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NSS Understanding and Interpreting the Chemistry Curriculum
Sophia Cheng
2 November 2009
Curriculum framework
Development of NSS curriculum reform
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2002
2005
2009
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1st consultation exercise (Oct 04 – May 05)- implementation schedule, no. of subjects…
2nd consultation exercise (Jun 05 – Jan 06)- curriculum framework…
3rd consultation exercise (Sep – Nov 06)- public examination, SBA…
Consultation for New Senior Secondary Academic Structure
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“334” Web Bulletin
www.edb.gov.hk/334
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Organization of NSS Curriculum
Four core subjects:Chi, Eng, Math, LS
~45-55%
+ +
Two to three elective subjects(2-3X)
~20-30%
Other Learning Experience(OLE)
15-35%
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Elective subjects in Science Education KLA Biology Chemistry Physics Integrated Science Combined Science
Chemistry part Physics part Biology part
Learning targets of NSS Chemistry curriculum
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LearningTargets
Knowledge andUnderstanding Values and Attitudes
Skills and Processes
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Learning targets
Knowledge and understanding Phenomena, facts, principles, concepts, laws and
theories Vocabulary, terminology and conventions Applications of chemistry Scientific investigations
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Learning targets
Skills and processes Scientific thinking, scientific method and
problem solving Scientific investigation, practical Decision making, information handling Communication, collaboration Learning and self-learning
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Learning targets
Values and attitudes Curiosity and interest in science Awareness of limitations of science Awareness of the impact of chemistry Commitment to safe practices Appreciation of interrelationship of science
and other disciplines Appreciation of importance of life-long learning
Curriculum framework
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Structure of the curriculum
Compulsory part (198 hours) 12 topics, compiled with fundamental chemistry
knowledge, principles, concepts and scientific process skills
I. Planet earth 8 hours
II. Microscopic world I 24 hours
III. Metals 22 hours
IV. Acids and bases 27 hours
V. Fossil fuels and carbon compounds
20 hours
VI. Microscopic world II 8 hours
VII. Redox reactions, chemical cells and electrolysis
26 hours
Compulsory Part (Total 198 hours)
VIII. Chemical reactions and energy
9 hours
IX. Rate of reaction 9 hours
X. Chemical equilibrium
10 hours
XI Chemistry of carbon compounds
27 hours
XII Patterns in the chemical world
8 hours
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Structure of the curriculum
Elective part (26 hours x 2) Select any 2 out of 3 topics In-depth treatment or extension of certain areas
of the compulsory part
Investigative study (20 hours) Design and conduct a first-hand investigation
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Elective Part (Total 52 hours)
XIII. Industrial chemistry 26 hours
XIV. Material chemistry 26 hours
XV. Analytical chemistry 26 hours
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Activity Refer to chapter 2 of C&A guide
Students should learn Students should be able to
a.The atmospherecomposition of airseparation of oxygen and nitrogen from liquid air by fractional distillationtest for oxygen
describe the processes involved in fractional distillation of liquid air, and understand the concepts and procedures involveddemonstrate how to carry out a test for oxygen
a.The oceancomposition of sea waterextraction of common salt and isolation of pure water from sea watertests to show the presence of sodium and chloride in a sample of common salttest for the presence of water in a sampleelectrolysis of sea water and uses of the products
describe various kinds of minerals in the seademonstrate how to extract common salt and isolate pure water from sea waterdescribe the processes involved in evaporation, distillation, crystallisation and filtration as different kinds of physical separation methods and understand the concepts and procedures involvedevaluate the appropriateness of using evaporation, distillation, crystallisation and filtration for different physical separation situationsdemonstrate how to carry out the flame test, test for chloride and test for water
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The Combined Science Curriculum
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I. Planet earth 8 hrs
II. Microscopic world 21 hrs
III. Metals 22 hrs
IV. Acids and bases 28 hrs
V. Fossil fuels and carbon compounds
23 hrs
Chemistry Part (Total 135 hours)
VI. Redox reactions, chemical cells and electrolysis
26 hrs
VII. Chemical reactions and energy
7 hrs
Simple investigations are subsumed in the lesson time suggested for each topic.
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In each topic:
Overview - Main theme and major concepts of the topic
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- “Students should learn…” & “Students should be able to…”
Suggested Learning and Teaching Activities
- Activities for developing some of the skills to be acquired in the topic
Values and Attitudes - Intrinsically worthwhile values and positive attitudes related to the topic
STSE (Science-Technology-Society-
Environment) connections- Some issue-based learning activities or subjects related to the topic
Curriculum planning
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Interrelation of the strands in the science education KLA
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Relationship between Syllabus for Science (S1-3) and the Chemistry Curriculum
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Teaching sequences of compulsory part
Support and resources
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Simple investigations
Electrolysis of Aqueous Copper(II) Chloride
Making Sulphur Dioxide
Identification of White Solids
What’s Wrong with the Soil in the Flowerbed?
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Resource Book for Sixth-form Practical Chemistry
Alcohol Breath Analyser
Isolation of the Essential Oils from Common Spices
Calcium Carbonate in Eggshell
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Exemplars of Learning and Teaching Activities for Sixth-form Chemistry Curriculum
http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/science/chemistry/s67chem/exemplars_ec.htm
Oxygen absorber
Determination of vitamin C in processed fruit drinks
Extraction of iodine from seaweed
Determination of the heat of combustion of alcohols
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Investigative Study Resource Book
A Carbonate Rocket
Getting Copper from its Ore
Chemical Cells
Making Your Own Acid-Base Indicator
Salt Content of Snack Foods
How to Make It Hot?
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NSS Chemistry Edblog
http://edblog.hkedcity.net/nsschem
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Website of Science Education Sectionhttp://www.edb.gov.hk/cd/sc
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Basic Laboratory Techniques Department of Chemistry, CUHK
http://www.chem.cuhk.edu.hk/lab_technique.asp
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Microscale Chemistry ExperimentsDepartment of Chemistry, HKBU
http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~micschem/
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Professional development programmes for laboratory technicians Scientific Investigation (2007 – 2009) NSS Practical Chemistry (Feb/Jun 2009) Microscale Chemistry Experiments
Dec 2009 Chemistry Laboratory Safety
Mar 2010
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Financial support Government schools
Expanded Subject and Curriculum Block Grant IMC aided schools
Expanded Operating Expenses Block Grant Non-IMC aided schools
Operating Expenses Block Grant (General domain) Composite Furniture and Equipment Grant Consolidated Subject Grant
For details:
http://www.edb.gov.hk => school administration => financial management)
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EDBCM No.100/2009 Consolidated Subject Grant (CSG) for non-
IMC schools Replace the subject and curriculum grants in
OEBG Valid in 2009/10 and 2010/11 school years $3800 per class For the purchase of consumables, learning
and teaching materials, education software packages, minor repairs…
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Appendix 2Experimental techniques for the Chemistry Curriculum(English version p.145-147; Chinese version p.137-138)
Collection of gases, crystallisation, determination of melting and boiling points, distillation and reflux, filtration, etc……
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