APPENDIX D DISTRIBUTION OF COMPULSORY CONCEPTS, SECONDARY CYCLES ONE AND TWO

APPENDIX D – DISTRIBUTION OF COMPULSORY CONCEPTS, SECONDARY CYCLES ONE AND TWO

Applied General Education Path

THE MATERIAL WORLD

Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program)

(Optional Program)

Cycle Two

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology

Properties – Characteristic properties – Mass – Volume – Temperature – States of matter – Acidity/alkalinity Properties of matter

– Characteristic physical properties • Melting point

• Boiling point • Density

– Characteristic chemical properties • Reaction to indicators – Properties of solutions

Physical properties of solutions – Solubility – Concentration (g/L, ppm, %, mole/L) – Electrolytes – pH scale – Ions – Electrical conductivity Changes – Physical change – Chemical change – Conservation of matter – Mixtures – Solutions – Separation of mixtures Changes in matter – Physical changes – Chemical changes – Forms of energy – Particle model Chemical changes – Combustion – Oxidation Chemical changes – Precipitation

– Decomposition and synthesis – Photosynthesis and respiration – Acid-base neutralization reaction – Salts

– Balancing chemical equations – Law of conservation of mass – Stoichiometry

– Types of bonds • Covalent • Ionic

– Endothermic and exothermic reactions

Physical changes

Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program)

(Optional Program)

Cycle Two

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology

Organization – Atom – Element – Periodic table – Molecule Organization of matter

– Pure substance (compound, element) – Homeogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures

Organization of matter

– Lewis notation

– Elementary particles (proton, electron, neutron) – Simplified atomic model

– Relative atomic mass and isotopes – Nomenclature and notation rules – Polyatomic ions

– Concept of mole

Fluids

– Compressible and incompressible fluids – Pressure

– Relationship between pressure and volume

Electricity and electromagnetism Electricity

– Electrical charge – Static electricity – Ohm’s law – Electrical circuits

– Relationship between power and electrical energy

Electromagnetism

– Forces of attraction and repulsion – Magnetic field of a live wire – Magnetic field of a solenoid – Electromagnetic induction

Transformation of energy

– Relationship between work, force and travel – Effective force

– Relationship between work and energy – Relationship between potential energy, mass,

acceleration and travel

– Relationship between kinetic energy, mass and velocity

Transformation of energy

– Law of conservation of energy – Energy efficiency

– Distinction between heat and temperature

THE MATERIAL WORLD (CONT.)

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Waves – Frequency – Wavelength – Amplitude – Decibel scale – Electromagnetic spectrum – Deviation of light waves – Focal point of a lens

Fluids

– Archimedes’principle – Pascal’s law – Bernoulli’s principle

Force and motion

– Force – Types of forces – Equilibrium of two forces

– Relationship between constant speed, distance and time

– Mass and weight

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THE MATERIAL WORLD (CONT.)

Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program)

(Optional Program)

Cycle Two

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology

Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program)

Cycle Two

(Optional Program)

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology

Diversity of life forms

– Habitat – Ecological niche – Species – Population

– Physical and behavioural adaptation – Evolution

– Taxonomy

– Genes and chromosomes

Life-sustaining processes

– Characteristics of living things – Plant and animal cells – Photosynthesis and respiration

– Cellular components visible under a microscope – Inputs and outputs (energy, nutrients, waste) – Osmosis and diffusion

THE LIVING WORLD

SYSTEMS

NUTRITION Digestive system

– Types of food (water, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals)

– Energy value of different foods

– Digestive tract (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum)

– Transformation of food (mechanical, chemical) – Digestive glands (salivary glands, gastric glands,

pancreas, liver, intestinal glands)

Circulatory and respiratory systems

– Respiratory system (nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs)

– Functions of blood constituents (plasma, formed elements)

– Compatibility of blood types

– Circulatory system (types of blood vessels) – Lymphatic system (lymph, antibodies)

Excretory system

– Urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) – Components of urine (water, mineral salts, urea)

Dynamics of ecosystems

– Disturbances – Trophic relationships – Primary productivity – Material and energy flow – Chemical recycling

– Factors that influence the distribution of biomes – Ecosystems Ecology – Ecotoxicology • Contaminant • Bioconcentration • Bioaccumulation • Toxicity level

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THE LIVING WORLD (CONT.)

