FORM 4 PHYSICS YEARLY SCHEME OF WORK 2016

LEARNING AREA: 1. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

Week Learning Objective Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary Remarks
1.1 A student is able to:
Week Understanding Physics explain what physics is
2 recognize the physics in everyday objects
and natural phenomena
04- 1.2 A student is able to: Base quantities are: Base quantities- kuantiti asas
08.01.16 Understanding base explain what base quantities and derived length (l), mass(m), Derived quantities kuantiti
quantities and derived quantities are time (t), temperature (T) terbitan
quantities list base quantities and their units and current (I) Length- panjang
list some derived quantities and their units. Mass jisim
Suggested derived Temperature suhu
express quantities using prefixes.
quantities: force (F) Current arus

Density ( ) , volume
express quantities using scientific notation Force daya
express derived quantities as well as their Density ketumpatan
(V) and velocity (v)
units in terms of base quantities and base Volume isipadu
More complex derived
units. Velocity - halaju
quantities may be
solve problems involving conversion of discussed Scientific notation bentuk
units When these quantities piawai
are introduced in their Prefix- imbuhan
related learning areas.
1.3 A student is able to:
Week Understanding scalar and define scalar and vector quantities
3 vector quantities give examples of scalar and vector
quantities.
11- 1.4 A student is able to Accuracy- kejituan
15.01.16 Understanding Measure physical quantities using Consistency- kepersisan
measurement appropriate instruments Sensitivity-kepekaan
Explain accuracy and consistency Error- ralat
Explain sensitivity Random - rawak
Explain types of experimental error
Use appropriate techniques to reduce
errors

1
 1.5 A student is able to:
Week Analysing scientific Identify variables in a given situation Scientific skills are
4 investigations Identify a question suitable for applied throughout
scientific investigation
18- Form a hypothesis
22.01.16
Design and carry out a simple
experiment to test the hypothesis
Record and present data in a suitable
form
Interpret data to draw a conclusion
Write a report of the investigation

LEARNING AREA: 2. FORCES AND MOTION

Week Learning Objective Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary Remarks
2.1 A student is able to: Average speed = total Distance jarak 25.01.14: Hari
Week Analysing linear motion Define distance and displacement distance / time taken Displacement sesaran Persekolahan Ganti
5 Define speed and velocity and state Speed laju (03.02.14) Isnin
Velocity halaju
s
25- that v Acceleration pecutan
29.01.16 t Deceleration, retardation
Define acceleration and deceleration nyahpecutan
v u
and state that a
t
Calculate speed and velocity
Calculate acceleration/deceleration

Solve problems on linear motion with uniform

acceleration using

v u at
1 2
s ut at
2
v 2 u 2 2as

2
 2.2 A student is able to: Reminder
Week Analysing motion graphs plot and interpret displacement- time and Velocity is determined
6 velocity-time graphs from the gradient of
deduce from the shape of a displacement- displacement time
01- time graph when a body is: graph.
05.02.16 i. at rest Acceleration is
ii. moving with uniform velocity determined from the
iii. moving with non-uniform velocity gradient of
determine distance, displacement and velocity time graph
velocity from a displacement time graph
Distance is etermined
deduce from the shape of velocity- time
from the area under a
graph when a body is:
velocity time graph.
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.

06.02 14.02.16: Cuti Tahun Baharu Cina

Week
7
US1
15-
19.02.16

2.3 A student is able to:

Week Understanding Inertia explain what inertia is Newtons First Law of Inertia - inersia
8 relate mass to inertia Motion maybe
give examples of situations involving introduced here.
22- inertia
26.02.16
suggest ways to reduce the negative
side effects of inertia.
2.4 A student is able to: Reminder Momentum momentum
Week Analysing momentum define the momentum of an object Momentum as a vector Collision pelanggaran
9 define momentum p as the product of quantity needs to be Explosion letupan
emphasized in problem Conservation of linear
29.02- mass (m) and velocity (v) i.e. p mv solving momentum- keabadian

3
04.03.16 state the principle of conservation of momentum
momentum
describe applications of conservation of
momentum
solve problems involving momentum

2.5 A student is able to: When the forces acting

Week Understanding the effects of describe the effects of balanced forces on an objects are
10 a force acting on an object balanced they cancel
describe the effects of unbalanced forces each other out (nett
07- acting on an object force = 0). The object
11.03.16 determine the relationship between force, then behaves as if there
mass and acceleration i.e. F = ma. is no force acting on it.
Newtons Second Law
Solve problem using F = ma
of Motion may be
introduced here

