Chemistry
Curriculum Objectives
The aims of our curriculum are to enable students to:
- develop interest and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about chemistry;
- construct and apply knowledge of chemistry;
- appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature and history of science;
- develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
- develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and solve problems individually and collaboratively in chemistry-related contexts;
- discuss science-related issues using the language of chemistry;
- make informed decisions and judgements on chemistry-related issues;
- show appropriate awareness of working safely;
- understand and evaluate the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of chemistry, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship;
- develop an interest in, and care for, the environment;
- develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for both further study and everyday life.
Characteristics of School-based Curriculum
Our school-based curriculum allows students to choose different pathways to study chemistry in senior grades.
| G9 | G10 | G11 & G12 | Public Exam | |||
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| Fundamentals of Chemistry | NSS Chemistry (compulsory), IGCSE Chemistry top-up programme (optional) | NSS Chemistry | HKDSE | |||
| IAL Chemistry | IAL |
Curriculum Contents
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| G10 | NSS curriculum (core)
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IGCSE curriculum (optional)
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| NSS stream | GCE AL stream | |
| G11 | NSS curriculum (core)
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GCE AL curriculum
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| G12 | NSS curriculum (elective)
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GCE AL curriculum
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