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Suggested activity:
Gather information and perform multimedia presentation about biological
wastes and identify the Standard Operating Procedure to manage the
waste substances.
Note:
Emphasis is given to accidents involving the spillage of chemical
substances and mercury*.
Note:
Pupils have prior knowledge about using a light microscope in Form 1.
Characteristics of biological drawings:
(i) large and accurate using a sharp pencil.
(ii) not shaded artistically.
(iii) lines drawn must be clear and not broken.
(iv) with labels (straight label lines without crossing).
(v) with titles.
Plan drawings and detailed drawings need to be discussed.
Note:
Body planes consist of frontal plane, sagittal plane and horizontal plane.
Sections include cross/ transverse section and longitudinal section.
Direction refers to anterior, posterior, superior, inferior, dorsal, ventral and
lateral.
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1.4 Scientific Pupils are able to: Note:
Investigation 1.4.1 Design an experiment to solve a problem Acquiring biological knowledge scientifically through systematic investigation
in Biology using scientific investigation methods. is emphasised.
Emphasis is given to science process skills.
EXPERIMENT 1.4.1
2.0 CELL BIOLOGY AND ORGANISATION
WEEK 2.1 Cell Structure
Pupils are able to: EXPERIMENT 2.1.1 Value: Appreciate
3 and Function 2.1.1 Prepare microscope slides of animal Note: the balance of
and plant cells. Pupils have prior knowledge about animal and plant cells in Form 1. nature.
25/3 – 28/3 EMK: Noble values
https://youtu.be/MVOpnewBWFI
(29/3 – I-Think: Circle map,
2.1.2 Identify the structures of animal and Good, Average & Weak students – Experiment
Good bubble map
plant cells based on observations 1. Prepare slides of animal and plant cells.
Friday) through a light microscope. 2. Observe, draw and label diagrams of animal and plant cells: plasma
HOTS: Analysing
2.1.3 Analyse the components of animal and membrane, cytoplasm, cell wall, vacuole and nucleus observed by
plant cells as seen on micrographs. using a light microscope.
2.1.4 State the main functions of components Animal cells: human cheek cells and chicken blood cells. Plant cells: onion
of animal and plant cells as seen on epidermal cells, leaf cells of Hydrilla sp., epidermal cells of spider lily, etc.
micrographs.
2.1.5 Compare and contrast components of Gather information and carry out a multimedia presentation about
animal and plant cells. components in animal and plant cells as seen on micrographs.
(i) cell wall.
(ii) plasma membrane.
(iii) cytoplasm.
(iv) nucleus and nuclear membrane.
(v) mitochondrion.
(vi) rough endoplasmic reticulum.
(vii) smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
(viii) Golgi apparatus.
(ix) lysosome.
(x) ribosome.
(xi) centrioles.
(xii) chloroplast.
(xiii) vacuole.
Average & Weak students- I Think map
Construct a graphic organiser/ table to compare and contrast components in
animal and plant cells.
2.2 Living Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Appreciate
Processes in 2.2.1 Conceptualise living processes in Living processes: respiration, nutrition, movement, reproduction, growth, the balance of
Unicellular unicellular organisms such as excretion and response. nature.
Organisms Amoeba sp. and Paramecium sp.. EMK: Noble values
2.2.2 Deduce living processes in unicellular Suggested activity: I-Think: Circle map,
organisms as seen through a light Gather and discuss information on living processes in Amoeba sp. and bubble map
HOTS: Analysing
microscope. Paramecium sp. by using multimedia presentation.
Conduct an experiment by using a light microscope to study the living
processes in unicellular organisms
WEEK 4 2.3 Living Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Having an
1/4 – 5/4 Processes in 2.3.1 Correlate the uniqueness of specialised Specialised cells: epithelial cell, muscle cell, nerve cell, red blood cell, white interest and
Multicellular cell structures with their functions in blood cell, sperm cell, mesophyll cell, xylem vessel, sieve tube element, root curiosity towards
Organisms multicellular organisms. hair cell and guard cell. the environment
EMK: Science &
2.3.2 Identify specialised cells in multicellular
technology
organisms. Good students – Think-pair-share
I-Think: Circle map
2.3.3 Analyse the density of certain organelles Observe prepared slides of animal and plant tissues through a light HOTS: Analysing,
with the functions of specialised cells in microscope. Evaluating
multicellular organisms. Gather information and carry out a multimedia presentation to explain the
2.3.4 Describe the effects of deficiency, importance of cell specialisation in multicellular animals and plants.
absence or failure in the function of an Note:
organelle of certain cells in multicellular The following examples are discussed:
organisms. (i) density of mitochondrion with its function in sperm cells, muscle
cells and meristematic cells.
(ii) density of chloroplast with its function in palisade mesophyll cells
and spongy mesophyll cells.
(iii) density of rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus with
their functions in pancreatic cells and goblet cells.
(iv) density of smooth endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus
with their functions in liver cells.
Good, Average & Weak students – Role play
Give examples of effects of deficiency, absence or failure in the function of
organelles such as lysosome, mitochondrion, chloroplast and ribosome in
certain cells.
