What is Geography?

Aims:

Geography is the study of the people-environment interrelationship from a spatial perspective.

Objectives:

Knowledge:

Students are expected to develop knowledge and understanding of:

• changing development of geographical phenomena and issues in terms of space and time

• the issues arising from people-environment interactions and the human responses to such issues and the implications of these human responses for resource management

• the characteristics and functioning of major natural environments through analysing the processes and interactions within and between them

• the characteristics and development of major human activities in order to achieve a sense of “region”

Skill:

Students are expected to develop:

• geographical enquiry skills

• generic skills of communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity

Value:

Students are expected to develop values and attitudes that will enable them to:

• have a sense of wonder and curiosity about peoples, places and environments

• show respect for all peoples and their cultures, values and ways of life

• recognise environmental problems and take appropriate action to promote sustainable development

• cultivate a sense of belonging to society and the nation and become active and responsible citizens

• be aware of the increasing global interdependence of peoples and nations and appreciate the importance of international solidarity and cooperation

The curriculum comprises a compulsory part, an elective part and fieldwork:

Compulsory part (7 geographical issues and problems structured around three major themes): 

• Living with our physical environment

• Facing changes in the human environment

• Confronting global challenges

Elective part (2 out of 4 electives):

• Dynamic Earth: the building of Hong Kong

• Regional Study of Zhujiang (Pearl River) Delta

Fieldwork

Mr Kwan Lap Sun

Mr Lai Chong

Ms Leung Sum Yu

How to learn Geography?

Learning Geography Everywhere

Name of the activity (Organizer)

1. School talk

• Fishing industry in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Bird Watching Society)

• Geology of Hong Kong (HK Traveler)

• Kwu Tung North and Fanling North New Development Area (Planning Department)

• Ecology (Tzu Chi Environmental Action Center)

2. Visit 

• Hong Kong Wetland Park Guided Tour (Hong Kong Youth Counselling Association)

3. Programme

• Planning Department Outreach Programme (Planning Department)

• Sustainable development project (The Education University of Hong Kong)

• Urban Plan experiential learning workshop (Urban Land Institute)

4. E-learning project (students will submit their project on April)

• S3: Designing a game/ Producing a video 

• S4: Designing a virtual field trip 

• S5: Designing a sustainable city 

Useful websites for planning and preparation before the fieldwork:

1. Hong Kong Observatory

https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/index.html 

2. Google Map

https://www.google.com.hk/maps/@22.352734,114.1277,11z?hl=zh-TW 

3. Google Earth

https://earth.google.com/web/@22.35926289,114.29050923,-0.18869892a,1444.55741582d,35y,34.38471426h,59.99999106t,0r 

4. Town Planning Board Statutory Planning Portal 2

https://www1.ozp.tpb.gov.hk/gos/default.aspx

5. Education Bureau_ Geography learning and teaching resources

https://www.edb.gov.hk/tc/curriculum-development/kla/pshe/references-and-resources/geography/index.html