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Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School
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2025 - 2026 Secondary 5 (Physics) Scheme of work
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Subject head：Mr. Lee Chi Yuen
Sub-panel members：
Mr. Yung Ming Yan
Written by：Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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Remarks：
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A. Key Tasks code：1.Moral and Civic Education; 2. Reading to learn、3. Project learning; 4.Information Technology for Interactive Learning
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B.Twelve priority values and attitudes code：1. "Perseverance", 2. "Respect for Others", 3. "Responsibility", 4. "National Identity", 5. "Commitment", 6. "Integrity" ,
7. "Care for Others"
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8. "Law-abidingness" , 9. "Empathy" and 10. "Diligence” 11. “Unity” 12. ‘Filial Piety’
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C. Core values of Catholic schools code︰1. Truth; 2. Life; 3. Family 4. Love; 5. Justise
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D. The Constitution, the Basic Law and the National Security Education code : #
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E. Major concerns of the year：1. Cultivate students' proactive attitudes towards learning, enabling them to become knowledgeable and thoughtful while appreciating the exploration and growth inherent in the learning process.
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　　　　　　　　　 　 2. Foster a positive campus culture to help students thrive in a healthy and confident environment.
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F. Coursebooks：
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Lesson LearningWhole school approach
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Week (no.of periods)ThemeKnowledgeSkillsA. Major concernsB. Twelve priority values and attitudes codeAttitudesC. Core values of Catholic schools codeD. The Constitution, the Basic Law and the National Security EducationLife-wide learning weekPractice and serviceCreating a School AtmosphereRemarksTeacher-in-charge
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1-3(10)Book 2
Ch 6 Work, Energy and Power		 Interpret work as a way of energy transfer Solve problems involving work1 Apply knowledge and principles of physics to solve problems1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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 Define work done W = Fs cosθ Apply P = W/t to solve problems
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 Define power as the rate of energy transfer solve problems involving kinetic energy
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 State that kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion Solve problems involving gravitational potential energy
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 State that gravitational potential energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position under gravity Discuss the inter-conversion of P.E. and K.E. with consideration of energy loss
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 Derive K.E. = ½mv2 and P.E. = mgh Solve problems involving conservation of energy
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 State the law of conservation of energy
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4-6(10)Ch 7 Momentum1. Realise momentum as a quantity of motion of an object and define momentum p = mvØ  Solve problems involving momentum in one dimension13To be Be aware of the importance of car safety and be committed to safe practices in their daily life1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. Understand that a net force acting on an object for a period of time results a change in momentum
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3. Interpret force as the rate of change of momentum (Newton’s Second Law of motion)
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4. State the law of conservation of momentum and relate it to Newton’s Third Law of motion
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5. Distinguish between elastic and inelastic collisions
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7(4)Book 1
Ch 1 Temperature and thermometer		1. Realise temperature as the degree of hotness of an object.Ø Explain the use of temperature-dependent properties in measuring temperature. 1Apply knowledge and principles of physics to solve problems1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. Interpret temperature as a quantity associated with the average kinetic energy due to the random motion of molecules in a system.
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3. Define and use degree Celsius as a unit temperature.
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8-9(4)Ch.2.1
Heat and internal energy		Ø  Realise that heat is the energy transferred as a result of the temperature difference between two objects.Ø  Describe the effect of mass, temperature, state of matter on the internal energy of a system.1Ø  Observe and record experimental observations accurately and honestly1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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Ø  Relate internal energy to sum of the kinetic energy of random motion and potential energy of molecules in the system.
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10-11(8)Ch.3
Specific heat capacity and heat capacity		1. Define heat capacity as C = Q/ΔT and specific heat capacity c = Q/mΔT.Ø  Discuss the practical importance of the high specific heat capacity of water. 16Ø Observe and record experimental observations accurately and honestly1, 5Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. Determine the specific heat capacity of a substance. Solve problems involving heat capacity and specific heat capacity.
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Science processing skills
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Ø  Devise and plan experiments
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12-13(8)Ch.4.1
Latent Heat		1. Realise latent heat as the energy transferred during the change of state without temperature change.Solve problems involving latent heat.11Ø  Evaluate experimental methods and suggest possible improvement and realize that there are always limitations in experiments.1, 5Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. Interpret latent heat in terms of the change of potential energy of the molecules during a change of state.
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3. Define specific latent heat of fusion as
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4. Define specific latent heat of vaporization as .
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14(4)Ch.4.2
Evaporation		1. Realise the occurrence of evaporation below boiling point。Ø Explain the cooling effect of evaporation.111Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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Ø Discuss the factors affecting rate of evaporation.
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Ø Explain evaporation in terms of molecular motion.
