SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN PALONG 2(F)

PHYSICS FORM 4 WEEKLY PLANNER FOR THE YEAR 2006

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WEEK LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OUTCOMES
1.1 Understanding • What is Physics
Physics • Physics in everyday life
1.2 Understanding base • Base quantities and derived
quantities and derived quantities and their units
quantities • Quantities using prefixes
• Using scientific notation
• Derived quantities in terms
of base quantities and units
• Solve problems involving
conversion of units.
1.3 Understanding • Scalar and vector
scalar and vector quantities
quantities • Examples of scalar and
vector quantities
1.4 Understanding • Measure physical quantities
measurement using appropriate
instruments
• Accuracy, Consistency and
Sensitivity
• Types of experimental errors
• Appropriate techniques to
reduce errors
1.5 Analysing scientific • Student is able to apply all
investigation scientific skills.
• Write a report of the
investigation.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
 View a video on natural
phenomena
 Discuss fields of study in
Physics
Mastery Practice 1.2 page 9
Mastery practice 1.3 pg 11
Handouts
 Carry out activities using
measuring instruments
 Demonstrate through
examples systematic errors and random
errors
 Techniques to reduce error in
measurement such as repeating
measurement
 Use target (dart board) to
discuss accuracy and consistency
Activity 1.4 pg 15
Mastery practice 1.4 pg 16
 Carry out an experiment to apply the
scientific skills. Experiment 1.1 PB pg 4
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Exercises PB pg 7-9
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2.1 Analysing linear • Distance and displacement
motion • Speed and velocity
• Acceleration and
deceleration
• Solve problems on linear
motion with uniform
acceleration using equation.
2.2 Analysing motion • Plot and interpret s–t and v-
graphs t graphs
• Determine d,s & v from s-t
graph
• Determine d,s ,v & a from v-
t graph
• Solve problems on linear
motion using graphs
2.3 Understanding • What is inertia
Inertia • Relate mass to inertia
• Examples of situations
involving inertia
• Suggest ways to reduce the
negative effects of inertia
2.4 Analysing • Define momentum
momentum • Principle of conservation of
momentum
• Application of conservation
of momentum
• Solve problems involving
momentum
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
 Carry out activities to gain an idea of :
i. Distance and displacement
ii. Speed and velocity
iii. Acceleration and deceleration
• Conduct an experiment
to determine displacement,velocity &
acceleration
 Carry out activities using a
data logger/ticker timer to plot:
i s-t graphs
ii v-t graphs
 Describe and interpret: s-t & v-t
graphs
 Use computer simulation to
incorporate motions with graphs.
 Carry out activities /view
computer simulation/situations to gain
an idea on inertia
 Carry out activities to find out
the relationship between inertia and
mass
 Research and report on inertia
 View computer simulation or
carry out activities on collision and
explosions
• Conduct an experiment to show
conservation of momentum
 Carry out activities that
demonstrate the application of
conservation of momentum e.g water
rockets
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 Research and report on the
applications of conservation of
momentum
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2.5 Understanding the • Effects of balanced forces  Conduct an experiment to find the
effect of force acting on an object relationship between:
• Effects of unbalanced forces i. Acceleration and mass
acting on an object ii. Acceleration and force
• Relationship between F,m &
a
• Solve problems using F =
ma
2.6 Analysing impulse • What is an impulsive force  View computer simulation or carry out
and impulsive force • Define impulse and activities to gain an idea on impulsive
impulsive force forces.
• Effect of increasing or  Research and report on impulsive force
decreasing time of impact
• Situation where impulsive
force needs to be reduced
and suggest ways to reduce
it
• Situation where an impulsive
force is beneficial
• Solve problems
2.7 Being aware of the • Describe the importance of • View computer simulation or movies on
need for safety features safety features in vehicles vehicle collisions and discuss the
in vehicles safety features in vehicles

2.8 Understanding • Explain acceleration due to
gravity gravity
• State what a gravitational
field is
• Define gravitational field
strength
• Determine the value of g
• Define weight as W = mg
• Solve problems
 View computer simulation or carry out
activities to gain an idea of
acceleration due to gravity
 Carry out an activity to determine
acceleration due to gravity
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2.9 Analysing forces in • Forces in equilibrium
equilibrium • Resultant force
• Addition and resolution of
forces
• Solve problems
2.10 : Understanding • Define Work
Work, Energy, • Energy transferred when
Power and work is done
Efficiency • Define kinetic energy and
gravitational potential
energy
• Principle of conservation of
energy
• Define power
• Efficiency of device
• Solve problems
2.11 : Appreciating the  Recognise the importance of
importance of maximising efficiency of
maximizing the devices in conserving
efficiency of resources.