Gather information related to deficiency, absence or failure in the function of
an organelle in multicellular organisms such as:
(i) Tay-Sachs disease.
(ii) mitochondrial dysfunction.
2.4 Levels of Pupils are able to: Note:
Organisation 2.4.1 Make a sequence of levels of Pupils have prior knowledge about the levels of organisation in multicellular
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in Multicellular organisation in multicellular organisms. organisms in Form 1.
Organisms 2.4.2 Identify cells, tissues or organs in an
organ system. Organ systems involved are respiratory system, digestive system,
2.4.3 Communicate about organ systems in circulatory system, lymphatic system, nervous system, integumentary
multicellular organisms with their main system, endocrine system, skeletal system, muscular system, urinary
functions. system and reproductive system.
WEEK 5 (HARI RAYA AIDIL FITRI) : 8/4 – 12/4/2024
3.0 MOVEMENT OF SUBSTANCES ACROSS A PLASMA MEMBRANE
WEEK 6 3.1 Structure of Pupils are able to: Good, Average & Weak students – I see, I think, I wonder Value: Appreciate
Plasma 3.1.1 Justify the necessity of movement of Carry out group discussions and gather information about substances the balance of
15/4 – 19/4 Membrane substances across a plasma membrane. required by cells and waste products eliminated from cells. nature.
3.1.2 Describe the components of a plasma EMK: Noble values
Note: Emphasis is given to: I-Think: Circle map,
membrane and its function based on the
bubble map
fluid mosaic model. (i) phospolipid bilayer.
HOTS: Analysing
3.1.3 Draw and label the components of a (ii) cholesterol.
plasma membrane based on the fluid (iii) pore/ channel protein.
mosaic model. (iv) carrier protein.
3.1.4 Describe the permeability of a plasma (v) glycoprotein.
membrane. (vi) glycolipid.
Note:
Discuss the characteristics and properties of the phospholipid bilayer.
3.2 Concept of Pupils are able to: Value: Appreciate
Movement of 3.2.1 State the characteristics of substances EXPERIMENT 3.2.2 the balance of
Substances that are able to move across a plasma nature.
Across a membrane in these aspects: Good, Average & Weak students – Experiment EMK: Noble values
Conduct an experiment to show that small molecules (example: glucose) I-Think: Circle map,
Plasma (i) size of molecules.
bubble map
Membrane (ii) polarity of molecules. are able to move across a selectively permeable membrane while large
HOTS: Analysing
(iii) ionic charge. molecules (example: starch) are not.
3.2.2 Conduct experiments to study the
movement of substances across a Good, Average & Weak students – Experiment
selectively permeable membrane by Conduct an experiment to study the movement of substances across a
using: visking tubing using simple osmometer.
(i) Visking tubing. Design a simple osmometer.
(https://youtu.be/o-jJ_Ax5W2M)
(ii) simple osmometer. Note:
(https://youtu.be/JoAIxDAYb1Y) The concept of water potential is used in osmosis.
Types of passive transport:
3.2.3 Describe by using examples movement (i) simple diffusion.
of substances across a plasma (ii) osmosis.
membrane: (iii) facillitated diffusion.
(i) passive transport.
(ii) active transport.
3.2.4 Compare and contrast passive transport
and active transport.
WEEK 7 3.3 Movement of Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Appreciate
22/4 – 26/4 Substances 3.3.1 Explain by using examples the process of Emphasis is given to passive transport in organisms such as: the balance of
Across a passive transport in organisms. (i) gaseous exchange between an alveolus and a blood capillary. nature.
Plasma 3.3.2 Explain by using examples the process of (ii) reabsorption of water in kidney. EMK: Noble values
I-Think: Circle map,
Membrane in active transport in organisms. (iii) absorption of water by a plant root hair cell.
bubble map
Living 3.3.3 Define: (iv) absorption of fructose in a villus. HOTS: Analysing
Organisms (i) hypotonic solution.
(ii) hypertonic solution. Good students- 3 stray,1 stay
(iii) isotonic solution. Discuss carrier proteins involved in active transport, such as the sodium-
3.3.4 Design an experiment to study the effects potassium pump and the proton pump.
of different concentrations of solution on Examples of active transport in organisms:
animal and plant cells. (i) .absorption of glucose and amino acids in a villus.
https://youtu.be/6vQxEquBbpE (ii) reabsorption of glucose in a kidney.
https://youtu.be/akuQMlHEVoU (iii) transport of sucrose from a green leaf to phloem tissue.
3.3.5 Communicate about the effects of (iv) absorption of mineral ions by a plant root hair cell.
hypotonic, hypertonic and isotonic Carry out experiments to show the process of osmosis by using Visking
solutionson cell based on movement of tubing, egg membrane or plant tissue.
water molecules: EXPERIMENT 3.3.4
(i) animal cell. Note:
(ii) plant cell. The terms ‘normal’, ‘shrink’ and ‘burst’ are used to show the conditions of an
animal cell. The phenomena involved are crenation and haemolysis/ lysis.
