Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for September 2014-2015Grade 9 No Subjectالمادة التربية اإلسالمية Islamic المد الالزمتالوة من سورة العنكبوت)1( الزكاة في التشريع اإلسالمي-)2( الزكاة في التشريع اإلسالمي 2 اللغة العربية Arabic مراجعة لما- البالغة عند العرب سبقت دراسته في المعجم والداللة- كتابة فقرة المعجم المختص: يا سماء:النص األدبي المطالعة- نشاط تطبيقي األدب في عصر اليعاربة- اإلثرائية جملة كاد وأخواتها- 3 الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies 1 4 اللغة اإلنجليزية English Objectives األهداف Subjectsالدروس يعرف المد الالزم بأقسامهيقدر أهمية تطبيق المد الالزم أثقناء التالوة- ..…النصاب،الزكاة: :يعرف المفاهيم اآلتية ..…النصاب،الزكاة: : يعرف المفاهيم اآلتيةتوضيح أهمية الزكاة كعبادة مالية.يعلل كيف أن الزكاة تنشط الحركة اإلقتصاديةيقدر أهمية الزكاة في المجتمعيوظف القواعد النحوية والصرفية واإلمالئية .يتعرف مفهوم البالغة عند العرب يتعرف كيفية كتابة تقرير يتعرف بعضا من فنون األدب العربي .يوظف كاد وأخواتها في جمل مفيدة .يتعرف سمات األدب في عصر اليعاربة . البيانات السكانية ومصادرها . بنية السكان Speaking Reading grammar . أن يوضح الطالب مفهوم البيانات السكانية . أن يبين الطالب أهمية دراسة بنية السكان - Speak about different topics and collect information Read different texts and answer the questions. Learn about p.p.c grammar. Learn about passive type (1) Quizzes in reading and writing. *Identify and use natural numbers, integers (positive, negative and zero), prime numbers, square numbers, common factors and common multiples, rational and irrational numbers (e.g. π , 2 ), real numbers; continue a given number sequence; recognise patterns in sequences and relationships between different sequences, generalise to simple algebraic statements (including expressions for the nth term) relating to such sequences. * Use language, notation and Venn diagrams to describe sets and represent relationships between sets as follows: 5 الرياضيات Mathematics Number, set notation and language Squares and cubes Definition of sets, e.g. o A = {x: x is a natural number} o B = {(x,y): y = mx + c} o C = {x: a Y x Y b} o D = {a, b, c, …} * Notation o Number of elements in set A n(A) o “…is an element of…” ∈ o “…is not an element of…” ∉ o Complement of set A A’ o The empty set ∅ Universal set * Calculate squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots of numbers. 1.1 Length and time Use and describe the use of a mechanical method for the measurement of a small distance (including use of a micrometer screw gauge) Measure and describe how to measure a short interval of time 1.2 Speed, velocity and acceleration Define speed and calculate speed Plot and interpret a speed/time graph or a distance/time graph Recognise from the shape of a speed/time graph when a body is o at rest o moving with constant speed o moving with changing speed 1.2 Speed, velocity and acceleration 6 الفيزياء Physics 1. General physics Calculate the area under a speed/time graph to work out the distance travelled for motion with constant acceleration Demonstrate some understanding that acceleration is related to changing speed State that the acceleration of free fall for a body near to the Earth is constant Describe qualitatively the motion of bodies falling in a uniform gravitational field with and without air resistance (including reference to terminal velocity) 1.3 Mass and weight Demonstrate an understanding that mass is a property that ‘resists’ change in motion Describe, and use the concept of, weight as the effect of a gravitational field on a mass 1.4 Density 7 الكيمياء Chemistry *Welcoming the students *The particulate nature of matter * Diffusion *Experimental *techniques *Measurement Describe an experiment to determine the density of a liquid and of a regularly shaped solid and make the necessary calculation Describe the determination of the density of an irregularly shaped solid by the method of displacement, and make the necessary calculation The students should be able to describe: *Distribution of books and files *Introduction of the topics to be covered. *Revision of some concept *Warm up(discussion of basic concept ) *The states of matter and explain their inter conversion in terms of the kinetic particle theory *Describe and explain diffusion • Describe evidence for the movement of particles in gases and liquids *Describe dependence of rate of diffusion on molecular mass *Identify and name different laboratory apparatus. *Name appropriate apparatus for the measurement of time, temperature, mass and volume, including burettes, pipettes and measuring cylinders. *Choose the appropriate apparatus to use during practical activity. *Read the measurement apparatus accurately and avoid the error during reading and measurements 8 األحياء Biology SECTION 1 : CHARACTERISTICS & CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM Cell structure and organization SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM Cell structure and organization SECTION 1 : CHARACTERISTICS & CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS Classification and diversity of living organisms SECTION 1 : CHARACTERISTICS & CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS Classification and diversity of living organisms The students should be able to : Define Biology as the study of living things. Discuss the different branches of Biology. / Characteristics of living organisms. / The students should be able to • State that living organisms are made of cells • Identify and describe the structure of a plant cell (palisade cell) and an animal cell (liver cell), as seen under a light microscope • Describe the differences in structure between typical animal and plant cells • Relate the structures seen under the light microscope in the plant cell and in the animal cell to their functions Compare the visible differences in structure of the animal and plant cell examined • Relate the structure of the following to their functions: • ciliated cells – in respiratory tract • root hair cells – absorption • xylem vessels – conduction and support • muscle cells – contraction • red blood cells – transport • Define: • tissue as a group of cells with similar structures, working together to perform a shared function • organ as a structure made up of a group of tissues, working together to perform specific functions • organ system as a group of organs with related functions, working together to perform body functions The students should be able to understand the following: 2.2 Adaptations of organisms to their environment (to be illustrated by examples wherever possible) • List the main features used in the classification of the following groups: flowering plants (monocotyledons and eudicotyledons (dicotyledons)), arthropods (insects, crustaceans, arachnids and myriapods), annelids, nematodes and molluscs . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays. Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for October 2014-2015Grade 9 األهداف Objectives يعرف المفاصيم اآلتية:التفاؤل،التكافل ،األخوة اإلسالمية.يبين دور العبادات في المجتمعيستخلص أهمية تربية الصغارتربية اجتماعيةيدعو إلى نشر القيم اإلجتماعية النبيلة في مجتمعه-تالوة القرآن الكريم تالوة صحيحة-يعرف المفاهيم الآلتية:نزل منجما،أسباب النزول الدروسSubjects المادةSubject No الدين والحياة()1 الدين والحياة()2 الدين والحياة()3 علوم القرآن الكريم()1 تالوة من سورة العنكبوت التربية اإلسالمية Islamic يتعرف تنوين الهمزة المتطرفة يتدرب قراءة الشعر بصورة صحيحة يوظف األفعال المتعدية لمفعولين أصلهما المبتدأ والخبر في جمل. يتعرف رسم األلف أواخر األسماء. توظيف مهارة التلخيص واكتسابها لدى الطلبة. الهمزة المتطرفة -تصميمموضوع -عمان جوهرة جزيرة العرب -نشاط تطبيقي . المطالعة اإلثرائية – المتنبي -األفعال المتعدية لمفعولين أصلهما المبتدأ والخبر تنوين الهمزة المتطرفة -تصميمالموضوع وكتابته نشاط تطبيقي -لوحة الزمن المطالعة اإلثرائية -قرأن الفجر -األفعال المتعدية لمفعولين ليس أصلهما المبتدأوالخبر رسم األلف في أواخر األسماء -التلخيص مريم الصناع -المطالعة اإلثرائية اللغة العربية Arabic 2 أن يرسم الطالب أهرامات السكان للدول حسب خصائص كل دولة . أن يعرف الطالب مفهومى النمو السكانى والكثافة السكانية . الهرم السكانى . النمو السكانى والكثافة السكانية . الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies 3 يتعرف كيفية كتابة الهمزة المتوسطة. يتعرف تصميم تعبير. يتعرف سيرة علم من أعالم الشعر العربي. يوظف األفعال المتعدية لمفعولين أصلهما المبتدأ والخبر -Writing about the given topics. -Writing informal letter. )- Learn how to use passive type (2 - Learn the new given group of vocabularies in the book. - Grammar quiz *Use directed numbers in practical situations (e.g. temperature change, flood levels). *Use the language and notation of simple vulgar and decimal fractions and percentages in appropriate contexts; recognise equivalence and convert between these forms. *Order quantities by magnitude and demonstrate ˃ familiarity with the symbols =, ≥, ≤, ˂, *Use the standard form A × 10 where n is a positive or negative integer, and 1 ≤ A˂ 10 *Use the four rules for calculations with whole )numbers, decimal fractions and vulgar (and mixed fractions, including correct ordering of operations and use of brackets. n Writing Reading grammar 3. Directed numbers 4. Vulgar and decimal fractions and percentages 5. Ordering 6. Standard form 7. The four rules اللغة اإلنجليزية English الرياضيات Mathematics 1 4 5 1.5 Forces 1.5 (a) Effects of forces State that a force may produce a change in size and shape of a body Plot extension/load graphs and describe the associated experimental procedure Interpret extension/load graphs State Hooke’s Law and recall and use the expression F = k x Recognise the significance of the term ‘limit of proportionality’ for an extension/load graph 1.5 Forces 1.5 (b) Turning effect Describe the moment of a force as a measure of its turning effect and give everyday examples Describe qualitatively the balancing of a beam about a pivot 1.5 (c) Conditions for equilibrium 6 الفيزياء Physics 1. General physics State that, when there is no resultant force and no resultant turning effect, a system is in equilibrium 1.5 Forces 1.5 (d) Centre of mass Perform and describe an experiment to determine the position of the centre of mass of a plane lamina Describe qualitatively the effect of the position of the centre of mass on the stability of simple objects 1.5 Forces 1.5 (e) Scalars and vectors 7 الكيمياء Chemistry Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between scalars and vectors and give common examples Add vectors by graphical representation to determine a resultant Determine graphically the resultant of two vectors The students should be able to describe: *paper chromatography *Interpret simple chromatograms * Identify substances and assess their purity from *Criteria of purity melting point and boiling point information *Methods of purification Interpret simple chromatograms, including the use of Rf values • Outline how chromatography techniques can be applied to colourless substances by exposing chromatograms to substances called locating agents *Understand the importance of purity in substances in everyday life, e.g. foodstuffs and drugs *methods of purification by the use of a suitable solvent, filtration, crystallization, distillation. 8 األحياء Biology SECTION 1 : CHARACTERISTICS & CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS Classification and diversity of living organisms SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 4 Movement in and out of cells SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 4 Movement in and out of cells SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 5. Enzymes SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 5. Enzymes The students should be able to understand the following: 3 Size of specimens • Calculate magnification and size of biological specimens using millimetres as units The students should be able to understand the following: 4.1 Diffusion • Define diffusion as the net movement of molecules from a region of their higher concentration to a region of their lower concentration down a concentration gradient, as a result of their random movement • Describe the importance of diffusion of gases and solutes and of water as a solvent 4.2 Active Transport • Define active transport as movement of ions in or out of a cell through the cell membrane, from a region of their lower concentration to a region of their higher concentration against a concentration gradient, using energy released during respiration • Discuss the importance of active transport as an energyconsuming process by which substances are transported against a concentration gradient, e.g. ion uptake by root hairs and uptake of glucose by epithelial cells of villi The students should be able to understand the following: 4.3 Osmosis • Define osmosis as the diffusion of water molecules from a region of their higher concentration (dilute solution) to a region of their lower concentration (concentrated solution), through a partially permeable membrane • Describe the importance of osmosis in the uptake of water by plants, and its effects on plant and animal tissues • Describe and explain the importance of a water potential gradient in the uptake of water by plants The students should be able to understand the following: • Define the term catalyst as a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction and is not changed by the reaction • Define enzymes as proteins that function as biological catalysts • Investigate and describe the effect of changes in temperature and pH on enzyme activity The students should be able to understand the following: • Explain enzyme action in terms of the ‘lock and key’ model • Explain the effect of changes in temperature and pH on enzyme activity • Describe the role of enzymes in the germination of seeds, and their uses in biological washing products and in the food industry (including pectinase and fruit juice) • Outline the use of microorganisms and fermenters to manufacture the antibiotic penicillin and enzymes for use in biological washing powders • Describe the role of the fungus Penicillium in the production of antibiotic penicillin . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays. Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for November 2014-2015Grade 9 No 1 Subjectالمادة التربية اإلسالمية Islamic 2 اللغة العربية Arabic 3 الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies 4 اللغة اإلنجليزية English Subjectsالدروس )2(علوم القرآن الكريممواقف من حياة النبي صلى هللا)1( عليه وسلم مواقف من حياة النبي صلى هللا)2(عليه وسلم -تالوة من سورة العنكبوت المفعول- القصة في القرآن الكريم تطبيقات على رسم الهمزة- ألجله المتطرفة ورسم األلف في أواخر األسماء يا كوكبا: النص- تلحيص موضوع نشاط تطبيقي- ما كان أقصر عمره سيرة بقلم- المطالعة اإلثرائية المفعول المطلق- صاحبها تطبيقات على رسم األلف فى ترجمة علم- األفعال - علم اآلثار في عصر الفضاء المطالعة اإلثرائية العمانيون فى شرقى .افريقيا المالمح الحضارية للتواجد . العمانى فى شرقى افريقيا الرياضيات Mathematics .يستشعر عظمة القرآن الكريم في مراعاته ألحوال الناس وظروفهميستخلص الحكمة من تعهد هللا تعالى بحفظ القرآن الكريميتعرف عددا من أخالق النبي صلى هللا عليه وسلم.الشورى والثبات والعفو: يعطي أمثلة من حياة النبي على تالوة القرآن الكريم تالوة صحيحةيتعرف عناصر القصة الفنية في القصص القرآني.يوضح قيمة المفعول به في المعنى وعالقته بالفاعل. يتعرف كيفية تلخيص موضوع)يتعرف فنا من فنون األدب العربي ( الرثاء يتعرف فن السيرة الذاتية.يوظف المفعول المطلق في جمل مفيدة من إنشائه. قواعد رسم األلف أواخر األفعال في جمل مفيدة. يتعرف طريقة ترجمة علم أن يتتبع الطالب تواجد العمانيين فى شرقى افريقيا أن يستنتج الطالب اآلثار الناتجة عن التواجد العمانى . فى شرقى افريقيا Reading -Read and learn about the new topic. Writing -Write formal letter. Grammar - Learn about past perfect continuous. vocabularies - Learn the new given vocabularies. Listening 5 Objectives األهداف 8. Estimation 9. Limits of accuracy 10. Ratio, proportion, rate - Fill in the form *Make estimates of numbers, quantities and lengths, give approximations to specified numbers of significant figures and decimal places and round off answers to reasonable accuracy in the context of a given problem. *Give appropriate upper and lower bounds for data given to a specified accuracy (e.g. measured lengths). *Obtain appropriate upper and lower bounds to solutions of simple problems (e.g. the calculation of the perimeter or the area of a rectangle) given datato a specified accuracy. *Demonstrate an understanding of the elementary ideas and notation of ratio, direct and inverse proportion and common measures of rate; dividea quantity in a given ratio; use scales in practical situations; calculate average speed. *Express direct and inverse variation in algebraic terms and use this form of expression to find unknown quantities; increase and decrease a quantity by a given ratio. 1.6 Energy, work and power 1.6 (a) Energy Demonstrate an understanding that an object may have energy due to its motion or its position, and that energy may be transferred and stored Give examples of energy in different forms, including kinetic, gravitational, chemical, strain, nuclear, internal, electrical, light and sound 1.6 Energy, work and power 1.6 (a) Energy Give examples of the conversion of energy from one form to another, and of its transfer from one place to another Apply the principle of energy conservation to simple examples Recall and use the expressions k.e. = ½ mv and p.e. = mgh 2 1.6 Energy, work and power 6 الفيزياء Physics 1. General physics 1.6 (b) Energy resources Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy Describe how electricity or other useful forms of energy may be obtained from: o chemical energy stored in fuel o water, including the energy stored in waves, in tides, and in water behind hydroelectric dams o geothermal resources o nuclear fission o heat and light from the Sun (solar cells and panels) Give advantages and disadvantages of each method in terms of cost, reliability, scale and environmental impact Show a qualitative understanding of efficiency 1.6 Energy, work and power 1.6 (c) Work Relate (without calculation) work done to the magnitude of a force and the distance moved Describe energy changes in terms of work done Recall and use ΔW = Fd = ΔE The students should be able to: 7 الكيمياء Chemistry *Atoms, elements and compounds * Atomic structure and the Periodic Table * Bonding the structure of metal Ions and ionic bonds Use proton number and the simple structure ofatoms to explain the basis of the Periodic Table (seesection 9), with special reference to the elements of proton number 1 to 20 Define isotopes • State the two types of isotopes as being radioactive and non-radioactive • State one medical and one industrial use of radioactive isotopes• Describe the build- electrons in ‘shells’ and understand the significance of the noble gases electronic structures and of valency electrons *Describe the differences between elements, mixtures and compounds, and between metals and nonmetals *Describe the meaning of alloy, Describe how elements forms ions. *Describe the formation of ionic bonds between elements from Groups I and VI 8 األحياء Biology SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 5. Enzymes SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 6. Nutrition The students should be able to understand the following: • Explain enzyme action in terms of the ‘lock and key’ model • Explain the effect of changes in temperature and pH on enzyme activity • Describe the role of enzymes in the germination of seeds, and their uses in biological washing products and in the food industry (including pectinase and fruit juice) • Outline the use of microorganisms and fermenters to manufacture the antibiotic penicillin and enzymes for use in biological washing powders • Describe the role of the fungus Penicillium in the production of antibiotic penicillin The students should be able to understand the following: • Define nutrition as taking in of nutrients which are organic substances and mineral ions, containing raw materials or energy for growth and tissue repair, absorbing and assimilating them 6.1 Nutrients • List the chemical elements that make up: • carbohydrates • fats • proteins The students should be able to understand the following: • Describe the synthesis of large molecules from smaller basic units, i.e. • simple sugars to starch and glycogen • amino acids to proteins • fatty acids and glycerol to fats and oils • Describe tests for: • starch (iodine solution) • reducing sugars (Benedict’s solution) • protein (biuret test) • fats (ethanol) The students should be able to understand the following: • List the principal sources of, and describe the importance of: • carbohydrates • fats • proteins • vitamins (C and D only) • mineral salts (calcium and iron only) • fibre (roughage) • water • Describe the deficiency symptoms for: • vitamins (C and D only) • mineral salts (calcium and iron only) • Describe the use of microorganisms in the food industry, with reference to yoghurt and single cell protein • Describe the uses, benefits and health hazards associated with food additives, including colourings . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays. Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for December 2014-2015Grade 9 األهداف Objectives الدروسSubjects يحب النبي ويقتدي ربهيعتز بانتمائه للدين اإلسالمييعرف المفاهيم التالية:الشريعة ،الندبيعدد مصادر التشريع اإلسالمي.تالوة القرآن الكريم تالوة صحيحةيزداد إيمانه باهلل تعالى من خالل إدراكه ليسر اإلسالم في التشريعات المتعددة.يستنتج أثر اإلجماع والقياس في إثراء الفقه اإلسالمي وعدم جموده-يدافع عن القرآن الكريم يتعرف أهمية الكتاب بين مصادر التاريخ العماني.يتعرف قيمة المفعول فيه في المعنى وعالقته بالفاعل.يتعرف الشعر الحر أو شعر التفيعيله .يتعرف كيفية عرض كتاب. يتعرف أدب الخيال العلمي.يوظف القواعد النحوية والصرفية التي درسها -يوظف القواعد النحوية والصرفية واإلمالئية التي درسها أن يذكر الطالب كيفية التواصل العمانى مع شرقى افريقيا . أن يصف الطالب عمان فى محيطها االسالمى . أن يوضح الطالب عالقات عمان على الصعيد العالمى مواقف من حياة النبي صلى هللا عليه وسلم ()3 مصادر التشريع اإلسالمي ()1 تالوة من سورة العنكبوت مصادر التشريع اإلسالمي ()2 كتاب تحفة األعيان بسيرة أهلعمان -المفعول فيه تطبيقات على رسم األلف فيأواخر األسماء واألفعال عرض كتاب -النص األدبي:أبا تمام أين تكون؟ نشاط تطبيقي المطالعة اإلثرائية -من الخيالالعلمي مراجعة لما سبق دراسته مراجعة نحوية وصرفيةوإمالئية لما سبق دراسته اللغة العربية Arabic التواصل العمانى مع شرقى افريقيا . عمان فى محيطها االسالمى . عمان فى محيطها العالمى . الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies Exam practice (Reading ex. 1 and, Writing 2.Exam practice 3.Readi *Calculate a given percentage of a quantity; express one quantity as a percentage of another; calculate percentage increase or decrease. Carry out calculations involving reverse percentages, e.g. finding the cost price given the selling price and the percentage profit. *Use an electronic calculator efficiently; apply appropriate checks of accuracy. التربية اإلسالمية Islamic 1 مصادر التشريع اإلسالمي()3 1.Further practice. ex. 6 and 7, listening part 1. المادةSubject No 11. Percentages 12. Use of an electronic Calculator Revision اللغة اإلنجليزية English الرياضيات Mathematics 2 3 4 5 *Review important topics Solve Past papers 1.6 Energy, work and power 1.6 (d) Power Relate (without calculation) power to work done and time taken, using appropriate examples Recall and use the equation P = E/t in simple systems 1.7 Pressure Relate (without calculation) pressure to force and area, using appropriate examples Describe the simple mercury barometer and its use in measuring atmospheric pressure 1. General physics الفيزياء Physics 6 Relate (without calculation) the pressure beneath a liquid surface to depth and to density, using appropriate examples Use and describe the use of a manometer 1.7 Pressure Recall and use the equation p = F/A Recall and use the equation p = hρg Review important topics Solve Past papers *Molecules and covalent bonds *Macromolecules *Metallic *Revision الكيمياء Chemistry 7 SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 6.2 Plant nutrition األحياء Biology 8 The students should be able to: *Describe the formation of single covalent bonds in H 2, Cl2 and HCl . *Describe the differences in volatility, solubility and electrical conductivity between ionic and covalent compounds. *Describe the electron arrangement in more complex covalent molecules such as N2, C2H4, CH3OH and CO2 *Describe the giant covalent structures of graphite and diamond• Relate their structures to the uses of graphite and diamond. *Describe the macromolecular structure of silicon(IV) oxide (silicon dioxide) * Describe the similarity in properties between diamond and silicon(IV) oxide, related to their structures *Use the symbols of the elements and write the formulae of simple compounds * Deduce the formula of a simple compounds * Construct word equations and simple balanced *chemical equations The students should be able to understand the following: 6.2.1 Photosynthesis • Define photosynthesis as the fundamental process by which plants manufacture carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light • State the word equation for the production of simple sugars and oxygen • Investigate the necessity for chlorophyll, light and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, using appropriate controls The students should be able to understand the following: • Describe the intake of carbon dioxide and water by plants • Explain that chlorophyll traps light energy and converts it into chemical energy for the formation of carbohydrates and their subsequent storage • State the balanced equation for photosynthesis in symbols • Investigate and state the effect of varying light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature on the rate of photosynthesis (e.g. in submerged aquatic plants) • Define the term limiting factor as something present in the environment in such short supply that it restricts life processes • Explain the concept of limiting factors in photosynthesis • Explain the use of carbon dioxide enrichment, optimum light and optimum temperatures in glasshouse systems . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays. Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for February 2014-2015Grade 9 No 1 Subjectالمادة Subjectsالدروس التربية اإلسالمية Islamic مخارج-تالوة من سورة الروم إدغام المتماثلين وإدغام-الحروف المتقار بين - الحديث القدسي-تعريف السنة عناية المسلمين بالسنة – معرفة الغيبيات -األنبياء والرسل عليهم السالم قصة سيدنا ابراهيم قصة سيدنا موسى عليه السالم 2 اللغة العربية Arabic 3 الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies 4 5 6 7 اللغة اإلنجليزية English الرياضيات Mathematics الفيزياء Physics الكيمياء Chemistry Objectives األهداف *تالوة القرآن الكريم تالوة سليمة *معرفة مخارج الحروف *التمييزبين المتماثلين والمتقاربين *يعرف السنة النبوية *استنباط ثناء القرآن الكريم على الرسول *إعطاء أمثلة للغيبيات التي وردت في السنة *يدلل على اهتمام اإلسالم باالنسان *استنتاج الدروس المستفادو من قصة ابراهيم *ابراز الخصائص التي اتصف بها سيدنا موسى *استنتاج الدروس المستفادة من قصة سيدنا موسى مع الفتاتين من وحي الخريف في صاللة الخاطرة: الهمزة المتوسطة – التعبير – معجم المعاني نموذج خطبة قابوس: الخطبة:تعبير – النعت – أسلوب المدح والذم المشتقات وعملها – أسماء-النداء المذكر والمؤنث- األفعال االنفجار السكاني تنظيم األسرة وعالقته بتحسن الوضع االجتماعي االقتصاد والموارد البشرية 1. Speaking: 2. Further practice 3. Writing: التعرف على األماكن السياحية في عمان المراجعة على ماسبق من موضوعات النحو التعرف على أنواع الهمزات المختلفة كيفة وصف المناظر الطبيعية التعرف على المعاجم وأنواعها التعرف على صبر سيدنا عمر رضي هللا عنه التعرف على ال وأنواعها كتابة وصف منظر طبيعي أن يوضح الطالب مفهوم االنفجار السكاني واألثار المترتبة عليه أن يبين الطالب أهمية تنظيم األسرة وعالقته بتحسن الوضع االجتماعي أن يفسر الطالب أهمية الموارد البشرية في رفع المستوى االقتصادي Giving advices Reading: looking for details. Making notes and writing a paragraph. 