Biology
Curriculum Aims
The Biology curriculum aims to provide students with biology-related learning experiences that foster scientific literacy. It prepares students for further studies or careers in life science-related fields, enabling them to actively contribute to a rapidly changing knowledge-based society and to become lifelong learners in science and technology.
The broad aims of the Biology Curriculum are to enable students to:
- 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.
Departmental Highlights and Learning Experiences:
We place strong emphasis on cultivating students' interest in biology and raising conservation awareness through direct contact with living organisms and nature. To this end, we have established the Eco-Ambassadors programme, which empowers students to promote ecological conservation both on and off campus. Our ambassadors assist in managing the school’s Aquaponics System and provide care for reptiles and aquatic organisms in the Biology Laboratory.
Beyond the classroom, we organise annual field trips to locations such as the Mai Po Nature Reserve, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Hong Kong Wetland Park, and Hong Kong Marine Parks. Students also conduct ecological surveys in diverse habitats, including rocky shores and stream ecosystems. In terms of practical skills, students engage in a variety of advanced experiments, such as dissections, DNA extraction, and Gel Electrophoresis. In recent years, our department has actively collaborated with other disciplines to participate in external STEM competitions, further developing students’ abilities in cross-disciplinary application, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Features of the School-based Curriculum
S3
- Scientific Inquiry and the Nature of Science
- The Healthy Body
- Nutrition in Humans
- Health and Diseases
S4 – S6 (HKDSE Biology Curriculum)
- Compulsory Part
- Cells and Molecules of Life
- Genetics and Evolution
- Organisms and Environment
- Health and Diseases
- Elective Part (any 2 out of 4)
- Human Physiology: Regulation and Control
- Applied Ecology
- Microorganisms and Humans
- Biotechnology
Useful Links
Scientific American | |
National Geographic | |
Young Scientist | |
Hong Kong Wetland Park | |
Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden | |
Biodiversity | |
Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae | |
中國植物志 | |
中國的珍禽異獸 | |
Learning and Teaching Resources for Senior Secondary Biology Curriculum | http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/science/biology/resources/content_resources_c.htm |
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department | https://www.afcd.gov.hk/tc_chi/conservation/con_flo/con_flo_intro/con_flo_intro.html |
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department | |
Department of Health | |
Hospital Authority | |
The Hong Kong Medical Association | |
World Wildlife Fund | |
中國科普博覽 | |
全球生物網路 | |
National Institute of Health | |
Community Learning Network - Life Science |