The terms ‘turgid’ and ‘flaccid’ are used to show the conditions of a plant
cell. The phenomena involved are plasmolysis and deplasmolysis.
Average & Weak students- i- think map
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Draw and label:
(i) plant cells that undergo plasmolysis and deplasmolysis.
(ii) red blood cells that undergo haemolysis and crenation.
3.4 Movement of Pupils are able to: EXPERIMENT 3.4.1 Value: critical and
Substances 3.4.1 Conduct an experiment to determine the Note: analytical thinking
Across a concentration of cell sap of a plant tissue. Discuss the concentration of cell sap in a plant tissue with phenomenon of EMK: Science &
Plasma https://youtu.be/SJDoPfzOaKo plant tissues. technology
3.4.2 Correlate the concentration of cell sap in a I-Think: Circle map
Membrane
HOTS: Creating
and its plant tissue with the phenomenon of plant Examples of application of the concept in the movement of substances
Application in wilting. across a plasma membrane in daily life:
Daily Life. 3.4.3 Explain by using examples the application isotonic drinks for athletes.
of the concept of movement of substances rehydrating drinks for diarrhoea patients.
across a plasma membrane in daily life. saline solution in the medical field.
3.4.4 Communicate about reverse osmosis in liposome in the field of medicine, cosmetic industry, etc...
water purification.
Good, Average & Weak students – I see, I think, I wonder
Gather and discuss information on excessive use of fertilisers that causes
plant wilting.
Average & Weak students – Gallery walk
Apply the concept of movement of substances across a plasma membrane
to produce food products by using local raw materials and market the
products in school:
preservation of coloured egg.
smoked banana with different colours.
coloured cabbage.
pickled fruits and vegetables.
salted fish.
Gather information about reverse osmosis through various media and
present the findings.
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breakdown of a triglyceride. Carry out discussion and presentation on: innovation
4.4.4 Write and explain the word equation for elements in lipids. I-Think: Double
the formation and the breakdown of a components of triglyceride. bubble map
triglyceride. formation and breakdown of triglyceride. HOTS: Analysing
4.4.5 Justify the importance of lipids in cell and Construct thinking tools (example: mind maps, tree maps) to compare
multicellular organisms. saturated fats and unsaturated fats.
4.5 Nucleic acids Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Appreciate
4.5.1 List the elements in nucleic acids. Nucleotide is a monomer of nucleic acids. the balance of
4.5.2 Explain the structure of nucleotides: nature.
(i) nitrogenous base. Suggested activity: EMK: Science &
technology
(ii) ribose or deoxyribose sugars. Draw a molecular structure of DNA in an uncoiled form.
I-Think: Double
(iii)) phosphate. Build a model of DNA. bubble map
4.5.3 Describe the structure of the nucleic acids: HOTS: Analysing,
(i) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Suggested activity: Evaluating
(ii) ribonucleic acid (RNA). Conduct a computer simulation/ multimedia presentation to explain the
4.5.4 Justify the importance of nucleic acids in structure of the nucleic acids.
cells:
(i) carrier of herediritary information.
(ii) production of proteins.
4.5.5 Describe the formation of chromosomes
from DNA and proteins.
WEEK 11 5.1 Metabolism Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Appreciate
20/4-24/4 5.1.1 Define metabolism. Pupils have prior knowledge about fundamentals of enzymes in Form 2. the balance of
5.1.2 State the types of metabolism in a cell: Emphasis is given to the fact that not all enzymes are synthesised from nature.
(i) anabolism. proteins. EMK: Science &
technology
(ii) catabolism.
I-Think: Double
5.2 Enzymes Pupils are able to: Good students –Hot seating
bubble map
5.2.1 Define enzymes. Average & Weak students –Gallery walk
HOTS: Analysing,
5.2.2 Reason out the necessity of enzymes in Gather information and present about the naming of enzymes according to Evaluating
metabolism. the conventional and the International of Biochemistry and Molecular
5.2.3 Describe the naming of enzymes with Biology (IUBMB) methods.
the addition of –ase to their substrates. EXPERIMENT 5.2.9
5.2.4 Characterise the general properties of
enzymes. Suggested activity:
5.2.5 Communicate about the involvement of Carry out a multimedia presentation about the production of intracellular
specific organelles in the production of: and extracellular enzymes.
(i) intracellular enzymes.
(ii) extracellular enzymes. Note:
5.2.6 Explain the mechanism of enzyme Explanation about the effects of change in temperature is based on kinetic
action using the ‘lock and key’ energy, structural changes, effective collision frequency and denaturation.
hypothesis.
5.2.7 Interpret energy diagrams to explain the Explanation about the effects of change in pH is based on structural
mechanism of enzyme action. changes and denaturation.
5.2.8 Correlate the mechanism of enzyme
action with the change in the following Note:
factors: Catalase enzyme from liver (chicken) or potato may also be used.
(i) temperature.
(ii) pH.
(iii) substrate concentration.
(iv) enzyme concentration.
