Integrated Science
Aims

The broad aims of the Science (S1-3) curriculum are to enable students to:  

  1. develop curiosity and interest in science; 
  2. acquire fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, and appreciate the relationship between science and other disciplines; 
  3. develop the ability to make scientific investigation and solve problems; 
  4. use the language of science to communicate science-related ideas; 
  5. develop a basic understanding of the nature of science; 
  6. develop the ability to integrate and apply scientific knowledge and skills with other related disciplines; 
  7. recognize the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of science, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship and a commitment to promote personal and community health; 
  8. be prepared for further studies in STEM-related disciplines; and
  9. become lifelong learners in science for personal development.
Curriculum Highlights

The Science (S1-3) curriculum adopts a thematic approach to provide broad and balanced learning experiences for students to extend their learning of the science elements in General Studies at primary level. The curriculum is designed for the development of scientific literacy, the associated science process skills, together with the awareness of the impact that science has on our lives and environment for students at junior secondary level. This helps students to deal with the opportunities and challenges in a wide variety of personal and social contexts in such an era of rapid scientific and technological change.

Curriculum Framework

The curriculum content is organized into 14 Units. It is designed to cover the key ideas of science, as well as the social and technological implications of science. Each Unit allows students to explore and investigate a specific theme in Science. The Units for S1, S2 and S3 are listed below:

S1 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
S2 Unit 7: Living Things and Air
Unit 8: Making Use of Electricity
Unit 9: Common Acids and Alkalis
Unit 10: Sensing the Environment
Unit 11: Force and Motion
S3 Unit 12: A Healthy Body
Unit 13: From Atoms to Materials
Unit 14: Light, Colours and Beyond
Learning Activities

Students learn Science through making observation, asking relevant questions, identifying and defining problems ……

Underwater Robot Competition

Water Rocket Workshop

ChemoPower Car Workshop