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Stewards Pooi Kei College Secondary 1 Integrated Humanities

Topic: 1.1 Introductions to IH & History Study Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)

Subject Teachers: Ms. Bobo Yuen, Ms. Cindy Cheung, Mr. Roy Chin (Form coordinator) No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9

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Teaching Topics/Content Teaching Concepts

1 2 Introduction to Integrated Humanities To understand the nature and characteristics of IH To understand the reasons and ways of studying IH Thinking skills Course requirements

1 2 Introduction to History Study To understand the concept of history To understand the reasons and ways of learning history

1 2 Counting Time To understand the concept of time and chronological order To learn the use of timeline To learn the classification of measurement in history

1 2 Sources of studying history To understand the different types of sources To classify and categorize different sources

1 1 Buffer lessons Routine work & Revision


Topic: 1.2 Introduction to pre-historic world Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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2 2 Lives of the pre-historic people Mention the early human migration and the stone ages Briefly understand the lives of the pre-historic people in the

whole world

2 2 Pre-historic HK The origin of HK To understand who first lived in Hong Kong and explore their

lives 2 3 Archaeological findings in HK Introduce different archaeological sites to them

Introduce what kinds of archaeological findings were found there and how they help us understand the lives of the pre-historic HK people

2 2 News Discussion (Lesson 1)

Introduce the rules and aims of having news commentary News discussion


Topic: 1.3 Civilization and our society Chapter 1: The Nile Valley Civilization

Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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3 2 What is civilization? Meaning of civilization Features of civilization

3 3 The main centres of civilizations Factors leading to the start of civilization in the river valley Major developments in the centres of early civilizations Importance of constant supply of water (i.e. rivers) to the start

of early civilizations

3 4 The Nile civilization Location of the Nile Valley and its surroundings The rise and fall of Ancient Egypt The social structure of Egypt and her economic activities

4 1 News discussion Lesson 2

News discussion

4 8 Legacies of ancient Egypt Architectures in ancient Egypt Religious beliefs of ancient Egyptians Construction of pyramids and the Egyptian treasures

5 2 Buffer lessons Paper checking of the 1st Uniform Test


Topic: 1.3 Civilization and our society Chapter 2 Life in Ancient Rome Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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5 2 Introduction to the ancient Greco-Roman civilization

Meaning of the ancient Greco-Roman civilization Relationship between Greek and Roman civilizations

5 3 Origins of the ancient Roman civilization Meaning of legend and the legend of the Roman foundation Introduce the founder of Rome - Romulus Influence of Etruscans to the set up of the Republic

5/6 2/4 The Roman Republic Features of the Roman Republic and its influence to world’s democracy system

Course and result of the Punic Wars Rule of Julius Caesar


News discussion

6/7 4/1 The Roman Empire Rise and fall of the Roman Empire Life in the Roman Empire Spread of Christianity Major entertainments of ancient Rome

7 6 Legacies of the ancient Roman civilization

Major achievements of ancient Rome Legacies of ancient Rome

7 2 Buffer lessons Routine work & Revision


Topic: 1.4 Why location matters Chapter 3 How do we know where we are?



No. of Cycles

No. of Periods



News discussion

8 2 What is a map? Functions of a map Drawing a plan

8 2 What are maps and aerial photos? Differences and similarities between a map and an aerial photo X 2 Buffer lesson Routine work and revision 10 2 Buffer lessons Paper checking of the First Term Examination 10 2 What are the usages of conventional

signs on the map? Features of a map Reading conventional signs


News discussion

10 2 What is a grid square? What are grid lines, eastings and northings? Why do we need those grid lines on maps? How can grid squares help us to find a location?

10 2 What is a grid reference?

Usage of grid reference How can we express a location using grid reference? How can we find a location by using grid reference?

11 2 How do longitude and latitude help with locating an object on the earth?

What are longitude and latitude? Important longitude and latitudes Seven continents and four oceans Find location using longitude and latitude


News discussion

11 2 How to tell direction? Compass points, whole circle bearing and reduced bearing Skills of using the bearings to tell direction

11 3 Why scales matter? What is scale? Difference between a small scale map and a large scale map Making decision to use large scale map or small scale map Three types of scales Interchange between the three types of scales Measuring distance on a map using the three scales

11 1 Buffer lessons

Routine Work & Revision


Topic: 1.4 Why location matters Chapter 4 Scramble for land & cities’ problems



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12 4 How is our land used in Hong Kong? Differences between urban and rural areas Different types of urban land uses

12 4 Why is Central District full of commercial buildings?

