Biology

Introductionc

Our school offers Biology from Form 3 to Form 6, with English as the teaching medium. However, in response to the needs of students, we also offer Chinese classes from Form 4 to Form 6.

The broad aims of the Biology Curriculum

–   develop and maintain an interest in biology, a sense of wonder and curiosity about the living world, and a respect for all living things and the environment;
–    construct and apply knowledge of biology, understand the nature of science in biology-related contexts, and appreciate the relationships between biological science and other disciplines;
–    develop the ability to make scientific inquiries; think scientifically, critically and creatively; and solve biology-related problems individually and collaboratively; 
–    understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on biology-related issues; 
–    be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of biology, and be able to make informed decisions and judgments on biology-related issues; and
–    develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, and a commitment to promote personal and community health.

Activities


–  Classroom activities: Experiments include anatomy experiments, project learning, etc. Activities outside the classroom include field trips.



Field trip to a beach in Sai Kung Hoi Ha Wan


Sai Kung Hoi Ha Wan: Students appreciate and learn about coral ecology on a glass boat


Mai Po: Learning about wetland ecology



Mai Po: Walking on the floating bridge to the mudflats


Students carried out rat dissection in the Biology Laboratory