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PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JEDDAH ENGLISH SECTION

Syllabus Distribution (ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20) AUGUST 2019
Subject: Physics Year: 2019-20 Periods/Week: 7 Teacher: Ms. Rabia | Mr. Arif | Mr. Zeeshan S M T W T F S
WEEK 01 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
AUG.04---AUG.08
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
(Sun---Thur.)
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
EVENTS
WEEK 02
Aug.18 (Sun): All teachers report to school
AUG.11---AUG.15 HAJJ BREAK
(Sun---Thur.)

WEEK 03

AUG.18---AUG.22
School Resumes for Staff Aug.14 (Wed): Independence Day
Celebration
(Sun.---Thur.)
Aug.22: Teacher’s Award Ceremony

WEEK 04

AUG.25---AUG.29 Induction
(Sun.---Thur.)

Aug.31 (sat): Open House Y5-AS (Mor /Aftn)

Important Notes:
CAIE Result Declaration Aug.13 (Tentative)
A-Levels Aug.26(Sun) Dispersal of A-Levels 1st Term Syllabus Outline/Class Schedule

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Syllabus Distribution (ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20) SEPTEMBER 2019
Subject: Physics Year: 2019-20 Periods/Week: 7 Teacher: Ms. Rabia | Mr. Arif | Mr. Zeeshan S M T W T F S
WEEK 05
Class and student introductions. Syllabus outlining. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Demonstrate understanding that waves transfer energy without transferring matter 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Describe what is meant by wave motion as illustrated by vibration in ropes and springs and by
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
SEP.01---SEP.05 experiments using water waves
(Sun.—Thur.) Use the term wave-front. Give the meaning of speed, frequency, wavelength and amplitude. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Recall and use the equation v = f λ
Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves and give suitable examples 29 30
Describe how waves can undergo: – reflection – refraction – diffraction
Describe how wavelength affects diffraction through a gap and at an edge EVENTS
WEEK 06 Sep.01 (Sat): Open House: Y3-Y4
Describe the use of water waves to demonstrate reflection, refraction and diffraction
Defense Day & Student Awards Ceremony Sep.01 (Sun): School Re-opens (Y5- AL)
Describe the formation of an optical image by a plane mirror, and give its characteristics
SEP.08---SEP.12 Sep.02 (Mon): Open house (PG-Y2)
Recall and use the law angle of incidence = angle of reflection
(Sun.---Thur.) Perform simple constructions, measurements and calculations for reflection by plane mirrors
Sep.03 (Tue): School Re-opens (PG-Y4)
Describe an experimental demonstration of the refraction of light
Recall and use the definition of refractive index n in terms of speed
Recall and use the equation sin i/sin r = n.
Sep.08 (Sun): Defense Day & student
WEEK 07 award ceremony (Y-1- Y-7)
Give the meaning of critical angle. Recall and use n = 1/sin c Sep.09 (Mon): Defense Day & student
Describe the passage of light through parallel-sided transparent material. award ceremony (Y8-AL)
Describe internal and total internal reflection.
Describe and explain the action of optical fibers.
SEP.15---SEP.19 Describe the action of a thin converging lens on a beam of light
(Sun.---Thur.) Use the terms principal focus and focal length
Draw ray diagrams for the formation of a real image by a single lens
Use and describe the use of a single lens as a magnifying glass
Describe the nature of an image using the terms enlarged/same size/diminished and upright/ inverted
Show understanding of the terms real image and virtual image
WEEK 08 TEST WEEK Sep.22 (Sun): Saudi National Day in
SEP.22---SEP.26 Give a qualitative account of the dispersion of light
Assembly
(Sun.---Thur.) Recall that light of a single frequency is described as monochromatic

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 Test 01 Week Saudi National Day Sep.23(Mon): No School
(Y1-A-Level) Review + Past Paper Questions (Light) Saudi National Day
Describe the main features of the electromagnetic spectrum in order of wavelength
Sep.24 (Sat): (Test Week)
State that all electromagnetic waves travel with the same high speed in a vacuum
Describe typical properties and uses of radiations in all the different regions of the electromagnetic
[Mor & Aftn]
spectrum. Demonstrate an awareness of safety issues regarding the use of microwaves and X-rays
Important Notes:
Checkpoint Sep.05-12 Result Collection(tentative)

PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JEDDAH ENGLISH SECTION

Syllabus Distribution (ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20) OCTOBER 2019
Subject: Physics Year: 2019-20 Periods/Week: 7 Teacher: Ms. Rabia | Mr. Arif | Mr. Zeeshan S M T W T F S
WEEK 09 1 2 3 4 5
Describe the production of sound by vibrating sources
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Describe the longitudinal nature of sound waves
Show an understanding of the term ultrasound
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Show an understanding that a medium is needed to transmit sound waves
State that the approximate range of audible frequencies for a healthy human ear is 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz
SEP.29---OCT. 03 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Describe compression and rarefaction
(Sun.---Thur.) Describe an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air
27 28 29 30 31
State typical values of the speed of sound in gases, liquids and solids
Relate the loudness and pitch of sound waves to amplitude and frequency
Describe how the reflection of sound may produce an echo EVENTS
Review + Past Paper Questions (Sound)
WEEK 10
State the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases
Describe qualitatively the molecular structure of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement, Oct.05 (Sat): Field Trip-Y8,Y9 & Y10
separation and motion of the molecules
Describe qualitatively the pressure of a gas in terms of the motion of its molecules
Show an understanding of the random motion of particles in a suspension as evidence for the kinetic (Girls) (Mor & Aftn)
OCT.06---OCT.10 molecular model of matter (sometimes known as Brownian motion)
(Sun.---Thur.)
Describe qualitatively, in terms of molecules, the effect on the pressure of a gas of:
– a change of temperature at constant volume – a change of volume at constant temperature
Recall and use the equation: pV = constant for a fixed mass of gas
Relate a rise in the temperature of a body to an increase in its internal energy
Show an understanding of what is meant by the thermal capacity of a body. Recall and use the equation
thermal capacity =mc

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 Define specific heat capacity. Describe an experiment to measure the specific heat capacity of a substance
Oct 10- Theme day Y1-Y2
Recall and use the equation change in energy = mc∆T
WEEK 11 Oct. 13 Bilingual DeclamationY7
Describe melting and boiling in terms of energy input without a change in temperature
Oct. 14 Bilingual DeclamationY6
Describe condensation and solidification in terms of molecules
Describe evaporation in terms of the escape of more-energetic molecules from the surface of a liquid
Oct. 15 Bilingual DeclamationY5
Distinguish between boiling and evaporation
OCT.13---OCT.17 Describe qualitatively the thermal expansion of solids, liquids, and gases at constant pressure
(Sun.---Thur.) Oct.12 (Sat): Field Trip-Y5&Y6 Y7
Identify and explain some of the everyday applications and consequences of thermal expansion
Describe and explain the structure and action of liquid-in-glass thermometers and how it relates to its
(Boys) [Mor & Aftn]
sensitivity, range and linearity
Describe the structure of a thermocouple and show understanding of its use as a thermometer for
measuring high temperatures and those that vary rapidly
WEEK 12 TEST WEEK
Describe experiments to demonstrate the properties of good and bad thermal conductors
Give a simple molecular account of conduction in solids including lattice vibration and transfer by
electrons
OCT.20---OCT.24 Recognize convection as an important method of thermal transfer in fluids
(Sun.---Thur.) Relate convection in fluids to density changes and describe experiments to illustrate convection
Test 02 Week Identify infrared radiation as part of the electromagnetic spectrum
(Y8-A-Level) Describe experiments to show the properties of good and bad emitters and good and bad absorbers of
infrared radiation
Review + Past Paper Questions
Review + Past Paper Questions
WEEK 13 Oct.27 (Sun): Kashmir Black Day in
State there are positive and negative charges. State that unlike charges attract and that like charges repel
Assembly
Describe simple experiments to show the production and detection of electrostatic charges
OCT.27---OCT.31 Describe an electric field as a region in which an electric charge experiences a force
Oct.31 (Thurs): Theme Day (PG-Y4)
(Sun.---Thur.) Describe simple field patterns, including the field around a point charge
Test 02 Week Describe simple experiments to show the production and detection of electrostatic charges
(Y1-Y7) State that charging a body involves the addition or removal of electrons
Give an account of charging by induction
Distinguish between electrical conductors and insulators and give typical examples
Recall and use a simple electron model to distinguish between conductors and insulators
Important Notes:
Y8-AL Oct. 31 Test Transcript Y5-Y7 Oct. 31 Progress Report

