Physics Yearly Lesson Plan f4
Physics Yearly Lesson Plan f4
Learning Objective
1.1 Understanding Physics
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: explain what physics is
Suggested Activities
Observe everyday objects such as table, a pencil, a mirror etc and discuss hoe they are related to physics concepts. View a video on natural phenomena and discuss how they related to physics concepts. Discuss fields of study in physics such as forces, motion, heta, light etc.
Notes
Vocabulary
A student is able to: explain what base quantities and derived quantities are list base quantities and their units list some derived quantities and their units. express quantities using prefixes. express quantities using scientific notation
Discuss base quantities and derived quantities. From a text passage, identify physical quantities then classify them into base quantities and derived quantities. List the value of prefixes and their abbreviations from nano to giga, eg. nano (10-9), nm(nanometer) Discus the use of scientific notation to express large and small numbers.
Base quantities are: length (l), mass(m), time (t), temperature (T) and current (I) Suggested derived quantities: force (F) Density (
) , volume (V)
Base quantities Derived quantities Length Mass Temperature Current Force Density Volume Velocity
1/22
Week
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
express derived quantities as well as their units in terms of base quantities and base units. solve problems involving conversion of units
Suggested Activities
Determine the base quantities( and units) in a given derived quantity (and unit) from the related formula. Solve problems that involve the conversion of units. Carry out activities to show that some quantities can be defined by magnitude only whereas other quantities need to be defined by magnitude as well as direction. Compile a list of scalar and vector quantities.
Notes
When these quantities are introduced in their related learning areas.
Vocabulary
Scientific notation bentuk piawai Prefix- imbuhan
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A student ia able to Measure physical quantities using appropriate instruments Explain accuracy and consistency
Choose the appropriate instrument for a given measurement Discuss consistency and accuracy using the distribution of gunshots on a target as an example Discuss the sensitivity of various instruments Demonstrate through examples systematic errors and random errors. Discuss what systematic and random errors are. Use appropriate techniques to reduce error in measurements such as repeating measurements to find the average and compensating for zero error.
Explain sensitivity
error
2/22
Week
4 2428/1
Learning Objective
1.5 Analysing scientific investigations
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: Identify variables in a given situation Identify a queation suitable for scientific investigation Form a hypothesis Design and carry out a simple experiment to test the hypothesis
Suggested Activities
Observe a situation and suggest questions suitable for a scientific investigation. Discucc to: a) identify a question suitable for scientific investigation b) identify all the variables c) form a hypothesis d) plan the method of investigation including selection of apparatus and work procedures Carry out an experiment and: a) collect and tabulate data b) present data in asuitable form c) interpret the data and draw conclusions d) write a complete report
Notes
Scientific skills are applied throughout
Vocabulary
Record and present data in a suitable form Interpret data to draw a conclusion Write a report of the investigation
3/22
Learning Objective
2.1 Analysing linear motion
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: Define distance and displacement
Suggested Activities
Carry out activities to gain an idea of: a) distance and displacement b) speed and velocity c) acceleration and deceleration
Notes
Average speed = total distance / time taken
Vocabulary
Distance jarak Displacement sesaran Speed laju Velocity halaju Acceleration pecutan Deceleration, retardation nyahpecutan
v=
s t
a=
v u t
Carry out activities usisng a data logger/graphing calculator/ticker timer to a) identify when a body is at rest, moving with uniform velocity or non-uniform velocity b) determine displacement, velocity and acceleration Solve problems using the following equations of motion:
v = u + at
s = ut +
v = u + at
s = ut + 1 2 at 2 v 2 = u 2 + 2as
1 2 at 2 v 2 = u 2 + 2as
A student is able to: plot and interpret displacement- time and velocity-time graphs deduce from the shape of a displacement-time graph when a body is: i. at rest ii. moving with uniform velocity iii. moving with non-uniform velocity
Carry out activities using a data logger/graphing calculator/ ticker timer to plot a) displacement-time graphs b) velocity-time graphs Describe and interpret: a) displacement-time graphs b) velocity-time graphs
4/22
Week
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
determine distance, displacement and velocity from a displacement time graph deduce from the shape of velocitytime graph when a body is: a. at rest b. moving with uniform velocity c. moving with uniform acceleration determine distance, displacement velocity and acceleration from a velocitytime graph solve problems on linear motion with uniform acceleration.