2.7,2.8 SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS 2.7,2.8 SIMULTANEOUS EQUATIONS 7.1,7.2,7.3 DRAWING ACCURATE GRAPH 7.1,7.2,7.3 DRAWING ACCURATE GRAPH 3. Properties of waves, including light and sound 3.1 General wave properties Molecular mass The mole concept Electricity and chemistry Solve simple linear equations in one unknown; solve simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns. Solve simple linear equations in one unknown; solve simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns. Interpret and obtain the equation of a straight line graph in the form y = mx + c; determine the equation of a straight line parallel to a given line. Interpret and obtain the equation of a straight line graph in the form y = mx + c; determine the equation of a straight line parallel to a given line. 3.1 General wave properties • Describe what is meant by wave motion as illustrated by vibration in ropes and springs and by experiments using water waves • Use the term wavefront • Give the meaning of speed, frequency, wavelength and amplitude • Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves and give suitable examples • Describe the use of water waves to show: – reflection at a plane surface – refraction due to a change of speed – diffraction produced by wide and narrow gaps The students should be able to: • Define relative molecular mass, Mr , as the sum of the relative atomic masses (relative formula mass or Mr will be used for ionic compounds) (Calculations involving reacting masses in simple proportions may be set The students should be able to: • Define the mole and the Avogadro constant • Use the molar gas volume, taken as 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure The students should be able to : • Calculate stoichiometric reacting masses and volumes of gases and solutions, • Calculate empirical formulae and molecular formulae • Calculate % yield and % purity The students should be able to : • Describe the electrode products in the electrolysis of: – molten lead(II) bromide – concentrated hydrochloric acid – concentrated aqueous sodium chloride between inert electrodes (platinum or carbon 8 األحياء Biology SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 6. Nutrition The students should be able to understand the following: • Define nutrition as taking in of nutrients which are organic substances and mineral ions, containing raw materials or energy for growth and tissue repair, absorbing and assimilating them 6.1 Nutrients • List the chemical elements that make up: • carbohydrates • fats • proteins The students should be able to understand the following: • Describe the synthesis of large molecules from smaller basic units, i.e. • simple sugars to starch and glycogen • amino acids to proteins • fatty acids and glycerol to fats and oils • Describe tests for: • starch (iodine solution) • reducing sugars (Benedict’s solution) • protein (biuret test) • fats (ethanol) The students should be able to understand the following: • List the principal sources of, and describe the importance of: • carbohydrates • fats • proteins • vitamins (C and D only) • mineral salts (calcium and iron only) • fibre (roughage) • water • Describe the deficiency symptoms for: • vitamins (C and D only) • mineral salts (calcium and iron only) • Describe the use of microorganisms in the food industry, with reference to yoghurt and single cell protein • Describe the uses, benefits and health hazards associated with food additives, including colourings The students should be able to understand the following: 6.2.1 Photosynthesis • Define photosynthesis as the fundamental process by which plants manufacture carbohydrates from raw materials using energy from light • State the word equation for the production of simple sugars and oxygen • Investigate the necessity for chlorophyll, light and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis, using appropriate controls . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays. Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for March 2014-2015Grade 9 No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Subjectالمادة التربية اإلسالمية Islamic اللغة العربية Arabic الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies اللغة اإلنجليزية English الرياضيات Mathematics الفيزياء Physics Objectives األهداف Subjectsالدروس -قصة سيدنا سليمان عليه السالم تالوة من سورة الروم قصة نبي هللا تعالى أيوب عليه السالم الحج – أنواع النسك أعمال الحج من يوم الشثامن من ذي الحجة حتى اليوم الثالث عشر )1( من أيام التشر يق *يلخص نعم هللا تعالى على سيد نا سلمان *وجوب الشكر على النعم *يستنتج أهمية االتصاف بالصبر *يقتدي بالرسل في الصبر عند الشدائد *بيان أهمية أداء فريضة الحج *يقارن بين اإلفراد والقران والتمتع *يتعرف على أعمال الحج *يميز بين السنة والركن عمر وعام: الممنوع من الصرف – القراءة كتابة المذكرات: الرمادة – المذكرات المقارنة بين نصين – تلخيص قصة:التعبير االسم المنقوص- مترجمة – االسم الممدود – اإلغراء والتحذير – كتابة مقال صحفي النكرة والمعرفة الجامد والمشتق – إعراب الفعل ( الماضي )– المضارع – األمر التعرف على الحضارة العربية االسالمية التعرف على حاالت تذكير الفعل وتأنيثه .يتدرب على الموضوع المقارن .يتبين كيفية تلخيص قصة مترجمة يتعرف أسلوبي اإلغراء والتحذير .يتبين التغيرات الحاصلة في األفعال عند إعرابها في األزمنة المختلفة أن يعلل الطالب التطور التاريخي في عمان أن يتتبع الطالب شبكة الطرق والموانىء والسلع وخاصة على سواحل المحيط الهندي أن يتعرف الطالب على أجزاء السفينة 1. Writing: 2. Further practice 3. Reading. 