Land use in Central Business District (CBD) Location factors favouring commercial activities Characteristics and problems of CBD and possible solutions


News discussion

13 5 Should residential areas be near industrial areas?

Different types of residential land use in Hong Kong ‘land use conflict’: advantages and disadvantages of having

industrials areas close to residential areas Problems of the inner city in Hong Kong

13/14 4/1 How can we use our land in a better way?

Importance of good town planning “Self-sustained” new town(s) Urban renewal and ‘sustainable development’


News discussion

14 2 Can our city be even better?

Sustainable development Eco-city

14 2 Buffer lessons Paper checking of the 2nd Uniform Test

14/15 3/3 Exploring our community Application of good town planning Project learning (communication skill, interview skill, data

collection, analyzing skill, collaboration skill)


Topic: 1.5 Nature and society Chapter 5 Living with natural hazards



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15 2 Are we living in a hostile world? What is a natural hazard? Introduce some common types of natural hazards.

Where do they happen? 15 4 The relief of Hong Kong What is relief?

What is the contour line? How does it show the relief on the map? What is the relief of HK?

16 5 The causes and effects of landslides Why do slopes collapse? (Physical factors and human factors) What are the effects of landslides? How to reduce the loss of landslides? The preventive measures of HK Government in the face of

landslides (E.g. Landslip warning)

16/17 4/1 Typhoons and heavy rains in summer Briefly introduce what are weather and climate. The characteristics of HK climate What is typhoon and what are its causes and effects?

The preventive measures of HK Government in the face of typhoons (E.g. Tropical cyclone warning signal)

17 4 Earthquakes and tsunami Introduce the structure of the earth (Crust, Mantle and Core) Briefly introduce the plate tectonics. The causes and effects of earthquakes How does earthquake trigger tsunami?


News discussion

17 3 Buffer lessons Routine work and revision


Topic: 1.1 Introductions to IH & History Study Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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Teaching Topics/Content

Teaching Concepts Teaching Activities Student Assignments

1 2 Introduction to Integrated Humanities

To understand the nature and characteristics of IH

To understand the reasons and ways of studying IH

Thinking skills Course requirements

Class discussion Brainstorming Concept map

Class discussion Brainstorming Concept map

1 2 Introduction to History Study

To understand the concept of history To understand the reasons and ways of

learning history

Brainstorming Class discussion

Discuss the reasons and ways of learning history

Complete worksheet (p.1)

1 2 Counting Time To understand the concept of time and chronological order

To learn the use of timeline To learn the classification of

measurement in history

Lecture with PPT Q & A

Design a time-line to show the history of their parents

Complete worksheet (p.2-4)

1 2 Sources of studying history

To understand the different types of sources

To classify and categorize different sources

Lecture with PPT Showing examples of

different sources (With tools such as the original 1945

Complete worksheet (p.5-6)

Group work: show their own sources found

newspapers, Japanese military notes etc.)

1 1 Buffer lessons Routine work & Revision Revision quiz


Topic: 1.2 Introduction to pre-historic world Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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No. of Periods

Teaching Topics/Content Teaching Concepts Teaching Activities Student Assignments

2 2 Lives of the pre-historic people

Mention the early human migration and the stone ages

Briefly understand the lives of the pre-historic people in the whole world

Show the routes of the early migrations

Play the video made by BBC on the topic of the Pre-historic invasion

Jot notes Complete Worksheet

2 2 Pre-historic HK The origin of HK To understand who first lived in Hong

Kong and explore their lives

Teachers should show pictures taken from those archaeological sites of HK to illustrate the lives of pre-historic people


2 3 Archaeological findings in HK

Introduce different archaeological sites to them

Introduce what kinds of archaeological findings were found there and how they help us understand the lives of the pre-historic HK people

Photos of different archaeological findings should be shown so as to raise their understandings on the pre-historic life.


