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Subjects Info Hand-outNA Stream
Brief descriptions of the elective subjects
REGENT SECONDARY SCHOOLSECONDARY TWO STREAMING TALK
6TH APRIL 2013
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Biology component – Topics includedI. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY 1. Cell Structure and Organisation2. Movement of Substances3. Biological Molecules
II. MAINTENANCE AND REGULATION OF LIFE PROCESSES4. Animal Nutrition5. Plant Nutrition6. Transport in Flowering Plants7. Transport in Humans8. Respiration
III. CONTINUITY OF LIFE 9. Reproduction
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Physics component – Topics includedI. MEASUREMENT1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement
II. NEWTONIAN MECHANICS 2. Kinematics3. Dynamics4. Mass, Weight and Density5. Turning Effect of Forces6. Energy, Work and Power
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III. THERMAL PHYSICS 8. Kinetic Model of Matter7. Transfer of Thermal Energy8. Thermal Properties of Matter
IV. WAVES 9. General Wave Properties10. Light
V. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM 11. Current of Electricity12. D.C. Circuits13. Practical Electricity14. Magnetism
Combine Science Physics & Chemistry 5105Chemistry and Biology 5107
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Geography component – Topics included
• Theme 1: Our Dynamic Planet (Physical Geography)(1) Living with Tectonic Hazards - Risk or opportunity?(2) Variable Weather and Changing Climate – A continuing challenge?
• Theme 2: Our Changing World (Human Geography)(3) Global Tourism - Is tourism the way to go?
• Theme 3: Geographical Skills and Investigations(4) Topographical Map Reading Skills(5) Geographical Data and Techniques(6) Geographical Investigations
Combined Humanities 2194Geography
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History component – Topics included• Unit 1 –The World in Crisis• Impact of World War I• Rise of authoritarian regimes and its impact in the interwar years − *Case study of Communist Russia − *Case study of Nazi Germany• World War II in Europe and the Asia–Pacific − Reasons for outbreak of WWII in Europe − Reasons for outbreak of WWII in the Asia–Pacific − Reasons for the defeat of Germany − Reasons for the defeat of Japan
• Unit 2 – Bi-Polarity and the Cold War• Cold War and the bi-polar world order − Reasons for the Cold War in Europe• Manifestation of Cold War outside Europe − *Case study of Korean War, 1950– 53
Combined Humanities 2194History
Duration of Written Examination: 1 hour 40 minutes
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Design and Technology – Topics included1 Design Method2 Project Management3 Research4 Need Definition5 Idea Generation and Development6 Realisation Plan7 Evaluation8 Design & Technology in Society9 Design Communication10 Ergonomics and Anthropometry11 Structures12 Mechanisms13 Electronics14 Resistant Materials15 Smart Materials16 Marking Out17 Shaping18 Joining and Assembly19 Finishing
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Design & Technology (D&T) 7054
Duration of Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Food and Nutrition – Topics included1. Nutrition and Health1.1 Nutrients1.2 Diet and Health 1.3 Energy Balance1.4 Meal Planning and Meal Analysis
2. Food Choices2.1 Main Food Commodities2.2 Food Labels
3. Food Science3.1 The science of food preparation and cooking3.2 Reactions in food during preparation and cooking3.3 Evaluation of food
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Food and Nutrition (F&N) 6072
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Art – Topics included
• Fine Art (2-D):• Fine Art (3-D):• Design (3-D):• Textiles/Fibre Art:• Electronic/Lens-Based Media:
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Art 6125
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Principles of Account1. The Role Of Accounting2. Double Entry System Of Book-keeping3. Accounting Procedures4. Fundamentals Of Preparing The Final Accounts5. Preparation Of Final Accounts6. Analysis Of Final Accounts
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Principles of Account (POA) 7091
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Additional Mathematics – Topics includedALGEBRA:• Equations and inequalities• Indices and Surds• Polynomials • Binomial expansions
GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY:• Trigonometric functions, identities and equations• Coordinate geometry in two dimensions
CALCULUS:• Differentiation and integration
Additional Mathematics 4044