Countryside Learning – The Climate of Hong Kong

Learning objectives:

This programme aims to develop students’ scientific literacy by adopting an inquiry approach in scientific fieldwork. For knowledge, students are expected to be familiar with the scientific concepts related to energy and change under the theme "climate change". By acquiring fundamental scientific concepts, students will be able to identify the environmental implications of science to society. During the field trip, students are expected to develop scientific investigation skills, to cultivate competency in integrating and applying scientific knowledge and skills in exploring nature and finding solutions to mitigate climate change. Meanwhile, generic skills like critical thinking and problem-solving skills will also be developed through scientific inquiry, hoping that students will be able to transfer these skills to other related disciplines. Ultimately, it is expected that this field trip can cultivate students' attitudes towards protecting nature and a sense of responsibility for ecological conservation.

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Relevance to curriculum:

In accordance with Science Education Key Learning Area Curriculum Guide: Science (S1-3)

Related Chapter: 
•    Unit 5: Energy
•    Unit 7: Living Things and Air

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Type of field activity:

Scientific Investigation: Tree Ring Observation and Tree Carbon Storage Measurement   During the scientific investigation, students will explore the causes and impacts of climate change and learn more about the issue by observing the natural proxies - tree ring, so as to understand how scientists study the current environmental processes and conditions. Furthermore, they will have a chance to discuss the role of forests in mitigating climate change and explore the relationship between forests, carbon dioxide and climate change. During the field trip, students are required to use various tree measurement methods to collect data that can measure the carbon storage of trees and then calculate and analyse the data to understand the importance of forests in combating climate change. This field trip activity encourages students to explore and reflect on nature using scientific inquiry skills. It is hoped that students can appreciate the rich natural resources in country parks and cultivate an awareness of protecting and respecting nature.

Scientific Investigation: Tree Ring Observation and Tree Carbon Storage Measurement   During the scientific investigation, students will explore the causes and impacts of climate change and learn more about the issue by observing the natural proxies - tree ring, so as to understand how scientists study the current environmental processes and conditions. Furthermore, they will have a chance to discuss the role of forests in mitigating climate change and explore the relationship between forests, carbon dioxide and climate change. During the field trip, students are required to use various tree measurement methods to collect data that can measure the carbon storage of trees and then calculate and analyse the data to understand the importance of forests in combating climate change. This field trip activity encourages students to explore and reflect on nature using scientific inquiry skills. It is hoped that students can appreciate the rich natural resources in country parks and cultivate an awareness of protecting and respecting nature.

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Event calendar:

Mondays – Fridays* (except Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays) AM (9 a.m. to 12 noon.) or PM (2 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Applications should be submitted no earlier than 6 months but at least 2 weeks before the date of the activity.

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How to Enroll:

Please fill in the Application Form (Limited quota will be allocated on a first-come- first-served basis)

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Language:

Chinese/ English

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Demonstration Video:

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Download:

Field Book (Teacher)	Field Book (Student)	Appendix

Field Book (Teacher)

Field Book (Student)

Appendix

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Enquiry:

Please contact Tai Mo Shan Country Park Visitor Centre on Monday, Wednesday to Sunday and Public Holidays 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m (except the first two days of the Chinese New Year) at 2498 9326 or email to tmscpvc@afcd.gov.hk.

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