DSA Advanced Science
Objectives
- DSA Advanced Science provides a competitive edge above our regular syllabus programmes and serves to cater to different points of focus for our high-achieving PSLE students. It also aims to fulfil advanced students’ wish for more knowledge.
Course Outline
- Students are taught specific topics in Biology (1st module), Chemistry and Physics (2nd module).
- Skills and knowledge papers comprises questions very similar to science-competition style are included.
- All questions are challenging and aim to hone student’s analytical thinking and logical deduction skills.
- Besides focusing on the theory of the topics, activities and experiments relating to the topics will be conducted to strengthen the knowledge of the students.
Chemistry | Physics | Biology |
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– Scientific Method – Kinetic Particle Theory – Atomic Structure – Elements, Compounds & Mixtures – Separation Techniques – Knowledge Quiz 1 – Experiment: Chemical Reaction |
– Units & Measurements – Rate & Speed – Mass, Weight & Density – Force & Pressure – Thermal Energy – Sound Energy – Electrical Energy – Light Energy – Knowledge Quiz 2 – Experiment: Pressure in Liquid |
– Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems – “Experiment 1 (The Naked Egg)” – Movement of Substances – “Experiment 2 (Egg-cellent Osmosis)” – Enzymes – “General Health (Nutrients & Diseases)” – Human Anatomy (Part 1) – Human Anatomy (Part 2) – Genetics & Heredity – Ecosystem – Knowledge Quiz 3 – Skills Paper I |
Topics covered are subjected to change depending on the ability of students.