Suggested Activities
Determine distance, displacement velocity and acceleration from a displacement time and velocitytime graphs.
Notes
Reminder Velocity is determined from the gradient of displacement time graph. Acceleration is determined from the gradient of velocity time graph Distance is etermined from the area under a velocity time graph.
Vocabulary
Solve problems on linear motion with uniform acceleration involving graphs. Carry out activities/view computer simulations/ situations to gain an idea on inertia. Carry out activities to find out the relationship between inertia and mass. Research and report on a) the positive effects of inertia b) ways to reduce the negative effects of inertia. Carry out activities/view computer simulations to gain an idea of momentum by comparing the effect of stopping two objects: a) of the same mass moving at different speeds b) of different masses moving at the same speeds
Inertia - inersia
give examples of situations involving inertia suggest ways to reduce the negative side effects of inertia.
5/22
Week
9
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
Suggested Activities
Discuss momentum as the product of mass and velocity.
Notes
Vocabulary
Conservation of linear momentumkeabadian momentum
define momentum p as the product of mass (m) and velocity (v) i.e.
( )
p = mv
View computer simulations on collision and xplosions to gain an idea on the conservation of momentum Conduct an experiment to show that the total momentum of a closed system is a constant Carry out activities that demonstrate the conservation of momentum e.g. water rockets.
Research and report on the applications of conservation of momentum such as in rockets or jet engines . Solve problems involving linear momentum With the aid of diagrams, describe the forces acting on an object: a) at rest b) moving at constant velocity c) accelerating Conduct experiments to find the relationship between: a) acceleration and mass of an object under constant force b) acceleration and force for a constant mass. Solve problems using F = ma When the forces acting on an objects are balanced they cancel each other out (nett force = 0). The object then behaves as if there is no force acting on it. Newtons Second Law of Motion may be introduced here
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A student is able to: describe the effects of balanced forces acting on an object describe the effects of unbalanced forces acting on an object
determine the relationship between force, mass and acceleration i.e. F = ma.
6/22
Week
11
Learning Objective
2.6 Analysing impulse and impulsive force
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: explain what an impulsive force is . give examples of situations involving impulsive forces define impulse as a change of momentum, i.e.
Suggested Activities
View computer simulations of collision and explosions to gain an idea on impulsive forces. Discuss a) impulse as a change of momentum b) an impulsive force as the rate of change of momentum in a collision or explosion c) how increasing or decreasing time of impact affects the magnitude of the impulsive force. Research and report situations where: a) an impulsive force needs to be reduced and how it can be done b) an impulsive force is beneficial
Notes
Vocabulary
Accuracy- kejituan Consistencykepersisan Sensitivity-kepekaan Error- ralat Random - rawak
Ft = mv - mu
define impulsive forces as the rate of change of momentum in a collision or explosion, i.e.
F =
mv - mu t
explain the effect of increasing or decreasing time of impact on the magnitude of the impulsive force. Describe situation where an impulsive force needs to be reduced and suggest ways to reduce it. describe situation where an impulsive force is beneficial solve problems involving impulsive forces
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Research and report on the physics of vehicle collision and safety features in vehicles in terms of physics concepts. Discuss the importance of safety features in vehicles.
7/22
Week
12
Learning Objective
2.8 Understanding gravity
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: explain acceleration due to gravity
Suggested Activities
Carry out activity or view computer simulations to gain an idea of acceleration due to gravity. Discuss a) acceleration due to gravity b) a gravitational field as a region in which an object experiences a force due to gravitational attraction and c) gravitational field strength (g) as gravitational force per unit mass Carry out an activity to determine the value of acceleration due to gravity. Discuss weight as the Earths gravitational force on an object
Notes
When considering a body falling freely, g (= 9.8 m/s2) is its acceleration but when it is at rest, g (=9.8 N/kg) is the Earths gravitational field strength acting on it. The weight of an object of fixed mass is dependent on the g exerted on it.
Vocabulary
Gravitational field medan gravity
define weight (W) as the product of mass (m) and acceleration due to gravity (g) i.e. W =mg. solve problems involving acceleration due to gravity.
