MNEMONIC FOR YEAR 5 SCIENCE

THEME: INVESTIGATING FORCE AND ENERGY

LEARNING LEARNING LEARNING OUTCOMES SUGGESTED LEARNING AREA AND NOTES

AREAS OBJECTIVES

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 2.1 Knowing the 2.1.1 State the sources of Sources produce electricity e.g.
sources of electricity. a)dry cell, battery
2. Electricity electricity. b)accumulator,
c)dynamo,
d)solar cell.
E.g. activity such as lighting up a bulb or ringing an
electric bell.

Sources of Electricity

mnemonics

Item English Examples

Dry cell Don’t Torch Light

Accumulator Always Car
Solar Cell Sleep Calculator
Dynamo During Bicycle
Hydroelectric Holiday Turbine
Power
Mercury Cell Month Watches/
Handphone

2.2 Understanding 2.2.1 Identity the symbols of Build different electric circuits and using the symbols of the components in an
a series circuit various circuit, i.e battery, bulb, connecting wires and switch.
and a parallel components in a simple
circuit. electric circuit.
2.2.2 Draw circuit diagrams.
2.2.3 Identify the difference
in the arrangement of
bulbs in series and
parallel circuits.
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 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM CONSIST OF :

Battery/Dry Cell, Wire, Switch, Bulb`

Use battery and wire to switch on the bulb.

OR

Item mnemonics

Battery Beli
Wire Wire
Switch Susah
Bulb Betul

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2.2.4 Build a series circuit. Pupils are given batteries, bulbs, switches and connecting wires to build series
2.2.5 Build a parallel circuit. and parallel circuits.

2.2.6 Compare the Observe and compare the brightness of the bulbs in:
brightness of the a)series circuits,
bulbs in a series and a B)parallel circuits,
parallel circuit. C)between series and parallel circuits when number of batteries and bulbs must be
the same..

2.2.7 Compare the effect on Comparing what happen to the bulbs in the circuit when certain switches are off.
the bulbs
when various switches
in a series
circuit and a parallel
circuit are off.

ARRANGEMENT OF THE BULBS

SERIES • SERIES tiada simpang, lampu semakin malap

• Rosak satu semua black out

PARALLEL • PARALLEL banyak simpang, lampu sama cerah

• Rosak satu yang lain ok

2.3.1 Describe the danger of The danger of mishandling electrical appliances, e.g.
mishandling electrical electric shock, fire, burn, electrocution.
appliances.

2.3.2 Explain the safety Safety precautions need to be taken when using electrical appliances, e.g.
precautions to be A) do not touch electrical appliances with wet
taken when using hands,
electrical appliances. B) do not use electrical appliances that are
faulty or having broken insulation wires,
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The danger of mishandling electrical appliances :

Item Mnemonics
Burn Buy
Fire Food
Electrocution Enhance
Electric Shock Energy

Or

Bila basah “electricshock” , silap-silap “electrocution” .

Bila panas “burn”, silap-silap “Fire”

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 3.1 Understanding 3.1.1 State that light Gather information and give examples of events or phenomena that show light
that light travels travels in a travels in straight line.
3. Light in a straight straight line.
. line.
3.1.2 Give examples to
verify that light
travels in a
straight line.

3.1.3 Describe how Discuss the formations of shadow .

shadow is formed. Conclude that shadow is formed when light is blocked by an opaque or a
translucent object.

Properties of Light
Item Mnemonics

Light travel in a Lurus tak bengkok

straight line Langgar tembok
Shadow terbentuk

Light can be Lurus tak tembus

reflected Terlanggar cermin
Pantul balik terus

3.1.4 Design a fair test to Investigate the factors that cause the shape and size of a shadow to change.
find out what cause the A) when the distance between an object and its light source decreases, the
size of a shadow to size of the shadow increases and when the distance between an object and
change by deciding the screen decreases the size of the shadow decreases.
what to keep the same,
what to change and b) the shape of the shadow changes according to the position of light source
what to observe. and the shape of the shadow changes according to the position of an object.

