S1 Geography/Teaching Schedule (2014-15)/Page 1

Christian Alliance Cheng Wing Gee College Subject: Geography

Teaching Schedule 2014-15 Level: S1 Written by: Ip Chan Kwai Ngor Other teachers: / Textbook: (1) Junior Secondary Exploring Geography (Bk 1) (2012) (Oxford), (2) Junior Secondary Exploring Geography (Bk 2) (2012)

(Oxford), (3) Junior Secondary Exploring Geography – Map-reading Skills 1 (2012) (Oxford)

Date Week

number No. of

periods Learning units Main topics

Addressed generic/ thinking/subject-based skills

After lesson activities/ assignments/ projects/

assessments arrangement

Collaboration meetings/others

3/9/14 1 1 Course requirement

Introduction to the course: What is geography?

Self-introduction & course introduction

Introduction of the subject content of geography & ways to study geography

Mind mapping Course guidelines

Worksheet

11/9/14

15/9/14

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2

1

1

Using urban space wisely－Can we maintain a

sustainable urban environment?

1.1

What are urban areas and rural areas?

‧ Differences between rural and urban areas

‧ The distribution pattern of rural and urban areas in Hong Kong

‧ Map Reading skills :

What is location?

What are maps and

‧ Reading aerial photos and maps (G)

‧ Comparison & application (C)

‧ Information technology skill

(I)

‧ Numeracy skill

Assessment for learning:

Summary quiz (p. 9)

Workbook Unit 1.1

Short Quiz : on map, plan, conventional sign

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Date Week

number No. of

periods Learning units Main topics

Addressed generic/ thinking/subject-based skills

After lesson activities/ assignments/ projects/

assessments arrangement

Collaboration meetings/others

29/9/14

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1

2

plans?

What are the differences between a map, a photo and a plan?

conventional signs

grid references

What are grid references?

How to locate a place on a map by 4-figure references?

How to locate a place on a map by 6-figure references?

directions

How are directions shown?

How to find the direction of a place from another place?

(CKN)

Short Quiz : on grid reference (CKN)

Short Quiz : on direction

Revision quiz: Unit 1.1

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Date Week

number No. of

periods Learning units Main topics

Addressed generic/ thinking/subject-based skills

After lesson activities/ assignments/ projects/

assessments arrangement

Collaboration meetings/others

3-4 2 1.2

What are the major types of urban land use in Hong Kong?

‧ A brief introduction to the major types of urban land use in Hong Kong

‧ Distribution of major land uses in Hong Kong

‧ Photo reading (G)

‧ Collecting data in the field (N) (G)

‧ Drawing a land use map (G) (II)

Assessment for learning:

Summary quiz (p.16)

Workbook Unit 1.2

Short Quiz on landuse

Uniform Test (Oct 30 – Nov 4)

5/11/14 5 1 Uniform Test Review

10/11/15 6 4 1.3

Where is our Central Business District?

‧ Meaning and characteristics of a CBD

‧ Location of the CBD in Hong Kong and its location advantages

‧ The relationship between land rent and types of land use

Assessment for learning:

Summary quiz (p. 22-3)

Workbook Unit 1.3

6-7

2

‧ Map Reading skills :

Lines of longitudes

Lines of latitudes

Continents and oceans

‧ Graph interpretation: bar graph (N)

‧ Map reading (G)

Reading to learn: Reading Assignment 1

Dictation 1 : on lines

of longitudes, lines of latitudes

Dictation 2 : on

continents and oceans

Reading to learn:

Reading Report 1

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Date Week

number No. of

periods Learning units Main topics

Addressed generic/ thinking/subject-based skills

After lesson activities/ assignments/ projects/

assessments arrangement

Collaboration meetings/others

Unit test: Unit 1.3

24/12/14

7

2

1.6

What problems is our city facing?

‧ Major urban problems in Hong Kong:

– Housing problems

– Urban decay

– Traffic congestion

– Pollution

‧ Causes of urban problems in Hong Kong

‧ Photo interpretation (G)

‧ Map-reading skills: Reading aerial photos (G)

‧ Calculation skill: car density and population density (N)

‧ Graph interpretation: pie chart (N)

‧ Critical thinking skill (C)

Assessment for learning:

Summary quiz (p. 59)

Workbook Unit 1.6

Moral & Civic Ed:

‧ Show concern for the problems caused by urban development

8/12/14 8 2 1.7

How can we solve the urban problems in Hong Kong?

‧ Measures taken to solve the urban problems in Hong Kong

‧ Problem solving skill (P)

‧ Graph interpretation: pie chart (N)

‧ GIS skill: showing satellite images at different time periods by Google Earth (G) (I)

‧ Information Technology (I)

‧ Map interpretation (G)

‧ Group discussion (L) (O) (P) (IL)

Assessment for learning:

Summary quiz (p. 68))

Workbook Unit 1.7

Revision quiz (Unit 1.6, 1.7)

First Term Examination (January 05 – 19)

20/1/14 10 1 Exam Paper Review

26/1/15 11 3 1.7

How can we solve the urban problems in Hong Kong?

