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Exploring Biology: From Cells to Ecosystems

Dive into the world of biology through scientific inquiry, STSE connections, and the wonders of life. Develop critical thinking, communication skills, and respect for all living things. Prepare for university programs and responsible citizenship.

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Exploring Biology: From Cells to Ecosystems

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  1. NSS BIOLOGY

  2. Emphases • Scientific Inquiry • STSE Connections • Nature & History of Biology

  3. Aims • Interest in Biology • Wonder & Curiosity • Respect All Living Things & Environment • Construct & Apply Knowledge & Concepts • Nature of Science • Relationship with Other Disciplines

  4. Aims • Scientific Inquiry • Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity • Communicate through Language of Science • Informed Decision • Personal & Community Health • Responsible Citizenship

  5. Learning Targets • Knowledge & Understanding • Skills & Processes • Values & Attitudes

  6. Curriculum (X) • Compulsory Part + Elective Part Total: 270 hours

  7. Compulsory: Cells & Molecules of Life Genetics & Evolution Organisms & Environment Health & Diseases

  8. Electives to be included: Human Physiology Applied Ecology (Biotechnology, Microorganisms & human)

  9. Assessment (X)

  10. Curriculum (1/2 X) • ~ to compulsory part of X but less in-depth in some concepts Total: 135 hours

  11. Assessment (1/2 X)

  12. 2010 - 2011 2 classes of X 2 classes of ½ X to be offered

  13. Who is eligible?

  14. Why Choosing Biology as an X or a ½ X? As a requirement for some university programmes as follows:

  15. Hong Kong Baptist University

  16. The Chinese University of Hong Kong

  17. CUHK

  18. CUHK

  19. City University of Hong Kong

  20. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  21. HKPU

  22. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

  23. The University of Hong Kong

  24. HKU

  25. HKU

  26. HKU

  27. HKU

  28. HKU

  29. HKU

  30. Useful Links Comparison of General Entrance Requirements of Universities http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/doc/eng/University_entrance_requirements_Eng_v1.pdf

  31. Useful Links JUPAS information http://www.jupas.edu.hk/jupas/content_334_reform_info.html

  32. Useful Links Subject information http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/HKDSE/Subject_Information/NSS/bio/ http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/HKDSE/Subject_Information/NSS/com_sci/

  33. THANK YOU

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