Environmental Chemistry · Semester 2

Waste Management and Recycling

Students will investigate chemical aspects of waste management, including decomposition, incineration, and recycling processes.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between various methods of waste disposal and their environmental impacts.
  2. Analyze the chemical challenges associated with recycling different types of materials.
  3. Design a plan for reducing chemical waste in a school laboratory.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Waste Management - MSMOE: Recycling - MS
Level: JC 2
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Environmental Chemistry
Period: Semester 2

Suggested Methodologies

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Structured group problem-solving with defined roles

25–50 min

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Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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