transverse and

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 -state the direction and longitudinal waves
propagation of waves
in relation to wave
fronts Observe an oscillating system such
as a simple pendulum or a loaded
Define: spring to define amplitude, period
3 i. amplitude and frequency. v = fn can be
ii.period derived from
iii.frequency View computers simulations to gain v = st
iv. wavelength and understanding of
v. wave speed Experimenting,
a) Amplitude
b) Frequency
Sketch and interpret a c) Wavelength
displacement-time for d) Wave speed
wave
Discuss amplitude and wavelength
Sketch and interpret a with the aid of displacement time
displacement-distance graph waves. Observing
graph for wave
Discuss amplitude and wavelength
Clarify the relationship with the aid of displacement-time
between speed, graph for wave
wavelength and
frequency. Discuss the relationship between
speed, wavelength frequency. Classifying
Solve problems
involving speed,
wavelength and Discuss to solve problems involving
frequency. speed, wavelength and frequency.

Observe and discuss

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 the effect of
a)Damping in
oscillating system Describe damping in a oscillating
b)Resonance in an system. Experimenting,
oscillating system such
as Barton’s pendulum Describe resonance in oscillating Observing
system.
1.2. Analyzing
reflection of waves

4 Student should be able

to: Reflection of
Classifying circular water
-Describe reflection of waves the
waves in terms of the used of
angle of incidence, curved
angle of reflection, Experimenting, reflectors are
wavelength, frequency, Carry out activities to observes not required
speed and direction of reflection of
propagation. a) plane waves in a ripple
tank
b) light,
c) sound waves
Measuring and
using numbers
Draw a diagram to Discuss the characteristic of the
show reflection of reflected waves in terms of angle of Being systematic
waves. , reflection , wavelength, frequency,
speed and direction of propagation Observing
in the relation of incident
Waves.

View computer simulations of

reflection of waves.
1.3 Analyzing
refraction of waves

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 Student should be able
5 to:
Observing
-Describe refraction of
waves in terms of Include
angle of incidence, Carry out activities to observes refraction of
angle of refraction, refraction of water waves
wavelength, frequency, a) plane waves in a ripple over straight,
speed and direction of tank Experimenting, concave and
propagation b) light, convex
c) sound waves transparent
Draw a diagram to block
show refraction of Discuss the characteristic of the
waves. refracted waves in terms of angle of Communicating
, reflection , wavelength, frequency,
speed and direction of propagation
1.4 Analyzing in the relation of incident
diffraction of waves Waves.

Student should be able View computer simulations of

to: refraction of waves.
6 -Describe diffraction
of waves in terms of Discuss the
angle of incidence, effect of size
angle of refraction, Classifying gap on the
wavelength, frequency, Carry out activities to observes degree of
speed and direction of diffraction of diffraction
propagation a) plane waves in a ripple
Draw a diagram to tank
show diffraction of b) light, Experimenting,
waves. c) sound waves

Discuss the characteristic of the

diffraction waves in terms of angle
of , reflection , wavelength,
frequency, speed and direction of
propagation in the relation of

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 1.5 Analyzing incident
7-8 interference of waves Waves.

Student should be able View computer simulations of

to: diffraction of waves
Young’s
-State the principle of double slit
superposition Observing experiments
-explain the may be use to
interference of waves show
-Draw interference interference
patterns. Observe a mechanical model such as of light.
-interpret interferences slinky spring to gain idea of Experimenting,
patterns superposition.
- wavelength
x- distance
-Solve problems Carry out activities to observe between two
involving interferences patterns of: consecutive
a) Water waves in a ripple Communicating nodes.
Wavelength = ax/D tank, a-distance
b) Light waves between the
c) Sound waves two waves
sources
Discuss constructive and destructive D-the
interference perpendicular
distance from
Discuss the source to
Wavelength = ax/D the position
where x is
measured

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9
Discuss
a) The production of sound
by vibrating sources Observing
1.6 Analyzing sound b) Sound waves as a
waves longitudinal wave requiring
a medium of propagation
Student should be able
: View computer simulations or carry
out activities to observes the effect Classifying
-Describe sound waves of:
-Explain how loudness a) amplitude on loudness,
relates to amplitude. b) frequency on pitch
-Explain how the pitch View computers simulations or
relates to the video to gain an idea of applications
frequency. of sound waves.

Research and report on applications Communicating

-Describe applications of sound waves, e.g sonar and
of reflection of sound ultrasound scanning.
waves.

