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Geography I. Teaching Staff
Panel Chairman: Ms Chan Siu Chu Helen
F1‐3 Coordinator: Mr Kwok James Tsz Kwan
Members: Ms Li Yan Yi, Ms Yeung Yu Ling and Ms Yuen Ki Ki
2‐Day field camp for F4‐5 students
Urban land use study in Cheung Chau Study of coastal processes at Tung Wan
Briefing on use of fieldwork equipment
Data processing
Group discussion
Presentation at the field study centre
Mineral, Gem & Fossil Asia 2016 Workshop
Mineral, Gem & Fossil Asia 2016 Exhibition
Geography Seminar at CUHK
II. Course Outline A. Aims:
1. To help students acquire the fundamental geographical knowledge and concepts.
2. To help students develop specific geographical skills as well as general life skills.
3. To provide sound geographical background knowledge, which is useful to them in
society and help them to further study.
4. To equip students an analytical mind to inquire the problems and issues in both local
and global perspectives and to seek solutions.
5. To help students learn how to acquire knowledge independently.
6. To arouse and sustain students’ interest in studying Geography.
7. To develop values and attitudes which promote cooperation and understanding among
the peoples of the earth and cultivate a sense of belonging to our society and nation.
8. To develop awareness of the need for maintenance of a sustainable environment.
B. Teaching Schedules Form 1
1. Using urban space wisely
2. Revision Exercises for map reading 1
** Portfolio (Individual work)
3. Tourism
4. Food problems
5. Revision Exercises for map reading 2
** ** LAC Mini-project (Group work)
Form 2
1. The trouble with water
2. Living with Natural Hazards (I)
Map reading and revision exercises
** Portfolio (Individual work)
3. Living with Natural Hazards (II)
4. Changing climate, changing environments (eGeogbook)
5. Revision exercises on map reading
** Mini-project (Group work)
Form 3
1. Scramble for energy resources
2. Map reading and revision exercises
** Portfolio (Individual work)
3. Oceans in trouble (eGeogbook)
4. Global shift in manufacturing industry (eGeogbook)
5. Group project
6. Map reading and revision exercises
Form 4
1. Disappearing Green Canopy
2. Managing river and coastal environments
3. Building a Sustainable City
4. Field camp 8~9 April 2018
5. Group project on geographical issues & board display April ~ Early-May 2018
Form 5
1. Global warming
2. Disappearing Green Canopy
3. Combating famine
4. Elective (1): Weather and climate / Dynamic Earth
5. Field camp 8~9 April 2018
Form 6
1. Changing industrial location
2. Elective (2): Dynamic Earth
3. Revision classes every Wed after school at Geog. Room
4. Final revision in January 2018
III. Homework/Assignments
Form Nature Formats Assignment / Marking
Frequency Suggested
Marking Mode
1 - 3
Worksheets / exercises /
quizzes / exam. corrections
Dictations
Portfolios /Project
Test file
Single-lined sheets
--
After each topic / quiz /
exercise / exam.
Discretionary
Once in each term
Marks / Grades
Marks
Marks
4 - 6
Notes / worksheets
Supplementary exercises (MCQs, DBQs & short essays)
Map reading exercises
Quizzes / Dictations
Project / Field Trip
Test & exam. corrections
Files
Single-lined sheets
supplementary
worksheets
Single-lined sheets
-
File
Frequent checking in class
After each topic / Holiday assignments
Regularly
Discretionary
At least once a year
After each test or exam.
-
Marks* / Grades
Marks* / Grades
Marks
Marks / Grades
Marks / Grades
N.B.: All assignments must be marked and corrections checked. The procedures and rules stipulated in the Homework Control Scheme should be followed.
IV. Assessment Criteria
Form Nature Period Duration Setter(s) % of Marks
1
Dictations /Quiz(zes) Standardized Test 1
Portfolios Coursework
First Term Exam.
Dictations /Quiz(zes) Standardized Test 2
Project Coursework Final Exam.
At least one quiz by late Sept.
23 ~ 27 Oct. Oct. ~ early Dec.