12.03 20.03.16: SEM 1 MID-TERM BREAK

2.6 A student is able to: Accuracy- kejituan * 25.03.16

Week Analysing impulse and explain what an impulsive force is . Consistency- kepersisan Good Friday
11 impulsive force give examples of situations involving Sensitivity-kepekaan
impulsive forces Error- ralat
21- define impulse as a change of momentum, Random - rawak
25.03.16 i.e.
Ft mv - mu
define impulsive forces as the rate of change
of momentum in a collision or explosion, i.e.
mv - mu
F
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
Week
12

4
 28.03- US2
01.04.16

2.7 A student is able to:

Being aware of the need for describe the importance of safety features in
Week safety features in vehicles vehicles
13 2.8 A student is able to: When considering a
Understanding gravity explain acceleration due to gravity body falling freely, g (= Gravitational field medan
04- state what a gravitational field is 9.8 m/s2) is its gravity
08.04.16 acceleration but when it
define gravitational field strength
is at rest, g (=9.8 N/kg)
determine the value of acceleration due to
is the Earths
gravity
gravitational field
define weight (W) as the product of mass strength acting on it.
(m) and acceleration due to gravity (g) i.e. W The weight of an object
=mg. of fixed mass is
solve problems involving acceleration due to dependent on the g
gravity. exerted on it.

2.9 Analysing forces in A student is able to: Resultant daya paduan

Week equilibrium describe situations where forces are in Resolve- lerai
14 equilibrium
state what a resultant force is
11.04.- add two forces to determine the resultant
15.04.16 force.
Resolve a force into the effective component
forces .
Solve problems involving forces in
equilibrium
2.10 A student is able to:
Week Understanding work, energy, Define work (W) as the product of an applied
15 power and efficiency. force (F) and displacement (s) of an object in
the direction of the applied force i.e. W = Fs.
18 State that when work is done energy is
22.04.16 transferred from one object to another.
Define kinetic energy and state that
1
Ek mv 2 Have students recall
2 the different forms of
Define gravitational potential energy and energy.
state that Ep = mgh
State the principle of conservation of energy.
Define power and state that
P = W/t

5
 Explain what efficiency of a device is.

Solve problems involving work, energy, power

and efficiency.
2.11 A student is able to:
Week Appreciating the importance recognize the importance of maximising
16 of maximising the efficiency efficiency of devices in conserving resources.
of devices.
25.04- 2.12 A student is able to:
27.04.16 Understanding elasticity. define elasticity
define Hookes Law
define elastic potential energy and state that
1
Ep kx 2
2
determine the factors that affect elasticity.
Describe applications of elasticity
Solve problems involving elasticity

28.04.16 30.04.16: Sukan Tahunan

LEARNING AREA: 3.FORCES AND PRESSURE

Week Learning Objective Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary Remarks
3.1 A student is able to: Introduce the unit of Pressure = tekanan *02.05.16
Week Understanding pressure F pressure pascal (Pa) Cuti Ganti Hari Pekerja
17 Define pressure and state that P (Pa = N/m2)
A
02-
06.05.16 Describe applications of pressure
solve problems involving pressure
3.2 A student is able to: Depth kedalaman
Understanding pressure in relate depth to pressure in a liquid Density ketumpatan
liquids relate density to pressure in a liquid Liquid - cecair
explain pressure in a liquid and state that P
= hg
describe applications of pressure in liquids.
Solve problems involving pressure in liquids.
3.3 A student is able to: Student need to be
Week Understanding gas pressure explain gas pressure introduced to
18 and atmospheric pressure instruments used to

6
 explain atmospheric pressure measure gas pressure
09.05- (Bourdon Gauge) and
13.05.16 describe applications of atmospheric atmospheric pressure
pressure (Fortin barometer,
aneroid barometer).
solve problems involving atmospheric Working principle of the
pressure and gas pressure instrument is not
required.
Introduce other units of
atmospheris pressure.
1 atmosphere = 760
mmHg = 10.3 m water=
101300 Pa
1 milibar = 100 Pa

Week MID YEAR EXAMINATION

19 - 20 [16.0527.05.16]

28.05.16 12.06.16: SEM 1 BREAK

3.4 Applying Pascals A student is able to:
principle state Pascals principle.
Week Explain hydraulic system
21 Describe applications of Pascals principle.
13- Solve problems involving Pascals principle.
17.06.16
3.5 A student is able to:
Applying Archimedes Explain buoyant force Have students recall the
principle. Relate buoyant force to the weight of the different forms of
liquid displaced energy.
State Archimedes principle.
Describe applications of Archimedes
principle
Solve problems involving Archimedes
principle
3.6 A student is able to:
Week Understanding Bernoullis State Bernoullis principle
22 principle. Explain that resultant force exists due to a
difference in fluid pressure
20- Describe applications of Bernoullis principle
24.06.16
Solve problems involving Bernoullis