- Calculate distances
using the reflections of
10 sound waves Research and report of the
components of the electromagnetic
1.7 spectrum in terms of:
Analyzing a) Decreasing wavelength and Classifying Emphasis that
electromagnetic increasing frequency. the
waves b) Source. electromagnet
ic spectrum is
Student should be able continuous
to:
-Describe the Discuss the properties of
electromagnetic electromagnetic waves

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 spectrum
-State the visible light Discuss the properties of
is part of electromagnetic waves such as
electromagnetic a) radio waves broadcasting Communicating
spectrum. and communications
-list source of b) microwaves in satellites
electromagnetic and cellular telephones Experimenting
waves. c) infrared rays in household Measuring using
appliances, remotes number
controls and night vision
- describe the devices.
properties of d) Visible light in optical
electromagnetic fibers and photography. Classifying
waves. e) Ultraviolet rays in
-describe applications fluorescents lamps and
of electromagnetic sterilization.
waves f) X-rays in hospital and
engineering applications
-describe the
detrimental effects of
g) Gamma rays in medical
excessive exposure to treatments.
certain components of
the electromagnetic Research and report on the
spectrum. detrimental effects of excessive
exposure to certain components of
the electromagnetic spectrum.

11 MID TERM BREAK

11/03 – 17/03

12 TEST 1

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WEEK LEARNING LEARNING SUGGESTED LEARNING SCIENTIFIC SCIENTIFIC NUMBER OF NOTES
AREA OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES AND ATTITUDES AND PERIOD
/OURCOMES THINKING NOBLE VALUE
SKILL

13 2. ELECTRICITY 2.1
Analyzing electric
fields and charge
flow

Student should be able Discuss electric current as the rate Communicating

to: of charge flow.

-State the relationship Carry out activities/views computer

between electron flow simulations to study electrical field Recall the
and electric current. lines of different arrangements of activity
-define electric current. charges. carried out
using a Van
-describe an electric De Graff
field. Observe the effect of an electric generator to
-sketch electric field field on: Classifying show the
lines showing the a)A ping pong ball coated with relationship
direction of the field. conducting material, between
b)A candle flame. electric
charge and
-describe the effect of Discuss to solve problems involving current flow.
an electric field on a electric charge and current I-Current
charge Measuring using Q-Charge
numbers t-time
-Solve problems
involving electric
charge and current

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 2.2 Analyzing the
14 relationship between
electric current and
potential difference

Student should be able View computers simulations to gain

to: an understanding of potential
difference
-Define potential Discuss potential different (V) as
difference work done (W) when moving 1C of
Charge (Q) between 2 point in an
-Plan and conduct an electric field
experiment to find
relationship between V=W/Q
current and potential
different. Plan and conduct an experiment to
find relationship between current
-describe the and potential difference for Ohmic
relationship between conductor. Experimenting
current and potential
different. Discuss Ohms law as the
relationship between potential Potential
-State Ohm’s law difference and current constant difference and
temperature voltage may
-define resistance Discuss resistance as the ratio of Communicating be used
potential different to current for interchangeab
-Explain factors that Ohmic conductor. ly here.
affect resistance. Conduct experiments to study and
discuss factors that affect resistance.
-Solve problems i.e the type of material, cross
involving potential sectional area, length and
difference, current and temperature.
resistance Discuss to solve problems involving
-Research and report potential difference, current and
on semiconductors resistance.

Describe superconductors

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15 2.3 Analyzing series
and parallel circuits

Student should be able Carry out activities to identify series

to: and parallel circuits

-Identify series and Carry out activities to study current

parallel circuits. I and potential difference V in series
and parallel circuits using ammeters
-Compare the current and voltmeters to show value of I
and potential and V
difference of series
circuits and parallel Calculate the effective resistance of Experimenting,
circuits resistors connected in measuring using
a) Series numbers
b) Parallel

-Determine the
effective resistance of Discuss and apply principles of Communicating
resistors connected in a current, potential difference and
series. resistance and resistance in series
- Determine the and parallel circuits to new
effective resistance of situations and solve problems Observing
resistors connected in a
parallel.

-Solve problems Classifying

involving current
potential difference
and resistance in series
circuit, parallel circuits
and their
combinations.