devices
2.12 : Understanding  Define elasticity
Elasticity  Define Hooke’s Law
 Define Elastic potential
energy
 Determine factors that
affect elasticity
 Applications of elasticity
 Solve problems
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
 With the aid of diagrams describe
situation where forces are in equilibrium
 Discuss the resolution and addition of
forces with the aid of diagrams.
 Carry out activities /view computer
simulation/situations to gain an idea on
work.
 Discuss the relationship between
work done and the kinetic energy and
potential energy gained.
 Carry out activities /view computer
simulation/situations to discuss
conservation of energy
 Discuss efficiency on using different
types of lighting and engines.
 Discuss how to maximise efficiency for
eg air conditioner can also be used as
clothes dryer etc.
 Carry out activities /view computer
simulation/situations to gain an idea on
elasticity.
 Conduct expt to define Hooke’s Law
 Investigat factors that affect elasticity
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 Research and report on the applications.
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Chapter 3 : Force and  Define pressure
Pressure  Describe applications of
3.1 : Understanding pressure
Pressure  Solve problems
3.2 : Understanding  Relate depth to pressure in a
Pressure in liquids liquid
 Relate density to pressure in
a liquid
 De fine pressure as P = hρg
 Describe applications of
pressure in liquids
 Solve problems
3.3 : Understanding Gas  explain gas pressure
Pressure and  explain atmospheric
Atmospheric Pressure pressure
 describe applications of
atmospheric pressure
 Solve problems
3.4 : Applying Pascal’s  StatePascal’s Principle
Principle  Explain hydraulic systems
 Describe applications of
Pascal’s principle
 Solve problems
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
 Carry out activities /view computer
simulation/situations to gain an idea on
pressure.
 Research and report on its
applications
 Observe situations to form ideas that
pressure in liquid
1. acts in all directions
2. increases with depth
3. increases with density
 Research and report on:
1. the applications of pressure in liquids
2. ways to reduce the negative effects
of pressure in liquids
 Carry out activities /view computer
simulation/situations to gain an idea on
gas pressure and atmospheric pressure
 Discuss gas pressure in terms kinetic
theory.
 Discuss atmospheric pressure in terms
of the weight of atmosphere
 Discuss various instruments to measure
gas and atmospheric pressure
 Research and report on its
applications
 Observe situations to gain an idea of
Pascal’s principle.
 Discuss hydraulic systems as force
multiplier
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 Research and report on its
applications
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3.5 : Applying  Explain buoyant force
Archimedes’ Principle  Relate buoyant force to the
weight of the liquid displaced
 State Archimedes’ Principle 
 Describe applications of
Archimedes’ Principle
 Solve problems
3.6 : Understanding  Define Bernoulli’s principle
Bernoulli’s Principle  Explain that a force exists
due to the difference in
pressure of fluids in motion
 Describe applications of
Bernoulli’s principle
 Solve problems
4. HEAT • Explain thermal equilibrium
4.1 Understanding • Explain how a liquid – in –
thermal glass thermometer works
equilibrium
4.2 Understanding • define specific heat capacity •
specific (c)
heat capacity • state that c = Q/mӨ
• Solve problems
• Activity to determine the specific heat
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
 Carry out an activity to show buoyant
force equals to the weight of the liquid
displaced.
Conduct an experiment to investigate
their relationship.
 Research and report on its applications
eg. In submarine, hydrometer and hot
air balloons.
 Carry out activities /view computer
simulation/situations to gain an idea of
Bernoulli’s principle
 -force exists due to a difference in
pressure
 Research and report on its
applications
• Activities to show thermal equilibrium
• Discuss how to define a temperature
scale
• Demonstrate different types of
thermometer that can change physically
when temperature change.
Observe the change in temperature
when:
i. the same amount of heat is used to
heat different masses of water.
ii. The same amount of heat is used to
heat the same mass of different
liquids
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of a liquid and a solid.