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Solve problems involving acceleration due to gravity. With the aid of diagrams, describe situations where forces are in equilibrium , e.g. a book at rest on a table, an object at rest on an inclined plane. With the aid of diagrams, discuss the resolution and addition of forces
8/22
Week
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
resultant force. Resolve a force into the effective component forces . Solve problems involving foces in equilibrium
Suggested Activities
to determine the resultant force.
Notes
Vocabulary
Solve problems involving forces in equilibrium (limited to 3 forces). Observe and discus situations where work is done. Discuss that no work is done when: a) a force is applied but no displacement occurs b) an object undergoes a displacement with no applied force acting on it. Give examples to illustrate how energy is transferred from one object to another when work is done Discuss the relationship between work done to accelerate a body and the change in kinetic energy Discuss the relationship between work done against gravity and gravitational potential energy. Carry out an activity to show the principle of conservation of energy State that power is the rate at which work is done, P = W/t. Carry out activities to measure power. Discuss efficiency as: Useful energy output x 100 % 2.10 Understanding work, energy, power and efficiency.
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A student is able to: Define work (W) as the product of an applied force (F) and displacement (s) of an object in the direction of the applied force i.e. W = Fs.
State that when work is done energy is transferred from one object to another. Define kinetic energy and state that Ek =
1 mv 2 2
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State the principle of conservation of energy. Define power and state that P = W/t
9/22
Week
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
Suggested Activities
Energy input Evaluate and report the efficiencies of various devices such as a diesel engine, a petrol engine and an electric engine. Solve problems involving work, energy, power and efficiency. Discuss that when an energy transformation takes place, not all the energy is used to do useful work. Some is converted into heat or other types of energy. Maximising efficiency during energy transformations makes the best use of the available energy. This helps to conserve resources Carry out activities to gain an idea on elasticity. Plan and conduct an experiment to find the relationship between force and extension of a spring. Relate work done to elastic potential energy to obtain E p =
Notes
Vocabulary
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A student is able to: recognize the importance of maximising efficiency of devices in conserving resources.
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1 kx 2 2
1 kx 2 . 2
Describe and interpret forceextension graphs. Investigate the factors that affects elasticity.
10/22
Week
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
Describe applications of elasticity
Suggested Activities
Research and report on applications of elasticity. Solve problems involving elasticity.
Notes
Vocabulary
11/22
Learning Objective
3.1 Understanding pressure
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to:
Suggested Activities
Observe and describe the effect of a force acting over a large area compared to a small area, e.g. school shoes versus high heeled shoes. Discuss pressure as force per unit area Research and report on applications of pressure. Solve problems involving pressure Observe situations to form ideas that pressure in liquids: a) acts in all directions b) increases with depth Observe situations to form the idea that pressure in liquids increases with density Relate depth (h) , density ( ) and gravitational field strength (g) to pressure in liquids to obtain P = h g Research and report on a) the applications of pressure in liquids b) ways to reduce the negative effect of pressure in liquis Solve problems involving pressure in liquids.
Notes
Introduce the unit of pressure pascal (Pa) (Pa = N/m2)
Vocabulary
Pressure
P =
F A
A student is able to: relate depth to pressure in a liquid relate density to pressure in a liquid explain pressure in a liquid and state that P = h g describe applications of pressure in liquids.
12/22
Week
18
Learning Objective
3.3 Understanding gas pressure and atmospheric pressure
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: explain gas pressure
Suggested Activities
Carry out activities to gain an idea of gas pressure and atmospheric Discuss gas pressure in terms of the behaviour of gas molecules based on the kinetic theory
Notes
Student need to be introduced to instruments used to measure gas pressure (Bourdon Gauge) and atmospheric pressure (Fortin barometer, aneroid barometer). Working principle of the instrument is not required. Introduce other units of atmospheris pressure. 1 atmosphere = 760 mmHg = 10.3 m water= 101300 Pa 1 milibar = 100 Pa
Vocabulary
Discuss atmospheric pressure in terms of the weight of the atmosphere acting on the Earths surface Discuss the effect of altitude on the magnitude of atmospheric pressure Research and report on the application of atmospheric pressure Solve problems involving atmospheric and gas pressure including barometer and manometer readings. Observe situations to form the idea that pressure exerted on an enclosed liquid is transmitted equally to every part of the liquid Discuss hydraulic systems as a force multiplier to obtain: Outpur force = output piston area Input force input piston area
describe applications of atmospheric pressure solve problems involving atmospheric pressure and gas pressure
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13/22
Week
20
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
Describe applications of Pascals principle. Solve problems involving Pascals principle.