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15(4)Ch 2.2 Heat transfer processes1. Interpret energy transfer in terms of conduction, convection and radiation. Ø  Identify the means of energy transfer in terms of conduction, convection and radiation.12, 6, 9Ø  Develop open-mindedness and be able to show tolerance and respect towards the opinions and decisions of others even in disagreement1, 4Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. Realise the emission of infra-red radiation by hot objects. Science processing skillsØ  To realize the importance of greenhouses in agriculture and the environmental issues of the “greenhouse effect”
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3. Determine the factors affecting the emission and absorption of radiation. Ø  Select appropriate methods and apparatus to carry out investigationsØ  To be aware of the large amount of energy associated with the transfer of heat and to develop good habits in using air-conditioning in summer and heating in winter
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Ø Develop a habit of self-reflection and the ability to think critically
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16-17(4)Ch.5 Gases (Extension)Ø   Realise the existence of gas pressure Ø   Determine pressure-temperature and volume-temperature1Ø   Understand phenomena, facts and patterns, principles, concepts, laws and theories in physics1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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Ø   Verify Boyle’s law Ø   Determine absolute zero by the extrapolation of pressure-temperature or volume-temperature relationships Apply knowledge and principles of physics to solve problems
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Ø   relationships of a gas Ø   Apply the general gas law pV= nRT to solve problems
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Ø   Use Kelvin as a unit of temperature Ø   Apply temperature of an ideal gas using KEaverage = 3 RT/2 NA
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Ø   Combine the three relationships (p-V, p-T and V-T) of a gas to obtain the relationship pV/T = constantØ Solve problems involving kinetic theory
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Ø   Realise the random motion of molecules in a gas
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Ø   Realise the gas pressure resulted from molecular bombardment
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Ø   Interpret gas expansion in terms of molecular motion
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Ø   State the assumptions of the kinetic model of an ideal gas
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Ø   Realize pV = 1/3 N mc2
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Ø   Realise the condition that at high temperature and low pressure a real gas behaves as an ideal gas
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18-19First Term Examination
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19-20(3)Paper Checking
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20-23(12)Book 2
Ch.8 Projectile motion (extension)		1. To describe the shape of the path taken by a projectile launched at an angle of projection Ø  To solve problems involving projectile motion1Ø   Understand phenomena, facts and patterns, principles, concepts, laws and theories in physicsMr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. To understand the independence of horizontal and vertical motions Ø   Apply knowledge and principles of physics to solve problems
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24-25(6)Ch.9 Circular motion(extension)1. To define angular velocity as the rate of change of angular displacement and relate it to linear velocity Ø  To solve problems involving uniform circular motion16Ø  Observe and record experimental observations accurately and honestly1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. To state centripetal acceleration a v2/rScience processing skills
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3. To realise the resultant force pointing towards the centre of uniform circular motionØ  Students are expected to devise and plan experiments
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Ø  Devise plans and procedures to carry out investigations
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Ø  Handle apparatus properly and safely;
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Ø  Apply knowledge and principles of physics to solve problems
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Ø  Organise and analyse data, and infer from observations and experimental results
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Ø  Interpret observations and experimental data; and evaluate experimental methods and suggest possible improvements.
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Recognise the limitations of instruments used
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26-27(8)Ch.10 Gravitation
(extension)		1. To state Newton’s law of universal gravitation F =GMm/r2Ø  Identify natural phenomena14Ø To appreciate the roles of science and technology in the exploration of outer-space and the efforts of humankind in the quest to understand nature1#Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. To define gravitational field strength as force per unit mass Ø  Understand phenomena, facts and patterns, principles, concepts, laws and theories in physics
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3. To determine the gravitational field strength at a point above a planetØ  Apply knowledge and principles of physics to solve problems
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4. To determine the velocity of an object in a circular orbit
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5. To solve problems involving gravitation
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28-29(4)Book 4
Ch 1 Electrostatics (extension)		1. Examine the evidence for two kinds of charges in natureØ Solve problems involving forces between point charges1Ø Develop an understanding of technological applications of physics & of their social implications1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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2. Realise the attraction and repulsion between chargesØ Explain how charges interact via an E- field
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3. State Coulomb’s law F = Q1 Q2 / 4πεor2Ø Apply B = μoI/2πr &
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4. Interpret charging in terms of electron transfer Ø  B = μoNI to represent the magnetic fields around a long straight wire, and inside a long solenoid
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5. Describe the electric field around a point charge and between parallel charged platesØ determine the factors affecting the force on a straight current-carrying wire in a magnetic field and represent the force by F = BIl sinθ
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6. Represent an electric field using field lines
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7. Define ampere in terms of the force between currents in long straight parallel wires
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30-31(8)Ch 2 Electric Circuits
Ch 3 Electric Circuits in practice 		Ø State the convention for the direction of electric current Ø   Describe the energy transformations in electric circuits 17Ø   Observe and record experimental observations accurately and honestly1Mr. Yung Ming Yan
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Ø Define the potential difference (p.d.) between two points in a circuit as the electric potential energy converted to other forms per unit charge passing between the points outside the source Ø   Describe the variation of current with applied p.d. in metal wires, electrolytes and filament lamps
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Ø Define the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a source as the energy imparted by the source per unit charge passing through itØ Determine the factors affecting the resistance of a wire and define its resistivity ρ = RA/l
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Ø Define resistance R = V / IØ   Solve the resistance combinations in series and parallel R = R1+R2+ . for resistors connected in series 1/R=1/R1+1/R2 +.. for resistors connected in parallel circuit
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Ø Realise Ohm’s law as a special case of resistance behaviour Ø   Describe the effect of temperature on resistance of metals and semiconductorscompare series and parallel circuits in terms of p.d. across the components of each circuit and the current through them
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Ø Assign the electrical potential of any earthed points as Compare the e.m.f. of a source and the terminal voltage across the source experimentally and relate the difference to the internal resistance of the source Ø Measure I, V and R in simple circuits
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Ø Examine the heating effect when a current passes through a conductor Ø   Explain the effects of resistance of ammeters and voltmeters on measurements
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Ø Solve problems involving simple circuits
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Ø Apply P = VI to solve problems