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Geography

Junior Form

Aims

To develop knowledge and understanding of space, place and environment, with particular emphasis on spatial distribution, human-environment interactions across different places, and changes in the natural and human environment;
To cultivate the ability to think and enquire from a geographical perspective, and develop geospatial thinking skills to analyse geographical phenomena and address geographical issues of daily life;
To understand national geography, appreciate the magnificent landscapes of our motherland, and recognise our country’s achievements in economic and social development, as well as its contributions to the sustainable development of human societies, thereby fostering a sense of belonging to our country and strengthening national identity; and
To develop a global perspective, understand the importance of international cooperation, and contribute to the well-being and sustainable development of our country and the world.

Curriculum

1. People and the Environment

2. Management and Responses

3. Future and actions

4. Map reading skills

Senior Form

Aims

To understand the Earth they inhabit, and to be able to recognise and interpret, from a spatial perspective, the arrangement of phenomena and features on Earth, the processes at work, the interactions that occur, the changes that result, and the issues and management responses that arise;
To develop the general intellectual capacity and generic skills needed for lifelong learning through geographical enquiry, and the ability to apply these in life situations;
To appreciate the wonder, interdependence and fragility of the local and global environment, and the importance of promoting sustainable development; and
To develop a sense of citizenship, a global outlook, and readiness to take action for the betterment of society, the nation and the world.

Curriculum

The Compulsory Part
A. Living with our physical environment

(1) Opportunities and Risks – Is it rational to live in hazard-prone areas?

(2) Managing Rivers and Coastal Environments: A continuing challenge

B. Facing changes in the human environment

(3) Changing Industrial Location – How and why does it change over space and time?

(4) Building a Sustainable City – Are environmental conservation and urban development mutually exclusive?

C. Confronting global challenges

(5) Combating Famine – Is technology a panacea for food shortage?

(6) Disappearing Green Canopy – Who should pay for the massive deforestation in rainforest regions?

(7) Climate change – Long-term fluctuation or irreversible trend?

D. Fieldwork-based Questions