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Week | Subjects | Topics | Objectives | Integrated objectives |
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Stage 1: week 1 | Mathematics | Algebraic expressions | Describe the terms: variables and constants | Define motion by identifying constants (frame of reference) and variables |
Science | Motion & force | Define motion with respect to still objects based on its direction |
Mathematics | Venn diagrams | Use Venn diagrams to group items according to their properties | Compare the effect of push/pull using Venn diagram |
Science | Motion & force | Define force by explaining the effect of push/pull on displacement of objects |
Mathematics | Ratio & proportion | Describe proportional reasoning | Investigate various types of forces |
Science | Newton’s second law of motion | Analyse and interpret relationship between net-force on an object and its change in motion as summarised by Newton’s second law of motion (F = ma) |
Mathematics | Integers | Perform calculations involving integers | Calculate net-force using integers (signed numbers) |
Science | (i) Balanced and unbalanced forces | (i) Distinguish between the effects of balanced and unbalanced force applied on an object and calculate net-force |
(ii) Newton’s first law of motion | (ii) Apply Newton’s first law of motion in daily life |
Mathematics | Integers | Perform calculations involving integers | Explore Newton’s first law of motion |
Science | (i) Balanced and unbalanced forces | (i) Distinguish between the effects of balanced and unbalanced force applied on an object and calculate net-force |
(ii) Newton’s first law of motion | (ii) Apply Newton’s first law of motion in daily life |
Mathematics | Graphs/Coordinates | Draw and interpret graphs | Draw and interpret distance-time graph |
Science | Distance-time graph | Sketch the movement of the object using distance-time graph |
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Stage 2: week 2 | Mathematics | Graphs/Coordinates | Draw and interpret graphs | Calculate the speed by measuring distance and time |
Science | Distance-time graph | Sketch the movement of the object using distance-time graph |
Mathematics | Ratio & proportion | Describe proportional reasoning | Describe velocity by identifying direction of motion |
Science | Speed and velocity | (i) Identify speed(s) as the distance(d) an object travels in a given amount of time(t), and calculate speed using the formula (s = d/t) |
(ii) Identify that velocity is described by both speed and direction |
Mathematics | Graphs/Coordinates | Draw and interpret graphs | Construct velocity-time graph |
Science | Velocity-time graph | Construct velocity-time graph |
Mathematics | Ratio & proportion | Describe proportional reasoning | Calculate acceleration |
Science | Acceleration | Define acceleration and calculate it using the formula and classify it as positive, negative, and zero |
Mathematics | Ratio and proportion | Describe proportional reasoning | Investigate the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration by Newton’s second law of motion |
Science | Newton’s second law of motion | Analyse and interpret relationship between net-force on an object and its change in motion as summarised by Newton’s second law of motion (F = ma) |
Mathematics | Linear equations | Balancing equations using appropriate operations | Describe Newton’s third law of motion with the help of balancing linear equations |
Science | Newton’s third law of motion | Describe Newton’s third law of motion |
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Stage 3: common assessment | Mathematics | All the above mathematics topics | Conduct measurement (distance, time), unit conversions, calculations (velocity, acceleration) and graphing skills | Demonstrate applicable mathematics skills and scientific investigation skills |
Science | All the above science topics | Investigate the effect of different types of forces on the movement of the three cars |
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