Week Chapter, Learning Objectives and Learning Outcomes learning activities 8

CHAPTER 1 MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON LIVING 1 1.1 Activity Classification of microorganisms
THINGS
1.1 Understanding the classification of microorganisms
• To classify microorganisms into various groups

1.2 Synthesising ideas about the factors that affect the growth of 2a PEKA 1 Unguided
microorganisms Experiment
• To conduct an experiment to study how nutrients affect Effect of Nutrients on the
the growth of microorganisms Growth of Microorganisms
• To explain how nutrients affect the growth of
microorganisms

• To conduct an experiment to study how pH affects the 2b PEKA 2 Unguided

growth of microorganisms Experiment
• To explain how pH affects the growth of microorganisms Effect of pH on the Growth of
Microorganisms

• To conduct an experiment to study how the following 2c PEKA 3 Unguided

factors affect the growth of microorganisms: Experiment
(a) Temperature (b) Light intensity (c) Humidity Effects of Temperature, Light
• To explain how each factor affects the growth of Intensity and Humidity on the
microorganisms Growth of Microorganisms

• To state the effect of antibiotics on the growth of 3 1.2 Guided Experiment Effect of Antibiotics on the Growth
microorganisms

1.3 Applying knowledge about useful microorganisms 4 1.2 Research activity Uses and roles of beneficial microorg
• State examples of uses of microorganisms
• Explain with example the roles of useful microorganisms
• Suggest potential uses of microorganisms in various
fields

1.4 Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms 5 1.3 Discussion Activity

• State the harmful effects of microorganisms on human The harmful effects
being of microorganisms on
• Relate each group of microorganisms to the diseases humans
caused by it 1.4 Discussion Activity
Ways of disease infection

1.5 Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by 6 1.5 Discussion Activity

microorganisms Vector control
• List ways to prevent infection 1.6 Discussion Activity
• Relate the control of vectors to their habits and life Immunity
cycle
• State what immunity is and types of immunity
• Compare and contrast the various types of immunity

1.6 Understanding how diseases caused by microorganisms are 7 1.7 Guided Experiment Effect
treated of antibiotics on the growth of
• State the ways to treat diseases caused by bacteria
microorganisms 1.8 Discussion Activity Ways
• State the effects of antibiotis on microorganisms to prevent or treat diseases
caused by microorganisms
CHAPTER 2 NUTRITION AND FOOD PRODUCTION 8 2.1 Discussion Activity
2.1 Evaluating the importance of taking good nutrition Calorific Values of Different
and practising good eating habits Classes of Food
• To identify the calorific values of different classes of 2.2 Discussion Activity The
food calorie requirement of on
individu
2.3 Discussion Activity The
type of health problems due to
bad nutrition intake

2.2 Analysing the nutrient requirements of plants 9 2.4 Discussion Activity

• To state the effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and Macronutriens and
potassium deficiency on plant growth micronutrients needed by
plants
2.5 Inquiry Experiment
Nutrient Requirements of
Plants
2.6 Discussion Activity
Function of nutrients and effect
of deficiency

2.3 Analysing nitrogen cycle and its importance 10 2.7 Discussion Activity
• To describe nitrogen cycle Nitrogen Cycle
• To explain the processes involved in nitrogen cycle
• To explain the importance of nitrogen cycle

CHAPTER 3 PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE 11 3.1 Discussion Activity

ENVIRONMENT Carbon cycle
3.1 Analysing balance in nature 3.2 Discussion Activity
• To explain how food webs help to maintain the balance Water cycle
in nature 3.3 Discussion Activity
Balance in Nature

3.2 Analysing the effects of environmental pollution 12 3.4 Activity Project

• To identify sources of environmental pollution Environmental Pollution

CHAPTER 4 CARBON COMPOUNDS 13 4.1 Discussion Activity

4.1 Analysing alcohol and its effects on health Carbon and hidrocarbon
• To describe the process of producing alcohol compounds
4.2 Inquiry Experiment
Preparation of Alcohol

• To state the general characteristics of alcohol 14 4.3 Inquiry Experiment

Characteristics of Alcohol
4.4 Discussion Activity
Effects of alcohol on human
health

4.3 Analysing fats and their effects on health 15 4.5 Activity Saturated Fats and Unsaturated Fats
• To compare and contrast saturated fats with
unsaturated fats

4.4 Analysing oil palm and its importance to national development 16 4.6 Discussion Activity Structure of an Oil Palm Fruit
• To describe the structure of an oil palm fruit

4.5 Analysing the process of making soap from oil and the 17 4.7 Inquiry Experiment
cleansing action of soap Process of Soap-Making
• To describe the process of making soap 4.8 Discussion Activity
• To state that soap is a salt produced by the reaction Cleaning action of soap
between fatty acids and sodium hydroxide

4.6 Understanding natural polymers 18 4.9 Discussion Activity

• To state the characteristics of natural rubber Polymers
4.10 Inquiry Activity
Characteristics of Natural
Rubber
• To explain the action of acids on latex 19 4.11 Inquiry Experiment Coagulation and Prevention of Co
• To explain the action of ammonia solution on latex

CHAPTER 5 MOTION 20 5.1 Discussion Activity

5.1 Analysing the concepts of speed, velocity and acceleration Four stroke petrol engine
• To determine the velocity and acceleration of a moving 5.2 Discussion Activity The
object differences between the four
stroke petrol
5.3 Discussion Activity
Two stroke petrol engine
5.4 Discussion Activity
Differences between the four
stroke petrol engine and the
two stroke diesel engine
5.5 Inquiry Experiment
Velocity and Acceleration

