GEOGRAPHY
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Let ’ s the beauty and wonders of the nature cherish your heart. In the world of Geography, we understand the forces that prevail in our Mother Earth. GEOGRAPHY. Why study Geography?. Knowledge: - More understanding of man-land relationship - Get relevant subject matter (vocabulary &
GEOGRAPHY
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Let’s the beauty and wonders of the nature cherish your heart. In the world of Geography, we understand the forces that prevail in our Mother Earth. GEOGRAPHY
Why study Geography? • Knowledge: - More understanding of man-land relationship - Get relevant subject matter (vocabulary & theme/issues) in the Use of English - Relate to other subjects, e.g. Biology, Economics, etc
Why study Geography? • Training of skills: • Map reading skills • Graphical skills • Comprehension & application skills - Logical and systematic thinking • Problem solving • Critical thinking
Why study Geography? • Attitudes: • Appreciation of the nature • Awareness of the importance of man’s activities in changing our Earth • Awareness of the needs for environmental conservation
What to study?The Compulsory Part Living with our physical environment (1) Opportunities and Risks –Is it rational to live in hazard-prone areas? (2) Managing Rivers and Coastal Environments:A continuing challenge
The Compulsory Part • Facing changes in the human environment (3) Changing Industrial Location – How and why does it change over space and time? (4) Building a Sustainable City – Are environmental conservation and urban development mutually exclusive?
The Compulsory Part Confronting global challenges (5) Combating Famine – Is technology a panacea for food shortage? (6) Disappearing Green Canopy – Who should pay for the massive deforestation in rainforest regions? (7) Global Warming – Is it fact or fiction?
The Four Electives (1) Dynamic Earth: the building of Hong Kong (2) Weather and Climate (3) Transport Development, Planning and Management (4) Regional Study of Zhujiang (Pearl River) Delta
Public Assessment: School-based Assessment
Who are suitable to study Geography? • Nature lover • With a passion to make our Earth a better place to live • Enjoy outings and outgoing • Responsible (towards ourselves & the world) • Willing to walk (tremendous walking in field studies) • Diligent
Hints in studying Geography well • Understanding of the issue-enquiry approach, • Keep abreast with current affairs (local, national & global) • Take initiative/ Lifelong learning/ Self-discovery approach • Thinking skills: Ws: Where, What, Why, How, Who, When • A good grasp of directive terms (e.g. describe, explain, compare and contrast, suggest ….)
A final suggestion: For more information, please contact Miss Chan (IH / Geography), or Visit the EDB website Thank you for your attention!