Updated Science (Secondary 1-3) Curriculum Consultation

• Background

“The Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address” highlighted the promotion of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education in primary and secondary schools. The policy measures include the renewal of the junior secondary Science curriculum, strengthening the interface between the primary and secondary levels for enhancing students’ scientific thinking and fostering innovation. The updated curriculum will be implemented from the 2027/28 school year and schools may start piloting from the 2025/26 school year.

The Curriculum Development Council Committee on Science Education established the Ad Hoc Committee for the Revision of Science (Secondary 1 – 3) Curriculum (the Ad Hoc Committee) last year. This Committee has undertaken the curriculum review and updating task, incorporating views from various stakeholders, including experienced secondary school principals, teachers, and academics from tertiary institutions. In December 2024, the CDC Committee on Science Education submitted the “Updated Science (Secondary 1 – 3) Curriculum Framework” (Consultation Draft) and the proposed arrangements for the curriculum consultation to CDC, which were accepted.

For details, please refer to Education Bureau Circular No. 32/2024.

• Curriculum document

“Updated Science (Secondary 1-3) Curriculum Framework” (Consultation Draft) 

• School Questionnaire Survey

School Questionnaire Survey for Updated Science (Secondary 1-3) Curriculum Framework (Consultation Draft) 

• Each school is required to complete and return ONE questionnaire.
• School should return the completed questionnaire to the Science Education Section, EDB via the “School Messaging Module (SMM)” of EDB on or before 14 February 2025 (Friday).

• Supporting Materials for the Updated Curriculum

To dovetail with the updated Science (Secondary1-3) curriculum and to facilitate teachers familiarizing the learning contents of the updated curriculum, the Science Education Section of the Education Bureau developed some related learning and teaching resources through the collaboration with tertiary institutions, professional organisations and experienced science teachers. These resources include examples of class practices, assessment items and practical activity worksheets (items 1 and 2), as well as some cross-disciplinary learning activities relating to innovation & technology (I&T), engineering practices and data processing (item 3). The learning and teaching resources listed are for reference only. Teachers may adapt and pilot the learning activities of the updated curriculum having regard to the needs and interest of their students. In addition, schools may consider participating in the “AI for Science Education” funding programme (item 4) to develop and conduct trial teaching of AI-assisted science learning activities.

• Class Practice Worksheets / Assessment Items (Example) 
• Key Practical Tasks / Suggested Learning and Teaching Activities (Example) 
• Science (S1-3) STEAM Learning Module
• “AI for Science Education” Funding Programme

Remark: Information will be updated in times

• Briefing Session

• Enquiry

For enquiries, please contact Science Education Section, EDB on 3698 3453.