SCIENCE CURRICULUM SCHEME OF WORK

CAMBRIDGE SECONDARY 1, 2015 2016 / NATIONAL CURRICULUM (KBSM)

CHECKPOINT PHYSICS
FORM 1 SEMESTER 1
Theme / Learning Area

Week

Learning Objectives

Suggested
activities

No. of
periods

Pre test

KAS module of pre

test

KAS
INTRODUCTION

MEASUREMENT

Understanding science (physics) is part of everyday life

Understanding steps in scientific investigations

Knowing physical quantities and their units

Understanding the use of measuring tools

Understanding the concept of mass and density

11
MEASUREMENT

KAS Module 1

Remarks

B1D1E1
B2D1E1
B3D1E1
B4D1E1
B4D2E1
B5D1E1

KAS Module 13
KAS Modules
5, 6, 7, 9, 10

PPPM

B3D2E1
B3D2E2
B3D2E3
B3D3E1
B3D3E2
B3D3E3
B3D3E4
B3D3E5
B4D3E1
B4D3E2
B4D4E1
B3D8E1
B4D5E1
B5D2E1

KAS Modules
11, 12
MID-TERM HOLIDAY

Realising the importance of standard unit in everyday life

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Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

B6D1E1
B6D3E1

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Prefix value
Standard
form

Theme / Learning Area

Week

SOURCES OF ENERGY

Suggested
activities

Learning Objectives

Understanding various forms of sources energy

o Understand that energy cannot be created or destroyed and that energy is
always conserved.
o Recognise different energy types and energy transfers.

No. of
periods
6

Understanding renewable and non-renewable energy

o Use knowledge of energy sources including fossil fuels and renewable energy
resources to consider the worlds energy needs, including research from
secondary sources.

Realising the importance of conserving energy sources

GLOW BULB GLOW

Identify the components of an electric circuit and their symbols

Build a complete electric circuit

KAS Module 16

WONDERS OF MOVEMENT

Use metre rule / measuring tape and stop watch correctly

Determine the time taken for at least two organisms to travel a certain distance
Compare the speed of two animals
Allow students to participate in the decision-making process

KAS Module 19(b)

20 - 21

SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION WEEK / OLIMPIAD KAT1

22 23

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Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

PPPM

Remarks

B2D7E1
B2D7E2
B2D7E3
B4D12E1
B4D12E2

Stage 7

B3D10E1B
3D10E2

Stage 7 & 9

B6D6E1

Stage 7

KAS Module of posttest

SEMESTER 1 SCHOOL HOLIDAY

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FORM 1 SEMESTER 2
Theme / Learning Area

Week

Learning Objectives

HEAT

Suggested
activities

No. of
periods
14

32

Remarks

B4D13E1
B4D13E2
B4D13E3

Stage 7

Understanding heat as a form of energy

Understanding heat flow and its effect

B4D14E1
B4D14E2
B4D14E3
B4D14E4
B4D14E5
B5D7E1

Analysing the effect of heat on matter

Applying the principle of expansion and contraction of matter.
Understanding that dark, dull objects absorb and give out heat better.
Appreciating the benefits of heat flow.

B4D15E1
B4D15E2
B4D15E3
B5D8E1
B5D8E2
B6D7E1

Understanding the characteristics of light

Understanding light phenomenon and sight

o Describe how non-luminous objects are seen.
o Describe reflection at a plane surface and use the law of reflection.
o Investigate refraction at the boundary between air and glass or air and
water.
o State the various defects of vision,
o Explain ways to correct vision defects,
o State and give examples of the limitations of sight
o Connect stereoscopic and monocular visions with the survival of animals,
o Identify the appropriate device to overcome the limitations of sight.

24 30

LIGHT

PPPM

33 - 37

Understanding dispersion of white light and colours

o Explain the dispersion of white light.
o Explain colour addition and subtraction, and the absorption and
reflection of coloured light.

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Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

pin-hole camera

2
10

Stage 8
B1D1E1
B3D4E1
B4D4E1
B4D5E1
B4D5E2
B6D1E1

Youtube video
Formation of
rainbow

Stage 8

Stage 8

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Theme / Learning Area

Week
38

SOUND

39 - 42

43- 46

Suggested
activities

Learning Objectives

No. of
periods

PPPM

Remarks

MID-TERM HOLIDAY

Understanding the properties of sound

o Explain the properties of sound in terms of movement of air particles
o explain the reflection and absorption of sound,
o explain the defects of hearing,
o explain ways of rectifying the defects in hearing,
o state the limitations of hearing,
o state the device used to overcome the limitations of hearing,
o explain stereophonic hearing.

Recognise the link between loudness and amplitude, pitch and frequency,
using an oscilloscope.

B3D5E1
B4D6E1
B4D6E2
B4D6E3
B6D1E1

Stage 8

SEMESTER 2 FINAL EXAMINATION

47 - 52

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Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

Standardized

SEMESTER 2 SCHOOL HOLIDAY

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FORM 2 SEMESTER 1
Theme / Learning Area
FORCES AND MOTION

FORCES AND MOTION

Week

Learning Objectives

Suggested
activities

Understanding force
o state that a force is a push or a pull,
o explain the various types of forces.
o Describe the effect of gravity on objects. Secondary sources can be used.

Understanding the measurement of force

The application of frictional force

o Describe the effects of forces on motion, including friction and air
resistance.
o Application of frictional force

Understanding balanced and unbalanced forces on object

Application of work.

Application of power.

Analyzing the importance of force in life.

Understanding linear motion

o Calculate average speeds, including through the use of timing gates.
o Interpret simple distance - time graphs.

Understanding pressure
o
Explain that pressure is caused by the action of a force on an area.
(solid)

Understanding gas pressure

o
Explain pressure in gases

Applying the principle of air pressure in daily life

Understanding pressure in liquid (depth)

Bold writing referring to topics in Checkpoint (IGCSE) syllabus only, not in KBSM syllabus.
Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

No. of
periods
4

PPPM

Remarks

B1D3E1
B4D15E1
B3D18E1
B3D19E1
B4D19E1
B5D6E1

Stage 7

Stage 7

Stage 7
B3D19E1
B4D16E1
Stage 7
timing gates
needed / show
video

Stage 8

B3D17E1
B3D17E2
B4D14E1

Stage 9
Quantitative
Stage 7
Qualitative

Plastic bottle with

hole at different
height

Stage 9

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Theme / Learning Area

Week

SIMPLE MACHINE

Suggested
activities

Learning Objectives

No. of
periods

PPPM

Remarks

B4D19E1

Stage 9

Analysing levers

Understanding principle of moment

o Know that forces can cause objects to turn on a pivot and understand the
principle of moments

B1D4E1
B3D22E1
B3D22E2
B3D22E3

Appreciating the innovative effort in the design of the machine

B6D6E1

ELECTRICITY

Understanding the electrostatic

Understanding electricity

Applying the understanding of measuring electricity

Synthesizing the relationship between current, voltage and resistance (Ohms

Law)

Synthesizing the concept of parallel and series circuit

Analysing current, voltage and resistance in a series circuit

Analysing current, voltage and resistance in a parallel circuit

B2D11E1
B3D19E1
B3D19E2
B4D11E1
B3D21E1
B3D21E2
B3D21E3
B4D12E1

Stage 9

SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION WEEK

22 23

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Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

Stage 9

Standardized

SEMESTER 1 SCHOOL HOLIDAY

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FORM 2 SEMESTER 2
Theme / Learning Area
MAGNETISM AND
ELECTROMAGNETISM

Week

Learning Objectives

Suggested
activities

Understanding magnetism

No. of
periods

PPPM

Remarks

B2D14E1
B3D22E1
B4D13E1
B4D13E2

Stage 8

B1D9E1
B2D15E1
B3D23E1
B3D23E3
B3D24E1
B3D25E1
B4D14E1
B4D14E2
B6D7E1
B6D8E1

B3D21E1
B4D18E2
B4D18E2
B6D6E1

B1D10E1
B2D16E1
B3D26E1
B3D26E2

Understanding electromagnetism

GENERATION OF
ELECTRICITY

Understanding the generation of electrical energy.

Understanding transformer.
Analysing the electricity transmission and distribution system
Understanding the electrical supply and wiring system at home
Analysing the cost of electrical energy usage.
Understanding the functions of fuse and earth wire
Evaluating the importance of safety precautions in the use of electricity
Evaluating the importance of conserving electricity

STABILITY

STARS AND GALAXIES

Analysing the Sun.

Understanding the stars and the galaxies in the Universe.

Understanding that the centre of gravity affects stability

Appreciating the importance of stability.

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Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

Video / Folio /
scrapbook / facts
booklet
- youtube
simulation

B1D11E1
B2D17E1
B3D26E3
B3D27E1

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Theme / Learning Area

Week

STARS AND GALAXIES

SPACE EXPLORATION

Suggested
activities

Learning Objectives

No. of
periods

PPPM

Remarks

Analysing the earth and beyond

o Describe how the movement of the Earth causes the apparent daily and
annual movement of the sun and the stars.
o Describe the relative position and movement of the planets and the sun
in the solar system.
o Discuss the impact of the ideas and discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo
and more recent scientists.
o Understand that the sun and other stars are sources of light and that
planet and other bodies are seen by reflected light.

Thankful for the existence of the Universe as a gift from God

Understanding developments in the field of astronomy and space exploration.

Stage 7

B3D28E1
B3D28E2
B3D28E3

SEMESTER 2 EXAMINATION WEEK

47 - 52

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Normal writing referring to topics that exist in both syllabus of Checkpoint and KBSM
Italic and PURPLE writing referring to topics in KBSM syllabus only, not in Checkpoint syllabus.

Standardized

SEMESTER 2 SCHOOL HOLIDAY

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