Learning Targets

 

Knowledge and Understanding

 

Students should

 

• acquire basic scientific knowledge and understand some phenomena, facts, concepts and basic principles in science;
   
• recognize the connections and overarching coherence across different disciplines of science with unifying concepts;
   
• learn the vocabulary, terminology and convention used in science;
   
• apply scientific knowledge and skills to solve simple daily life problems.

 

Skills and Processes

 

Students should
 

• make observations, ask relevant questions, identify and define problems;
   
• use apparatus and equipment properly for conducting practical work;
   
• formulate hypothesis for investigation; control variables; plan and conduct investigation;
   
• make accurate measurement; use diagrams and graphs to present experimental results; collect and analyze data for making conclusion;
   
• use basic science language to communicate ideas;
   
• be able to think scientifically, critically and creatively;
   
• be able to integrate and apply knowledge and skills to solve problems collaboratively in real-life contexts;
   
• participate actively in group discussion and work effectively with other members in the group;
   
• develop the ability to distinguish between fact, myth and belief, and make informed decision.

 

Values and Attitudes

 

Students should
 

• develop curiosity and interest in science and appreciate the wonder of the nature and the development of the technological world;
   
• show respect to life and the environment.