Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation

1.1 - Science is Part of Daily Life

What is Science?

What is the Importance of Science in Everyday Life?

Fields and Careers in Science

Innovation in Technology

1.2 - Your Science Laboratory

Apparatus Commonly Used in the Laboratory

Symbols of Hazardous Materials in the Laboratory (explosive, flammable, toxic, corrosive, irritant, radioactive)

Rules and Safety Measures in the Laboratory

Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation

****Revision on previous lesson****

1.2 - Your Science Laboratory

Prevention Measures if Fires Happens in Laboratory

Laboratories Accidents & Appropriate Actions

****Ex 1.1 - 1.2 given and discussed****

1.3 - Physical Quantities & Their Units

Base Quantities (Length, Mass, Time, Temperature, Electric current)

Prefixes

Conversion of Units of Base Quantities

The Importance of S.I. Units in Daily Life

****Ex 1.3 given and discussed****

Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation

****Revision on previous lesson****

1.4 - The Use of Measuring Instruments, Accuracy, Consistency, Sensitivity and Error

Three Important Aspects in Measurement (Consistency, Accuracy, Sensitivity)

Using the Right Measuring Instruments

Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation

****Revision on previous lesson****

1.4 - The Use of Measuring Instruments, Accuracy, Consistency, Sensitivity & Error

Using Measuring Instruments with Higher Accuracy (Vernier Calipers, Micrometer Screw Gauge)

Using Electronic Measuring Instruments with Higher Accuracy

How to Reduce Systematic Error & Random Error

Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation

****Revision on previous lesson****

1.4 - The Use of Measuring Instruments, Accuracy, Consistency, Sensitivity and Error

How to Reduce Systematic Error and Random Error?

(a) Systematic Error

(b) Random Error

Making Estimation before Taking Actual Measurements (Length, Area, Mass, Volume)

****Ex 1.4 given and discussed****

Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation

****Revision on previous lesson****

1.5 - Density

What is density?

Relationship between Floating / Sinking & Density

Determining Density of Solids using Water Displacement Method

Differences in Density in Everyday Life

Innovations in Objects, Food or Drinks using the Concept of Density

****Ex 1.5 given and discussed****

1.6 - Steps in a Scientific Investigation

12 Science Process Skills

Steps in a Scientific Investigation

(a) Identifying the problem

(b) Forming hypothesis

(c) Controlling variables

(d) Planning an experiment

(e) Carrying out experiment

(f) Collecting data

(g) Analysing and Interpreting data

(h) Making conclusion

(i) Writing report

1.7 - Scientific Attitudes & Values in Carrying Out Scientific Investigation

****Homework given****

Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Investigation

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Extra exercise given and discussed till Q.2****

****Extra exercise (Chapter 1) discussed****

Chapter 2: Cell as the Basic Unit of Life

2.1 - Cell - Structure, Function and Organisation

What is a Cell?

Structure and Function of a Microscope & the Way to Use it

Steps to Prepare a Specimen

Structure and Function in Animal Cell and Plant Cell

Comparison between Animal Cell and Plant Cell

Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms

Chapter 2: Cell as the Basic Unit of Life

2.1 - Cell - Structure, Function and Organisation

The Types and Functions of Animal Cells and Plant Cells

Various Types of Specialised Cells in Humans & Their Functions

- (Nerve cells, Red blood cells, Muscle cells, Epithelial cells, White blood cells, Reproductive cells)

Various Types of Specialised Cells in Plants & Their Functions (Epidermal cells, Root hair cells, Palisade cells, Guard cells)

Formation of an Organism (Cell organisation: Cell --> Tissue --> Organ --> System --> Organism)

Systems in the Human Body

Appreciating the Existence of Various Organisms

****Ex 2.1 given and discussed till Q.2****

Chapter 2: Cell as the Basic Unit of Life

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 2.1 discussed****

2.2 - Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis

Differences between Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

****Ex 2.2 given****

Chapter 2: Cell as the Basic Unit of Life

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 2.2 discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter 2) given and discussed****

Chapter 3: Coordination and Response

3.1 - Homeostasis in Living Things

Homeostasis in Human Body

Regulation of Water Content

Regulation of Body Temperature

Heartbeat Rate

Chapter 3: Coordination and Response

****Revision on previous lesson****

3.1 - Homeostasis in Living Things

Homeostasis in Animals

Homeostasis in Plants

Stoma

The Importance of Homeostasis to Human and Living Things

****Ex 3.1 given and discussed till Q.4****

Chapter 3: Coordination and Response

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 3.1 discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter 3) given and discussed****

Chapter 4: Reproduction

4.1 - Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction (Internal fertilisation & External fertilisation)

