Academics · Sciences

Science

科學

Core SubjectF.1 – F.3

Broad Aims

  • 01Sustain and develop curiosity and interest in science and appreciate the wonder of nature.
  • 02Develop a basic understanding of the nature of science and recognise the usefulness and limitations of science and the evolutionary nature of scientific knowledge.
  • 03Acquire scientific knowledge and scientific inquiry skills to engage in scientific reasoning and scientific inquiry.
  • 04Use scientific models and the language of science to communicate science-related ideas.
  • 05Develop the ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills of science and other related disciplines to foster creative problem solving and innovation.
  • 06Recognise the connections between science, I&T, the environment, society and engineering, and think critically about science-related issues.
  • 07Be aware of the impact of human activities on the environment and act sensibly for its sustainable development.
  • 08Become life-long learners in science for personal development and prepared for further studies or professional development in science, technology and engineering related fields.
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14 Thematic Units
Organised across S1–3, each unit lets students investigate and examine a specific theme in science.
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Science, Society & Technology
Units cover the major aspects of science as well as the social and technological implications of scientific knowledge.
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Cross-disciplinary & STEAM
Students develop the ability to integrate science with other disciplines, fostering creative problem solving and innovation.
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Environment & Sustainability
Students are aware of the impact of human activities on the environment and act sensibly for its sustainable development.

Curriculum Structure and Organisation

The teaching syllabus is organised into 14 units that are introduced across Secondary 1 to 3. It is designed to cover the major aspects of science, as well as the social and technological implications of science. Each unit allows students to investigate and examine a specific theme in science.

🔬Unit 1
Introducing Science
💧Unit 2
Water
🌿Unit 3
Looking at Living Things
🧬Unit 4
Cells, Human Reproduction and Heredity
⚡Unit 5
Energy
⚛️Unit 6
Matter as Particles