Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
JC 2 Geography
This curriculum explores the complex interactions between physical environments and human systems through the lens of sustainability. Students analyze tropical landscapes, climate change, and global economic shifts to develop a deep understanding of contemporary geographical challenges.
Tropical Environments and Hydrological Systems
An investigation into the geomorphological processes and drainage basin dynamics specific to the humid and seasonal tropics.
Analysis of the characteristics of the humid and seasonal tropics and the factors influencing energy budgets.
Examining the movement of water through the drainage basin system and the factors affecting hydrographs.
A study of the development of distinct landforms in the tropics through weathering and mass movement.
Climate Change and Global Environmental Governance
Exploring the science of climate change, its multi-scalar impacts, and the effectiveness of international management strategies.
Reviewing the greenhouse effect and the historical evidence for anthropogenic global warming.
Analyzing the consequences of rising temperatures on sea levels, biodiversity, and human livelihoods.
Evaluating the effectiveness of international agreements and local adaptation measures in addressing climate change.
Global Economy and the New International Division of Labour
Analyzing the spatial patterns of economic activities and the role of transnational corporations in the global economy.
Investigating how TNCs organize production across borders and the impact on local economies.
Examining the shift of economic power toward the Global East and South.
Tracing the path of products from raw materials to final consumers across the globe.
Urban Change and Sustainable Development
Studying the growth of cities, urban challenges, and the strategies for creating liveable urban environments.
Analyzing the drivers and consequences of rapid urban population growth in developing regions.
Evaluating models of urban design that promote environmental health and social equity.
Exploring issues of housing, segregation, and the right to the city.
Political Geography and State Sovereignty
Investigating the spatialities of power, territory, and the role of the state in a globalized world.
Examining the significance of borders and the challenges to state sovereignty.
Analyzing how the distribution and control of resources shape international relations.
Studying the spatial causes and consequences of political instability.
Geographical Investigations and Skills
Developing mastery in fieldwork, data interpretation, and the application of geographical information systems.
Planning and conducting primary data collection in physical and human environments.
Using statistical tools and cartographic techniques to interpret geographical data.
Leveraging digital mapping technology to solve spatial problems.