Suggested Activities
Research and report on the application of Pascals principle (hydraulic systems) Solve problems involving Pascals principle Carry out an activity to measure the weight of an object in air and the weight of the same object in water to gain an idea on buoyant force. Conduct an experiment to investigate the relationship between the weight of water displaced and the buoyant force. Discuss buoyancy in terms of: a) An object that is totally or partially submerged in a fluid experiences a buoyant force equal to the weight of fluid displaced b) The weight of a freely floating object being equal to the weight of fluid displaced c) a floating object has a density less than or equal to the density of the fluid in which it is floating. Research and report on the applications of Archimedes principle, e.g. submarines,
Notes
Vocabulary
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14/22
Week
22
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
Solve problems involving Archimedes principle
Suggested Activities
hydrometers, hot air balloons Solve problems involving Archimedes principle. Build a Cartesian diver. Discuss wy the diver can be made to move up and down. Carry out activities to gain the idea that when the speed of a flowing fluid increases its pressure decreases, e.g. blowing above a strip of paper, blowing through straw, between two pingpong balls suspended on strings. Discuss Bernoullis principle Carry out activities to show that a resultant force exists due to a difference in fluid pressure.
Notes
Vocabulary
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A student is able to: State Bernoullis principle Explain that resultant force exists due to a difference in fluid pressure
View a computer simulation to observe air flow over an arofoil to gain an idea on lifting force. Research and report on the applications of Bernoullis principle. Solve problems involving Bernoullis principle.
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Learning Objective
4.1 Understanding thermal equilibrium.
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: Explain thermal equilibrium
Suggested Activities
Carry out activities to show that thermal equilibrium is a condition in which there is no nett heat flow between two objects in thermal contact Use the liquid-in-glass thermometer to explain how the volume of a fixed mass of liquid may be used to define a temperature scale. Observe th change in temperature when: a) the same amount of heat is used to heat different masses of water. b) the same amount of heat is used to heat the same mass of different liquids. Discuss specific heat capacity
Notes
Vocabulary
thermal equilibrium
State that c =
Q mc
Heat capacity only relates to a particular object whereas specific heat capacity relates to a material
Plan and carry out an activity to determine the specific heat capacity of a) a liquid b) a solid
16/22
Week
25
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
Describe applications of asepsific heat capacity Solve problems involving specific heat capacity.
Suggested Activities
Research and report on applications of specific heat capacity. Solve problems involving specific heat capacity. Carry out an activity to show that there is no change in temperature when heat is supplied to: a) a liquid at its boiling point. b) a solid at its melting point. With the aid of a cooling and heating curve, discuss melting, solidification, boiling and condensation as processes involving energy transfer without a change in temperature. Discuss a) latent heat in terms of molecular behaviour b) specific latent heat Plan and carry out an activity to determine the specific latent heat of a) fusion b) vaporisation
Notes
Vocabulary
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A student is able to: State that transfer of heat during a change of phase does not cause a change in temperature
Q State that l = m
Determine the specific latent heat of a fusion. Determine the specific latent heat of vaporization Solve problems involving specific latent heat
17/22
Week
27
Learning Objective
4.4 Understanding the gas laws
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: explain gas pressure, temperature and volume in terms of gas molecules.
Suggested Activities
Use a model or view computer simulations on the bahaviour of molecules of a fixed mass of gas to gain an idea about gas pressure, temperature and volume. Discuss gas pressure, volume and temperature in terms of the behaviour of molecules based on the kinetic theory. Plan and carry out an experiment on a fixed mass of gas to determine therelationship between: a) pressure and volume at constant temperature b) volume and temperature at constant pressure c) pressure and temperature at constant volume Extrapolate P-T and V-T graphs or view computer simulations to show that when pressure and volume are zero the temperature on a P-T and V-T graph is 2730C. Discuss absolute zero and the Kelvin scale of temperature Solve problems involving the pressure, temperature and volume of a fixed mass of gas.