2 2 News Discussion Introduce the rules and aims of having Group sharing 1 piece of news

(Lesson 1) news commentary News discussion

Presentation commentary

Stewards Pooi Kei College

Secondary 1 Integrated Humanities Topic: 1.3 Civilization and our society Chapter 1: The Nile Valley Civilization



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No. of Periods


3 2 What is civilization? Meaning of civilization Features of civilization

Use a concept map to identify the features of civilization

Brainstorming Discussion Complete Worksheet

3 3 The main centres of civilizations

Factors leading to the start of civilization in the river valley

Major developments in the centres of early civilizations

Importance of constant supply of water (i.e. rivers) to the start of early civilizations

Use a map to show the location of the four centres of civilizations (By using the software of Google Earth)

Explain the locations, similar features and major developments of the four centres by using the graphs and map.

Identify the similar features and major developments of the four centres

Complete Worksheet Complete textbook

(p.6,7)

3 4 The Nile civilization Location of the Nile Valley and its surroundings

The rise and fall of Ancient Egypt The social structure of Egypt and her

Use a map to locate the Nile Valley (p.6,11)

Use the flow chart to

Complete textbook assignments (p.10, 11, 14, 15, 18)

Complete Worksheet

economic activities explain the rise and fall of ancient Egypt


News discussion

Group sharing Presentation

1 piece of news commentary

4 8 Legacies of ancient Egypt Architectures in ancient Egypt Religious beliefs of ancient Egyptians Construction of pyramids and the

Egyptian treasures

Show pictures/slides to show the Egyptian architecture

Discuss about steps taken in building the pyramid

Explain the treasures inside the Tomb of Tutankhamen

Explain other treasures in ancient Egypt (e.g., hieroglyphics, mummies, paper, writing tool, counting time, measurement, etc.)

Complete textbook assignments (p.24)

Complete Worksheet Use the ancient

Egyptian measurement to measure the length and width of a student desk

Revision exercise p.31 - 33

5 2 Buffer lessons Paper checking of the 1st Uniform Test

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Test corrections


Topic: 1.3 Civilization and our society Chapter 2 Life in Ancient Rome Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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5 2 Introduction to the ancient Greco-Roman civilization

Meaning of the ancient Greco-Roman civilization

Relationship between Greek and Roman civilizations

Use a comparison table (p.6) to explain the ancient Greek and ancient Roman civilizations

Complete WS (Comparison between the Nile Valley Civilization and the Roman Civilization)

5 3 Origins of the ancient Roman civilization

Meaning of legend and the legend of the Roman foundation

Introduce the founder of Rome - Romulus

Influence of Etruscans to the set up of the Republic

A video clip: The story of Romulus and Remus

Identify the difference between history and legend

5/6 2/4 The Roman Republic Features of the Roman Republic and its influence to world’s democracy system

Course and result of the Punic Wars Rule of Julius Caesar

Use the pictures and data-based questions to explain the course and result of the Punic Wars (p. 12, 13)

Use pictures (p.13,15) to explain the rule of Julius Caesar

Complete textbook assignments (p. 5-14)

Complete Worksheet


News discussion



6/7 4/1 The Roman Empire Rise and fall of the Roman Empire Life in the Roman Empire Spread of Christianity Major entertainments of ancient Rome

Use a map (p. 19) to show the split of the Roman Empire

Discuss about the rights and duties of various classes in ancient Rome (p.17)

Use pictures (p. 21-25) to explain transportation and buildings of ancient Rome

Show slides or pictures to discuss entertainment and religion of the ancient Romans

Movie sharing – Ben Hur

Complete textbook assignments (p. 10, 14, 25, 30)

Complete Worksheet

7 6 Legacies of the ancient Roman civilization

Major achievements of ancient Rome Legacies of ancient Rome

Show slides or pictures to explain art and architecture

Complete the data-based questions (p. 37)

Complete Revision Exercises (p. 36, 38)

Mini-project: The continuity of the legacy of the ancient Roman

civilization in present-day Hong Kong

7 2 Buffer lessons Routine work & Revision Revision quiz


Topic: 1.4 Why location matters Chapter 3 How do we know where we are?



