Science & ICT Department Photo Album

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The mission of the department is to educate students by providing them with fruitful learning about science. This is accomplished by a commitment to the highest possible standards of quality in the areas of teaching, assessment and learning. Our goal is to ensure our curriculum is designed to foster the acquisition of foundation knowledge in different disciplines and the development of independent and critical thinking. It will enable students to understand their own potential and responsibilities, communicate their knowledge effectively to others, and conduct themselves in a constructive, ethical and professional manner.

 

Yearly Departmental Major Concerns 2023-2024

• To formulate curriculum plans to enhance students’learning and meet the ever-changing educational needs
• To develop and empower students to reach their full potential in science learning 

 

CURRICULUM

 

Integrated Science

 

Course Objectives

The broad aims of this curriculum are that students should

• acquire the basic scientific knowledge and concepts for living in and contributing to a scientific and technological world;
• develop the ability to enquire and to solve problems;
• be acquainted with the language of science and be equipped with the skills in communicating ideas in science related contexts;
• develop curiosity and interest in science;
• recognise the usefulness and limitations of science and the interactions between science, technology and society and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, including respect for the environment and commitment to the wise use of resources; and
• be able to appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature of scientific knowledge.

 

Curriculum S1 - S2

 

Secondary 1

• Introducing Science
• Water
• Looking at Living Things
• Cells, Human Reproduction and Heredity
• Energy
• Matter as Particles

 

Necessary Practical Skills

• Using a dropper to transfer solution
• Mixing solution in a test tube
• Using a Bunsen burner
• Using a thermometer
• Reading the scale of a ruler
• Taking a reading from a measuring cylinder
• Using a stopwatch
• Measuring the volume of objects with irregular shapes by displacement method
• Using a microscope
• Preparing slides of animal and plant cells

Secondary 2

• Living Things and Air
• Making Use of Electricity
• Common Acids and Alkalis
• Sensing the Environment
• Force and Motion

 

Necessary Practical Skills

• Performing the burning-splint/glowing splint test
• Collecting gas using underwater method
• Performing the test with hydrogencarbonate indicator/ limewater
• Carrying out the cobalt chloride paper test
• Performing the iodine test
• Heating by using a water bath
• Connecting a simple circuit
• Using an ammeter
• Using a voltmeter
• Using a rheostat
• Distinguishing series and parallel circuits
• Testing acids and alkalis with litmus paper
• Measuring pH values of common acids and alkalis with pH paper
• Performing 'pop' sound test
• Using a scalpel

 

Physics

 

Course Objectives

The broad aims of this DSE curriculum are to enable students to:

 

• develop interest in the physical world and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about it;
• construct and apply knowledge of physics, and appreciate the relationship between physical science and other disciplines;
• appreciate and understand the nature of science in physics-related contexts;
• develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
• develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and to solve problems
• individually or collaboratively in physics-related contexts;
• understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on physics-related issues;
• make informed decisions and judgments on physics-related issues; and
• be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of physics, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.

 

Curriculum S3 - S6

 

Secondary 3

• Introducing Physics
• Reflection of Light
• Refraction of Light
• Lenses
• Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Further Discussions about Light

 

Secondary 4-6

Compulsory Part:

• Heat and Gases
• Force and Motion
• Wave Motion
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy

 

Elective Part:

• Atomic World
• Energy and Use of Energy

 

Chemistry

 

Course Objectives

The broad aims of this DSE curriculum are to enable students to:

• develop interest and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about chemistry;
• construct and apply knowledge of chemistry, and appreciate the relationship between chemistry and other disciplines;
• appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature of science;
• develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
• develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and solve problems individually and collaboratively in chemistry-related contexts;
• discuss science-related issues using the language of chemistry;
• make informed decisions and judgements on chemistry-related issues;
• develop open-mindedness, objectivity and pro-activeness;
• show appropriate awareness of working safely; and
• understand and evaluate the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of chemistry, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.

 

Curriculum S3 - S6

 

 Secondary 3

• Introducing Chemistry
• Planet Earth
• The Microscopic World I
• Metals

 

Secondary 4-6

 Compulsory Part:

• Planet Earth
• Microscopic World I
• Metals
• Acids and Bases
• Fossil Fuels and Carbon Compounds
• Microscopic World II
• Redox Reactions, Chemical Cells and Electrolysis
• Chemical Reactions and Energy
• Rate of Reaction
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Chemistry of Carbon Compounds
• Patterns in the Chemical World

Elective Part:

• Industrial Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry

 

Biology

 

Course Objectives

The broad aims of this DSE curriculum are to enable students to:

• develop and maintain an interest in biology, a sense of wonder and curiosity about the living world, and a respect for all living things and the environment;
• construct and apply knowledge of biology, understand the nature of science in biology-related contexts, and appreciate the relationships between biological science and other disciplines;
• develop the ability to make scientific inquiries; think scientifically, critically and creatively; and solve biology-related problems individually and collaboratively;
• understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on biology related issues;
• be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of biology, and be able to make informed decisions and judgments on biology-related issues; and
• develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, and a commitment to promote personal and community health.

 

Curriculum S3 - S6

 

 Secondary 3

• Introducing Biology
• Food and humans
• Nutrition in humans
• Transport in humans
• Health and diseases

 

Secondary 4-6

Compulsory Part:

• Cells and Molecules of Life
• Genetics and Evolution
• Organization and Environment
• Health & Diseases

 

Elective Part:

• Human Physiology: Regulation and Control
• Applied Ecology

 

Information and Communication Technology (S1 – S3)

 

Course Objectives

The broad aims of this school-based curriculum are that students should

• understand the basic principles of operation for computer systems;
• acquire fundamental knowledge about computer applications;
• make use of common application software packages to carry out simple tasks;
• understand basic features of programming languages and write simple computer programs;
• be able to access to information and resources including e-learning and multimedia content;
• be aware of social issues related to computer applications; and
• appreciate the advancement brought about by the widespread use of computers in society.

 

Curriculum S1 – S3

 

• Accessing School Computer Facilities
• Google Search
• MS Excel
• Photoshop
• 3D Printing
• Web Development
• Basic Programming: Scratch, micro:bit
• VR and Programming: CoSpaces Edu
• App Development: App Inventor 2,
• IT and Society: Healthy Use of the Internet 
• Artficial Intelligence (AI) and Python

 

Information and Communication Technology (S4-6)

 

Secondary 4

 

Course Objectives

This DSE curriculum aims to

• focuses on how human beings solve their daily problems and how the processes involved can be replicated and transferred to solve new problems. It is an essential area of study for all students in Hong Kong.
• equip students to select, organize, analyze and use information effectively. Quick and effective access to information is regarded as essential for everyone in contemporary society; and the ability to construct knowledge from the information gathered has become crucial in Hong Kong’s knowledge-based society.

Compulsory Part:

• Information Processing
• Computer System Fundamentals
• Internet and its Applications
• Computational Thinking and Programming
• Social Implications

Elective Part:

• Databases
• Web Application Development
• Algorithm and Programming

 

Secondary 5-6

 

Course Objectives

This DSE curriculum aims to

• provide students with a body of essential knowledge, concepts and applications of information, communication and computer systems;
• equip students with problem-solving and communication skills, and encourage them to think critically and creatively;
• develop students into competent, effective, discriminating, ethical and confident users of ICT, so as to support their lifelong learning; and
• provide students with opportunities to appreciate the impact of ICT on our knowledge-based society, so as to nurture in them positive values and attitudes towards this area.

 Compulsory Part:

• Information Processing
• Computer System Fundamentals
• Internet and its Applications
• Basic Programming Concepts
• Social Implications

 

Elective Part:

• Databases
• Data Communications and Networking
• Multimedia Production and Wed Site Development
• Software Development

 

STEAM (a school-based curriculum for S2)

 

Course Objectives

The broad aims of this school based curriculum are that students should

• integrate and apply knowledge and skills across disciplines to solve authentic problems through STEAM-related learning activities;
• develop their creativity, collaboration and problem solving skills while their potential in innovation is unleashed; and
• enhance their interest in Science, Technology and Mathematics.

 

ASSESSMENT

Two major modes of assessment, continuous assessment and end of term examinations, are used to measure student performance. Continuous assessment includes uniform tests, quizzes and tests, laboratory activities, homework and projects.

 

YEARLY FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

 

中電「校園工程師」 計畫三項「鐵人」盃賽：全場總亞軍

 

Aerospace Science & Technology Fair - Achievements of Chinese Aerospace

 

STEM Competition - Esri China (HK) 25th Anniversary STEAM Cup – Multi-Subjects ArcGIS StoryMaps Application Competition 2022-2023 – 2^nd runner-up (Science Subject)

 

“My Green Space”Student Competition – Merit Award

 

Technology changes Life: Design Thinking & Scientific Ideation Training Camp and Scientific Idea Poster Competition - Champion

 

STEM Workshops – Forensic Science & LEGO

 

STEM Lesson – Hovercraft

 

DEPARTMENT MEMBERS

Teacher	Subject & Level	Other Responsibilities
Ms Agnes Kwok	S1 IS, S2 STEAM, S4 & 5 Chemistry	Head of Department
Ms Cindy Chan	S1, 2 STEAM, S2 IS, S5 Chemistry
Mr. Scater Choi	S2 STEAM, S4 Physics	Assistant Principal (AA)
Mr. Chung Kam Tong	S3, 4 & 5 Physics
Mr. Daniel Chung	S2 IS, S4 & 6 Chemistry
Mr. John Leung	S3, 5 & 6 ICT
Ms Tracy Liu	S2 STEAM, S1, 2 & 4 ICT
Mr. Pon Lo	S3, 5 & 6 Biology
Mr. Kelvin Ma	S1 IS, S3 & 5 Chemistry	S1 IS Form Coordinator
Mr. Raymond Ng	S3, 4, 5 & 6 Physics	Coordinator of Physics
Mr. Matthew Shum	S1 ICT
Mr. Ronnie Tam	S2 IS, S3, 4 & 6 Biology	S2 IS Form Coordinator
Mr. Sam Zheng	S1, 2 IS, S4 Biology
Mr. Kit Chow	S1 & 2 STEAM	Science/ STEAM Teaching Assistant
Ms. Carmen Tong		Laboratory Technician (Chemistry & Physics)
Mr. Fernando Mok		Laboratory Technician (Biology & IS)