Characteristics of our History curriculum
Our History curriculum is tailored to the needs of our students, with the following characteristics:
- the abridged version textbooks are chosen to provide students with basic knowledge of the topics while the extended parts are optional for the more capable or interested students;
- active learning approach is adopted to help students develop various generic skills and higher-order thinking skills for further studies;
- to ensure a smooth transition of learning for students who may take History at senior secondary level;
- to enhance students’ interest in the subject and awareness of human society today through life-wide learning opportunities;
- the teaching content is often updated to meet the needs of students.
Course Content
S.1
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1. Human needs: past and present
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What basic human needs led to the emergence of early civilisations? What are the main characteristics of early civilisations?
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2. The development of European civilisation
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a. Overview of ancient Greek and ancient Roman civilisation - What legacy has the classical European civilisation left to us?
b. Medieval Europe and the making of Christendom
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3. The rise of Islamic civilisation and cultural interactions between Europe and Asia in Medieval Times
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How related were the achievements of the Islamic civilisation and cultural interactions between Europe and Asia in Medieval Times? |
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4. History, culture and heritage of early Hong Kong region
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How do we find the imprints related to the historical development of Hong Kong region? |
S.2
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5. The rise of modern Europe |
How did new ideas and progress in science and technology foster significant development in the west? |
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6. European colonial expansion |
What impact did European colonial expansion have on the peoples in the Americas, Africa and Asia? |
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7. The founding and development of the United States (US)
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How was the United States founded? What were the major internal and external developments of the country after its independence? |
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8. Growth and development of Hong Kong up to the late 19th century
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What impact did the British colonial rule and different local organisations have on the development of Hong Kong? |