Asexual Reproduction (Binary fission, Budding, Regeneration, Spore formation)

Chapter 4: Reproduction

4.1 - Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction (Vegetative reproduction)

Tissue Culture

Comparison between Sexual Reproduction and Asexual Reproduction

The Importance of Reproduction

Be Grateful for the Ability to Reproduce and the Continuation of Life as a Gift from God

****Ex 4.1 given and discussed****

4.2 - Human Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Physical Changes that Occur during Puberty

Comparison between Male and Female Gametes

****Ex 4.2 given****

Chapter 4: Reproduction

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 4.2 discussed****

4.3 - The Menstrual Cycle

Menstrual Cycle (Menstruation phase, Repair phase, Fertile phase, Premenstrual phase)

Relationship between the Fertile Phase of Menstrual Cycle and Fertilisation Process

The Importance of Personal Hygiene during Menstruation

4.4 - Fertilisation and Pregnancy

The Importance and Functions of the Placenta and Umbilical Cord

****Ex 4.3 & 4.4 given****

Chapter 4 - Reproduction

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 4.3 & 4.4 discussed****

4.5 - Factors Affecting the Development of a Foetus and Baby

The Importance of Nutritious Food Intake during Pregnancy to the Health of Mother and Foetus

The Importance of Avoiding the Intake of Harmful Substances to the Foetus

The Importance of Breast Milk

Every Living Creature has the Right to Live Even in the Womb

Chapter 4: Reproduction

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 4.5 given and discussed****

4.6 - Infertility and Contraception

Causes of Infertility

Methods to Overcome Infertility (Hormone treatment, Surgery, In vitro fertilisation)

Methods of Contraception

The Importance of Practising Frequent Health Screening to Get Immediate Treatment for Problems Related to Reproductive System

The Abuse of Knowledge about Contraception

****Ex 4.6 given****

Chapter 4: Reproduction

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 4.6 discussed****

4.7 - Plant Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction

Types of Flowers (Unisexual / Bisexual)

Pollination (Self pollination / Cross pollination)

Pollinating Agents (Wind, Water, Insects, Animals)

Chapter 4: Reproduction

****Revision on previous lesson****

4.7 - Plant Reproduction

The Advantages of Cross-Pollination

The Innovation of Cross-Pollination in Agriculture

Fertilisation Process

The Structures of Seed and Their Functions

Germination of Seeds

The Conditions Required for Germination of Seeds

****Ex 4.7 given and discussed till Q.4****

Chapter 4: Reproduction

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 4.7 discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter 4) given and discussed****

Chapter 5: Matter

5.1 - Matter in Nature

Properties of Matter

How can We Classify Materials by Their Different Characteristics?

****Ex 5.1 given****

Chapter 5: Matter

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 5.1 discussed****

5.2 - Three States of Matter

What is Matter Made of?

Three States of Matter

Diffusion Rate in the Three States of Matter

Changes in the State of Matter Caused by Absorption and Release of Heat based on Kinetic Theory of Matter

Temperature Remains Constant during Melting, Freezing and Boiling

Mass Remains Constant during Physical Changes

Examples of Change of State of Matter in Daily Life

****Ex 5.2 given****

Chapter 5: Matter

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 5.2 discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter 5) given and discussed****

Chapter 6: Periodic Table

6.1 - Classification of Elements

Atom and Molecule

Chapter 6: Periodic Table

6.1 - Classification of Elements

Atom and Molecule

What is an Element?

What is a Compound?

Periodic Table

Metals, Non-metals and Inert Gases in the Periodic Table

Differences between Metals and Non-metals

Appreciating the Order of Elements that Exist in the Nature

****Ex 6.1 given****

Chapter 6: Periodic Table

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 6.1 discussed****

6.2 - Mixtures

Methods to Separate Mixture (Filtration, Distillation, Separating using Magnet, Sedimentation Method)

Chapter 6: Periodic Table

****Revision on previous lesson****

6.2 - Mixtures

Methods to Separate Mixture (Floatation method, Chromatography method)

****Ex 6.2 given and discussed****

6.3 - Compounds

Formation of Compounds from Metals and Non-metals

Mass is Conserved during Chemical Change

Method to Separate Compounds (Electrolysis)

Chapter 6: Periodic Table

****Revision on previous lesson****

6.3 - Compounds

Physical Change and Chemical Change

Similarities and Differences between Physical and Chemical Changes

Differences between Mixtures and Compounds

****Ex 6.3 given and discussed till Q.3****

Chapter 6: Periodic Table

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 6.3 discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter 6) given and discussed****

Chapter 7: Air

7.1 - Composition of Air

Is Air a Mixture?

