Aims

• develop curiosity and interest in science;
• develop the ability to inquire and solve problems;
• acquire basic scientific knowledge and concepts for living in andcontributing to a scientific and technological world;
• recognize the usefulness and limitations of science and the
• interconnections between science, technology and society and to
• develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, including respect for the
• environment and commitment to the wise use of resources;
• become familiar with the language of science and be equipped with the skills to communicate ideas in science-related contexts;
• appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature of scientific knowledge;
• attain personal growth through studying science; and
• be prepared for further studies or enter careers in scientific and technological fields.

Objectives

• acquire basic scientific knowledge and concepts for living in and
• contributing to a scientific and technological world;
• have developed an ability to define problems, design experiments to
• find solutions, carry out practical work and interpret the results;
• apply their understanding of science to technological applications, social issues, and their daily experiences;
• recognize the usefulness and limitations of science and the evolutionary nature of scientific knowledge;
• relate their understanding of science to their personal health and cultivate an awareness of safety issues in everyday life and take proper action to control risks; and
•  consider the effects of human activities on the environment and act sensibly in conserving the environment.