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 Size of Shadow
Item Mnemonics

The further the object Far Object …Small

from source of light, the
smaller the shadow FOS

The nearer the object Near Object…Big

from source of light, the
bigger the shadow NOB

3.2 Understanding 3.2.1 State that light can be Investigate reflection of light using:
that light can be reflected. a)a mirror,
reflected. b)an aluminium foil.
3.2.2 Draw ray diagrams to Pupils draw ray diagrams to show the reflection of light.
show reflection of Uses of reflection of light in everyday life, e.g.
light. a)side mirror of a car,
b)mirror at the sharp bend of a road,
3.2.3 Give examples of uses c)mirror in the barbershop,
of reflection of light ind)d) periscope.
everyday life. E)Apply the principle of light reflection e.g:
-periscope , -kaleidoscope

Ray diagram to show the reflection of light. MIRROR

HURUF K BESAR MENIARAP(TELANGKUP) RAY FROM REFLECTED RAY

LIGHT

TORCH

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4. Heat 4.2 Understanding 4.2.1 State that matter Effects of heat on matter, e.g.
the effects of expands when heated.
heat on matter.
4.2.2 State that matter A)heating an iron ball and inserting it into an iron ring,
contracts when cooled. B)cooling the heated iron ball and inserting it into the iron ring,
A)heating coloured water in a beaker with a glass tube and observing the water
level in the glass tube,
b)heating a dented ping pong ball in hot water,
C)cooling coloured water in a beaker with a glass tube and observing the water
level in the glass tube.

Conclude that:
A)matter expands when heated, matter contracts when cooled..

Effect of heat on matter:

Item Mnemonics

matter expands when Gain Heat Expand

heated GARY HATES EVA

matter contracts when Loose Heat Contract

cooled LET HER CRY

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THEME: INVESTIGATING MATERIALS

1. States of Matter 1.1 Understanding 1.1.1 Classify objects and Classify objects and materials into solid, liquid and gas.
that matter exist materials into three Suggested objects and materials for pupils to classify are: Inflated balloon,
in the form of states of matter. deflated balloon, stone, cooking oil, milk, water, paper, paper clip, ruler, glue and
solid, liquid or bicycle pump.
gas.
Pupils study:
1.1.2 State the properties of A)weighing various kinds of solids,
solid. B)measuring the volumes of various kinds of solids,
C)putting various types of solids into containers of various shapes.

Properties of solids, i.e. a solid:

a)has mass,
b)has fixed volume,
c)has fixed shape.

1.1.3 State the properties of Pupils study weighing various kind of liquids, measuring the volumes of liquids,
liquid. pouring liquid into containers of various shapes.

Conclude the properties of liquids, i.e. a liquid has

a) mass,
b) fixed volume,
C)no permanent shape but takes the shape of its container

1.1.4 State that some

liquids flow faster Observe the flow of different liquids, Examples :
water ,milk ,condensed milk , cooking oil , tomato sauce , cordial , shampoo ,
than others.
glue

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States of Matter 1.1.5 State the properties of
gas.
Study the properties of gas by:
A)balancing two inflated balloons on a stick and
puncturing one of the balloons,
B)inflating balloons of different shapes,
C)observing smoke in a closed container then placing an inverted container on it.
Removing the cover of the first container and observe.
D)how smoke moves from a container to another inverted container placed directly
over it,
e)feeling the pressure of gas in a syringe when its plunges is pushed down with
nozzle closed.

Conclude that properties of gas,

• has mass
• has no fixed shape but takes the shape of its
container
• occupies space and has no fixed volume
• can be compressed.