Notes
Vocabulary
Determine the relationship between pressure and volume at constant temperature for a fixed mass of gas, i.e pV = constant Determine the relationship between volume and temperature at constant pressure for a fixed mass of gas, i.e V/T = constant Determine the relationship between pressure and temperature at constant volume for a fixed mass of gas, i.e p/T = constant Explain absolute zero Explain the absolute/Kelvin scale of temperature Solve problems involving pressure, temperature and volume of a fixed mass of gas
18/22
Learning Objective
5.1 Understanding reflection of light.
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: Describe the characteristic of the image formed by reflection of light
Suggested Activities
Observe the image formed in a plane mirror. Discuss that the image is: a) as far behind the mirror as the object is in front and the line joining the object and image is perpendicular to the mirror. b) the same size as the object c) virtual d) laterally inverted Discuss the laws of reflection Draw the ray diagrams to determine the position and characteristics of the image formed by a a) plane mirror b) convex mirror c) concave mirror Research and report on applications of reflection of light Solve problems involving reflection of light Construct a device based on the application of reflection of light
Notes
Vocabulary
State the laws of reflection of light Draw ray diagrams to show the position and characteristics of the image formed by a 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
19/22
Week
29
Learning Objective
5.2 Understanding refraction of light.
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: Explain refraction of light
Suggested Activities
Observe situations to gain an idea of refraction Conduct an experiment to find the relationship between the angle of incidence and angle of refraction to obtain Snells law. Carry out an activity to determine the refractive index of a glass or perspex block Discuss the refractive index, Speed of light in a vacuum Speed of light in a medium
Notes
Vocabulary
Real depth Apparent depth
sini sinr
State the refractive index, Speed of light in a vacuum Speed of light in a medium Describe phenomena due to refraction
, as
, as
Research and report on phenomena due to refraction, e.g. apparent depth, the twinkling of stars. Carry out activities to gain an idea of apparent depth. With the aid of diagrams, discuss real depth and apparent depth. Solve problems involving refraction of light
20/22
Week
30
Learning Objective
5.3 Understanding total internal reflection of light.
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to: Explain total internal reflection of light Define critical angle (c)
Suggested Activities
Carry out activities to show the effect of increasing the angle of incidence on the angle of refraction when light travels from a denser medium to a less dense medium to gain an idea about total internal reflection and to obtain the critical angle. Discuss with the aid of diagrams: a) total internal reflection and critical angle b) the relationship between critical angle and refractive angle Research and report on a) natural phenomena involving total internal reflection b) the applications of total reflection e.g. in telecommunication using fibre optics. Solve problems involving total internal reflection Use an optical kit to observe and measure light rays traveling through convex and concave lenses to gain an idea of focal point and focal length. Determine the focal point and focal length of convex and concave lenses.
Notes
Vocabulary
1 sin c
Describe natural phenomenon involving total internal reflection Describe applications of total internal reflection
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A student is able to: Explain focal point and focal length determine the focal point and focal length of a convex lens determine the focal point and focal length of a concave lens
21/22
Week
31, 32
Learning Objective
Learning Outcomes
Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and characteristics of the images formed by a convex lens. Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and characteristics of the images formed by a concave lens.
Suggested Activities
With the help of ray diagrams, discuss focal point and focal length Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and characteristic of the images formed by a a) convex lens b) concave lens
Notes
Vocabulary
Define magnification as m = Relate focal length (f) to the object distance (u) and image distance (v) i.e.
v u
1 1 1 = + f u v
Carry out activities to gain an idea of magnification. With the help of ray diagrams, discuss magnification. Carry out activities to find the relationship between u, v and f
Describe, with the aid of ray diagrams, the use of lenses in optical devices.
Construct an optical device that uses lenses. Solve problems involving to lenses.
Carry out activities to gain an idea on the use of lenses in optical devices. With the help of ray diagrams, discuss the use of lenses in optical devices such as a telescope and microscope Construct an optical device that uses lenses. Solve problems involving to lenses
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