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 2.4 Analyzing
16 electromotive force
and internal
resistance.
Discuss e.m.f as the work done by a
Student should be able source in driving a unit charge
to. around a complete circuit
Measuring using Clarify that
-Define electromotive Carry out activities to distinguish numbers e.m.f is not a
force (e.m.f) between e.m.f and potential force but
-Compare e.m.f and difference. energy per
potential difference. unit charge
-Explain internal Carry out an activity to study
resistance. internal resistance.
-Determine e.m.f and
internal resistance. Carry out an activity to determine
-Solve problems e.m.f and internal resistance of a Communicating
involving e.m.f and battery by plotting a voltage against
internal rsistance. current graph

Discuss to solve problems involving

e.m.f and internal resistance

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 2.5 Anylising
17 electrical energy and
power

Student should be able

to. Discuss relationship between Communicating
a) Energy(E), Voltage (V),
-Define electrical current (I) and time (t)
energy. b) Power(P), voltage (V) and
-Define electrical current (I)
power Classifying
Discuss to solve problems involving
-Solve problems electrical energy and power.
involving electrical Measuring using
energy and power. Compare the power rating of various number
household appliances and calculate
-Compare power rating energy used for fixed period of time.
and energy
consumption and Carry out to compare household
various electrical electrical appliances that perform
appliances. the same function such as tungsten-
filament light bulb and ‘energy
saver’ bulb in terms of efficient use
-Compare various energy.
electrical appliances in
terms of efficient use Research and report on ways
of energy. increasing energy efficiency in the
home and school.
-Discuss ways of
increasing energy Discuss the importance of
efficiency. maintenance in ensuring efficiency
of electrical appliances .

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 3. 3.1
18 ELECTRO- Analyzing the
MAGNETISM magnetic effect of a
current carrying
conductor

Student should be able Recall what electromagnetism is

to:

-State the Carry out activities to study the Inferring The right
electromagnetism is pattern and direction of the magnetic hand rule may
field due to a current in a: be introduced
- Draw a magnetic a) Straight wire
field pattern due to b) Coil. Communicating
current in a c) Solenoid
i. Straight wire d)
ii. Coil Plan and conduct experiments to
iii. Solenoid study factors that affect the strength Experimenting
of magnetic field of electromagnet,
i.e
a) the number of turns on the
-Plan and conduct coil.
experiments to study b) The size of current carried
factors that affect the by the coil.
strength of magnetic c) The use of soft iron core
field of electromagnet.
Research and report on applications
of electromagnets such as electric
bells, circuit breakers,
-Describe applications electromagnetic relays and
of electromagnets. telephone ears –pieces Communicating

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 3.2
19 Understanding the
force on a current
carrying conductor in
a magnetic field
Carry out activities to show the Observing
Student should be able force on a current-carrying
to: conductor in a magnetic field
including the effect of reversing the
-Describe what direction of the current and
happens to a current- magnetic field.
carrying conductor in a
magnetic field. View computers simulations to gain
understanding of resultant magnetic
field obtained bay combining the Experimenting
-Draw a pattern of magnetic field due to a current-
combined magnetic carrying conductor and a magnet.
field due to a current-
carrying conductor in a
magnetic field.
-Describe how current
–carrying conductor in -Carry out experiments to study
a magnetic field factors that affect the force on a
experiences force. current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field and discuss how
-Explain the factors they affect the force on a current –
that affect the carrying conductor in a magnetic Observing
magnitude of the force field.
on a current-carrying
conductor in a Carry out activities to observe the
magnetic field turning effect of a current-carrying
-Describe how current- coil in a magnetic field
carrying coil in a Communicating
magnetic field Discuss how the turning effects of a
experiences a turning current-carrying coil in a magnetic
force. field is used in the action of a motor.

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 -Describes how a Carry out activities or view
direct current motor computer simulations to study
works. factors that affect the speed of
rotation of an electric motor
-State factors that
affect the speed of
rotation of an electric
motor.

3.3
Analyzing
electromagnetic Carry out activities to observe Comparisons
induction electromagnetic induction in a to an
a) Straight wire alternating
Student should be able b) Solenoid Classifying current motor
to: Discuss electromagnetic induction may also be
as the production og an discussed
-Describe electromagnetic force in a conductor
electromagnetic when there is relative motion of the
induction. conductor across magnetic field
Faraday’s law
Discuss the direction of the induced and Lenz’s
current in a law may be
a) Straight wire introduced.
b) Solenoid
Fleming’s
Carry out activities to study factors right-hand
that the magnitude of the induced rule may be
current and discuss how they affect introduced
the magnitude of the induced
current.

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 -Indicate the direction Research and report on applications
of the induced current of electromagnetic induction such as Classifying
in a in direct current (d.c) and alternating
i. Straight wire. current (a.c) generators .
ii. Solenoid
Observe and discuss the output
-Explain factors that generated by a direct current and
affects the magnitude alternating current source on a
of the induced current. display unit such as cathode rays Communicating
oscilloscope.

-Describe applications
of electromagnetic
induction.