7.4 PLOTTING CURVES 7.4 PLOTTING CURVES 7.7,7.8 DISTANCE-TIME GRAPH,SPEED CIRCLE CALCULATIONS 3.2 Light 3.2 (a) Reflection of ligh التطور التاريخي والتميز العماني شبكة الطرق والموانىء والسلع السفن ونظم االبحار ومخاطرها Making notes Spelling. Construct tables of values for functions of the form ax + b, ±x2 + ax + b, a/x (x OE 0) where a and b are integral constants; draw and interpret such graphs; find the gradient of a straight line graph; solve linear and quadratic equations approximately by graphical methods Construct tables of values for functions of the form ax + b, ±x2 + ax + b, a/x (x OE 0) where a and b are integral constants; draw and interpret such graphs; find the gradient of a straight line graph; solve linear and quadratic equations approximately by graphical methods Demonstrate familiarity with Cartesian co-ordinates in two dimensions, interpret and use graphs in practical situations including travel graphs and conversion graphs, draw graphs from given data CIRCUMFERNCE OF A CIRCLE AREA OF A CIRCLE FIND THE RADIUS OF A CIRCLE 3.2 Light 3.2 (a) Reflection of light Core • Describe the formation of an optical image by a plane mirror, and give its characteristics • Use the law angle of incidence = angle ofreflection Perform simple constructions, measurements and calculations 3.2 (b) Refraction of light • Describe an experimental demonstration of the refraction of light • Use the terminology for the angle of incidence i and angle of refraction r and describe the passage of light through parallel-sided transparent material • Give the meaning of critical angle • Describe internal and total internal reflection • Recall and use the definition of refractive index n in terms of speed • Recall and use the equation 7 8 الكيمياء Chemistry األحياء Biology Electricity and chemistry Chemical changes SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 6.2 Plant nutrition 6.2.2 Leaf Structure 6.2.3 Mineral requirements 6.3 Animal Nutrition 6.3.1 Diet sin i /sin r = n • Describe the action of optical fibres Particularly in medicine and communications technology The students should be able to : • State the general principle that metals or hydrogen are formed at the negative electrode (cathode), and that non-metals (other than hydrogen) are formed at the positive electrode (anode) • Relate the products of electrolysis to the electrolyte and electrodes used, • the electroplating of metals The students should be able to explain about: • the uses of electroplating • the reasons for the use of copper and (steel-cored) aluminium in cables, and why plastics and ceramics are used as insulators • electrolysis in terms of the ions present and reactions at the electrodes in the examples given The students should be able to explain about: • the meaning of exothermic and endothermic reactions • bond breaking as endothermic and bond forming as exothermic • the production of heat energy by burning fuels The students should be able to explain about: • hydrogen as a fuel • radioactive isotopes, such as 235U, as a source of energy • the use of hydrogen as a potential fuel reacting with oxygen to generate electricity in a fuel cell The students should be able to understand the following: • Describe the intake of carbon dioxide and water by plants • Explain that chlorophyll traps light energy and converts it into chemical energy for the formation of carbohydrates and their subsequent storage • State the balanced equation for photosynthesis in symbols 6CO + 6H2 O C6 H12 O6+ 6O2 • Investigate and state the effect of varying light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature on the rate of photosynthesis (e.g. in submerged aquatic plants) • Define the term limiting factor as something present in the environment in such short supply that it restricts life processes • Explain the concept of limiting factors in photosynthesis • Explain the use of carbon dioxide enrichment, optimum light and optimum temperatures in glasshouse systems The students should be able to: Core • Identify and label the cuticle, cellular and tissue structure of a dicotyledonous leaf, as seen in cross-section under the light microscope, and describe the significance of these features in terms of functions, to include: • distribution of chloroplasts – photosynthesis • stomata and mesophyll cells – gas exchange • vascular bundles (xylem and phloem) – transport and support The students should be able to: Core • Describe the importance of: • nitrate ions for protein synthesis • magnesium ions for chlorophyll synthesis • Describe the uses, and the dangers of overuse, of nitrogen fertilisers Supplement • Explain the effects of nitrate ion and magnesium ion deficiency on plant growth The students should be able to: Core • State what is meant by the term balanced diet and describe a balanced diet related to age, sex and activity of an individual • Describe the effects of malnutrition in relation to starvation, coronary heart disease, constipation and obesity . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays. Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for April 2014-2015Grade 9 األهداف Objectives No الدروسSubjects المادةSubject *يميز بين السنة والركن * تالوة القرآن الكريم تالوة سليمة *يطبق خلق الحياء في حياته *يعرف اإلحسان *يستنتج أهمية اإلتصاف بخلق القناع *يبين أثر الصلح بين الناس * تالوة القرآن الكريم تالوة سليمة *يدافع عن عتقيدته ودينه *يبين أهمية الدين في الحياة أعمال الحج من يوم الشثامن من ذي الحجة حتى اليوم الثالث عشر من أيام التشر يق ()2 تالوة من سورة الروم –الحياء اإلحسان -القناعة اإلصالح بين الناس تالوة من سورة الروم –حفظ الدين التربية اإلسالمية Islamic يفرق بين مفهومي اإلقتباس والتضمين. يدرس أركان االختصاص. يكتب تعابيرإبداعية عن مواضيع وجدانية(األم – المدرسة -الوطن) يتعرف أسلوب ال سيما واستخداماته. يتعرف أسلوب الشرط وأركانه. يحلل عناصر الرسالة الوجدانية. يتبين كيفية كتابة تقرير عن سلوك سلبي. اإلقتباس والتضمين – أسلوب اإلختصاص – إمالء :وصل الحروف والكلمات تذكير الفعل وتأنيثه – إمالء :تطبيقات على الهمزة المتطرفة – تعبير إبداعي عن ( األم – الوطن – المدرسة ) جمع المذكر السالم -جمع المؤنث السالم – أسلوب ال سيما أسلوب الشرط – النص المسرحي :نماذج مختارة – رسالة إلى ابني إمالء :همزتي الوصل والقطع – كتابة تقرير عن سلوك سلبي :مخاطر التلوث ( نموذجا) اللغة العربية Arabic 2 الجمهورية االسالمية اإليرانية جمهورية الهند جمهورية الصين الشعبية الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies 3 أن يذكر الطالب تاريخ إيران وعالقتها بعمان أن يصف الطالب موقع الهند الجغرافي وعالقته بعمان أن يوضح الطالب عالقات الصين على الصعيد العالمى وبخاصة مع عمان . Job interview. Further practice. 1. Speaking: Radio interview, job interview. 