‧ Map-reading skills:

Scale

What is scale?

‧ Map reading skills (G)

Short Quiz – on Scale & distance

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Date Week

number No. of

periods Learning units Main topics

Addressed generic/ thinking/subject-based skills

After lesson activities/ assignments/ projects/

assessments arrangement

Collaboration meetings/others

How is scale shown on maps?

How can we change one type of scale to another

measuring actual direct distance (pp. 48–9, pp. 54–5)

measuring the length of a curve and area (pp. 62–4)

9/2/15 12 3 Food problem – Can we feed ourselves?

Unit 2.1

Can we produce enough food for our growing population?

Why is it important to have enough food?

What affects food demand and supply?

Will there be enough food for our population?

Graph interpretation – Bar graph & line graph

Drawing skill – Line graph

Calculation skill – Finding the food balance

Study skill – Mind map drawing

Assessment for learning:

Workbook Unit 2.1

Summary quiz p.7

Moral & Civic Ed:

Be aware of the problems brought by food shortages

9/3/15 13 3 Unit 2.2

How do we farm?

What is farming?

What is farming system?

What are the major types of farming?

Inquiry learning skill – How to be a city farmer?

English language proficiency skill – Reading texts to extract information

Map-reading skills – Calculating the area of a farm on a farm

Assessment for learning:

Workbook Unit 2.2

Summary quiz p.16

Reading to learn:

Reading Report 2

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Date Week

number No. of

periods Learning units Main topics

Addressed generic/ thinking/subject-based skills

After lesson activities/ assignments/ projects/

assessments arrangement

Collaboration meetings/others

layout plan

Photo interpretation skill – Identifying the types of farming

Study skill – Mind map drawing

23/3/15 14 2 Unit 2.4

What are the major farming problems in China?

What are the major farming problems affecting food production in China?

Inquiry learning skill – Food crisis in China

Critical thinking skill

Collaboration skill

Data interpretation

Communication skill

Calculation skill – Finding the average share of arable land per farmer

English language proficiency skill – Presenting viewpoints

Study skill – Mind map drawing

Assessment for learning:

Workbook Unit 2.4

Summary quiz (p.32)

Revision Quiz (Unit 2.1 – 2.3)

Self-learning skill – Using Prezi / Power point to draw concept map

Moral & Civic Ed:

Show interest in knowing more about the types of farming in China

Cross-curricular Learning Pack (Geog & Eng)

14-15 2 Unit 2.5

Can the use of scientific farming methods help solve farming problems in China?

What scientific farming methods are used in China to increase farm outputs?

Inquiry learning skill – What are the worries of a farmer in Hebei?

Data interpretation skill

Drawing skills – bar graph

Calculation skill

Problem-solving skill – How to raise the output of the Gardening Club?

Assessment for learning:

Workbook Unit 2.5

Summary quiz (p.38)

Map Reading Revision Exercise 1

Reading to learn: Reading Assignment 2

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Date Week

number No. of

periods Learning units Main topics

Addressed generic/ thinking/subject-based skills

After lesson activities/ assignments/ projects/

assessments arrangement

Collaboration meetings/others

Collaboration skill

English language proficiency skill – Writing a short paragraph

Study skill – Mind mapping

27/4/15 16 3 Unit 2.6

What harmful effects do scientific farming methods bring?

What is the negative impact of using scientific farming methods?

What are the limitations of scientific farming methods?

English language proficiency skill – Reading text to extract information

Map interpretation

Discussion skill

Collaboration skill

Study skill – Mind mapping

Assessment for learning:

Workbook Unit 2.6

Summary quiz (p.45)

Revision quiz (Unit 2.5, 2.6)

11/5/15 17 3 Unit 2.7

(Optional)

What harmful effects do scientific farming methods bring?

What are other solutions for the farming problems in China?

Graph interpretation

Drawing skills

Calculation skill

Numeracy skill

Collaboration skill

Study skill – Mind mapping

Assessment for learning:

Workbook Unit 2.7

Summary quiz (p.53)

Map Reading Revision Exercise 2

Moral & Civic Ed:

Be aware of the negative impact caused by scientific farming methods to humans and the natural environment

26/5/15 18 3 Final revision

Final Examination (June 04 – 17)

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Signature of writer: Date: 14 September 2014

Signature of panel head: Date:

Signature of prefect of studies: Date:

Note: Codified Table for Generic Skills

Communication Skills / Eng. Language Proficiency(O)

Collaboration Skills (L)

Creativity (R)

Critical Thinking Skills (C)

Information Technology Skills (I)

Numeracy Skills (N)

Problem Solving Skills (P)

Self-Management Skills (M)

Study Skills (S)

Geographical skills (G)

Inquiry Learning (IL)

Students’ English Language Proficiency and Inquiry Learning skill are specially addressed in the school’s major concerns 2012-15