5.2.9 Design and conduct experiments to
study the effects of temperature and pH
on the activities of amylase and pepsin.
https://youtu.be/1N9eB0vDbik
https://youtu.be/4EUo0grCabw
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5.3 Application of Pupils are able to: Suggested activity: Value: Being thankful
Enzymes in 5.3.1 Explain by using examples the Discuss the use of enzyme immobilisation technology in industries. to the God.
Daily Life application of enzymes in daily life. Examples of the uses of enzymes in bio-detergent, fish EMK: Creativity,
processing, leather production, medicine, lactose-free milk and fruit juices. innovation
I-Think: Circle map
HOTS: Analysing
6.2 Cell Cycle and Pupils are able to: Good students –Brainstrorming Value: Realize that
Mitosis 6.2.1 Describe the phases in a cell cycle: Gather information and perform a simulation activity about mitosis. Science is one of
(i) interphase. the ways to
(ii) G1 phase. Note: understand nature.
Characterise the events that occur in each stage of mitosis. EMK: Science &
(iii) S phase.
Good, Average & Weak students –Project technology
(iv) G2 phase. I-Think: Circle map
(v) M phase. Draw and label the stages of mitosis in the correct order (Prophase,
HOTS: Evaluating
(vi) mitosis. Metaphase, Anaphase and Telophase).
(vii) cytokinesis.
6.2.2 Arrange the stages of mitosis in the Observe prepared slides of each stage of mitosis through a light
correct order. microscope.
6.2.3 Communicate about the cell structure of
each stage of mitosis and cytokinesis by Design a three dimensional model of the stages of mitosis.
using labelled diagrams.
6.2.4 Compare and contrast mitosis and Make an illustration by using multimedia to differentiate
cytokinesis in animal and plant cells. mitosis and cytokinesis in animal and plant cells.
6.2.5 Discuss the necessity of mitosis in:
(i) development of embryo. Gather and present information on the application of mitosis in the fields of
(ii) growth of organisms. agriculture and medicine:
(iii) healing of wounds on the skin. (i) tissue culture.
(iv) regeneration. (ii) meat culture.
(v) asexual reproduction. (iii) stem cell therapy.
8.2 Mechanisms of Pupils are able to: Construct a model to show the actions of diaphragm muscle during breathing in humans.
Breathing 8.2.1 Compare and contrast breathing Design a model to show the antagonistic actions of intercostal muscles during breathing in
humans.
mechanisms in humans and animals.
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8.3 Gaseous Pupils are able to: Note:
Exchange in 8.3.1 Communicate about external and Pupils have learned about the transport of oxygen in humans in Form 3.
Humans internal respirations:
(i) gaseous exchange between lungs Concepts of partial pressure of oxygen and partial pressure of carbon
and blood. dioxide are used to explain gaseous exchange.
(ii) transport of respiratory gases from
lungs to tissues.
(iii) gaseous exchange between blood
and tissues.
(iv) transport of respiratory gases from
tissues to lungs.
8.4 Health Issues Pupils are able to: Good students – Presentation
Related to the 8.4.1 Narrate the effects of Chronic Carry out a presentation on COPD.
Human Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Respiratory on the human respiratory system:
System (i) asthma.
(ii) chronic bronchitis.
(iii) emphysema.
9.0 NUTRITION AND HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
WEEK 9.1 Digestive Pupils are able to: Note: Value: critical and
21 System 9.1.1 Identify structures of the human Pupils have been introduced to the human digestive system in Form 1. analytical thinking.
digestive system. Human digestive system structures that will be discussed: EMK: Noble values
29/7 – 2/8
Mouth, salivary glands, oesophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, I-Think: Flow map,
Tree map
small intestine and large intestine.
HOTS: Evaluating,
Suggested activity: analysing
Draw and label structures of salivary, gastric and intestinal glands seen on
prepared slides by using a light microscope.
9.2 Digestion Pupils are able to: Note:
9.2.1 Describe the types of digestion: Pupils have been introduced to physical and chemical digestions in Form 1.
(i) physical digestion. Physical digestion: mastication and peristalsis. Chemical digestion: enzyme
(ii) chemical digestion. actions.
9.2.2 Analyse the process and products of Cells in a gastric gland:
carbohydrate digestion in the mouth. (i) chief cells (secrete pepsinogen).
9.2.3 Analyse the process and products of (ii) parietal cells (secrete hydrochloric acid).
protein digestion in the stomach. (iii) goblet cells (secrete mucus).
9.2.4 Describe digestions of carbohydrates,
proteins and lipids in the small intestine. Emphasis is given to the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids in
9.2.5 Conduct experiments to study the small intestine.
digestions of starch, proteins and lipids (i) liver: produces bile.
in food samples. (ii) gall bladder: stores and secretes bile.
https://youtu.be/jzoCS8yYEE4 (iii) pancreas: secretes trypsin, pancreatic amylase and lipase.
(iv) ileum: secretes mucus, maltase, sucrase, lactase and erepsin.
EXPERIMENT 9.2.5
9.3 Absorption Pupils are able to: Note:
9.3.1 Identify the structure of a villus in the Emphasis is given to the structure of a villus in the ileum:
ileum. (i) epithelial cells.