2. Listening CV 3. Writing: FIND THE AREA OF RECTANGLE AND TRIANGLE TRAPEZIUM AND PARALLELOGRAM FIND THE PRISMS AND CUBOIDS اللغة اإلنجليزية English 1 4 AREA VOLUME FIND THE VOLUME OF A CYLINDERS Use the scale of drawing to draw a shape. ;Expand products of algebraic expressions Scale drawing 22222285.Algebrai2.9,2.1022c factorise where possible expressions of the form ;ax + bx + kay + kby, a2x2 – b2y2; a2 + 2ab + b2 2.9,2.10 ax2 + bx + c Factorising Quadratic equations 22222285.Algebrai2.9,2.1022c 2.9,2.10 Factorising Quadratic equations ;Expand products of algebraic expressions factorise where possible expressions of the form ;ax + bx + kay + kby, a2x2 – b2y2; a2 + 2ab + b2 ax2 + bx + c الرياضيات Mathematics 5 • Describe internal and total internal reflection • Recall and use the definition of refractive index n in terms of speed • Recall and use the equation sin i /sin r = n • Describe the action of optical fibres Particularly in medicine and communications technology • Draw ray diagrams to illustrate the formation of a virtual image by a single lens • Use and describe the use of a single lens as a magnifying glass 3.2 (b) Refraction of light 6 الفيزياء Physics 3.2 (c) Thin converging lens 3.2 (d) Dispersion of light 7 الكيمياء Chemistry Chemical reactions Speed of reaction 3.2 (d) Dispersion of light • Give a qualitative account of the dispersion of light as shown by the action on light of a glass prism State the approximate value of the speed of electromagnetic waves • Use the term monochromatic State the approximate value of the speed of electromagnetic waves • Use the term monochromatic .2 (e) Electromagnetic spectrum • Describe the main features of the electromagnetic spectrum and state that all e.m. waves travel with the same high speed in vacuo • Describe the role of electromagnetic waves in: – radio and television communications (radio waves) – satellite television and telephones (microwaves) – electrical appliances, remote controllers for televisions and intruder alarms (infrared) – medicine and security (X-rays) • Demonstrate an awareness of safety issues regarding the use of microwaves and X-rays The students should be able to explain about: • The effect of concentration, particle size, catalysts (including enzymes) and temperature on the speeds of reactions • A practical method for investigating the speed of a reaction involving gas evolution • A suitable method for investigating the effect of a given variable on the speed of a reaction The students should be able to explain about: • A practical method for investigating the speed of a reaction involving gas evolution • Interpret data obtained from experiments concerned with speed of reaction • The effects of temperature and concentration in terms of collisions between reacting particles The students should be able to: • Describe the the above factors to the danger of explosive combustion with fine powders. • Describe and explain the effects of temperature and concentration in terms of collisions between reacting particles • Describe the role and effect of light in photochemical reactions 8 األحياء Biology SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 6.3 Animal Nutrition 6.3.2 Food supply 6.3.3 Human Alimentary Canal 6.3 Animal Nutrition 6.3.4 Mechanical and physical digestion 6.3.5 Chemical digestion 6.3.6 Assimilation of food The students should be able to: Core • Discuss ways in which the use of modern technology has resulted in increased food production (to include modern agricultural machinery, chemical fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides, artificial selection) Supplement • Discuss the problems of world food supplies • Discuss the problems which contribute to famine (unequal distribution of food, drought and flooding and increasing population) The students should be able to: Core • Define ingestion as taking substances (e.g. food, drink) into the body through the mouth • Define egestion as passing out of food that has not been digested, as faeces, through the anus • Identify the main regions of the alimentary canal and associated organs including mouth, salivary glands, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine: duodenum and ileum, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, large intestine: colon and rectum, anus • Describe the functions of the regions of the alimentary canal listed above, in relation to ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion of food (cross reference 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.6 and 6.3.7) The students should be able to: Core • Define digestion as the break-down of large, insoluble food molecules into small, watersoluble molecules using mechanical and chemical processes • Identify the types of human teeth and describe their structure and functions • State the causes of dental decay and describe the proper care of teeth • Describe the process of chewing • Describe the role of longitudinal and circular muscles in peristalsis • Outline the role of bile in emulsifying fats, to increase the surface area for the action of enzymes Supplement • Describe how fluoride reduces tooth decay and explain arguments for and against the addition of fluoride to public water supplies The students should be able to: Core • Define absorption as movement of digested food molecules through the wall of the intestine into the blood or lymph • Identify the small intestine as the region for the absorption of digested food • Describe the significance of villi in increasing the internal surface area of the small intestine Supplement • Describe the structure of a villus, including the role of capillaries and lacteals • State the role of the hepatic portal vein in the transport of absorbed food to the liver • Identify the role of the small intestine and colon in absorption of water (the small intestine absorbs 5–10 dm3 per day, the colon 0.3–0.5 dm3 per day) . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays. Dorat Al-Khaleej School Syllabus breakdown for May 2014-2015Grade 9 No 1 2 3 4 Subjectالمادة التربية اإلسالمية Islamic اللغة العربية Arabic الدراسات االجتماعية Social Studies اللغة اإلنجليزية English Objectives األهداف Subjectsالدروس *يعدد صور الهالك *يحرص على المحافظة على نظام السير المرور *يدرك أهمية العقل في التكليف الشرعي *يستشعر خطر انتشار المسكرات والمخدرات في رالمجتمع *يبين كيف كيف حافظ اإلسالم على العرض والمال *تذكر الطالب ماسبق دراسته صور الهالك-حفظ النفس حفظ العرض- - حفظ العقل والمال مراجعة عامة نموذج من الدليل – خاطرة: الخاطرة - صيغ المبالغة- لجبران خليل جبران همزتي الوصل والقطع – كتابة نص حواري مشابه-محبة األرض )( الدليل تثنية االسم المقصور وجمعه .أسلوب االستثناء – أسلوبا المدح والذم علم األثار( الدليل) – كتابة تقرير:التقرير .مشابه بداية االختبارات النهائية اليابان ( دول جنوب شرقي أسيا ) ماليزيا 1. Reading 2. Writing: .يتعرف معنى الخاطرة ويكتب نماذج منها .يدرس صيغ المبالغة وأوزانها .يدرس الشخصيات القصصية والعالقات بينها .