History

Curriculum Aims

The aims of this curriculum are to enable students to: 

  • Discover where they stand in the contemporary world through understanding the origins and development of modern events;
  • Develop the skills of critical thinking, making sound judgments and effective communication through exploring historical issues;
  • Approach past and current events in an impartial and empathetic manner, using a variety of perspectives; 
  • Understand the characteristics and values of their own culture;
  • Appreciate the shared humanity and common problems of the world’s many people.

Curriculum Objectives

Students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop an understanding of: 

  • Basic historical concepts;
  • Diverse standpoints and perspectives inherent in different ways of representing and interpreting the past;
  • The major historical developments and trends that have shaped the contemporary world.

Students are expected to master skills which will enable them to: 

  • Distinguish facts from opinions; detect biased viewpoints, ambiguous assumptions and unsubstantiated arguments; and develop proper historical perspectives; 
  • Present logical and coherent arguments through proper selection and organisation of historical data; 
  • Apply historical knowledge and skills in everyday life. 

Students are expected to cultivate positive values and attitudes that will enable them to: 

  • Appreciate the difficulties and challenges that humankind faced in the past, and to understand the attitudes and values that influence human behaviour; 
  • Tolerate and respect different opinions, and recognise the fact that although different communities have different experiences and beliefs, there are values and ideals that are commonly shared by all humankind; 
  • Become responsible citizens with a sense of national identity and a global perspective.

Curriculum Framework

Grade Level Content
Grade 10 Theme B: Conflicts and Cooperation in 20th Century World
Grade 11 Theme A: Modernisation and Transformation in 20th Century Asia
Grade 12 Revision

 

Highlights of Academic Activities

Types of Activities  
Experiential Learning
  • Master Chef: World War I Edition
  • Treasure Hunt @ Upper Lascar Row
  • Gaming through History (Memoir ‘44 Board Game)
Field Trip
  • Stanley Heritage Walk
  • Museum Visits
  • Learning History with Films
  • Hike to Devil’s Peak
  • Choi Hung Estate Heritage Walk
  • Victoria City Heritage Walk
E-Learning
  • Virtual Reality : Remembering Pearl Harbour
  • Valiant Hearts – The Great War (Graphic Novel)
Project-based Learning
  • Annual Inter-school Competition of Project Learning on Hong Kong’s History and Culture
  • Peace Project

 

Grade 10 students cooking and tasting original wartime recipes of The Great War.
Grade 10 students cooking and tasting original wartime recipes of The Great War.
Grade 10 students cooking and tasting original wartime recipes of The Great War.
Grade 10 students cooking and tasting original wartime recipes of The Great War.
Grade 10 students visiting the Eternal Life – Exploring Ancient Egypt Exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum.
Grade 10 students visiting the Eternal Life – Exploring Ancient Egypt Exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum.
Grade 11 students exploring the history of the Louvre from modern times
Grade 11 students exploring the history of the Louvre from modern times
Grade 10 students experiencing Pearl Harbour through Virtual Reality
Grade 10 students experiencing Pearl Harbour through Virtual Reality
Grade 11 students hiking to the Devil’s Peak Redoubt
Grade 11 students hiking to the Devil’s Peak Redoubt
Grade 11 students visiting the Stanley Cemetery
Grade 11 students visiting the Stanley Cemetery
Grade 11 students exploring historical heritages through Lumieres Hong Kong
Grade 11 students exploring historical heritages through Lumieres Hong Kong