Biology 2009-10
 
Objectives
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To enhance the motivation of the students in studying Biology.

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To devise tailored syllabus for achievable performance requirements.

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To better equip students with basic skills and knowledge for public examinations.

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To develop students¡¦ interest and appreciation in the subject matter.

 
Member

Subject-in-charge: Yeung HL

Members: Kwok KF, Wong MH

Level

Teacher

F.3

Kwok KF, Wong MH* & Yeung HL

S1 (Biology)

Yeung HL*

F.5

Kwok KF* & Yeung HL

F.6

Yeung HL*

F.7

Wong MH*

* Level-in-charge

 
Implementation Plan
Tasks Implementation
A. To well implement the NSS ¡E Implement elements of scientific investigation (SI) in the curriculum
¡E Implement elements of nature of science (NOS) and STSE in the curriculum
B. To enhance courtesy, social etiquette, sense of responsibility among students ¡E Strengthen the animal keeping group in the Biology Lab
¡E Participation of the Biology Club to support whole school activities e.g. Open Day and Science Week
C. To further elevate the academic and non-academic achievements of students for better student intakes ¡E Sufficient enhancement and remedial lessons
¡E Encourage students to actively participate in external competitions (e.g. ecological field study projects)
D. To further enhance a good EMI environment ¡E More trainings and practices on presentation and essay writing
¡E Articles related to current issues in Science are given to the students, and they are required to comment on their readings.

Curriculum Outline

Level Curriculum outline
F.3 Ć The curriculum includes several parts of the New Senior Secondary (NSS) curriculum: Cell and Molecules of life: cellular organization and Cellular energetics (metabolism, enzymes and enzymatic reactions); organisms and Environment: Essential life processes in animals (Nutrition in Human)
S1 (Biology) Ć This curriculum aims at providing students with basic biological knowledge, as well as the basis in scientific investigation, nature of science and STSE. The curriculum includes the advanced syllabus of cells and molecules of life, movement of substances across cell membrane, enzymes and metabolism; gas exchange, transport, detection, coordination and movement in human; nutrition, gas exchange, transpiration, transport, support and tropism in plants; cell cycle and division, reproduction in flowering plants, reproduction in human, growth and development
F.5 Ć This curriculum aims at providing students with respective biological knowledge, as well as the trainings on the skills for public examination. The curriculum includes defence against diseases, reproduction in flowering plants and human, growth and development, genetics, genetic engineering and evolution
F.6 Ć This curriculum includes the cell; genes, chromosomes and cell division; variety of life and relation of organisms with their environment; human activities and the environment; genetics and evolution; energetics
F.7 Ć This curriculum aims at providing students with respective biological knowledge, as well as the trainings on the skills for public examination. The curriculum includes nutrition; gaseous exchange and transport; sensitivity, response and coordination; support and movement; homeostasis; continuity of life, growth & development; health and diseases

Co-curricular Activities

Form Activities Date
All Biology Club Whole year
Science Week January 2010
Guidance Week February 2010
Seminars and Workshops Whole year
Aquarium and Terrarium Keeping Group Whole year
S1 Biology Quiz Competition July 2010
F.5 Field Study To be confirmed
F.6 Field Study July 2010
F.7 Field Study To be confirmed


 

Evaluation
 
 
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