No. of Cycles

No. of Periods




News discussion



8 2 What is a map? Functions of a map Drawing a plan

Brainstorming PPT: Introduce the

meaning of map Use SPKC, shopping

mall & seating plan to illustrate the concept of a plan

Game: Puzzles of 7 continents

Students are taken to the Library and try to outline the floor plan of the Library

8 2 What are maps and aerial photos?

Differences and similarities between a map and an aerial photo

To compare and contrast the differences between a map, an aerial photo and a plan

Use google map to show aerial photo

Use the figures in

Worksheet 1

textbook to illustrate the differences

Draw a table to compare and contrast the differences

X 2 Buffer lesson Routine work and revision Revision quiz 1st term Examination (Cycle 9)

10 2 Buffer lessons Paper checking of the First Term Examination

/ Exam corrections

10 2 What are the usages of conventional signs on the map?

Features of a map Reading conventional signs

Ask students to identify some common features on different kinds of map (HM20C HK map, hiking map, street map)

Lecture with PPT

Worksheet 2 Skill development (TB

p.6 Q1)


News discussion



10 2 What is a grid square? What are grid lines, eastings and northings?

Why do we need those grid lines on maps?

How can grid squares help us to find a location?

PPT

Group work: Games Worksheet 3

10 2 What is a grid reference?

Usage of grid reference How can we express a location using

grid reference?

Use the Activity on p.6-7 to illustrate the concept

Skill development (TB p.9)

Worksheet 4

How can we find a location by using grid reference?

Demonstration of steps

11 2 How do longitude and latitude help with locating an object on the earth?

What are longitude and latitude? Important longitude and latitudes Seven continents and four oceans Find location using longitude and

latitude

Showing globe Song of “longitude

and latitude” PPT

Worksheet 5


News discussion



11 2 How to tell direction? Compass points, whole circle bearing and reduced bearing

Skills of using the bearings to tell direction

PPT Demonstration Games Exercises

Skill development (TB p. 8)

Worksheet 6

11 3 Why scales matter? What is scale? Difference between a small scale map

and a large scale map Making decision to use large scale map

or small scale map Three types of scales Interchange between the three types of

scales Measuring distance on a map using the

three scales

Explain why scale matters in map-reading

Demonstration: how to measure a line on a map

Worksheet 7

11 1 Buffer lessons

Routine Work & Revision Revision quiz /


Topic: 1.4 Why location matters Chapter 4 Scramble for land & cities’ problems



No. of Cycles

No. of Periods



12 4 How is our land used in Hong Kong?

Differences between urban and rural areas

Different types of urban land uses

Brainstorming PPT: urban area vs

rural area Showing photos of

urban and rural areas for identifying their differences

Video: urban land use Group work: Draw a

land use map in our school district

Activity (TB p. 6) Knowledge building

(TB p. 11-12) Worksheet 1

12 4 Why is Central District full of commercial buildings?

Land use in Central Business District (CBD)

Location factors favouring commercial activities

Characteristics and problems of CBD and possible solutions

PPT & Activity 3: Characteristics of CBD

News reading & statistics reading

Knowledge building (TB p. 23)

Worksheet 2

12 1 News discussion News discussion Group sharing 1 piece of news

Lesson 7 Presentation commentary 13 5 Should residential areas

be near industrial areas? Different types of residential land use

in Hong Kong ‘land use conflict’: advantages and

disadvantages of having industrials areas close to residential areas

Problems of the inner city in Hong Kong

Showing maps & photos of different types of residential areas, industrial areas and inner city.

Lecture with PPT District Forum: Should

factories be removed from San Po Kong?

Forum speech and summary

Worksheet 3 Knowledge building (TB

p. 28, 30)

13/14 4/1 How can we use our land in a better way?

Importance of good town planning “Self-sustained” new town(s) Urban renewal and ‘sustainable

development’

Video:鏗鏘集《以人為

本》 Video: 鏗鏘集《遷》 Video: 鏗鏘集《香港

往何處去》OR Video:《觀塘重建帶來

的幾點啟示》 Class consultation forum: Should we carry out urban renewal in ? News sharing Q & A

Discussion concept map Worksheet 4


News discussion



14 2 Can our city be even better?

