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Exploring Chemistry: Facts, Laws, and Applications

Dive into the world of chemistry with this comprehensive curriculum covering phenomena, concepts, and scientific investigation. Develop problem-solving skills, scientific thinking, and an awareness of the impact of chemistry on society and the environment. Learn about topics such as acids and bases, redox reactions, and the chemistry of carbon compounds. Embrace a curious and open-minded attitude towards scientific study and practical work.

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Exploring Chemistry: Facts, Laws, and Applications

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  1. S4 - 6 (2014-2017) Chemistry Curriculum

  2. Science education STSE=science-technology-society-environment

  3. Phenomena, facts, principles, concepts, laws and theories • Vocabulary, terminology and textual conventions • Application of chemistry • Scientific investigation • Curiosity & interest in science • Personal integrity • Open-minded attitude • Awareness of the impact of chemistry … • Scientific thinking, method, investigation • Problem solving, decision making • Practical work …

  4. HKU

  5. HKU

  6. CU

  7. Topics to be covered-Compulsory Part • Planet earth • Microscopic world I • Metals • Acids & bases • Fossil fuels and carbon compounds • Microscopic world II • Redox reactions, chemical cells and electrolysis

  8. Topics to be covered-Compulsory Part • Chemical reactions and energy • Rate of reaction • Chemical equilibrium • Chemistry of carbon compounds • Patterns in the chemical world

  9. Topics to be covered-Elective Part (2 out of 3) • *Industrial chemistry • Materials chemistry • *Analytical chemistry (* = electives offered in SHCC)

  10. Public Assessment • Compulsory part (182 teaching hrs) (60%) • Paper I (2.5 hrs) • Elective part (48 teaching hrs) (20%) • Paper II (1 hr, 1 question on each topic) • SBA (20%)

  11. (56 marks)

  12. SBA • S5 & S6 • Laboratory work and related skills • 20%

  13. How to study well in this subject? • Be interested in scientific investigation & analysis • Prepare lessons • Attentive in class • Revise consistently & do exam-type practices • Master the skills in laboratory work • Understand how to carry out the experiments and why it is carried out in that particular way • Raise questions • Get more related knowledge from other sources, e.g. books, science magazines and web sites, etc.

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