-Compare direct
current and alternating
current.
Observing

MID YEAR TERM

EXAM 13/05 – 26/05
FIRT TERM BREAK
27/05 – 09/ 06

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 3.4 Analyzing
24 transformers
Communicating
Student should be able
to: Carry out activities to gain an
understanding of structure of
-Describe structure and operating principle of a simple step-
operating principle of a up transformer and step-down
simple transformer transformer Classifying

- Compare and contrast Carry out activities to study the

a step up transformer relationship between number of
and step down turns of primary coil (Np), number
transformer of turns of the secondary coil (Ns)
primary voltage (Vp) and secondary
voltage(Vs)
-State that
Vp/Vs=Np/Ns for an Discuss the relationship between
ideal transformer output and input power in a ideal
transformer, i.e VpIp=VsIs
-State that
VpIp=VsIs for an ideal Discuss
transformer a) Energy loses in a
transformer
-Describe energy loses b) Ways to improve the
in a transformer. efficiency of a transformer

-Describe ways to Discuss to solve problems involving

improve the efficiency transformers.
of a transformer.

-Solve problems
involving transformers

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 3.5
25 Understanding the
generation and
transmission of Research and report on various
electricity sources of energy used to generate
electricity such as hydro, gas,
Student should be able nuclear, diesel,coal,biomass, sun
to: and wind.
-List sources of energy Communicating
used to generated View computer simulation to gain
electricity. an understanding on the use of Measuring using
-Describe the various various sources to generate numbers
ways of generating electricity.
electricity. Communicating
-Study a model of Describe the transmission of
electricity transmission electricity
-Describe the energy
loss in electricity Discuss the energy loss in cables
transmission cable and and the advantage of high voltage Classifying
deduce the advantage transmission.
of high voltage
transmission. View computer simulations to gain
-State the importance an understanding of National Grid
of National Grid Network.
Network
-Solve problems Research and repot on :
involving electricity a)the importance of the National
transmission. Grid Network in terms of efficient
-Explain the energy distribution.
importance of b)The importance of energy
renewable energy. efficiency and renewable energy
-Explain the effects on sources in view of limited energy
the environment sources.
caused by the use of c)The effects on the environment
various sources to caused by the use of various sources
generate electricity to generate electricity.

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26 4. ELECTRO- 4.1
NICS Understanding the
uses of Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope
(C.R.O)

Student should be able

to:
View computer simulations to gain Communicating
-Explain thermionic an understanding of thermionic
emission. emission.
-Describe the
properties of cathode Carry out activities to study the
rays. properties of cathode rays using
-Describe the working apparatus such as Maltese Cross
principle the Cathode Tube.
Rays Oscilloscope.
-Measuring potential
difference using Classifying
C.R.O. Discuss the cathode ray oscilloscope
-Measure short time from following aspect:
intervals using C.R.O. a)Electron gun.
-Display wave form b)deflection system
using C.R.O c)fluorescents screen
d) energy changes Measuring using
-Solve problem based numbers
on the C.R.O display. Carry out activities using C.R.O to
a) Measure potential difference.
b)Measure short time intervals.
c)Displays wave forms.

Discuss to solve problems based on

the C.R.O display

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 4.2
27 Understanding
Semiconductor
Diodes

Student should be able

to: Communicating.

-Describe View computer simulations to gain

semiconductors in understanding of properties of
terms of resistance and semiconductors in terms of its The term
free electrons. resistance and free electrons doping may
be introduced
View computer simulations to gain Classifying
-Describe n-type and understanding of:
p-type semiconductors. a)n-type and p-type semiconductor
-Describe b)semiconductor diode
semiconductors diode.
Carry out activities to observe Observing
-Describe the function current flow through a
of diodes. semiconductor diode(p-n junction)
in forward bias or reverse bias.
-Describe the use of
diodes as rectifiers Build a half-wave rectifier circuit
and full wave rectifier circuit
-Describe the use of Observe half-wave rectification and
capacitor to smooth full-wave rectification using an
out output current and instrument such as C.R.O
output voltage in
rectifier circuit Observe and discuss the effect of
putting capacitor in a
a)half-wave rectifier circuit
b)full-wave-rectifier circuit.

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 4.3
28 Understanding
transistors

Student should be able With the aid of diagrams, discuss a

to: transistor in terms of its terminals.i.e
base, collector and emitter. Communicating
-Describe a transistors
in terms of its Carry out activities to show a
terminals. transistor as a current amplifier. Communicating,
Classifying.

-Describe how a Set up transistor-based electronic

transistor can be used circuit that functions as a light, heat
as a current amplifier or sound controlled switch.

