Mastering Science Secondary 1 Suggested teaching scheme
TWGHs CHEN ZAO MEN COLLEGE
S.1 I.S. Teaching schedule (2011 – 2012)
1. introducing Science
Section / No. of periods / Learning objective / Laboratory Activity /Classroom Activity / Extended learning / Exercise / Teaching aid: Multimedia / Teaching aid: Worksheets /
Word files /
1.1 Science and us / 3-4
5/9-14/9 / u Develop interest in science
u Be aware of the scope of science and the work of scientists
u Understand the meaning of, and difference between, scientific discoveries and inventions, and their influence to society
u Understand the nature and limitations of scientific knowledge / Classroom Activity 1.1 (p.9)
Scientific discoveries and inventions
¯ The characteristic of Scientists(Watch ETV –‘Who is the thief ?’ and do worksheet.(BC)
*Guess what is inside the box WS(I) / STSE project (p.11)
Outstanding Chinese scientists / Section quiz 1 (p.13)
Revision exercise
(p.59) MC question Q1
Workbook (p.1)
Sectional Exercise
1.1 / E-book for Ts
Section 1.1
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 1.1
u Science video
New Robotcop set to fight crime
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 1.1
u Question Bank
Unit 1 / Lesson Worksheet
Section 1.1
Short Notes for Revision
Section 1.1
Science in English
Unit 1 Exercise
1.2 Working in the laboratory / 4
15/9-23/9 / u Have basic knowledge about common laboratory equipment and apparatus
u Be able to draw simple diagrams of apparatus
u Follow laboratory rules when working in the laboratory
u Understand hazard warning labels
u Be able to take safety measures in case of emergency in the laboratory / Laboratory Activity 1.1
(p.15)
Knowing the equipment in the school laboratory
Laboratory Activity 1.2
Finding treasure (Find the experimental apparatus in the laboratory and mark in the map ) (BC)
Laboratory Activity 1.3 (p.17)
Knowing some laboratory apparatus
Laboratory Activity 1.4 (p.19)
Drawing experimental set-ups
Classroom Activity 1.2 (p.20)
Potential dangers in the laboratory
Classroom Activity 1.3 (p.23)
What should we do in case of an accident? / Science file (p.14)
Doing experiments outside the laboratory
Go for more (p.22)
Check your understanding of the laboratory rules
WS Potential hazard
Teacher demonstration.
1. Heating water in the test-tube.
2. Heating the alcohol.
3. Mixing the blenching agent with acid.
Fire alarm practice / Demonstration of using the fire extinguisher. / Section quiz 2 (p.24)
Revision exercise
(p.59) MC questions Q2,3
Workbook (p.4)
Sectional Exercise
1.2 / E-book for Ts Section 1.2
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 1.2
u Science video
Putting out a fire
u Simulation
Knowing your laboratory
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 1.2
u Question Bank
Unit 1
ETV Science Programme
Laboratory Safety / Lesson Worksheet
Section 1.2
Practical Handbook 1
Short Notes for Revision
Section 1.2
Science in English
Unit 1 Exercise
Drawing experimental set-ups in Science investigation book
1.3 Basic skills in doing experiments / 8
26/9-07/10 / u Develop skills in handling chemicals/ apparatus safely
u Be able to observe, record and present experimental results
u Be able to use suitable instruments and appropriate units in measurements / Laboratory Activity 1.5 (p.25)
Transferring and mixing solutions
Laboratory Activity 1.8 (p.35)
Measuring time
Laboratory Activity 1.9 (p.37)
Measuring length
Laboratory Activity 1.10 (p.38)
Measuring volume
Laboratory Activity 1.11 (p.40)
Measuring weight
Laboratory Activity
Measuring temperature
Hot or cold WS(II)
Laboratory Activity 1.6 (p.28)
Using the Bunsen burner
Teacher demonstration
WS(III)
Laboratory Activity 1.7 (p.32)
Measuring the temperature of boiling water
Plotting graph with a graph paper
Which flame is hotter?
WS(IV)
Compare the temperature of blue Bunsen flame and the yellow flame / Show the technique of pouring the liquid into a test tube and use a dropper to transfer small amount of liquid.
Science file (p.35)
Caesium beam atomic clock
Science playback (p.31)
Why is the burner called ‘Bunsen’ burner?