يتعرف أسلوب االستثناء وأدواته . يتعرف أسلوبي المدح والذم أن يستنتج الطالب أثر موقع اليابان على نشاطها االقتصادي أن يحدد الطالب موقع دولة ماليزيا على الخريطة مع تفسير نشأتها form filling, writing summaries, writing paragraphs,” narrative” writing, persuasive writing 5 الرياضيات Mathematics 4.1 FUNDAMENTAL RESULTS 4.1 FUNDAMENTAL RESULTS Revision 6 الفيزياء Physics 3.2 (e) Electromagnetic spectrum 3.3 Sound unknown angles using the following geometrical properties: angles at a point angles at a point on a straight line and intersecting straight lines angles formed within parallel lines angle properties of triangles and quadrilaterals angle properties of regular polygons angle in a semi-circle angle between tangent and radius of a circle. Use in addition the following geometrical properties: angle properties of irregular polygons angle at the centre of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference angles in the same segment are equal angles in opposite segments are supplementary; cyclic quadrilaterals. unknown angles using the following geometrical properties: angles at a point angles at a point on a straight line and intersecting straight lines angles formed within parallel lines angle properties of triangles and quadrilaterals angle properties of regular polygons angle in a semi-circle angle between tangent and radius of a circle. Use in addition the following geometrical properties: angle properties of irregular polygons angle at the centre of a circle is twice the angle at the circumference angles in the same segment are equal angles in opposite segments are supplementary; cyclic quadrilaterals. • Describe the role of electromagnetic waves in: – radio and television communications (radio waves) – satellite television and telephones (microwaves) – electrical appliances, remote controllers for televisions and intruder alarms (infrared) – medicine and security (X-rays) • Demonstrate an awareness of safety issues regarding the use of microwaves and X-rays • Describe the longitudinal nature of sound waves • State the approximate range of audible frequencies • Show an understanding that a medium is needed to transmit sound waves • Describe compression and rarefaction • Show an understanding that a medium is needed to transmit sound waves • Describe an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air • Relate the loudness and pitch of sound waves to amplitude and frequency • Describe how the reflection of sound may produce an echo 7 8 الكيمياء Chemistry األحياء Biology Reversible reactions Redox reactions Acids, bases and salts. The characteristic properties of acids and bases. The characteristic properties of acids and bases SECTION 2 : ORGANISATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ORGANISM 6.3 Animal Nutrition 6.3.7 7 TRANSPORTATION 7.1 Transport in plants 7.1.1 Water uptake 7.1.2 Transpiration 7.1.3 Translocation 7.2 Transport in Humans 7.2.1 Heart The students should be able to: • Describe the idea that some chemical reactions can be reversed by changing the reaction conditions. • Predict the effect of changing the conditions (concentration, temperature and pressure) on other reversible reactions • Concept of equilibrium The students should be able to: • Define oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen loss/gain. (Oxidation state limited to its use to name ions, e.g. iron(II), iron(III), copper(II), manganate(VII), dichromate(VI). • Define redox in terms of electron transfer • Identify redox reactions by changes in oxidation state and by the colour changes involved The students should be able to: • Describe the characteristic properties of acids as reactions with metals, bases, carbonates and effect on litmus • Define acids and bases in terms of proton transfer, limited to aqueous solutions. • Describe the characteristic properties of bases as reactions with acids and with ammonium salts and effect on litmus The students should be able to: • Describe neutrality and relative acidity and alkalinity in terms of pH (whole numbers only) measured using Universal Indicator paper • Describe the meaning of weak and strong acids and bases The students should be able to: Core • Define assimilation as movement of digested food molecules into the cells of the body where they are used, becoming part of the cells • Describe the role of the liver in the metabolism of glucose (glucose → glycogen) and amino acids (amino acids → proteins and destruction of excess amino acids) • Describe the role of fat as an energy storage substance Supplement • Define deamination as removal of the nitrogencontaining part of amino acids to form urea, followed by release of energy from the remainder of the amino acid • State that the liver is the site of breakdown of alcohol and other toxins The students should be able to: Core • State the functions of xylem and phloem • Identify the positions of xylem and phloem tissues as seen in transverse sections of unthickened, herbaceous, dicotyledonous roots, stems and leaves Core • Identify root hair cells, as seen under the light microscope, and state their functions • State the pathway taken by water through root, stem and leaf (root hair, root cortex cells, xylem, mesophyll cells) • Investigate, using a suitable stain, the pathway of water through the above-ground parts of a plant Supplement • Relate the structure and functions of root hairs to their surface area and to water and ion uptake The students should be able to: Core • Define transpiration as evaporation of water at the surfaces of the mesophyll cells followed by loss of water vapour from plant leaves, through the stomata • Describe how water vapour loss is related to cell surfaces, air spaces and stomata • Describe the effects of variation of temperature, humidity and light intensity on transpiration rate • Describe how wilting occurs Supplement • Explain the mechanism of water uptake and movement in terms of transpiration producing a tension (‘pull’) from above, creating a water potential gradient in the xylem, drawing cohesive water molecules up the plant. • Discuss the adaptations of the leaf, stem and root to three contrasting environments, to include pond, garden and desert, with emphasis on local examples (where appropriate) and the factors described in the core The students should be able to: Core • Define translocation in terms of the movement of sucrose and amino acids in phloem; • from regions of production • to regions of storage OR to regions of utilisation in respiration or growth Supplement • Describe translocation throughout the plant of applied chemicals, including systemic pesticides • Compare the role of transpiration and translocation in the transport of materials from sources to sinks, within plants at different seasons The students should be able to: Core • Describe the circulatory system as a system of tubes with a pump and valves to ensure one-way flow of blood • Describe the double circulation in terms of a low pressure circulation to the lungs and a high pressure circulation to the body tissues and relate these differences to the different functions of the two circuits Core • Describe the structure of the heart including the muscular wall and septum, chambers, valves and associated blood vessels • Describe the function of the heart in terms of muscular contraction and the working of the valves • Investigate, state and explain the effect of physical activity on pulse rate • Describe coronary heart disease in terms of the blockage of coronary arteries and state the possible causes (diet, stress and smoking) and preventive measures . قد يطرأ تغيير على هذه الخطة الشهرية بسبب اإلجازات الرسمية: مالحظة Note: Subject to change due to holidays.