Sustainable development Eco-city

Discussion: Is the redevelopment of Kai

Group work: design your “Ideal city”

Tak sustainable? (T.B. P.80)

14 2 Buffer lessons Paper checking of the 2nd Uniform Test

/ Test correction

14/15 3/3 Exploring our community Application of good town planning Project learning (communication skill,

interview skill, data collection, analyzing skill, collaboration skill)

Lecture Presentation


Topic: 1.5 Nature and society Chapter 5 Living with natural hazards



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15 2 Are we living in a hostile world?

What is a natural hazard? Introduce some common types of natural hazards.

Where do they happen?

Show the photos of common natural hazards.

Activity: Ask the students to access to the National Geophysical Data Centre to find out the world distribution of natural hazards.

Knowledge building (TB p.3)

15 4 The relief of Hong Kong What is relief? What is the contour line? How does it

show the relief on the map? What is the relief of HK?

Demonstration: How to draw the cross section and use the contour maps to recognize the relief features?

Show the model of a slope

Knowledge building (TB p. 20, 22, 23)

16 5 The causes and effects of landslides

Why do slopes collapse? (Physical factors and human factors)

What are the effects of landslides? How to reduce the loss of landslides? The preventive measures of HK

Government in the face of landslides (E.g. Landslip warning)

Experiment: Use a sloping plane and an empty can to show the landslide effect. (TB p. 26-27)

Show the photos and news of landslides in HK

DBQ (TB p. 36-37) Knowledge building

(TB p. 25-27, 32, 38-39)

16/17 4/1 Typhoons and heavy rains in summer

Briefly introduce what are weather and climate.

The characteristics of HK climate What is typhoon and what are its causes

and effects? The preventive measures of HK

Government in the face of typhoons (E.g. Tropical cyclone warning signal)

Show the website of the HK Observatory

Knowledge building (TB p. 41, 51, 55)

17 4 Earthquakes and tsunami Introduce the structure of the earth (Crust, Mantle and Core)

Briefly introduce the plate tectonics. The causes and effects of earthquakes How does earthquake trigger tsunami?

News sharing: The Japanese earthquake in 2011

Show students 3 types of the plate movements

How do the natural hazards affect the world population distribution?

Knowledge building (TB p. 58, 65)


News discussion



17 3 Buffer lessons Routine work and revision Revision Quiz / 2nd term examination (Cycle 18)

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Chapter 1 The Middle Ages Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)

Subject Teachers: Mr. William Lee, Ms. Peggy Lam (Form coordinator), Mr. Roy Chin No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9

No. of Cycles

No. of Periods


1 2 Background information of the Middle Ages

Analysis of the change in the society and ways of living Background of feudalism

1 2 What are the meanings and impacts of the feudalism?

Nature of Feudalism Strengths and shortcomings of Feudalism Revisit of Feudalism in European society

1 2 The great power of the church Features of the Church during the Middle Ages

1 4 The End of the Middle Ages

The Holy War (Crusades)

Features and importance of crusades Positive and negative impacts of crusades towards our world today, i.e.

Christians and Muslims

2 2 The Black Death Origins of the Black Death Impacts of the Black Death

2 2 News sharing

News discussion

2 1 City-states Rise of city-states in Italy, e.g. Venice and Florence

2 2 Introduction to the Renaissance Background and meaning of the Renaissance 2 1 Revision Revision: the Middle Ages

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Chapter 2 The Renaissance Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)

Subject Teachers: No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9

No. of Cycles

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3 2 Background of Renaissance General situations in Medieval Europe before the Renaissance, including political, religious, social and cultural aspects.

Reasons for the need of ‘rebirth’ in art and culture.

3 3 Causes of Renaissance Background context of religious persecutions and health (Crusades and Black Death)

Causes of the Renaissance

3 2 The social, political, cultural context of Italy

Causes of Renaissance (in the context of Italy) Special features of Italy which contribute to the Renaissance


4 2 News discussion

News discussion

4 3 Development during the Renaissance – art

Famous artists of the period: Da Vinci, Michelangelo Unique features of these artists’ works

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4 3 Development during the Renaissance – literature and architecture

A shift in the themes and direction of literature and architecture Reasons behind such changes: a different understanding of

humanity

4 1 Buffer lessons Routine work and revision 5 2 Development during the Renaissance –

Science Important discoveries in science and their implication to religion Comprehension on how science influenced the development of

Christianity

5 1 Effects of the Renaissance Major effects of Renaissance in learning and human explorations in the next century.

