
Chemistry
Learning Targets
The learning targets are categorised into three domains: knowledge andunderstanding, skills and processes, and values and attitudes.
Knowledge and Understanding
Enable students to understand phenomena, facts and patterns, principles, concepts, laws and theories in chemistry; learn chemical vocabulary, terminology and conventions; appreciate applications of chemistry in everyday life; understand methods used in scientific investigations.
Skills and Processes
Enable students to:
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use Scientific thinking to identify patterns and changes in the natural world, and predict trends from them; examine theories and concepts using logical reasoning and experimentation; integrate new concepts into their existing knowledge framework, and apply them to new situations.
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use Scientific method, scientific investigations and problem solving ability to identify scientific, social, technological and environmental problems and ask relevant questions.
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use Decision making to make decisions based on evidence and arguments; supportjudgements using appropriate scientific principles; put forward suitable reasoning to choose between alternatives.
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use Practical work to select appropriate apparatus and materials for an experiment; handle chemicals safely and apparatus in a proper way; carry out instructions for experiments and record observations accurately; interpret observations and experimental data; devise and plan experiments; evaluate experimental methods and suggest possible improvements; build models to aid comprehension.
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use Information handling to search, retrieve, reorganise, analyse and interpret scientific information from a variety of sources.
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use symbols, formulae, equations and conventions appropriately; interpret scientific information from text and data presented in verbal, diagrammatic, numerical, tabular and graphical forms; organise and present ideas and arguments in a clear and logical form.
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develop study and self-directed learning skills to improve the effectiveness andefficiency of learning; develop basic learning habits, abilities and attitudes that are essential to lifelong learning.
Values and Attitudes
Enable students to develop curiosity and interest in making scientific investigation; develop personal integrity through objective observation and honest recording of experimental data; be aware that chemistry is a developing science and that it has its limitations; be aware of the impact of chemistry in social, economic, industrial, environmental and technological contexts; appreciate the importance of lifelong learning in our rapidly changing knowledge-based society.












