Integrated Science

INTEGRATED SCIENCE

CURRICULUM AIMS

The Integrated Science (S1-2) curriculum provides science-related learning experiences that develop students’ interest in science and to lay a foundation for their studies of various science curricula at the senior secondary level. It also focuses on the development of scientific literacy for living in and contributing towards a scientific and technological world.

The broad aims of the Science (S1-2) curriculum are to enable students to:

• develop curiosity and interest in science;
• acquire fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, and appreciate the relationship between science and other disciplines;
• develop the ability to make scientific investigation and solve problems;
• use the language of science to communicate science-related ideas;
• develop a basic understanding of the nature of science;
• develop the ability to integrate and apply scientific knowledge and skills with other related disciplines;
• recognise 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;
• be prepared for further studies in STEM-related disciplines; and
• become lifelong learners in science for personal development. 

The details could be found in the following websites:
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/science-edu/Science(S1-3)_supp_e_2017.pdf
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/science-edu/SEKLACG_ENG_2017.pdf

SYLLABUS FOR S1-S2

S.1	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
S.2	Unit 7:    Making Use of Electricity Unit 8:    Living Things and Air Unit 9:    Sensing the Environment Unit 10: Common Acids and Alkalis Unit 11: Force and Motion

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

The learning objectives to be assessed in I.S. are listed below:

• recall and show understanding of facts, patterns, principles, terminology and conventions;
• demonstrate understanding of the use of apparatus and materials in performing experiments;
• handle materials, manipulate apparatus, carry out experiments safely and make accurate observations;
• demonstrate understanding of the methods used in scientific investigations;
• analyse and interpret data from various sources, and draw relevant conclusions;
• apply science knowledge to explain observations and solve problems which may involve unfamiliar situations;
• select and organise scientific information from appropriate sources and communicate this information in an appropriate and logical manner;
• make decisions based on the examination of evidence and arguments.

ASSESSMENT DESIGN

LEVEL	COMPONENT	PART	WEIGHTING	DURATION
S1	1st organized test	1st organized test paper	10 %	55 min
	Interim exam	Interim exam paper	40%	75 min
	2nd organized test	2nd organized test paper	10%	55 min
	Final exam	Final Examination paper Written : 90% Practical: 10 %	40%	75 min (Practical: 5 min)
S2	1st organized test	1st organized test paper	10 %	55 min
	Interim exam	Interim exam paper	40%	75 min
	2nd organized test	2nd organized test paper	10%	55 min
	Final exam	Final exam paper	40%	75 min