-Describe how a
transistor can be used
as automatic switch.

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29 4.4 Analyzing logic
gates

Student should be able Research and report on symbols for Classifying

to: the following logic gates
-State that logic gates a) AND
are switching circuits b) OR
in computers and other c) NOT
electronic systems d) NAND
e) NOR
-List and draw
symbols for the Carry out activities to study the
following logic gates: action of the following logic gates.
i.AND a) AND Interpreting
ii.OR b) OR data.
iii.NOT c) NOT
iv.NAND d) NAND
v.NOR e) NOR

-State the action of the

following logic gates Build truth table for logic gates and Inferring
in a truth table. their combinations
i.AND
ii.OR
iii.NOT
iv.NAND
v.NOR Research and report on logic gate
control systems, safety systems and
-Build a truth table for street lights
logic gates in
combination for
maximum 2 inputs.

-Describe applications
of logic gates control
systems.

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 5.
RADIOACTI- 5.1 Understanding
30 VITY the nucleus atom

Student should be able

to:
Communicating
-Describe the View computer simulations or
composition of nucleus models to gain understanding of.
of an atom in terms of a) the composition of nucleus
protons and neutrons b) isotopes
-Define proton number
(Z) and nucleon Research and report on the terms
number (A). nuclide and isotope.
-Explain the term
nuclide View computer simulation to gain
-Use the nuclide understanding of radioactivity.
notation
-Define the terms Discuss:
isotope a)that radioactivity is the
spontaneous disintegration of
5.2 unstable nucleus accompanied by Observing,
Analyzing radioactive the emission of energetic particles or Communicating
decay photons,
b)the detection of radioactive
Student should be able emission using detectors such as
to: cloud chambers and Geiger-Muller
tubes.
-What is radioactivity
is. Discuss the characteristics of
-Name the common radioactive emissions i.e alpha
detectors for particle, beta particles and gamma The structure
radioactive emissions. rays in terms of their of detectors
a) relative ionizing effects. are not
b)relative penetrating powers, required
ic and magnetic fields.

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 -Compare the 3 kinds Discuss radioactive decay with the
of radioactive aid of equations.
emissions in terms of
their nature. Classifying
Carry out activities to gain an
-Explain what understanding of half-life
radioactive decays is. Discuss the typical decay curve.
-Use equation to
represent changes in Discuss to solve problems involving
the composition of the half-life
nucleus when particles
are emitted.
-Explain half –life
-Determine half-life Communicating.
from decay curve.
-Solve problems
involving half-life.

5.3
31 Understanding the Discuss radioisotopes
uses of radioisotopes.
Research and report on applications
Student should be able of radioisotopes in the fields of:
to: a) Medicine
b) Agriculture
-Define radioisotopes. c) Archeology
d) Industry
-Name example of
radioisotopes. View computer simulations of
applications of radioisotopes.

Visits the Malaysian Institute for Measuring using

-Describe applications Nuclear Technology Research numbers
of radioisotopes. (MINT) or other suitable places to
see various applications of
radioisotopes.

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 5.4
Understanding
32 nuclear energy
View computer simulations to gain
Student should be able understanding of:
to: a) Nuclear fission.
b)Chain reactions
-Define atomic mass c)Nuclear fusion.
unit (a.m.u)
-Describe nuclear Discuss:
fission . a)Atomic mass unit (a.m.u) Communicating
-Give examples of b)nuclear fission.
nuclear fission. c)chain reactions.
-Describe chain d)Nuclear fusion.
reactions.
-Describe nuclear
fusion. Discuss the relationship between Classifying
-Give example of mass detect and the nuclear energy
nuclear fusion. produced in nuclear fission and
-Relate the release of nuclear fusion, i.e E= mc2
energy in a nuclear
reaction with a change Research and report on the
of mass according to generation of electricity from
the equation E= mc2 nuclear energy

-Describe the Discuss the pos and cons of using

generation of nuclear fission to generate
electricity from electricity
nuclear fission.
-Justify the use of Discuss to solve problems involving
nuclear fission in nuclear energy.
generation of
electricity
-Solve problems
involving nuclear
energy.

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 5.5
Realizing the
importance of proper
management of
radioactive
substances

Student should be able Research and report on: Measuring using

to: numbers
a)The negative effects of radioactive
-Describe the negative substances.
effects of the b)Safety precautions that should be
radioactive substances. taken when handling radioactive
substances .
-Describe safety c)Management of radioactive waste.
precautions needed in
the handling of
radioactive substances

-Describe the
management of
radioactive waste

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