Tak Oi Secondary School

Physics

Learning objectives:

The overarching aim of the Physics Curriculum is to provide physics-related learning experiences for students to develop scientific literacy, so that they can participate actively in our rapidly changing knowledge-based society, prepare for further studies or careers in fields related to physics, and become lifelong learners in science and technology.

The broad aims of the curriculum are to enable students to:

develop interest in the physical world and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about it;
construct and apply knowledge of physics, and appreciate the relationship between physical science and other disciplines;
appreciate and understand the nature of science in physics-related contexts;
develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and to solve problems individually or collaboratively in physics-related contexts;
understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on physics-related issues;
make informed decisions and judgments on physics-related issues; and
be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of physics, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.