Brief introduction of the subject

This subject aims to cultivate students' understanding of the natural environment, human activities, and their interrelationships, while fostering awareness of local, regional, and global issues. The curriculum encompasses both physical geography (such as landforms, climate, and hydrology) and human geography (such as urban development, industrial growth, and environmental management). Emphasis is placed on geographical skills (including map reading and fieldwork techniques) as well as the concept of sustainable development.

Importance in the school curriculum

Geography is one of the subjects within the Personal, Social, and Humanities Education (PSHE) Key Learning Area. At the junior secondary level, it is a compulsory subject with one lesson per cycle week. At the senior secondary level, Geography is offered as an elective subject in preparation for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), with 6.5 to 7 lessons allocated per cycle week.

Medium of instruction

The primary medium of instruction is Chinese. However, selected junior secondary classes are conducted in English.

Key topics and progression (S1-S6)

In alignment with the curriculum guidelines formulated by the Curriculum Development Council of the Education Bureau of Hong Kong, the Geography curriculum has been adapted and customized to meet the specific needs of students from Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 at our school.

Junior Forms Curriculum

• Secondary 1: Understanding local issues
  Using Space Wisely - Can we maintain a sustainable urban environment?
• Secondary 2: Understanding national issues
  The Trouble of Water - Too much and too little
• Secondary 3: Understanding global issues
  Living with Natural Hazards - Are we better equipped than others?

Senior Forms Curriculum

• Secondary 4: Opportunities and Risks, Rivers and Coastal, Changing Industrial Location, Sustainable Urban Development
• Secondary 5: Dynamic Earth, Agriculture, Tropical Rainforests, Climate Change
• Secondary 6: Regional Study of the Pearl River Delta

Learning objectives and skills developed 

Knowledge and Understanding

• Understand the interactions between the natural environment and human activities Grasp the spatial and temporal changes of geographical phenomena and issues.
• Examine the issues arising from human-environment interactions and their implications for resource management.
• Recognize the characteristics, functions, and interrelated processes of the physical environment.
• Explore the characteristics of human activities and the formation of regional concepts.

Skills

• Develop geographical inquiry skills, including questioning, data collection, analysis, and reasoning Select appropriate data from multiple sources, and express and organize it accurately.
• Apply statistical techniques and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools for spatial analysis.
• Cultivate interdisciplinary generic skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

Values and Attitudes

• Foster curiosity and respect for cultural diversity, places, and the environment Recognize the significance of environmental issues and sustainable development.
• Build a sense of belonging to society and the nation, and become responsible citizens.
• Understand global interdependence and emphasize the spirit of unity and collaboration.

Teaching and assessment methods

For Junior Forms
This curriculum reinforces and applies students' classroom learning effectively through regular assignments and quizzes. Each grade level includes project-based learning to promote autonomous exploration beyond the classroom, conducted individually or in groups, with the aim of extending and deepening geographic understanding. Project formats may include poster design, model construction, and group presentations, enriching the diversity of learning experiences in Geography. Additionally, one field study activity is arranged annually to enable experiential learning outside the classroom, thereby enhancing students' conceptual understanding and practical application of geographic knowledge.

For Senior Forms
This curriculum consolidates and deepens students' mastery and application of geographic knowledge through school-based notes, diverse coursework, and quizzes. To strengthen map-reading and fieldwork-related skills, senior secondary students engage more extensively in geographic inquiries through experiential learning beyond the classroom. Moreover, to enhance examination preparedness, the curriculum encourages participation in public Geography seminars, competitions, and mock examinations, thereby broadening learning horizons and supporting students' performance in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE).