INTEGRATED SCIENCE SCHEME OF WORK

FORM 1 / YEAR 2005

DURATION TOPIC OBJECTIVES SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES TEACHING AIDS

Jan
ORIENTATION WEEK
05th-11th
Topic 1 The students should be able to; Group work: Charts showing do’s
Introducing Science - recognize and state some of the Discussion in preparing a set of and don’ts when in the
basic laboratory safety rules and lab safety rules and regulations lab.
Topic 1.1 regulations,
What is Science? - develop awareness and habits that Practical 1.1
would ensure safety in the
Topic 1.2 laboratory. Demonstrate First Aid Apparatus as stated
Laboratory Safety treatment for chemical spills on in the syllabus.
Jan body, especially the eye, burns
12 – 18th
th
Topic 1.3 - recognize and draw some of the from hot water or apparatus.
Laboratory apparatus common laboratory apparatus, Transparencies on
and instruments - demonstrate the proper techniques Display the various apparatus, Bunsen burner,
in handling the specified apparatus introduce the names, discuss microscope and
their respective uses and show thermometer
the students how to handle the
apparatus correctly and safely.

Practical 1.2 – 1.5

 Topic 1.4 - show skill in the proper use of Explain how to use a ruler,
Jan Measuring length measuring instruments, internal and external calliper,
19 – 25th
th
- select the appropriate instruments measuring tape.
Topic 1.5 for each measuring task,
(22nd Jan - Measuring area - associate various physical quantities Practical 1.6 – 1.7
AIDIL with their respective S. I. Units,
ADHA) - carry out inter-conversions units, Gives examples for inter-
conversion of units.
Topic 1.6 Demonstrate how to use Instruments and
Measuring volume measuring cylinder accurately. objects for
measurements.
Practical 1.8
26th Jan –
Transparencies to
01st Feb
show how to read off
the readings of the
measuring apparatus
Topic 1.7 Demonstrate how to use stop Apparatus as required
Measuring time clock or stop watches. for the experiments.
Feb
02nd - 8th
Topic 1.8 Practical 1.9
(9th Feb -
Measuring mass
Chinese New
Demonstrates how to use the
Year and
lever balance and electronic
10th Feb –
balance
Hijrah)

Practical 1.10
 Topic 1.9 - relate the density of a substance to Find out the density using the Apparatus as required
Density its mass and volume, formula: Density = mass for the experiments
- calculate the densities of regular volume and demonstration.
solids,
- perform and describe simple Practical 1.11
Feb experiments to determine the
12 – 19th
th
density of various solids
- show awareness that when densities
of various substances are compared
- acquire awareness that solids of the
same substances have the same
densities
Topic 1.10 - state that temperature is measure Practical 1.12 Mercury thermometer
Measuring temperature in the degree of hotness and and alcohol
coldness, thermometer
- define the fixed points used in the
calibration of thermometer, Transparencies on
- state the advantages and thermometer.
Feb
disadvantages of mercury and
21 – 28th
st
alcohol thermometer. Clinical thermometer
(23rd Feb –
for demonstration.
National Day)

Topic 1.11 - acquire and demonstrate some skills Practical 1.13 – 1.15
Scientific method of investigative work, observation,
recording and communicating ideas
which include proper scientific skills.

Mar 1st – 7th 1ST MONTHLY TEST

Mar Topic 2 - state the three different states Identify the three different Matters that can be
08 – 12th
th
Matter and their properties states of matter and their found in the
 - state that matter is made up of properties with examples that classroom.
Topic 2.1 small particles, can be found in the classroom.
Matter around us - describe and define diffusion in
solids, liquids and gases. Practical 2.1 – 2.2
Topic 2.2
State of matter Demonstrates Brownian
movement.
Topic 2.3
What is matter made Practical 2.3 – 2.5
of?
Topic 2.4 - explain the three states of matter in Students acting out the idea of
Mar A particle model of detail based on the kinetic theory of the particle model.
14 – 17th
th
matter matter
Practical 2.6
Mar
1ST TERM BREAK
18 – 27th
th

Topic 2.5 - Define temporary and permanent Identify between temporary Apparatus as required
Changes of matter changes of matter with their and permanent changes in their for experiments.
Mar 28th –
examples, everyday life.
2nd Apr

Practical 2.7
Topic 2.6 - define what is element, Practical 2.8 Periodic table.
Apr
Elements - identify substances that are
04th -9th
element and state their uses
Topic 2.7 - define what is compound, Practical 2.9 – 2.10 Apparatus as required
Apr Compounds - state the properties of compounds, for the experiments.
11th – 16th and give some examples
- identify what electrolysis
Apr Topic 2.8 - define what is mixture & their Practical 2.11 – 2.15 Apparatus as required
18 – 23rd
th
Mixtures properties, for the experiments.
(21st Apr – - identify appropriate techniques for
Maulud Nabi) separating mixtures.
 Topic 2.9 - state that air is a mixture of gases, Students do a research on the Apparatus as required
Gases in the air - state the composition of air and properties and uses of gases in for the experiments.
their properties air.
Apr - identify the tests for oxygen,
25 – 28th
th
carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water Practical 2.16
vapour,
- state the uses of gases in the air.

Apr 30th –
MID YEAR EXAMINATION
7th May
Topic 2.10 - develop awareness that the Students do a simple project on
Air composition and composition of air is not constant, how air pollution affects the
pollution - state some of the nature and human earth and how we can reduce
May
activities that causes the air pollutants. Pictures and films.
9 – 14th
th
composition of air to change,
- state what is air pollution and their Research on green house
effects effect.
Topic 3 Collect some pictures and find Pictures
Energy around us out the form of energy
produced by certain objects
Topic 3.1 - state that energy is the capacity or for example radio→sound
May
What is energy? ability to do work, energy.
16 – 21st
th

Topic 3.2 - identify the sources of energy and Practical 3.1

Forms of energy the forms of energy,

Topic 3.3 - state that energy can change from Find out the energy converters List of pictures.
Energy changes one form to another, from a selected list and the
May - identify the energy changes and the energy changes that are taking
23rd – 28th energy converters of given objects, place.

Practical 3.2 – 3.5

 Topic 3.4 - state that conservation of energy is Identify which energy sources Apparatus as required
Conservation of energy that energy can be changes from one are renewable and non- for the experiments.
form to another but it cannot be renewable.
May 30th – Topic 3.5 created or destroyed,
04th June Energy chain - develop awareness that some Practical 3.6
(31st May – sources of energy are running out
RBAF and we need to conserve energy,
Anniver.) - state several alternative energy
sources,
- state which alternative energy
sources are applicable in Brunei.
Topic 4 - differentiate between living things Practical 4.1
Grouping of living and non living things,
things - list the common characteristics of
living things,
Topic 4.1 - recognize that living things can be
June
Living things classified as animals and plants
06th – 11th
based on observable external
characteristics,
Topic 4.2
The diversity of life - develop awareness that a wide Shows pictures of animals and Pictures
variety of plants and animals exist in plants in their natural habitat
different habitats, and discuss why certain species
are decreasing.
June
2ND TERM BREAK
12 – 24th
th

Topic 4.3 - state that classification is putting Shows several items and asks Apparatus as required
Classification – putting things into group, which help us to students to classify them into for the experiments
things into groups organize things into a meaningful different groups.
25th June–
way,
02nd July
Topic 4.4 Practical 4.3
Classification of - classify living things into animals and
 animals plants. Shows pictures of vertebrates Pictures.
- classify animals into two groups; & invertebrates. Let students
vertebrates and invertebrates, identify between them.
- state that animals with backbones
are called vertebrates and animals Practical 4.4 – 4.5A Apparatus as required
without backbones are called for the experiments.
invertebrates,
- list the classification of
vertebrates,
- state the characteristics of each
group of vertebrates,
- state which groups are warm-
blooded and which are cold-blooded.
Topic 4.5 - classify plants into plants with seeds Brings in some live plants and Sample of plants with
Classification of plants and plants without seeds and discuss with the students seeds e.g. sunflower
July identify their characteristics whether they are plants with and plants without
04 – 09th
th
- classify plants with seeds into seeds or plants without seeds. seeds e.g mushroom.
flowering and non-flowering plants
and identify their characteristics
Topic 4.6 - identify what is micro-organisms Explains that not all living Apparatus as required
July Neither plants nor - list the characteristics of each things are classified as either for the experiments.
11 – 16th
th
animal group, plants or animals with examples.
Topic 4.7
(15th July - Making and using keys - use a key of a classification, Construct a key for a given list
Sultan’s - construct a key for a classification. of items.
b’day)
Practical 4.6
Topic 4.8 - state that the cell is the basic unit Use various analogies to explain Apparatus as required
July
Cells of structure in living things and the functions of cells such as for the experiments.
18 – 23rd
th
state the functions of the main cell membrane is like a guard
Topic 4.9 parts of a cell, standing at the gate.
Plant and animal cells - list some of the similarities and
 differences between plant and Discuss the similarities and
animal cells. differences between a plant
Topic 4.10 cell and an animal cell.
How are cells - describe that multicellular
organized? organisms are organized into cells, Practical 4.7 – 4.9
tissues, organs and systems,
- recognize the relationship between
structure and function of some
specialized cells,
 Topic 4.11 - list the main organs and state the Use models or films to show the Models.
Body systems general functions of some systems in human body systems (if
July
the human body. available).
25 – 28th
th

Practical 4.10 – 4.11

th
July 30 –
2ND MONTHLY TEST
Aug 4th
Topic 6 Demonstrates some examples
- state that force is a push or a pull
Forces in our everyday of forces. Students identify
- identify some forms of forces,
life. some forces used in our the
demonstration.
Aug
Topic 6.1 Discuss the effects of forces.
06 – 13th
th
- state that force is invisible but we
What is a force
can see the effects of forces,
Practical 6.1 Apparatus as required
- state several effects of forces
Topic 6.2 for the experiments.
Effects of forces
Topic 6.3 - state that friction is a force that Practical 6.1 - 6.3 Apparatus as required
Friction opposes motion, for the experiments.
Aug
- identify the advantages and
15 – 20th
th
Topic 6.4 disadvantages of friction
Using friction
Topic 6.5 - identify the ways to reduce friction Discuss ways to reduce friction.
Reducing friction
Practical 6.4
Aug Topic 6.6
22 – 27th
nd
The force of gravity - state that gravity pulls things Practical 6.5
towards the Earth,
- define weight and its unit in
newtons.
 Topic 5 Let the students identify the Apparatus as required
Basic ideas of - state that electricity is a flow of electrical components and their for the experiments
electricity electrons, electrical symbols with the help
- state that an electric cell makes of models.
th
Aug 29 – Topic 5.1 electrons flow in one direction,
03rd Sept Electricity is useful Practical 5.1 – 5.2
(Sept 01st -
Israk Mikraj) Topic 5.2
Simple electrical - draw circuit diagrams of real
circuits circuits

Topic 5.3 - state what is a conductor and Practical 5.3 Apparatus as needed
Conductors and identify some examples for the experiments.
insulators - define an insulator and list
Sept substances that are insulators
05 - 08th
th
Topic 5.4 - state the need for insulators in our
Resistors everyday appliances.
- infer that a resistor will reduce the
current in an electrical circuit
Sept
3RD TERM BREAK
09th – 18th
Topic 5.5 - distinguish between series and Identify between series and Apparatus as required
Series and parallel parallel circuits, parallel circuits. Let students for the experiments.
circuits - connect series and parallel circuits, connect series and parallel
Sept - state that the lights in our buildings circuits.
19 – 24th
th
are connected in parallel circuits.
Discuss the usefulness of
parallel circuits.

Practical 5.4 –5.6

 Topic 5.6 - state the use of an ammeter and its Show how to connect ammeter Apparatus as needed
Using ammeters unit and voltmeter in a circuit and for the experiments.
Sept 26th – how to take readings.
02nd Oct Topic 5.7
Using voltmeters - state the use of a voltmeter and its Practical 5.7
unit
Oct
END OF YEAR EXAMINATION
04 – 19th
th