* 2 ~ 15.1.2018
At least one quiz by early Mar. 9 ~ 13 April
Late Feb. ~ Mid April *
11 ~ 27.6.2018
15 mins. 30 mins. 8 weeks
* 1 hour
15 mins. 30 mins. 6 weeks
* 1 hour
Subj.Ts
KTK KTK
* KTK
Subj.Ts KTK LYY
* LYY
10 15 10 5
60
15 15 5 5
60
2
Dictations /Quiz(zes) Standardized Test 1
Portfolios Coursework
First Term Exam.
Dictations /Quiz(zes) Standardized Test 2
Project Coursework Final Exam.
At least one quiz by late Sept.
23 ~ 27 Oct. Oct. ~ early Dec.
* 2 ~ 15.1.2018
At least one quiz by early Mar. 9 ~ 13 April Feb. ~ Mar.
* 11 ~ 27.6.2018
15 mins. 30 mins. 10 weeks
1 hour
15 mins. 30 mins.
* 6 weeks 1 hour
Subj.Ts
YKK KTK
LYY
Subj.Ts YKK KTK
* KTK
10 15 10 5
60
15 15 5 5
60
3
Quiz 1
Standardized Test 1 Portfolios
Coursework First Term Exam.
Quiz 2 Standardized Test 2
Quiz 3 Project
Final Exam.
At least one quiz by late Sept.
23 ~ 27 Oct. Oct. ~ early Dec.
* 2 ~ 15.1.2018
At least one quiz by early Mar. 9 ~ 13 April
Mid-May Late March ~ Early May
11 ~ 27.6.2018
15 mins. 30 mins. 10 weeks
* 1 hour
15 mins. 30 mins. 15 mins.
5-6 weeks 1 hour
YYL
CSCH YYL
* YYL
KTK YYL KTK
CSCH CSCH
5
15 5 5
70 5
15 5 5
70
N.B. : * Refer to exercises or other assignments set by individual teachers at their own discretion.
Form Nature Period Duration Setter(s) % of Marks
4/SS1 Quiz 1 Standardized Test 1
Quiz 2 Portfolios / Courseworks
First Term exam.
Quiz 3 Standardized Test 2
Quiz 4 Courseworks & Project
Final Exam.
Late September 23 ~ 27 Oct.
Late November Oct. ~ early Dec. 2 ~ 15.1.2018
Late February 9 ~ 13 April
Mid May Jan. - May 2018
7 ~ 27.6.2018
30 mins. 1 hour
30 mins. -
1.5 hours
30 mins. 1 hour
30 mins. -
2 hours
KTK KTK KTK KTK KTK
KTK KTK KTK KTK KTK
5 15 5 5 70
5 15 5 5 70
5/SS2 Quiz 1 Standardized Test 1
Quiz 2 Portfolios / Courseworks
First Term exam.
Quiz 3 Standardized Test 2
Quiz 4 Coursework & Project
Final Exam.
Late September 23 ~ 27 Oct.
Late November Oct. ~ early Dec. 2 ~ 15.1.2018
Late February 9 ~ 13 April
Mid May Jan. - May 2018
7 ~ 27.6.2018
30 mins. 1 hour
30 mins. -
2.5 hours
30 mins. 1 hour
30 mins. -
P1: 2.5 hours P2: 1.25 hour
KTK KTK KTK KTK KTK
KTK KTK KTK KTK KTK KTK
5 15 5 5 70
5 15 5 5
70
6 /SS3 Revision Test Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Test 5 Test 6
Mock Exam.
25.8.2017 28.9.2017 26.10.2017 23.11.2017 19.12.2017 4.1.2018 8.1.2018
(3:00~5:30p.m.)
17~31.1.2018
1.25 hours 1.25 hours 1.25 hours 1.25 hours 1.25 hours 1.25 hours
2.5 hours
P1: 2.5 hours
P2: 1.25 hours
CSCH CSCH CSCH CSCH CSCH CSCH
CSCH
CSCH
4 3 3 3 3 4
10
70
NOTE: Map reading should be included in the multiple-choice questions or integrated to the
structured questions/DBQs wherever appropriate.
V. Recommended books / webisites 1. ebooks: wwwMySmartABC.com/nsb/WFN 2. National Geographic 3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/earth 4. Recommended book list will be provided to F1‐3 students for completing the portfolios