Science file (p.33)
Using thermometers in daily life
Putting the right variable in the right axis. / Section quiz 3 (p.41)
Revision exercise
(p.59) MC questions Q4,5,6,7
(p.60) True or false questions Q1,2,3,4
Workbook (p.10)
Sectional Exercise
1.3 / E-book for Ts
Section 1.3
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 1.3
u Experiment video
1.5 Transferring and mixing solutions
1.6 Using the Bunsen burner
1.7 Measuring the temperature of boiling water
1.8 Measuring time
1.9 Measuring length
1.10 Measuring volume
1.11 Measuring weight
u 3D animation
Lighting a Bunsen burner
u 3D model
Structure of a Bunsen burner
u Simulation
Bunsen burner
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 1.3
u Question Bank
Unit 1
ETV Science Programme
Scientific Experiments / Lesson Worksheet
Section 1.3
Practical Handbook 1
Short Notes for Revision
Section 1.3
Science in English
Unit 1 Exercise
Funny game (WS)
1.4 Conducting a scientific investigation / 8
10/10-28/10
(sports day and Joint schools athletic
Meet) / u Gain some ideas and skills related to scientific investigation
u Understand what a fair test is, and be able to control the variables involved
u Be able to design and carry out a simple scientific investigation
u Able to design an experiment with the fair test principles.(Control variable,dependent variable and independent variable.) / Classroom Activity 1.4 (p.46)
Fair or not?
¯ Watching ETV(Scientific method 新聞透視)
Laboratory Activity 1.12 (p.48)
Finding the relationship between the length of the string and the time for the weight to swing one cycle
Laboratory Activity 1.13 (p.50)
Do dark colours absorb more heat?
Fair test (WS(V)to(VII)
(Design an experiment to find out the factors affecting the rate of dissolving) / School reporter (p.54)
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk Ming / Section quiz 4 (p.52)
Revision exercise
(p.59) MC questions Q8,9
(p.60) True or false question Q5
(p.60) Question
Workbook
u (p.16) Sectional Exercise 1.4
u (p.20) Unit Exercise
u (p.27) Higher Order Thinking Questions / E-book for Ts
Section 1.4
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 1.4
u Experiment video
1.12Finding the relationship between the length of the string and the time for the weight to swing one cycle
1.13 Do dark colours absorb more heat?
u Animation
Scientific investigation by Edward Jenner
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 1.4
u Question Bank
Unit 1
ETV Science Programme
The Scientific Method
A Fair Test / Lesson Worksheet
Section 1.4
Practical Handbook 1
Short Notes for Revision
Section 1.4
Science in English
Unit 1 Exercise
2 Looking at living things
Classroom Activity / Extended learning / Exercise / Teaching aid: Multimedia / Teaching aid: Worksheets /
Word files /
2.1 Characteristics of living things / 2
31/10-04/11 / u Be able to identify the characteristics of living things and distinguish living things from non-living things / Classroom Activity 2.1 (p.63)
Living or non-living?
Classroom Activity 2.2 (p.64)
The common characteristics of living things / Revision Exercise
(p.116) True or false
question Q1
Workbook (p.29)
Sectional Exercise 2.1 / E-book for Ts
Section 2.1
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 2.1
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 2.1
u Question Bank
Unit 2 / Lesson Worksheet
Section 2.1
Short Notes for Revision
Section 2.1
Science in English
Unit 2 Exercise
3 Cells and human reproduction
Classroom Activity / Extended learning / Exercise / Teaching aid: Multimedia / Teaching aid: Worksheets /
Word files /
3.1 The basic unit of living things / 4
07/11-11/11 / u Understand that the cell is the basic unit of life
u Acquire basic skills to use a light microscope
u Know the basic structure of animal and plant cells
u Understand that most cells can grow and divide / Laboratory Activity 3.1 (p.123)
Parts of a light microscope
Laboratory Activity 3.2 (p.125)
Making observations using a light microscope
Laboratory Activity 3.3 (p128)
Observing onion cells
Laboratory Activity 3.4 (p130)
Observing ox eye cells
Classroom Activity 3.1 (p131)
Similarities and differences between plant cells and animal cells / Science file (p.133)
Different types of cells / Section quiz 1 (p.133)
Revision exercise
(p.182) MC questions Q1,2
(p.183) True or false question Q1
Workbook (p.51)
Sectional Exercise 3.1 / E-book for Ts
Section 3.1
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 3.1
u Experiment video
3.1 Parts of a light microscope
3.2Making observations using a light microscope
3.3Observing onion cells
3.4Obsering ox eye cells
3D Model
Structure of a plant cell
Structure of an animal cell
u Simulation
Using a light microscope
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 3.1
u Question Bank
Unit 3
ETV Science Programme
The world of the Microscope / Lesson Worksheet
Section 3.1
Practical Handbook 1
Short Notes for Revision
Section 3.1
Science in English
Unit 3 Exercise
3.2 A new life is born / 9
14/11-25/11 / u Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction
u Identify the male and female sex cells
u Identify the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems
u Understand the process of fertilization and implantation
u Appreciation and understand the development of the embryo and how a new life is born
u Understand the importance of parental care
u Acquire some knowledge about heredity / Classroom Activity 3.2 (p.137)
Comparing a sperm and an egg
Classroom Activity 3.3 (p.145)
Life is a miracle!