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4.3 Understanding • State that transfer of heat
specific latent heat during a change of phase
does not cause a change in
temperature
• Solve problems
4.4 Understanding the • Explain gas pressure,
gas laws temperature and zero
volume in terms of the
behaviour of gas molecules
• Determine the relationship
between
i pressure and volume at
constant temperature
ii volume and temperature
at constant pressure.
Iii pressure and
temperature at constant
volume.
• Explain absolute zero
• Explain the absolute/Kelvin
scale of temperature
• solve problems involving
pressure, temperature and
volumn of a fixed mass of
gas.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
• Activities to show that is no change in
temperature when heat is supplied to a
liquid at its boiling point and a solid at
its melting point
• Discuss the energy transfer and the
molecules behaviour with the aid of
cooling and heating curve
• Plan and carry out an activity to
determine the specific latent heat of
fusion and vaporation
• view computer simulations or model
to explain the pressure in gas and how
volume and temperature affect the
pressure
• Plan and carry out experiments to
determine the relationship between
i. pressure and volume
ii. volume and temperature
iii. pressure and temperature
• extrapolate P-T and V-T graphs to find
the absolute zero temperature
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5.1 Understanding • Describe the characteristics
reflection of light of the image formed by
reflection of light.
• State the laws of reflection
of light
• Draw ray diagrams to show
the characteristics of the
image formed by
i. plane mirror,
ii. convex mirror
iii. concave mirror
• Describe applications of
reflection of light
• Solve problems involving
reflection of light
• Construct a device based on
the application of reflection
of light.
5.2 Understanding • Explain refraction of light
refraction of light • Define refractive index
• Determine the refractive
index of a glass or perspex
block
• State the refractive index as
the ratio of the speed of
light in vacuum and in
denser medium
• Describe phenomena due to
refraction
• Solve problems involving
refraction of light
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
• Observe the image formed in a plane
mirror
• Disscuss the laws of reflection
• Demonstrate how rays are reflected
by plane mirror with the aid of optical
kit
• Draw ray diagrams for plane mirror
• Observe the image formed by convex
and concave mirror
• Demonstrate how rays are reflected
by convex and concave mirrors with
the aid of optical kit
• Draw ray diagrams to determine the
position and characteristics of the
image formed by a concave and
convex mirror
• Research and report on applications of
reflection of light
• Construct a device based on the
application of reflection of light
• Observe situations to gain idea of
refraction
• Conduct and experiment to obtain
Snell’s Law
• Carry out an activity to determine the
refractive index of a glass or perspex
block
• Discuss the refractive index
• Research and report phenomenon due
to
• refraction
• Carry out activities to gain an idea of
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apparent depth. With the aid of
diagrams discuss real depth and
apparent depth.
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5.3 Understanding • Explain total internal
total internal reflection of light
reflection of light • Define critical angle, c
• Relate critical angle to the
refractive index
• Describe natural
phenomenon involving total
internal reflection.
• Describe applications of
total internal reflection
• Solve problems involving
total internal reflection.
5.4 Understanding • Explain focal point and focal
Lenses length
• Determine the focal point
and focal length of convex
lens and concave lens
• Draw ray diagrams to show
the positions and
characteristics of the images
formed by a convex lens and
concave lens.
• Define magnification as m =
v/u
• Relate focal length to the
object distance,u, and image
distance,v
• Describe with the aid of ray
digrams, the use of lenses in
optical devices
• Able to construct optical
device that uss lenses
• Solve problems involving to
lenses.
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
• Carry out activities to show total
internal refllection and critical angle
• Discuss with the aid of diagrams:
i. Total internal reflaction and
critical angle
ii. relationship between critical
angle and refractive index
• Research and report on
i. Natural phenomenon involving total
internal reflection
ii. The applications of total internal
reflection
• Use an optical kit to observe and
measure focal point and focal length
of convex and concave lenses.
• Draw ray diagrams
• Discuss magnificatioan with the aid
of ray diagtrams
• Carry out an activity to find the
relationship between u, v and f.
• Carry out activities to gain an idea
on the use of lenses in optical devices
• Discuss telescope and microscope
with the help of ray diagrams
• Construct an optical device that
uses lenses
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