9.3.2 Communicate about the adaptations of (ii) goblet cells.
ileum and villus in the absorption of (iii) blood capillaries.
digested food. (iv) lacteals.
(v) intestinal glands.
Note:
Adaptations of ileum and villus in absorption have been introduced to pupils
in Form 1.
Emphasis is given to the adaptations of ileum and villus in the absorption of
digested food:
(i) fructose by facilitated diffusion.
(ii) glucose and galactose by active transport .
(iii) amino acids by active transport.
(iv) vitamins by active transport.
(v) water by osmosis.
(vi) fatty acids and glycerol by simple diffusion.
Good, Average & Weak students – Peresentation
Gather information about the absorption of alcohol and drugs and present
the findings.
9.4 Assimilation Pupils are able to: Suggested activity: Value: Having an
9.4.1 Describe the roles of the circulatory Gather information and explain the assimilation of lipids. interest and
system in assimilation of digested food. curiosity towards
9.4.2 Discuss the functions of liver in Research on various functions of the liver and produce a scrap book. the environment
EMK: Creativity &
assimilation of digested food:
innovation
(i) metabolisms of digested food I-Think: Circle map,
(carbohydrates and proteins). bubble map
(ii) storage of nutrients. HOTS: Analysing,
(iii) detoxification. evaluating
9.5 Defaecation Pupils are able to: Note:
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9.5.1 Explain the functions of the large Pupils have been introduced to defaecation in Form 1.
intestine:
(i) absorption of water and vitamins. Emphasis is given to the production of vitamins by microorganisms and
(ii) formation of faeces. absorption by the large intestine.
WEEK 22 9.6 Balanced Diet Pupils are able to: EXPERIMENT 9.6.1
5/8 – 9/8 9.6.1 Conduct an experiment to study the
energy values in food samples. EXPERIMENT 9.6.2
https://youtu.be/JtD_H8BdzfM
9.6.2 Conduct an experiment to determine the Notes:
contents of vitamin C in fruit or Pupils have been introduced to balanced diet in Form 1.
vegetables juices. Suggested activity:
https://youtu.be/WzVMxGRqLJY Investigate the effects of temperature on the contents of vitamin C in fruit or
9.6.3 Justify the modification of diets for vegetable juices by conducting experiments.
individuals that:
(i) experience obesity. Note:
(ii) experience a specific disease Pupils have been introduced to the importance of a balanced diet and
- diabetes mellitus. factors affecting energy requirement of individuals in Form 1.
- cardiovascular.
- cancer. Suggested activity:
Plan a meal based on the Malaysian Healthy Plate for different individuals.
9.7 Health Issues Pupils are able to: Good students –Round Table Value: Being thankful
Related to 9.7.1 Predict the effects of modifying digestive Discuss on health issues that are related to defecation. to the God.
Digestive organs on human health. Conduct case study on the health issues that are related to humans’ eating EMK:Science &
System and 9.7.2 Outline health issues related to habits. technology
Examples of health issues that are related to eating habits: I-Think: Bubble map,
Eating Habits defecation.
Tree map
9.7.3 Correlate health issues that are related (i) type 2 diabetes.
HOTS: Evaluating
to eating habits. (ii) obesity.
(iii) gastritis.
(iv) acid reflux.
(v) muscle dysmorphia.
(vi) aneroxsia nervosa.
(vii) bulimia nervosa.
(viii) pica.
10.0 TRANSPORT IN HUMANS AND ANIMALS
WEEK 23 10.1 Types of Pupils are able to: Value: Realize that
12/8 – 16/8 Circulatory 10.1.1 Justify the necessity of transport systems Average and weak students – Round Table Science is one of
System in complex multicellular organisms. Good students – Guided Experiment (PKS 1) the ways to
10.1.2 Identify substances that are transported Design an experiment to study the effect of the change in the total surface understand nature.
area/volume (TSA/V) ratio on the rate of diffusion. EMK: Noble values
by the transport system:
I-Think: circle map
(i) substances required by a cell. HOTS: Analysing,
(ii) waste products of a cell. synthesizing
10.1.3 Conceptualise types of circulatory
system in complex multicellular
organisms.
(i) open circulatory system.
(ii) closed circulatory system.
10.1.4 Compare and contrast circulatory systems
in complex multicellular organisms:
(i) insects.
(ii) fish.
(iii) amphibians.
(iv) humans.
10.2 Circulatory Pupils are able to: Note:
System of 10.2.1 Describe components of the human Pupils have learned the human blood circulation in Form 3. Emphasise the
Humans circulatory system: types of blood vessels:
(i) heart. (i) artery.
(ii) blood vessel. (ii) arteriole.
(iii) blood. (iii) capillary.
10.2.2 Explain the composition of blood: (iv) venule.
(i) blood plasma. (v) vein.
(ii) blood cells.
10.2.3 Compare and contrast the types of
blood vessels:
(i) artery.
(ii) vein.
(iii) capillary.
10.2.4 Label the structure of a human heart
and associated blood vessels:
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(i) aorta.
(ii) vena cava.
(iii) pulmonary artery and pulmonary
vein.
