Plans (Secondary Three) |
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Major concerns for current year |
Knowledge |
Students are expected to acquire knowledge and develop understanding of: |
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the main features of world civilizations within a broad chronological structure from a variety of perspectives (political, economic, technological and scientific, social, religious, aesthetic, etc.); |
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the relationship between cause and consequence of historical events; |
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change and continuity in major historical issues and developments; |
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concepts and terms fundamental to historical study. |
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Skills |
Students are expected to master skills which will enable them to: |
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describe features of historical maps, models, diagrams, charts, tables, pictures and cartoons; |
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identify different interpretations of major historical events; |
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make an imaginative reconstruction of the past; |
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select, organize and deploy information to produce well-structured work. |
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Attitudes |
| Students are expected to cultivate positive values and attitudes that will enable to: |
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develop an interest in the past and an appreciation of human achievements and aspiration; |
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relate the study of the past to contemporary life; |
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develop values and attitudes in relation to moral, civic, and environmental education. |
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Topics to be covered |
Semester 1 |
International conflicts and threats to peace in the twentieth century: The First World War and the Second World War |
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Semester 2 |
International conflicts and threats to peace in the twentieth century: |
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The Cold War |
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Globalization |
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Exploring globalization |
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What are the impacts of globalization? |
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What are the opportunities and challenges for HK and mainland under globalization? |