Classroom Activity 3.4 (p.147)
Mix and match / Science file (p.134)
How fast do bacteria reproduce?
Science file (p.137)
Some interesting facts about human sex cells
Go for more (p.140)
More about sperms
Go for more (p.142)
Gestation periods in different mammals
Web search (p145)
How a new life begins
Go for more (p146)
Parental care in other animals
Science file (p148)
DNA—the genetic material / Section quiz 2 (p.150)
Revision exercise
(p.182) MC questions Q3－8
(p.183) True or false questions Q2,3,4
(p.183) Question
Workbook (p.55)
Sectional Exercise 3.2 / E-book for Ts
Section 3.2
School internet
“Sex education”
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 3.2
u Animation
Fertilization in humans
Development of the embryo and foetus
u 3D animation
The male reproductive system
The female reproductive system
u 3D model
The human foetus
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 3.2
u Question Bank
Unit 3
ETV Science Programme
Sex and Reproduction / Lesson Worksheet
Section 3.2
Short Notes for Revision
Section 3.2
Science in English
Unit 3 Exercise
3.3 Puberty / 2
28/11-01/12
School open day / u Describe the various changes at puberty and the secondary sexual characteristics of two sexes
u Recognize some signs of the onset of puberty of the two sexes
u Develop a positive attitude towards the physical and psychological changes at puberty / Classroom Activity 3.5 (p.152)
Secondary sexual characteristics in males and females
Classroom Activity 3.6 (p.155)
Psychological changes at puberty / Science file (p152)
Primary sexual characteristics / Section quiz 3 (p.161)
Revision exercise
(p.182) MC question Q9
(p.183) True or false question Q5
Workbook (p.60)
Sectional Exercise 3.3 / E-book for Ts
Section 3.3
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 3.3
u Animation
The menstrual cycle
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 3.3
u Question Bank
Unit 3
ETV Science Programme
Puberty / Lesson Worksheet
Section 3.3
Short Notes for Revision
Section 3.3
Science in English
Unit 3 Exercise
3.4 Becoming parents / 3
06/12-09/12 / u Acquire some knowledge about pregnancy
u Appreciate the importance of parenthood in raising children
u Acquire some knowledge about family planning and method of birth control
u Understand the principle behind IVF
u Recognize the risk of abortion / Classroom Activity 3.7 (p.164)
The roles of parents / Science file (p.163)
Technologies for pre-natal examinations
Web search (p168)
Learn more about infertility
Science file (p169)
The world’s first test tube baby
Liberal studies corner (p169)
Ethical issues of IVF
Web search (p171)
Learn more about the services of Mother’s Choice / Section quiz 4 (p.171)
Revision exercise
(p.183) True or false question Q6
Workbook (p.62)
Sectional Exercise 3.4 / E-book for Ts
Section 3.4
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 3.4
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 3.4
Question Bank
Unit 3 / Lesson Worksheet
Section 3.4
Short Notes for Revision
Section 3.4
Science in English
Unit 3 Exercise
3.5 Sexually transmitted diseases / 2
12/12-16/12 / u Acquire some knowledge about the causes and symptoms
u Develop a sense of obligation towards the prevention of STDs’ spread
u Develop positive attitudes towards AIDS patients / Classroom Activity 3.8 (p.173)
STD Bingo
Classroom Activity 3.9 (p.175)
How much do you know about AIDS? / Web search (p172)
Visit the website of the Family Planning Association to learn more about STDs
School reporter (p.177)
Miss Atty Ching / Section quiz 5 (p.176)
Revision exercise
(p.182) MC question Q10
Workbook
u (p.65) Sectional Exercise 3.5
u (p.67) Unit Exercise
u (p.75) Higher Order Thinking Questions / E-book for Ts
Section 3.5
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 3.5
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 3.5
u Question Bank
Unit 3
ETV Science Programme
Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Lesson Worksheet
Section 3.5
Short Notes for Revision
Section 3.5
Science in English
Unit 3 Exercise
4 Energy
Classroom Activity / Extended learning / Exercise / Teaching aid: Multimedia / Teaching aid: Worksheets /
Word files /
4.1 Forms of energy / 2 / u Be able to distinguish the different forms of energy / Section quiz 1 (p.8)
Workbook (p.1)
Sectional Exercise 4.1 / E-book for Ts
Section 4.1
Teacher’s DVD
u PowerPoint
Section 4.1
Question Bank DVD
u Section Test
Section 4.1
u Question Bank
Unit 4 / Lesson Worksheet
Section 4.1
Short Notes for Revision
Section 4.1
Science in English
Unit 4 Exercise
4.2 Energy conversion / 7 / u Know that different forms of energy can be interconvertible
u Know some common energy converters
u Be aware of the need to control energy conversions / Laboratory Activity 4.1 (p.9)
Simple energy conversions