Integrated Humanities

Integrated Humanities (IH) is a junior grade subject under the key learning area of Personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE).

Intended Outcomes

Students will be able to understand and develop knowledge and skills about the issue-enquiry approach and curriculum, to develop higher order thinking, plan their own process of learning and seek their own answers, and to develop multiple perspectives on controversial issues in daily life. Students will nurture a reading habit in various areas of Integrated Humanities. They will develop the generic skills, demonstrate a global perspective and understand their rights and responsibilities in society and environment. They will have a healthy personal development, and are able to relate harmoniously with others.

The Curriculum

Through an issue-based approach and incorporation of current affairs, daily life examples and world-wide scenarios, the teaching and learning activities are highly interactive, interesting and flexible.

Grade 7

Topics
1. History, Culture and Heritage of early Hong Kong Region
*Mini-task 1: ‘Recreating a Classic: The Best Features of the Hong Kong Story’ - Report Writing + Model Making 
2. Map-reading Skills
3. Using Urban Space Wisely
*Mini-task 2 ‘Tourism in Hong Kong and other Cities’- Report Writing
4. The growth and transformation of Hong Kong in the 20th Century
5. Tourism

Grade 8

Topics
1. Population Problems 
*Mini-Task 1: ‘Hong Kong Population Census’ - Report Writing
2. The Trouble of Water

3. The Rise of Modern Europe 
*Mini-Task 2: ‘The French Revolution’ - Comics Drawing 

4. European Colonial Expansion

Grade 9

Topics
1. International Conflicts and Crisis in the 20th Century (I)
*Mini-task 1: ‘Since the Cold War’ - Google Slides
2. Living with Natural Hazards: 
*Mini-task 2: ‘Earth Science Gallery’ - Report Writing 
3. Climate Change, changing environments

The Highlight

Students are required to complete different mini-tasks through the 3-year curriculum. The tasks designed consolidate students’ learning with a touch on integrated elements of history, geography and other related disciplines. They promote creativity, high-order thinking and self-directed learning, and require a high level of engagement and collaboration.

Drama during OLE Period
Drama during OLE Period
Humanities Week
Humanities Week
Hiking to High West
Hiking to High West
Organic farming experience
Organic farming experience
Visit to Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Visit to Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Inter-chamber Knowledge Quiz
Inter-chamber Knowledge Quiz
Game booth during lunch recess
Game booth during lunch recess
Visit to the Peak
Visit to the Peak