7
 principle

LEARNING AREA: 4.HEAT

Week Learning Objective Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary Remarks
4.1 A student is able to: thermal equilibrium
Week Understanding thermal Explain thermal equilibrium keseimbangan terma
23 equilibrium. Explain how a liquid in glass thermometer
works
27.06-
01.07.16

02.07.16 10.07.16 : CUTI HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI

Week
24 US3

11- 15.07.16

4.2 A student is able to: Heat capacity only specific heat capacity
Week Understanding specific Define specific heat capacity ( c) relates to a particular muatan haba tentu
25 heat capacity Q object whereas specific
State that c heat capacity relates to
18- mc a material
22.07.16 Guide students to
Determine the specific heat capacity of a analyse the unit of c as
liquid. Jkg 1 K 1 or
Determine the specific heat capacity of a solid
Jkg 1 o C 1
Describe applications of specific heat capacity

Solve problems involving specific heat capacity.

4.3 A student is able to: Melting peleburan
Week Understanding specific State that transfer of heat during a Solidification- pemejalan
26 latent heat change of phase does not cause a change in Condensation
temperature kondensasi
25- Define specific latent heat l Guide students to Specific latent heat haba
29.07.16 analyse the unit of l pendam tentu
Q
State that l as Jkg 1
m Specific latent heat of
fusion haba pendam

8
 Determine the specific latent heat of a fusion. tentu pelakuran
Determine the specific latent heat of Specific latent heat of
vaporization vaporisation haba
Solve problems involving specific latent heat pendam tentu
pepengewapan
4.4 A student is able to:
Week Understanding the gas explain gas pressure, temperature and volume
27 laws in terms of gas molecules.
Determine the relationship between pressure
01- and volume at constant temperature for a fixed
05.08.16 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

LEARNING AREA:5.LIGHT
Week Learning Objective Learning Outcomes Notes Vocabulary
5.1 A student is able to:
Week Understanding reflection Describe the characteristic of the image
28 of light. formed by reflection of light
State the laws of reflection of light
08- Draw ray diagrams to show the position and
12.08.16 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

9
 5.2 A student is able to: Real depth Dalam nyata
Week Understanding refraction Explain refraction of light Apparent depth dalam
29 of light. sini ketara
Define refractive index as
15- sinr
19.08.16 Determine the refractive index of a glass or
Perspex block
State the refractive index, , as
Speed of light in a vacuum
Speed of light in a medium
Describe phenomena due to refraction
Solve problems involving refraction of light

5.3 A student is able to: Carry out activities to

Week Understanding total Explain total internal reflection of light show the effect of
30 internal reflection of light. Define critical angle (c) increasing the angle of
incidence on the angle
22- of refraction when light
25.08.16 travels from a denser
medium to a less dense
Relate the critical angle to the refractive index medium to gain an idea
about total internal
1
i.e reflection and to obtain
sin c the critical angle.

Discuss with the aid of

Describe natural phenomenon involving total diagrams:
internal reflection a) total internal
Describe applications of total internal reflection and
reflection critical angle
b) the relationship
between critical
angle and refractive
angle
Solve problems involving total internal
Research and report on
reflection
a) natural phenomena
involving total
internal reflection
b) the applications of
total
reflection e.g. in
telecommunication
using fiber
optics.

10
 Solve problems
involving total internal
reflection

5.4 Understanding A student is able to: Use an optical kit to

Week lenses. Explain focal point and focal length observe and measure * 31.08.16
31 determine the focal point and focal length of a light rays traveling Cuti Hari Kebangsaan
convex lens through convex and
29.08- determine the focal point and focal length of a concave lenses to gain
02.09.16 concave lens an idea of focal point
and focal length.
Determine the focal
point and focal length of
convex and concave
lenses.
Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and
characteristics of the images formed by a convex
thermal equilibrium
lens.
keseimbangan terma
Draw ray diagrams to show the positions and
characteristics of the images formed by a
concave lens.
v
Define magnification as m
u
Relate focal length (f) to the object distance
(u) and image distance (v)
1 1 1
i.e.
f u v
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

Week
32 FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION
[05.09 09.09.16]
05-
09.09.16

10.09.16 18.09.16 : SEM 2 MID-TERM BREAK

Week
33 -34 FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION

11
 [19.09 30.09.16]
19-
30.09.16

Week * 10 12.10.16
35 37 Peperiksaan PT3
REVISION
04 - * 03.10.16
21.10.16 Cuti Awal Muharam

Prepared by, Checked by,

_____________________ ______________________
(KEVIN KWEK KA VUI) (THIEN MOI YEN)
Physics teacher Head of Science & Maths Department

12