5 1 Revision Revision of the Unit

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Topic: Political ideas and their evolution Chapter 3 The age of revolution Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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5 2 Background of the Enlightenment Background of the sudden intellectual change in Europe 17-18th centuries Revisit of the feudalism

5 2 Absolutism Power of Absolutism in early modern Europe and the need for change Strengths and shortcomings of Absolutism

6 4 Meaning of Enlightenment Great thinkers and their ideas

Main ideas in the Enlightenment and their significance in the western world.


6 2 News discussion

News discussion

6 2 Understanding more about the US Let Ss know more about the US in all aspects such as her geographical location, the liberty statue and some renowned Americans.

7 4 The American Revolution General nature of the American Revolution Mentioning the causes, course and results of the American Revolution

7 2 The French Revolution General nature of the French Revolution Common causes, patterns and results of revolutions

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7 4 Causes of the French Revolution Deduce the causes of the French Revolution from the situation in France, and compare it with the American Revolution

8 2 Course of the French Revolution Key elements in the French Revolution: Fall of Bastilles, Declaration of the Rights of Man and others

8 2 Results of the revolutions & Reign of Terror

Problems arising from revolutions

8 4 Napoleonic Rule: his wars, rise and fall of Napoleon

Rise and fall of Napoleon Importance of the ‘Napoleonic era’ in western history


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Chapter 1 Living with the natural hazards Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)

Subject Teachers: Mr. William Lee, Ms. Peggy Lam (Form coordinator), Mr. Roy Chin No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9

No. of Cycles

No. of Periods


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2 Are we living in a hostile world? What is a natural hazard? Introduce some common types of natural hazards.

Where do they happen? Why do they happen in those places?

10 4 The relief of Hong Kong What is relief? What is the contour line? How does it show the relief on the map? How do we know the steepness of the slope by referring to the

contour lines? What is the relief of HK?

10 2 News discussion News discussion 11 6 The causes and impacts of earthquakes What is the structure of the earth?

What are the direct and indirect impacts of earthquakes? Why do earthquakes happen? Briefly introduce the plate tectonics. What are the preventive measures of different countries in the

face of the threats of earthquakes? 11 6 The causes and effects of volcanic

eruptions What is the relation of earthquakes to volcanic eruptions? What are the causes of the volcanic eruptions

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Introduce three major unstable zones in the world What are the damages of volcanic eruptions?

12 6 Typhoons and heavy rains in summer Briefly introduce what are weather and climate. What are the characteristics of HK climate

1. Monsoon 2. Extreme weather conditions

Learn how to read the weather chart and draw the climate graph What is typhoon and what are its causes and effects? What are the preventive measures of the HK Government in the

face of typhoons

13 2 The variations of the effects of the natural hazards

Introduce the concepts MDCs and LDCs Compare the preventive measures of MDCs and LDCs and figure

out their differences

13 2 Buffer lessons Revision

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Stewards Pooi Kei College Secondary 2 Integrated Humanities Chapter 2 The trouble with water

Teaching Schedule (2013-2014) Subject Teachers: Mr. William Lee, Ms. Peggy Lam (Form coordinator), Mr. Roy Chin No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9

No. of Cycles

No. of Periods


13 3 Lack of water – why is it a big deal? What is the use of water? What are the problems if we are lack of clean water?

14 4 Where does the water come from? Introduce the water cycle Introduce other sources of water

14 2 News discussion News discussion 14 4 What are the major water sources of

China? Where are the major rivers in China? Why do the rivers flow in this way? How does the climate of China affect the water resources?

15 5 What are the water problems in China?

What is flooding and what are its effects? What is drought and what are its effects? Is nature to blame? What are the solutions of the water problems in China?