RELATIONSHIPS Nervous and musculoskeletal systems

– Central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) – Peripheral nervous system (nerves)

• Neuron (synapse, axon, dendrites) • Neural inflow (voluntary act, reflex arc) – Sensory receptors (eye, ear, skin, tongue, nose) – Musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles)

• Function of bones, joints and muscles • Types of muscles

• Types of joint movements

REPRODUCTION Reproductive system – Cell division • Mitosis • Meiosis • Genetic diversity – Puberty (male and female) – Hormone regulation in men

• Spermatogenesis • Erection • Ejaculation

– Hormone regulation in women • Oogenesis

• Ovarian cycle • Menstrual cycle

Survival of species

– Asexual and sexual reproduction – Reproductive mechanisms in plants – Reproductive mechanisms in animals – Reproductive organs

– Gametes – Fertilization – Pregnancy

– Stages of human development – Contraception

– Methods of preventing the implantation of the zygote in the uterus

– Sexually transmitted diseases

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Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program) (Optional Program)

Cycle Two

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology

General characteristics of the Earth

– Internal structure of the Earth – Lithosphere

– Hydrosphere – Atmosphere

– Types of rocks (basic minerals) – Atmospheric layers – Water (distribution) – Air (composition) – Types of soil – Relief Lithosphere – Minerals – Energy resources Lithosphere

– Soil profile (horizons) – Buffering capacity of the soil – Contamination Hydrosphere – Catchment area – Energy resources Atmosphere – Air mass

– Cyclone and anticyclone – Energy resources

THE EARTH AND SPACE

Geological and geophysical phenomena

– Tectonic plate – Volcano – Earthquake – Orogenesis – Erosion

– Natural energy sources – Winds

– Water cycle

– Renewable and nonrenewable energy resources

Astronomical phenomena – Universal gravitation (qualitative study) – Solar system

– Light (properties) – Cycles of day and night

Space

– Solar energy flow

– Earth-Moon system (gravitational effect)

Hydrosphere – Contamination – Eutrophication Atmosphere – Greenhouse effect – Atmospheric circulation • Prevailing winds – Contamination

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Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program) (Optional Program)

Cycle Two

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology

Engineering

– Specifications – Design plan – Technical drawing – Manufacturing process sheet – Raw material

– Material – Equipment

THE TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD

Graphical language

– Geometric lines

– Types of representation (sketch, perspective drawing, oblique projection)

– Basic lines – Scales

– Orthogonal projections (multiview, isometric) – Axonometric projection:exploded view (reading) – Sections

– Dimensioning

– Standards and representations (diagrams and symbols)

Mechanical engineering

– Linking of mechanical parts – Typical functions

– Function, components and use of motion transmission systems (friction gears, pulleys and belt, gear assembly, sprocket wheels and chain, wheel and worm gear) – Speed changes

– Function, components and use of motion transforma-tion systems (screw gear system, cams, connecting rods, cranks, slides, rotating slider crank mechanisms, rack-and-pinion drive)

Technological systems

– System (overall function, inputs, processes, outputs, control)

– Components of a system

– Basic mechanical functions (links, guiding control) – Energy transformations

Electrical engineering

– Power supply

– Conduction, insulation and protection (resistance and coding, printed circuit)

– Typical controls (unipolar, bipolar, unidirectional, bidirectional)

Graphical language

– Multiview orthogonal projection (general drawing) – Functional dimensioning

– Developments (prism, cylinder, pyramid, cone) – Standards and representations (diagrams and symbols)

Electrical engineering

– Power supply

– Conduction, insulation and protection – Typical controls (lever, toggle, unipolar, bipolar,

unidirectional, bidirectional)

Mechanical engineering

– Adhesion and friction of parts

– Linking of mechanical parts (freedom of movement) – Guiding controls

– Construction and characteristics of motion transmission systems (gear wheels, pulleys and belt, gear assembly, sprocket wheels and chain, wheel and worm gear) – Speed changes, resisting torque, engine torque – Construction and characteristics of motion

transformation systems (screw gear system, cams, eccentrics, connecting rods, cranks, slides, rotating slider crank mechanism, rack-and-pinion drive)

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Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program) (Optional Program)

Cycle Two

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology

Forces and motion

– Types of motion – Effects of a force – Simple machines

– Mechanisms that transmit motion

– Mechanisms that bring about a change in motion

THE TECHNOLOGICAL WORLD (CONT.)

Materials

– Constraints (tension, compression, torsion) – Mechanical properties

– Types and properties • Ferrous alloys

• Nonferrous metals and alloys • Plastics (thermoplastics) • Wood and modified wood

– Cells (cellular components, membrane, nucleus, chromosomes, genes)

Manufacturing

– Shaping

• Machines and tools – Manufacturing

• Roughing and finishing • Characteristics of laying out – Measurement

• Direct measurements (ruler)

Manufacturing

– Shaping

• Characteristics of drilling, tapping and threading – Measurement and inspection

• Direct measurements (vernier calipers) • Control, shape and position (plane, section, angle)

Materials

– Constraints (deflection, shearing) – Characteristics of mechanical properties – Heat treatments

– Types and properties

• Plastics (thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics) • Ceramics

• Composites

– Modification of properties (degradation, protection)

Biotechnology – Processes • Pasteurization • Manufacture of vaccines • Artificial insemination • Cell cultures

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Cycle One

Cycle Two

(Basic Program) (Optional Program)

Cycle Two

Secondary I and II

Secondary III

Secondary IV

Secondary IV

Applied Science and Technology Science and the Environment Science and Technology