Integrated Humanities
Integrated Humanities (IH) is a junior grade subject under the key learning area of Personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE).
Intended Outcomes
Students will enhance their understanding of the issue-enquiry approach and curriculum, thereby developing the knowledge and skills necessary for higher-order thinking. They will learn to design their own learning processes, independently seek answers, and consider diverse perspectives on controversial issues encountered in daily life. Additionally, they will acquire essential competencies, embrace a global perspective, and recognize their rights and responsibilities within society and the environment. This comprehensive approach will promote their personal development and facilitate harmonious interactions with others.
The Curriculum
Through an issue-based approach and incorporation of current affairs, daily life examples and world-wide scenarios, the teaching and learning activities are highly interactive, interesting and flexible.
Grade 7
| Topics |
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| 1. History, Culture and Heritage of early Hong Kong Region |
| 2. Map-reading Skills |
| 3. Using Urban Space Wisely |
| 4. The growth and transformation of Hong Kong in the 20th Century |
| 5. Tourism |
Grade 8
| Topics |
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| 1. Population Problems |
| 2. The Trouble of Water |
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3. The Rise of Modern Europe |
| 4. European Colonial Expansion |
Grade 9
| Topics |
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| 1. International Conflicts and Crisis in the 20th Century (I) |
| 2. Living with Natural Hazards |
| 3. Climate Change, changing environments |
The Highlight
Students are expected to complete a range of mini-tasks throughout the three-year curriculum. These tasks are designed to reinforce learning by integrating elements of history, geography, and related disciplines. They promote creativity, enhance higher-order thinking, and encourage self-directed learning, all while requiring a high level of engagement and collaboration.
