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Science syllabus, dot point by dot point
Every dot point in the Singapore Sciencesyllabus, with a focused answer for each one. Click any dot point for a worked explainer, past exam questions, and links to related dot points. Written by Claude Opus 4.8, Anthropic's latest AI.
Electricity and Magnetism
Module overview →- What do current, voltage and resistance mean, and how are they linked?Describe current, voltage and resistance, state their units, and use the relationship voltage equals current times resistance8 min answer →
- How does electricity in the home keep us safe, and what dangers should we avoid?Describe the electrical safety features in the home, including fuses, earthing and insulation, and explain safe practices to avoid electric shock8 min answer →
- How do magnets behave, and how can electricity make a magnet?Describe the properties of magnets and magnetic materials, the behaviour of poles, and how an electromagnet is made and used8 min answer →
- What do you need to make a simple circuit work, and how do series and parallel circuits differ?Describe the parts of a simple electric circuit, use circuit symbols, and compare series and parallel circuits8 min answer →
Energy and its Forms
Module overview →- How do we measure the electrical energy our appliances use, and how is it paid for?Describe how electrical appliances change electrical energy into useful forms, and calculate the energy used in kilowatt-hours and its cost8 min answer →
- Where does our energy come from, and how can we use it wisely?Compare renewable and non-renewable energy resources, and describe simple ways to save energy at home8 min answer →
- What are the different forms of energy, and how does energy change from one form to another?Name the main forms of energy, describe how energy is transferred and changed from one form to another, and apply the idea that energy is never destroyed8 min answer →
- How does heat travel from a hot place to a cold place?Describe the three ways heat is transferred (conduction, convection and radiation) and explain everyday examples of each8 min answer →
Forces and Motion
Module overview →- What is a force, and what can forces do to objects?Describe forces as pushes and pulls, identify common forces such as friction, weight and air resistance, and explain what forces can do to an object8 min answer →
- Why does a sharp knife cut more easily than a blunt one, and how does pressure act in liquids and gases?Define pressure as force divided by area, calculate pressure, and describe pressure in solids, liquids and gases with everyday examples8 min answer →
- How do simple machines such as levers make heavy jobs easier?Describe how levers and other simple machines make work easier, identify the load, effort and pivot, and give everyday examples8 min answer →
- How do we measure how fast something is moving?Define speed as distance divided by time, calculate speed, distance or time, and read simple distance-time information8 min answer →
Matter and Materials
Module overview →- What are acids and bases, and how can we tell them apart safely?Describe the properties of common acids and bases, use indicators and the pH scale to identify them, and give everyday examples8 min answer →
- What is everything made of, and how are elements, compounds and mixtures different?Describe atoms as the building blocks of matter and distinguish between elements, compounds and mixtures with everyday examples8 min answer →
- What makes metals special, and why do we choose particular metals for particular jobs?Describe the common properties of metals and explain how those properties decide the everyday uses of metals such as copper, aluminium and steel8 min answer →
- How can we separate the different substances in a mixture?Describe everyday methods for separating mixtures, including filtering, evaporation and using a magnet, and choose the right method for a given mixture8 min answer →
- What are the three states of matter, and what happens to a substance when it is heated or cooled?Describe the three states of matter in terms of particle arrangement, and explain the changes of state when a substance is heated or cooled8 min answer →
Plants and Ecosystems
Module overview →- How does energy in food pass from one living thing to another?Describe food chains and food webs, identify producers, consumers and predators and prey, and explain what happens when part of a food web changes8 min answer →
- How do human activities affect the environment, and what can we do to help?Describe how human activities cause pollution and harm the environment, and explain ways people can reduce their impact8 min answer →
- What do living things need, and how are they suited to where they live?Describe the characteristics of living things, what a habitat provides, and how plants and animals are adapted to their habitats8 min answer →
- How do plants make their own food, and what do they need to grow?Describe how plants make food by photosynthesis, state what they need and produce, and explain what plants need to grow well8 min answer →
- How is water recycled in nature, and how do nutrients get returned to the soil?Describe the water cycle and the role of decomposers in recycling nutrients, and explain why recycling in nature matters8 min answer →
The Human Body and Health
Module overview →- What does a healthy diet contain, and how do our choices affect our health?Describe the parts of a balanced diet and their jobs, and explain how healthy choices help prevent disease8 min answer →
- How does the body move blood around to deliver what cells need?Describe the heart, blood vessels and blood, and explain how the circulatory system transports oxygen and food around the body8 min answer →
- How does the body break down the food we eat so it can be used?Describe the main parts of the digestive system and explain how food is broken down and absorbed8 min answer →
- How does the body take in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide?Describe the parts of the respiratory system, explain breathing and gas exchange in the lungs, and state why we need oxygen8 min answer →