The Importance of Gases (Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Inert gases)

Chapter 7: Air

****Revision on previous lesson****

7.1 - Composition of Air

The Carbon and Oxygen Cycle

Ways to Prevent Interruptions in the Carbon and Oxygen Cycles

****Ex 7.1 given and discussed****

7.2 - Combustion

Fire Extinguisher

Safety Measures to Prevent Occurrence of Fire

****Ex 7.2 given****

Chapter 7: Air

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 7.2 discussed****

7.2 - Air Pollution

Adverse Effects and Solutions of Air Pollution

****Ex 7.3 given****

Chapter 7: Air

****Ex 7.3 discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter 7) given and discussed****

Chapter 8: Light and Optics

8.1 - The Usage of Mirrors

Real Image

Virtual Image

Chapter 8: Light and Optics

8.1 - The Usage of Mirrors

Image

Real Image

Virtual Image

The Characteristics of Image Formed by a Plane Mirror, Concave Mirror and Convex Mirror

Usage of Plane Mirror, Concave Mirror and Convex Mirror

Optical Instruments that Apply the Concept of Reflection of Light (Periscope, Kaleidoscope)

8.2 - Properties of Light

****Ex 8.1 & 8.2 given and discussed****

8.3 - Reflection of Light

Law of Reflection of Light

Application of Reflection of Light

Chapter 8: Light and Optics

****Revision on previous lesson****

8.4 - Refraction of Light

Refraction of Light in Our Daily Life

****Ex 8.3 & 8.4 given and discussed till Q.3****

Chapter 8: Light and Optics

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 8.3 & 8.4 discussed****

8.5 - Dispersion of Light

Dispersion of Light in Everyday Life

8.6 - Scattering of Light

The Blue Sky, The Reddish Sunset

****Ex 8.5 & 8.6 given and discussed till Q.2****

Chapter 8: Light and Optics

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 8.5 & 8.6 (Q.3) discussed****

8.7 - Addition and Subtraction of Light

Primary Colour (Red, Blue, Green)

Secondary Colour (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan)

Addition of Light

Subtraction of Light

Differences between Addition and Subtraction of Light

Examples of Addition of Subtraction of Light

****Ex 8.7 given and discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter 8) given & discussed****

Chapter 8: Light and Optics

****Revision on previous lesson****

Chapter 9: Earth

9.1 - The Earth System and Structure of the Earth

Earth System (Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere)

Atmospheric Stratification (Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere)

Ocean Stratification (Surface zone, Midnight zone, Dark zone)

Distribution of Water on Earth

Earth's Layers (Crust, Mantle, Core)

Earth is the Only Home for All Living Organisms

****Ex 9.1 given****

Chapter 9: Earth

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 9.1 discussed****

9.2 - Composition of the Earth

Main Types of Rocks (Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic rocks)

The Process of Rock Formation

****Ex 9.2 given & discussed****

9.3 - Main Processes of the Earth

Exogenic Process (Weathering, Erosion, Mass and Land Depletion, Transport, Sedimentation)

Chapter 9: Earth

9.3 - Main Processes of the Earth

Endogenic Process

(a) Mantle convection process

(b) Earth's crust movement (Plate Tectonics)

(c) Magmatic activity

****Ex 9.3 given and discussed****

9.4 - Geohazard Phenomena

(a) Volcanism

(b) Earthquake

(c) Tsunami

(d) Landslide

Chapter 9: Earth

9.4 - Geohazard Phenomena

Acid Rain

Global Warming

Quicksand

Sinkhole

Science and Technology to Prepare for Geohazards

The Impact of Geohazards

(a) Loss of human life

(b) Destruction & damages to properties

(c) Hunger & starvation

(d) Destruction of environment

****Ex 9.4 given****

Chapter 9: Earth

****Revision on previous lesson****

****Ex 9.4 discussed****

9.5 - Age of the Earth

Geological Time Scale

Ways to Determine the Age of the Earth

Fossils

The Importance of Fossils to the Development of Science Today

****Ex 9.5 given and discussed****

Chapter 9: Earth

****Revision on previous lesson****

9.6 - Earth's Resources and Applied Geology

Surface Water and Underground Water

The Importance of Surface Water and Underground Water and Their Risks

Economic Minerals

Formation of Petroleum and Coal

Hydrothermal

Effects of Human Activities on the Environment

****Ex 9.6 given****

Chapter 9: Earth

****Ex 9.6 discussed****

****Objectives (Chapter ) given and discussed****

Penilaian Pra PT3 (Pelangi)

****Section A given and discussed till Q.10****

****Section B & Section C (Q.1-3) given****

Penilaian Pra PT3 (Pelangi)

****Section A & B discussed****

****Section C discussed till Q.2****