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Syllabus Distribution (ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20) NOVEMBER 2019
Subject: Physics Year: 2019-20 Periods/Week: 7 Teacher: Ms. Rabia | Mr. Arif | Mr. Zeeshan S M T W T F S
WEEK 14 31 1 2
State that current is related to the flow of charge. Show understanding that a current is a rate of flow of
charge and recall and use the equation I = Q / t. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Distinguish between the direction of flow of electrons and conventional current
State that the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of an electrical source of energy is measured in volts
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
NOV.03---NOV.07 State that the potential difference (p.d.) across a circuit component is measured in volts
(Sun.---Thur.) State that resistance = p.d. / current and understand qualitatively how changes in p.d. or resistance affect
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
current. Recall and use the equation R = V / I & P = IV & E = IVt
Describe an experiment to determine resistance using a voltmeter and an ammeter
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Sketch and explain the current–voltage characteristic of an ohmic resistor and a filament lamp
Iqbal Day Celebration and English/Urdu Debate EVENTS
WEEK 15 Nov.02 (sat): PTC Y5-Alevel
Describe an experiment to determine resistance using a voltmeter and an ammeter
Nov.02 (Sat): Field Trip-Y2 [Mor & Aftn]
Relate (without calculation) the resistance of a wire to its length and to its diameter
Draw and interpret circuit diagrams containing sources, switches, resistors (fixed and variable), heaters,
thermistors, light-dependent resistors, lamps, ammeters, voltmeters, galvanometers, diodes, magnetizing
coils, transformers, bells, fuses and relays.
NOV.10---NOV.14 Calculate the combined e.m.f. of several sources in series
(Sun.---Thur.) Understand that the current at every point in a series circuit is the same
Give the combined resistance of two or more resistors in series
State that, for a parallel circuit, the current from the source is larger than the current in each branch
State that the combined resistance of two resistors in parallel is less than that of either resistor by itself
Science and Arts Exhibition
Nov.06 (Sun): Eng./Urdu Parliamentary
WEEK 16 debate
Review + Past Paper Questions Nov.07(Thurs): Iqbal day + Debate Y8-10
Review + Past Paper Questions Nov.16 (Sat): PTC 1[PG-Y4] Mor/Aftr

NOV.17---NOV.21 Describe the action of a variable potential divider (potentiometer)

Nov 14 Science & art exhibition (Y8-Alevel)
(Sun.---Thur.) Describe the action of a diode and show understanding of its use as a rectifier
Describe the action of thermistors and light-dependent resistors and show understanding of their use as
input transducers
Recognize and show understanding of circuits operating as light-sensitive switches and temperature-
operated alarms
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 WEEK 17 TEST WEEK
State the hazards of: – damaged insulation – overheating of cables – damp conditions
State that a fuse protects a circuit
Explain the use of fuses and circuit breakers and choose appropriate fuse ratings and circuit breaker
NOV.24---NOV.28 settings. Explain the benefits of earthing metal cases
Nov.18 (Mon): Theme day Y3-Y4
(Sun.---Thur.)
Describe the action of NOT, AND, OR, NAND and NOR gates.
Test 03 Week
(Y1-Alevel) Recall and use the symbols for logic gates
Design and understand simple digital circuits combining several logic gates
Use truth tables to describe the action of individual gates and simple combinations of gates
Review + Past Paper Questions
Important Notes:
Nov. 14 Progress report PG- Y-4
Nov. 14 Science & Art Exhibition

PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JEDDAH ENGLISH SECTION

Syllabus Distribution (ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20) DECEMBER 2019
Subject: Physics Year: 2019-20 Periods/Week: 7 Teacher: Ms. Rabia | Mr. Arif | Mr. Zeeshan S M T W T F S
WEEK 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Thermal Physics Review + Past Paper Questions 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
DEC.01---DEC.05 General Waves Review + Past Paper Questions 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
(Sun.---Thur.) Light & Sound Review + Past Paper Questions 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Electricity Review + Past Paper Questions 29 30 31
Electricity Review + Past Paper Questions EVENTS
WEEK 19 REVIEW WEEK
Motion (Graphs) Review + Past Paper Questions
Work, Power, Energy Review + Past Paper Questions
Momentum Review + Past Paper Question
DEC.08---DEC.12
(Sun.---Thur.) General Review
General Review
Dec.7 (Sat): Field Trip-Y8, Y9 & Y10

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 WEEK 20 Boys [Mor & Aftn]

DEC.15---DEC.19 MID-TERM EXAMS

(Sun.---Thur.) Dec, 15-Dec,26: Mid-Term Exams

WEEK 21
MID-TERM EXAMS
DEC.22---DEC.26
(Sun.---Thur.)

WEEK 22 Dec. 29 Quaid-e- Azam day

Midterm Paper 4 Discussion celebration Y5-Y7
DEC.29-JAN.02,20
Midterm Paper 2 Discussion Dec. 31 PISJ-ES Assembly
(Sun.---Thur.)
Midterm Paper 6 Discussion
2nd term Syllabus Outlining
Important Notes: Dec. 15 – 26 Mid-Term exams
Dec. 29 Quaid-e- Azam day celebration Y5-Y7
Dec. 30 CIE registration form dispatch Dec. 31 PISJ-ES Assembly