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Topic: 1.1 Nature and society Chapter 1 Living with the natural hazards

Teaching Schedule (2013-2014) Subject Teachers: No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9 Teaching schedule: Topics Cycles Periods 1. The Middle Ages 1 4/9/2013- 12/9/2013 2. The Renaissance 2 16/9/2013-11/10/2013 3. Age of Revolution (Background)/ UT Revision/ Buffer

1 15/10/2013-29/10/2013

------------ 1st Uniform Test----------------------- 4. Age of Revolution (Course/ Napoleon) 1.5 4/11/2013-29/11/2013 5. Age of Revolution (Impacts) 1 2/12/2013-13/12/2013

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Topic: 2.1 Why and how changes took place in the past? Chapter 4 The Middle Ages

Teaching Schedule (2013-2014) Subject Teachers: No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9

No. of Cycles

No. of Periods



1 1 Background information of the Middle Ages

Analysis of the change in the society and ways of living

Background of feudalism

Introduce the world after the decline of the Roman Empire (Teacher shows time-line of the period)

Introduce the social and political situations at that time by using PPT and WS

Guide students to come up with a diagram indicating the structural organization of contemporary society

Study PPT and the map Attempt the questions in

WS Class work and discussion

1 1 What are the meanings and impacts of the feudalism?

Nature of Feudalism Strengths and shortcomings of Feudalism Revisit of Feudalism in European society

Draw concept maps to help studentss summarize the meaning of feudalism

Ask students to think about the pros and cons of feudalism

Bring in class discussion in lessons, i.e. feudalism in the world today? Examples and impacts?

Class work: analyze the meaning and importance of feudalism through reading different sources/ pictures

Attempt the questions in WS

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1 1 The great power of the church

Features of the Church during the Middle Ages

Class discussion: Do you think the Church had too much power? Why or Why not? What impacts were brought?

Compare and contrast: How was the Church different from the Christian churches today?

finish WS Study PPT and pictures News discussion

1 1 The End of the Middle Ages

The Holy War (Crusades)

Features and importance of crusades Positive and negative impacts of crusades

towards our world today, i.e. Christians and Muslims

Lecture with PPT Show pictures and related

maps of crusades Discuss both the positive

and negative impacts of the Crusades bought with students in class.

Play video in lesson.

Study PPT and related pictures

Class discussion and finish WS

Watch the video

1 1 The Black Death Origins of the Black Death Impacts of the Black Death

Show the situation of Europe at that horrible period

Guide students to come up with the social and economic impacts for the Black Death

Video and pictures

Watch the video clip finish WS Class discussion

1 2 News discussion (Lesson 4)

News discussion Group sharing Presentation


1 1 City-states Rise of city-states in Italy, e.g. Venice and Florence

Introduce the rise of city-states in Italy

Show different paintings and sculptures

Study the paintings and sculptures

Finish WS Compare and contrast the

city-states in the world today

1 1 Introduction to the Renaissance

Background and meaning of the Renaissance

Introduce the background and key ideas of the

Answer questions

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Renaissance Revision Revision: the Middle Ages Revision quiz /

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Topic: 2.1 Why and how changes took place in the past? Chapter 5 The Renaissance

Teaching Schedule (2013-2014) Subject Teachers: No. of Periods/10-day Cycle: 9

No. of Cycles

No. of Periods



2 1 Background of Renaissance

General situations in Medieval Europe before the Renaissance, including political, religious, social and cultural aspects.

Reasons for the need of ‘rebirth’ in art and culture.

PPT regarding some innovations from the Renaissance period, and ask students to deduce what the term means

Show PPT regarding life in Medieval Europe

Refer to TB p.4-5 HW: Fill in the blanks

(European map)

Participate in the discussion

Finish TB p. 4-5

2 3 Causes of Renaissance Background context of religious persecutions and health (Crusades and Black Death)

Causes of the Renaissance

Show PPT related to the causes of Renaissance while ask students to answer why feudalism was in decline and why fundamental changes were about to begin in Europe.