(iv) coronary artery and coronary vein.
(v) semilunar valve.
(vi) bicuspid valve and tricuspid valve.
(vii) septum.
10.2.5 Describe the functions of parts of the
heart.
WEEK 10.3 Mechanism Pupils are able to: Suggested activity:
24 of Heart Beat 10.3.1 Describe the human heart beat Production of “lub-dub” sound by the heart is discussed.
19/8 – 23/8 mechanism:
(i) sinoatrial node (pacemaker) .
(ii) atrioventricular node.
(iii) bundle of His.
(vi) Purkinje fibres.
10.3.2 Communicate about forces that cause
the blood to circulate in humans:
(i) pumping of the heart.
(ii) contraction of skeletal muscles.
WEEK 25 10.4 Mechanism Pupils are able to: Good students - Presentation Value: Appreciate
26/8 – of Blood 10.4.1 Justify the necessity for blood clotting Watch a video on blood clotting mechanism. the balance of
30/8 Clotting mechanism. nature
10.4.2 Describe blood clotting mechanism. EMK: Patriotisme
Average and weak students – Think –pair -share. I-Think: Flow map
10.4.3 Describe health issues related to blood
Gather and present information about thrombosis, embolism and HOTS:Analysing
clotting:
(i) thrombosis. haemophilia.
(ii) embolism.
(iii) haemophilia.
10.5 Blood Pupils are able to: Note:
Grouping of 10.5.1 Describe ABO blood group. Emphasis is given to antigen A, antigen B, anti-A antibody and anti-B
Humans 10.5.2 Correlate ABO blood group with blood antibody.
donation.
10.5.3 Describe Rhesus factor. Note:
10.5.4 Reason out incompatibility of Rhesus Antigen D and anti-D antibody are discussed.
factor in pregnancies.
10.6 Health Issues Pupils are able to: Good students – Project
Related to the 10.6.1 Justify the necessity for a healthy Average and weak students- Gallery walk
Human circulatory system. Conduct a case study on practices in taking care of the circulatory system.
Circulatory 10.6.2 Communicate about cardiovascular
System diseases. Gather information and discuss about treatments for heart failure.
Examples of cardiovascular diseases:
(i) arteriosclerosis.
(ii) atherosclerosis.
(iii) hypertension.
(iv) angina.
(v) myocardial infarction.
(vi) stroke.
10.7 Lymphatic Pupils are able to: Note:
System of 10.7.1 Synthesise the process of formation of Lymphatic organs: spleen, tonsils, thymus gland, appendix and bone
Humans tissue fluid and lymph. marrow.
10.7.2 Compare and contrast the contents of lymph
and:
(i) tissue fluid.
(ii) blood.
10.7.3 Describe components of the lymphatic
system:
(i) lymph.
(ii) lymphatic capillaries.
(iii) lymphatic vessels.
(iv) lymph nodes.
(v) lymphatic organs.
10.7.4 Justify the necessity of the lymphatic
system:
(i) complements the blood circulatory
system.
(ii) transports lipid soluble substances.
(iii) body defence.
10.8 Health Issues Pupils are able to: Good students – Hot seat
Related to the 10.8.1 Describe health issues related to the Average and weak students – Gallery Walk
Gather information and discuss the causes of oedema.
Human lymphatic system. (i) filariasis.
Lymphatic (ii) parasitic infection.
System (iii) plasma protein deficiency.
(iv) pregnancy.
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(v) bedridden patients.
11.0 IMMUNITY IN HUMANS
WEEK 26 & 11.1 Body Pupils are able to: Note:
27 Defence 11.1.1 Define: Pupils have been introduced to the three lines of body defence in Form 2.
2/9 – 13/9 (i) immunity.
(ii) antigen.
(iii) antibody.
11.1.2 Describe the three lines of body defence
in humans:
(i) first line of defence
- physical
- chemical
(ii) second line of defence
- fever
- inflammation
- phagocytosis
(iii) third line of defence
- antibody
- memory cell
11.2 Actions of Pupils are able to: Good, Average and weak students – Role play Value: Appreciate
Antibodies 11.2.1 Discuss the actions of antibodies on Design games to show antigen-antibody reactions. the balance of
foreign antigens: nature
(i) neutralisation. EMK:
Entrepreneurship
(ii) agglutination.
I-Think: Tree map,
(iii) precipitation. flow map
(iv) opsonisation. HOTS: Analysing
(v) complement fixation.
11.3 Types of Pupils are able to:
Immunity 11.3.1 Communicate about the types of
immunity:
(i) passive immunity.
(ii) active immunity.
11.3.2 Compare and contrast passive immunity
and active immunity.
WEEK 28 : CUTI PENGGAL 2 (16/9 – 20/9)
11.4 Health Pupils are able to: Suggested activity:
Issues 11.4.1 Describe health issues related to Carry out a study on health issues related to immunity in humans:
Related to Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (i) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Immunity (AIDS). (ii) allergy.
WEEK 30 12.3 Neurones Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Having an
30/9 – 4/10 and Synapse 12.3.1 Draw and label structures of a sensory Emphasis is given to sensory neurone, relay neurone and motor neurone. interest and
neurone and a motor neurone: curiosity towards
(i) dendrite. Average and weak students – I-Think the environment
Good students – Think-pair-share EMK: Creativity &
(ii) axon.
Design a simulation model of the nervous coordination using electrical innovation
(iii) cell body . I-Think:Bridge map,
(iv) myelin sheath. circuit.
tree map, bubble
(v) node of Ranvier. map
12.3.2 Analyse the functions of each type of HOTS: Analysing
neurone in impulse transmission.
12.3.3 Explain the structure and function of
synapse.
12.3.4 Explain the transmission of impulse
across a synapse.
12.4 Voluntary Pupils are able to: Note:
and 12.4.1 Compare and contrast voluntary and Discuss the spinal reflex only.
Involuntary involuntary actions.
Actions 12.4.2 Describe the reflex actions involving:
(i) two neurones.
(ii) three neurones.
12.4.3 Draw a reflex arc.
12.5 Health Pupils are able to: Average and weak students – Round table
Issues 12.5.1 Communicate about the health issues Good students – Hot seat
Related to related to the nervous system. Carry out research on health issues that are related to the nervous system:
the Nervous 12.5.2 Describe the effects of drug and alcohol (i) mutliple sclerosis.
System abuse on human coordination and (ii) Alzheimer.
response. (iii) Parkinson.
(iv) Lou Gehrig/ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
(v) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
(vi) autism.
(vii) cerebral palsy.
(viii) epilepsy.
Carry out research on traditional methods (acupuncture and others) in
health treating issues related to the nervous system.
WEEK 31 12.6 Endocrine Pupils are able to: Note:
7/10 – System 12.6.1 State the role of endocrine glands in Emphasis is given to the endocrine gland in humans.
11/10 humans. (i) hypothalamus.
12.6.2 Identify and label the endocrine glands (ii) pituitary.
in humans. (iii) thyroid.
12.6.3 Analyse the functions of hormones (iv) pancreas.
secreted by each endocrine glands: (v) adrenal.
(i) hypothalamus (vi) ovaries.
- gonadotropin releasing hormone (vii) testes
(GnRH)
(ii) anterior lobe of pituitary Note:
- growth hormone (GH) Examples of “fight or flight” situations: excited, frightened or stressed.
- follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- luteinising hormone (LH)
- thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
- adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
(iii) posterior lobe of pituitary
- oxytocin hormone
- antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
(iv) thyroid
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- thyroxine hormone
(v) pancreas
- insulin hormone
- glucagon hormone
(vi) adrenal
- adrenaline hormone
- aldosterone hormone
(vii) ovary
- oestrogen hormone
- progesterone hormone
(viii) testis
- testosterone hormone
12.6.4 Discuss involvements of the nervous
system and endocrine system in a “fight
or flight” situation.
12.6.5 Compare and contrast the nervous and
the endocrine system.
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intake on urine formation.
WEEK 33 13.3 Health Issues Pupils are able to: Average and weak students – I-Think
21/10 – Related to the 13.3.1 Describe health issues that are related Good students – Think-pair-share
25/10 Urinary to the urinary system. Gather information and perform multimedia presentation
System about health issues that are related to the urinary system such as kidney
stones.
14.0 SUPPORT AND MOVEMENT IN HUMANS AND ANIMALS
WEEK 34 14.1 Types of Pupils are able to: Average and weak students – Round table Value: Appreciate &
28/10 – Skeleton 14.1.1 List the types of skeleton in humans and Good students – Hot seat practice healthy &
1/11 animals: Conduct brainstorming activity to explain the importance of skeletons in clean lifestyle.
(i) hydrostatic skeleton. humans and animals. EMK: Noble values
I-Think:Circle map
(ii) exoskeleton.
HOTS: Evaluating
(iii) endoskeleton.
14.1.2 Justify the necessity of skeletons in
humans and animals.
14.2 Musculo- Pupils are able to: Suggested activity: Value: Realize that
skeletal 14.2.1 Identify bones that form the human Observe a model of human skeletal to identify bones that form the human Science is one of
System of skeletal system: skeletal system. the ways to
Humans (i) axial skeleton. understand nature.
EMK:
(ii) appendicular skeleton. Note:
Environmental
14.2.2 Characterise types of vertebrae in the Discuss examples of freely moveable joints such as hinge joint and ball- education
backbone: and-socket joint. I-Think:Bubble map
(i) cervical vertebrae (including atlas HOTS: Analysing
and axial). Good, average and weak students: Experiment
(ii) thoracic vertebrae. Conduct a dissection on a chicken wing to observe the structures of the
(iii) lumbar vertebrae. bones, cartilages, skeletal muscles, tendons and ligaments.
(iv) sacral vertebrae.
(vii) caudal vertebrae.
14.2.3 Compare and contrast the types of
vertebrae.
14.2.4 State types of joints in the human
skeletal system.
(i) immovable joints.
(ii) slightly moveable joints.
(iii) freely moveable joints.