States of Matter:
Item Mnemonics
Solid So
Liquid Li
gas Gas

SOLIGAS

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 1.2 Understanding 1.2.1 State that water can Observe the change of the state of matter:
that matter can change its state. a)allowing ice to melt,
change from b)heating water until it boils,
one state to 1.2.2 Conclude that water C)collecting water vapour, allowing it to cool and
another. can exist in any of the making it freeze.
three states of matter.
Additional observation:
melting butter, melting ice cream
1.2.3 Identify the processes Water can change from one state to another.
involved when a Water can exist as solid, liquid and gas.
matter changer from BOILING EVAPORATION
MELTING
one state to another. Process involved changes from one state to another:
melting, boiling, evaporation, condensation, freezing.
Factors that affect water evaporates e.g
1.2.4 Identify factors that a) temperature
affect the rate of b) wind
evaporation of water. c) surface area

Item Mnemonics
Melting Mak
Boiling Balik freezing CONDENSATION
freezing
Evaporation Esok
CHANGEs
changes changes
in the IN STATE
state OF WATER
of water
Condensation Cuci
Freezing Fridge
Mak Balik Esok Cuci Fridge

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 1.3 Understanding 1.3.1 Describe how clouds View video formation of clouds and rain
the water cycle. are formed.
Discuss and explain the changes in the state of matter in the water cycle , how
1.3.2 Describe how rain is water is circulated in the environment, discuss the importance of water cycle.
formed.

1.3.3 Explain how water is

circulated in the
environment.

1.3.4 Explain the

importance of water
cycle.

1.4 Appreciating 1.4.1 Give reasons why we View video

the importance need to keep our A)the importance of water for living things,
of water water resources B)the effects of human activities on quality of water supply.
resources. clean.
Gather information on how to keep our water resources clean and present it in the
1.4.2 Describe ways to keep form of folio.
our water resources Draw posters to show appreciation that water is an important resource.
clean.

2. Acid and Alkali. 2.1 Understanding 2.1.1 Identify acidic, alkaline Test substances to determine whether they are acidic, alkaline or neutral substances
the properties and neutral based on the change of wet litmus papers colour.
of acidic, substances using
alkaline and litmus paper.
neutral
substances. 2.1.2 Identify the taste of Pupils should taste the food samples provided only and not any other substances.
acidic and alkaline
food. Determine whether food samples are acidic or alkaline by tasting the food samples
and testing with litmus paper.
2.1.3 Conclude the
properties of acidic,
alkaline and neutral
substances.

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 The changing colour of litmus paper and taste

Item Mnemonics
Acid Bunga Raya
(Blue Red)

Bunga Raya Campur Cuka Rasa Masam

Item Mnemonics
Alkali Rehat Bersama
(Red Blue)

Rehat Bersama Minum Kopi Rasa Pahit

Nyanyi le….

Acid ,acid, acid

Asid itu apa?
Asid tukar litmus
Biru jadi merah
Acid,acid,acid
Asid rasa apa?
Asid rasa masam
Macam itu cuka…..

Irama lagu Sayang-sayang nyanyian Alif Aziz bahagian Chorus.

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THEME: INVESTIGATING THE EARTH AND THE UNIVERSE

1. Constellation. 1.1 Understanding 1.1.1 State what View video or visit planetarium to observe various constellations.
the constellation is.
constellation. Constellation is a group of stars that form a certain pattern in the sky.
1.1.2 Identify
constellations.. Build a model to study the pattern of Orion, Scorpion, Big Dipper and Southern
Cross.

1.1.3 State the importance Importance of constellations,

of constellations. a)to show directions,
B)to indicate the time to carry out certain
activities, e.g planting season.