Ask them to figure out

Finish TB p.6

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the reasons of accepting these changes suddenly

Refer to TB p.6- 9 2 1 The social, political,

cultural context of Italy Causes of Renaissance (in the context of

Italy) Special features of Italy which

contribute to the Renaissance

Ask students their impression of Italy

Explain the background of the Medici family

Refer to TB p. 10-11

Video of the Medici family


Revision quiz

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2-3 3 Development during the Renaissance – art

Famous artists of the period: Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael

Unique features of these artists’ works

Show PPT of the famous paintings and sculptures

Explain the changes in the themes and focuses of arts during the period: emphasis on the beauty of humanity, life (movements of body), perspectives etc.

Refer to TB p. 12-20

Ss may try to identify the reasons why these works had become renowned

Finish TB p. 12-20

3 2 Development during the Renaissance – literature and architecture

A shift in the themes and direction of literature and architecture

Reasons behind such changes: a different understanding of humanity

Key points: Not only the changes themselves, but also the implications behind:

Jot notes Finish TB p. 21, 23, 26,

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architecture emphasized human calculations, mathematics (not God and heaven), and literature emphasized human nature

Refer to TB p.18- 29 3 1 Buffer lessons Routine work and revision Revision quiz / 3 2 Development during the

Renaissance – Science Important discoveries in science and

their implication to religion Comprehension on how science

influenced the development of Christianity

-Explain the major discoveries in science

Show those discoveries changed the way people perceived religion and the Church

Refer to TB P. 24-25, 29

Participate in the discussion

3 1 Effects of the Renaissance

Ditto Major effects of Renaissance in learning

and human explorations in the next century.

Revise TB p. 29 Refer to TB p. 31

Job notes

3 1 Revision Revision of the Unit Revision quiz /

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Topic: 2.2 Political ideas and their evolution Chapter 6 The age of revolution Teaching Schedule (2013-2014)


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4 1 Background of the Enlightenment

Background of the sudden intellectual change in Europe 17-18th centuries

Revisit of the feudalism

Introduce the cultural and social background (the world after Renaissance)

Introduce the social and political situations: Feudalism and absolutism through the use of PPT and WS

Guide students to come up with a diagram indicating the structural organization of contemporary society

Attempt the questions in WS

4 1 Absolutism Power of Absolutism in early modern Europe and the need for change

Strengths and shortcomings of Absolutism

Give out WS on absolutism, then help students to summarize its meaning

Ask them to think about the important things which were under the King in those days, but

Class work: analyze the meaning of absolutism through the WS of James I and Louis XIV

Debate

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not today (law, religion, education etc)

Ask them to think about the pros and cons of absolutism

4 1 Meaning of Enlightenment Great thinkers and their ideas

Main ideas in the Enlightenment and their significance in the western world.

Give examples of modern political features in the world, ask students to match them with different thinkers

Explain that many concepts of our modern world come from this period

Finish WS (Louis XIV - King of France)

4 1 Buffer lessons Routine work and revision Quiz /




4 2 The French Revolution General nature of the French Revolution Common causes, patterns and results of

revolutions

Recall the causes of the American Revolution to let students identify the different causes of the revolution: political, social, economic etc.

Show to Ss the same pattern of causes in France.

Finish WS

5 4 Causes of the French Revolution

Deduce the causes of the French Revolution from the situation in France, and compare it with the American Revolution

Show the situation of France at the time of the upheaval

Guide students to come

Draw mind-map for the causes of the revolution

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up with the political, social and economic reasons for the French Revolution

5 5 Course of the French Revolution

Key elements in the French Revolution: Fall of Bastilles, Declaration of the Rights of Man and others

Explain the course of the revolution by using the French Rev WS

Explain the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man

Analyzing sources of the revolution in WS

6 6 Results of the revolutions & Reign of Terror

Problems arising from revolutions Ask students to compare & contrast the two revolutions

Help them understand the Reign of Terror by using WS

Was it a successful revolution? Comparing the Reign of Terror with the original goals of the revolution

Analyzing sources of the reign of terror

Finish WS

6-7 6 Napoleonic Rule: his wars, rise and fall of Napoleon

Rise and fall of Napoleon Importance of the ‘Napoleonic era’ in

western history

Show PPT to introduce the Napoleonic wars

Movie: Waterloo Ask them to compare the

world before and after the French Revolution to let them think about its importance

Finish WS Identify the differences in

the world before and after the two revolutions

7 2 Buffer lessons Routine work and revision Revision quiz

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