14.2.5 Draw, label and explain the human
forearm hinge joint structure:
(i) bones.
(ii) cartilages.
(iii) skeletal muscles.
(iv) tendons.
(v) ligaments.
(vi) sinovial membrane.
(vii) sinovial fluid.
WEEK 35 14.3 Movement Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Realize that
4/11 – 8/11 and 14.3.1 Explain the movement mechanisms in: Emphasis is given to the concept of antagonistic muscle concept. Science is one of
Locomotion (i) human forearm. the ways to
(ii) human leg (walking). Animals that should be emphasised: understand nature.
EMK:
14.3.2 Describe briefly the locomotion (i) earthworms.
Environmental
mechanisms in animals. (ii) fish. education
(iii) grasshoppers (jump). I-Think:Bubble map
(iv) bird (flight). HOTS: Analysing
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15.0 SEXUAL REPRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH IN HUMANS AND ANIMALS
WEEK 36 15.1 Reproductive Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Being
11/11 – System of 15.1.1 Characterise the anatomy of: Pupils have been introduced to the human reproductive system in Form 1. thankful to the God.
15/11 Humans (i) male reproductive system. EMK: Creativity &
(ii) female reproductive system. innovation
I-Think:PFlow map,
double bubble map
HOTS: Compare &
contrast
15.2 Gameto- Pupils are able to: Note:
genesis in 15.2.1 Justify the necessity of gametogenesis. The hormones in spermatogenesis: FSH, LH and testosterone.
Humans 15.2.2 Describe gamete formation:
(i) spermatogenesis. The hormones in oogenesis: FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone.
(ii) oogenesis.
15.2.3 Identify the structure of:
(i) sperm
- head
- middle piece
- tail
(ii) Graafian follicle
- secondary oocyte
- follicular cells
15.2.4 Compare and contrast between
spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
15.3 Menstrual Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Think
Cycle 15.3.1 Analyse the changes in the levels of Pupils have been introduced to the menstrual cycle in Form 1. rationally
hormones involved during: EMK: Science &
(i) menstruation. The hormones that are discussed: FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone. technology
(ii) folicle development. I-Think:Circle map,
(iii) thickening of the endometrium. bridge map
Average and weak students – Round table
(iv) ovulation. HOTS: Application
Good students – Hot seat
(v) corpus luteum formation.
15.3.2 Correlate the changes in the levels of Determine the ovulation day if the menstrual cycle is not 28 days
hormones involved with: (irregular).
(i) pregnancy.
(ii) miscarriage. Discuss the andropause syndrome.
15.3.3 State the meaning of premenstrual
syndrome and menopausal syndrome.
WEEK 37 15.4 Development Pupils are able to: Note: Value: Being thankful
18/11 – of Human 15.4.1 Describe fertilisation process and the Pupils have been introduced to fertilisation and pregnancy in Form 1. to the God.
22/11 Foetus formation of zygotes. EMK: Information
15.4.2 Make a sequences and explain the early Note: technology &
communication
development of an embryo until Pupils have learned the importance and functions of the placenta and
I-Think:Flow map,
implantation: umbilical cord in Form 1. double bubble map
(i) two-celled embryo. HOTS: Synthesising,
(ii) morula. analysing
(iii) blastocyst.
15.4.3 Explain the role of human chorionic
gonadotropin (HCG) hormone in the
early stages of pregnancy.
15.4.4 Communicate about the roles of
following structures in the development
of a foetus:
(i) placenta.
(ii) umbilical cord.
15.4.5 Justify the necessity for separate foetal
and maternal blood circulatory systems.
15.5 Formation of Pupils are able to: Good students – Presentation
Twins 15.5.1 Describe the processes in the formation Gather information on the lives of conjoined twins and surgeries that can be
of twins: done.
(i) identical twins.
(ii) fraternal twins.
15.5.2 Compare and contrast between identical
and fraternal twins.
15.5.3 Correlate cellular division with the
formation of conjoined twins.
15.6 Health Pupils are able to: Note:
Issues 15.6.1 State the meaning of impotency. Pupils have been introduced to impotency and prevention of pregnancies in
Related to 15.6.2 Communicate about causes of human Form 1.
the Human impotency.
Reproductive Good students:
System Debate on the advantages and disadvantages of the contribution of science
and technology in human reproduction.
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Average and weak students: Round table
WEEK 38 15.7 Growth in Pupils are able to: Note:
Humans and 15.7.1 Explain the meaning of growth in The phases in a sigmoid growth curve:
25/11 – Animals organisms. (i) lag phase.
29/11 15.7.2 Determine parameters to measure (ii) rapid growth phase.
growth in humans and animals. (iii) slow growth phase.
15.7.3 Describe the growth of insects with (iv) stationary phase.
exoskeleton: (v) senescense
• complete metamorphosis. (vii) death phase.
• incomplete metamorphosis.
15.7.4 Analyse the growth phases on sigmoid
growth curves of humans and animals. Good students: Project
15.7.5 Analyse the staircase-shaped growth Conduct a project and gather data to study metamorphosis in insects.
curve of animals with exoskeletons.
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