5.2 Understanding the concept of inertia 21 PEKA 4 Guided Experiment

• To understand the relationship between mass and Mass and Inertia
inertia 5.6 Discussion Activity
Safety feature used in vehicles

5.3 Applying the concept of momentum 22 PEKA 5 Guided Experiment

• To explain the relationship between momentum, mass Relationship between
and velocity Momentum, Mass and Velocity
5.7 Research Activity Safety
features in vehicle design

5.4 Synthesising the concept of pressure 23 PEKA 6 Unguided Experiment Relationship between Pres
• To explain the relationship between pressure, force and
surface area

5.5 Applying the principle of hydraulic system in everyday life 24 PEKA 7 Guided
• To state the principle of transmission of pressure in Experiment
liquids Operation of a Hydraulic
• To explain the effect of transmission of pressure in System
liquids

5.6 Analysing the motion of vehicles in water 25 5.8 Guided Experiment

• To be aware that an object losses some weight when it Archimedes’ Principle
is immersed in a liquid
• To understand the relationship between upthrust and
the weight of the liquid displaced

5.7 Analysing the motion of vehicles in air 26 5.9 Inquiry Experiment

• To understand the relationship between the speed of a Bernoulli’s Principle
fluid and the pressure produced
• To state Bernoulli’s principle

CHAPTER 6 FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION 27 6.1 Discussion Activity Chemicals Used in Food Processin
6.1 Analysing the methods and substances used in food
technology
• To state the chemicals used in food processing
• To explain the functions of the chemicals used in food 28 6.2 Discussion Activity
processing Technology used in Food
Processing and Packaging

CHAPTER 7 SYNTHETIC MATERIALS IN INDUSTRY 29 7.1 Discussion Activity

7.1 Analysing plastics Plastics
• To classify plastics goods into thermoplastics and
thermosetts
CHAPTER 7 SYNTHETIC MATERIALS IN INDUSTRY 30 7.2 Discussion Activity Comparing Thermoplastics and Th
7.1 Analysing plastics
• To classify plastics goods into thermoplastics and
thermosetts

CHAPTER 8 ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION AND 31 8.1 Discussion Activity

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Characteristics of waves
8.1 Understanding radio waves 8.2 Inquiry Experiment
• To describe the characteristics of waves Radio Waves

8.2 Analysing radio communication 32 8.3 Project Activity

• To identify electronic components used in radio and Electronic Components
their symbols
• To explain the functions of electronic components in
radio
 TSTS Scientific Attitudes and Noble Values

• Analysing • Having an interest and curiosity

• Relating towards the environment
• Attributing • Realising that science is a means to
understand nature

• Comparing and • Being honest and accurate in

contrasting recording and validating data
• Relating • Being responsible about the safety of
• Making conclusions oneself, others and the environment

• Relating • Being honest and accurate in

• Attributing recording and validating data
• Analysing • Being responsible about the safety of
• Making conclusions oneself, others and the environment

• Making conclusions • Being honest and accurate in

• Generating idea recording and validating data
• Being responsible about the safety of
oneself, others and the environment

• Making conclusions • Being honest and accurate in

• Making recording and validating data
generalisations • Being responsible about the safety of
• Relating oneself, others and the environment

tivity Uses and roles of beneficial microorganisms

 • Predicting • Being honest and accurate in
• Attributing recording and validating data
• Analysing
• Making conclusions

• Visualising • Appreciating the balance of nature

• Analysing • Being thankful to God
• Making inferences

• Relating • Having an interest and curiosity

• Making conclusions towards the environment

• Relating • Having critical and analytical thinking

• Making conclusions

• Attributing • Having an interest and curiosity

• Making inferences towards the environment
• Making conclusions • Thinking rationally

• Relating • Realising that science is a means to

• Attributing understand nature
• Making conclusions

rated Fats and Unsaturated Fats • Realising that science is a means to

understand nature

Activity Structure of an Oil Palm Fruit • Realising that science is a means to

understand nature

• Attributing • Realising that science is a means to

• Relating understand nature
• Analysing
• Making conclusions

• Making inferences • Realising that science is a means to

• Making conclusions understand nature
 • Attributing • Realising that science is a means to
• Making inferences understand nature
• Making conclusions

• Analysing • Realising that science is a means to

• Making inferences understand nature
• Relating
• Making conclusions

• Comparing and • Realising that science is a means to

contrasting understand nature
• Attributing
• Making inferences
• Making conclusions

• Analysing • Appreciating the contribution of

• Making inferences science and technology
• Predicting
• Attributing
• Making conclusions

• Making hypotheses • Appreciating the contribution of

• Relating science and technology
• Making inferences
• Making conclusions

• Making hypotheses • Appreciating the contribution of

• Making inferences science and technology
• Attributing
• Analysing
• Making conclusions

• Making hypotheses • Appreciating the contribution of

• Attributing science and technology
• Analysing
• Making inferences
• Making conclusions
• Comparing and
contrasting
• Relating

• Relating • Realising that science is a means to

• Making inferences understand nature
• Making conclusions

Activity Chemicals Used in Food Processing

• Realising that science is a means to
understand nature
• Grouping and • Having an interest and curiosity
classifying towards the environment
• Attributing
• Making conclusions

• Analysing • Having an interest and curiosity

• Attributing towards the environment
• Making conclusions

• Realising that science is a means to

understand nature