Science Education
Aims of the Subject :
- To cultivate curiosity and interest in science.
- To develop the ability to inquire about the natural world and solve problems.
- To acquire basic scientific knowledge, science process skills, and the ability to integrate and apply this understanding across disciplines.
- To gain a preliminary understanding of the nature of science.
- To use basic scientific language to communicate ideas effectively.
- To develop evidence-based reasoning skills and the ability to form logical conclusions.
- To develop foundational engineering thinking and practical skills.
- To recognise the social, ethical, environmental and technological implications of science, and develop a sense of responsible citizenship and a commitment to personal and community health.
- To cultivate self-directed learning capabilities and become lifelong learners of science for personal development.
- To prepare students for advanced science learning at the secondary level and potential future careers in scientific fields.
- Foster digital education and ethical use of technology in scientific exploration.
Members of the Subject :
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Panels |
Farm Road Campus: Ms. Cecilia FAN Sheung Heung Road Campus: Ms. Kitty CHENG (Convenor), Mr. Marvin Kwok (Convenor)
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Subject Teachers |
Farm Road Campus:
Ms. Gloria SO, Ms. Kay HAN, Ms. Janice SAU
Sheung Heung Road Campus: MMs. Kitty CHENG, Mr. Marvin Kwok, Ms. Jasmine LAM, Mr. Hugo FONG, Ms. Renda CHAN, Ms. Helen NIE, Ms. Kelly KO, Ms Wing NG |
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Online Learning Resources of the Subject:
- BrainPOP Jr.: https://jr.brainpop.com/
- Everything kids need to know related to health: http://kidshealth.org/kid/
- Online National Geographic for kids: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
- NASA Kids’ Club: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
- Science Classroom: http://www.ied.edu.hk/has/sci/clasroom/index.htm
- Hong Kong Science Museum: http://hk.science.museum/en_US/web/scm/index.html
- Hong Kong Museum of History: http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/History/en_US/web/mh/index.html
- Science for Kids*: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz
- Animals, Animal Pictures, Wild Animal Facts, National Geographic: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals