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General Paper
JC1 & JC2
Sciences (Chemistry & Biology)
JC1 & JC2
- General Paper
- Biology
- Chemistry
In our Junior College General Paper programme, our Ex-MOE teacher will focus on refining students’ critical thinking and argumentative writing skills, both essential for tackling complex essay and comprehension questions.
They will also expose students to extensive reading materials, particularly those of local and global interest, to apply in argumentative writing and the Application Question. Through intensive practice and with a robust feedback system in place, we help students develop sophisticated arguments and clear, persuasive writing to excel in this subject.
Our JC Biology curriculum focuses on advanced concepts in biology, building on the foundations laid in secondary school.
1. Core Topics:
- Cell Biology: Structure and function of cells, cell division (mitosis and meiosis), and the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
- Genetics: Inheritance patterns, genetic variation, DNA structure, gene expression, and biotechnology applications.
- Ecology: Study of ecosystems, energy flow, nutrient cycling, and human impact on the environment.
- Physiology: Human body systems such as the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems, with an emphasis on homeostasis and coordination.
- Evolution: Mechanisms of evolution, natural selection, and evidence of evolution.
2. Advanced Topics:
- Biological Control and Biotechnology: Modern techniques in genetic modification, cloning, and recombinant DNA technology.
- Enzyme Action: How enzymes work as biological catalysts and their role in metabolism.
- Nervous and Hormonal Systems: The structure and functioning of the nervous system, hormones, and their interaction to maintain homeostasis.
3. Practical Skills:
- Experimentation: Detailed experiment process for students to grasp better understanding
- Data Analysis: Interpreting experimental data, graphing, and statistical analysis to draw valid conclusions.
4. Application of Knowledge:
- Emphasis on understanding the real-world application of biological concepts, including biotechnology in medicine, environmental conservation, and agricultural practices.
5. Exam Preparation:
Exam techniques, including structuring answers and understanding mark schemes, are key aspects of the curriculum.
Focus on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to apply concepts to unfamiliar scenarios.
Our JC Chemistry curriculum focuses on advanced concepts in chemistry, providing students with a deeper understanding of chemical principles and their applications.
1. Core Topics:
- Atomic Structure and Periodic Table: Structure of atoms, electron configuration, trends in the periodic table, and periodicity in properties such as ionization energy, electronegativity, and atomic radius.
- Chemical Bonding: Types of bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic), properties of ionic and covalent compounds, and intermolecular forces.
- Stoichiometry: Mole concept, balancing equations, calculations involving chemical reactions, limiting reagents, and yield.
- Thermochemistry: Heat changes in chemical reactions, enthalpy, calorimetry, and Hess’s Law.
- Kinetics: Factors affecting the rate of reactions, rate laws, activation energy, and reaction mechanisms.
- Equilibrium: Le Chatelier’s Principle, dynamic equilibrium, equilibrium constants, and applications in chemical industries.
- Acids and Bases: Properties of acids and bases, pH scale, strong vs. weak acids/bases, buffer solutions, and titrations.
- Redox Reactions: Oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemical cells, standard electrode potentials, and applications in electrolysis and batteries.
- Organic Chemistry: Structure and reactivity of organic compounds, functional groups, isomerism, reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and aromatic compounds.
2. Advanced Topics:
- Transition Elements: Characteristics, properties, and complex formation of transition metals, including d-block chemistry and coordination compounds.
- Environmental Chemistry: The role of chemistry in pollution, green chemistry, and the chemistry of global issues like climate change and sustainability.
- Nuclear Chemistry: Radioactive decay, half-life, and the use of nuclear reactions in medicine and energy.
3. Practical Skills:
- Laboratory Techniques: Emphasis on precision and accuracy in chemical experiments, including titration, filtration, crystallization, and distillation.
- Data Analysis: Interpretation of experimental data, error analysis, graphical representation, and drawing valid conclusions.
- Experimental Design: Understanding how to design and carry out experiments to test hypotheses in chemistry.
4. Application of Knowledge:
- Real-World Chemistry: Understanding the practical application of chemistry in industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy production, environmental protection, and materials science.
- Problem-Solving: Applying theoretical knowledge to solve real-life chemical problems, including designing reactions, calculating yields, and troubleshooting laboratory procedures.
5. Exam Preparation:
Past Paper Practice: Regular practice with past year exam papers to familiarize students with the format and improve exam performance.
Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to think analytically and critically, applying knowledge to new and unfamiliar scenarios.
Exam Techniques: Focus on answering multiple-choice questions, structured and essay-type questions, and the application of chemistry concepts to practical situations.
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