Big Dipper and Southern Cross can be seen between April – June.
Orion can be seen between December – February.
Scorpion can be seen between June - August.

mnemonics
Item English Malay
Shapes of Constellation
Orion Hunter Pemburu
Big Dipper Ladle Gayung
Scorpio Scorpion Kala Jengking
Southern Kite Layang-layang
Cross

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 2.1 Understanding 2.1.1 State that the Earth View video model about the movement of the Earth, the Moon and the Sun.
the movements rotates on its axis.
of the Earth, the 2.1.2 State that the Earth Discuss and explain the rotation of the Earth and the Moon and their movements
2. The Earth, The Moon and the rotates and at the around the Sun.
Moon and The sun same time moves
Sun. round the Sun.

2.1.3 State that the Moon The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east and completes one rotation every 24
rotates on its axis. hours.
2.1.4 State that the Moon
rotates and at the
same time moves
round the Earth.
2.1.5 State that the Moon
and the Earth move
round the Sun at the
same time.

Movements of the Moon and earth

MERWE
Moon and Earth Rotates from West to East

Length and position of shadow

AFTERNOON MORNING

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2.3 Understanding 2.3.1 State that the Moon
the phases of does not emit light.
the Moon.
2.3.2 Explain that the Moon
appears bright when it
reflects sunlight.
2.3.3 Describe the phases
of the Moon.
Discuss that the Moon does not emit light but reflects the sunlight.
View video on the phases of the Moon phases of the moon:
a)new moon,
b)crescent,
c)half moon,
d)full moon.
Build a project to observe and record the phases of the Moon for a month and relate
them to the dates of the lunar calendar.

Situation 1: The sun is on the left

new full moon

Earth
Sun

crescent

half moon

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 new moon crescent half moon full moon

O hitam C terbalik D O

O hitam C terbalik DO

half moon
Situation 2 : The sun is on the right

crescent

Sun

full moon new moon

Earth

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new moon crescent half moon full moon

O hitam C terbalik D O

O hitam C terbalik DO

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THEME: INVESTIGATING TECHNOLOGY
1. Strength and 1.1 Knowing the 1.1.1 State the shapes of Pupils walk around the school compound and
Stability shapes of objects. identify shapes of objects, i.e.
objects in 1.1.2 Identify shapes in a)cube, e) cylinder,
structures. structure. b)cuboids, f) pyramid,
c)sphere, g) hemisphere
d)cone,

Mneumonics

Cube , Cuboid, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Hemisphere, Pyramid

Pak Ali main dadu macam cube atas meja cuboid, kaki meja berbatang cylinder, sambil makan ais krim cone, tersepak bola sphere,
pecah dua jadi hemisphere, Raja Firaun marah di dalam pyramid.

1.2 Understanding 1.2.1 Identify shapes of Pupils carry activities identify the shapes that are stable.
the strength objects that are
and stability of stable. Investigate factors that affect the stability of a structure, e.g.
a structure. 1.2.2 Identify the factors A)pushing a bottle standing upright and a bottle
that affect stability of standing upside down,
objects.
B)pushing a high chair and a low chair,
Conclude that the stability of an object is affected by base area, and height.

1.2.3 Explain how base Pupils investigate affects the stability of an object e.g: stand at attention –
area affects stability. a) the bigger the base area, the more stable the object bersedia
1.2.4 Explain how height is,
affects stability. b) the higher the object, the less stable the object is.

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 1.2.5 Identify the factors Factors that affect the strength of a structure. E.g.
that affect the A) suspend a weight on a straw and then on a pencil,
strength of a B) make two bridges, one using a piece of flat paper
structure. and the other using a folded paper. Then put objects of
the same mass on each bridge.
1.2.6 Design a model that is
strong and stable. Conclude that the strength of a structure are:
a)types of materials used,
B)how the structure is placed.

Pupils design the strongest and most stable structure using

materials of their choice.
( Suggestion: use reused and recycled materials )

Factors affects the stability of an object ::

Stability ( Bang Selebu)

The Bigger Base Area,

The More Stable Object

The Higher The Object,

The Less Stable Object

The Smaller Base Area,

The less stable object

The lower the object

The more stable object

Bigger base area

More stable object
Smaller base area
Less stable object

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