2010-2011

SHATIN TSUNG TSIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
FIVE-YEAR PLAN (2007-2012)
I. AIMS
1. To align with the school aims to develop students’ abilities
2. To pass on the knowledge of science and basic experimental skills to students
II. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
1. Strengths
a. There are sufficient logistic resources
b. There is good cooperation between teachers and laboratory technicians
c. Teachers are knowledgeable in science and are eager to improve themselves
d. Most students are well-disciplined
e. There are different sources from which students can learn more about science
2. Weaknesses
a. Teachers have much administrative work and that reduces the possibility of
providing greater individual attention after school
b. Teachers need to put effort into tailoring the curriculum
c. Students are weak in experimental techniques and logical thinking
d. Some students’ grasp of science concepts is greatly hindered by their weakness
in English
III. OBJECTIVES
1. To help students acquire basic knowledge of some facts and concepts concerning
the environment
2. To help students acquire knowledge of the use of appropriate instruments in
scientific experiments
3. To help students acquire the language of science and to equip them with the skills in
communicating ideas in science related contexts
4. To help students develop curiosity and interest in science
5. To enable students to think and act creatively in science and develop students’
problem-solving skills
6. To help students develop self-learning skills
7. To help students acquire experimental techniques involving several skills
8. To equip teachers with updated science knowledge and teaching methods
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