Gifu Entrance Science study plan

Derive and apply the three kinematic equations for constant acceleration to solve at least 15 numerical problems, including free-fall and projectile cases.

Draw correct free-body diagrams for 10 situations involving friction, inclines, tension, and normal force, then write the Newton's second law equations for each.

Distinguish static from kinetic friction quantitatively and solve problems at the threshold of slipping.

Set up a personal error log that records every mistake type from this week's practice sets.

Apply conservation of mechanical energy and the work-energy theorem to solve at least 12 problems, including spring potential energy and non-conservative work.

Analyze collisions in one dimension using momentum conservation, classifying each as elastic or inelastic and checking kinetic energy before and after.

Solve at least 5 two-dimensional momentum problems by resolving vectors into components.

Explain in writing why momentum is conserved in a collision while kinetic energy may not be.

Solve at least 12 wave problems covering wave speed, frequency, wavelength, superposition, and standing waves on strings and in pipes.

Apply Snell's law and total internal reflection conditions to at least 8 refraction problems.

Build and use circuit diagrams to compute equivalent resistance and current distribution in series, parallel, and mixed networks.

State and apply Kirchhoff's rules and Ohm's law to at least 5 multi-loop circuits.

Apply the first law of thermodynamics to isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric, and isochoric processes, computing work, heat, and internal energy change for each.

Interpret and sketch graphs of experimental data, identifying linear regions, slopes with units, and sources of systematic error.

Design a controlled experiment for a given hypothesis, naming the independent, dependent, and controlled variables.

Compute uncertainty in a derived quantity from measurement uncertainties using simple propagation rules.

Draw electron configurations and Lewis structures for at least 20 atoms, ions, and simple molecules, predicting geometry with VSEPR.

Classify bonding as ionic, covalent, or metallic from electronegativity differences and explain resulting physical properties.

Balance at least 15 chemical equations, including redox reactions, and identify oxidation numbers before and after.

Apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict the direction of shift for at least 8 equilibrium scenarios, including temperature and pressure changes.

Name and draw structural formulas for the main organic functional groups and predict simple reaction products such as esterification and combustion.

Describe cell organelles and their functions, then explain how each contributes to a specific cellular process such as protein synthesis or respiration.

Compare mitosis and meiosis stage by stage, stating chromosome number and key events at each stage.

Solve at least 10 Mendelian genetics problems, including dihybrid crosses, codominance, and sex-linked inheritance, using Punnett squares.

Explain homeostatic regulation of blood glucose and body temperature using negative feedback loops drawn as labeled diagrams.

Analyze population growth models and predator-prey relationships, calculating growth rates from given data.

Summarize the evidence for evolution from fossils, comparative anatomy, and molecular data, and distinguish natural selection from other mechanisms.

Trace energy flow and nutrient cycling through a food web, quantifying energy loss between trophic levels.

Interpret rock types, the rock cycle, and plate boundary types, predicting the geological features associated with each boundary.

Read weather maps and explain the formation of fronts, pressure systems, and the Coriolis effect on wind direction.

Describe the life cycle of stars and the evidence supporting the Big Bang, including redshift and cosmic microwave background.

Complete two full timed mock exams and revise every error in the log from weeks 1 through 8.