Physics 

Introduction

Physics is one of the most fundamental natural sciences. It involves the study of universal laws, and of the behaviours and relationships among a wide range of physical phenomena. Through the learning of physics, students will acquire conceptual and procedural knowledge relevant to their daily lives. Study of physics will also enable students to develop an understanding of the role of physics in many important developments in engineering, medicine, economics and other fields of science and technology. Moreover, study of physics will enable students to develop an integrative view of the relationships that hold between science, technology, society and the environment (STSE).

Curriculum

The Physics curriculum plan for F.3 to F.6 is as follows:

F.3: Heat and Optics

F.4: Heat, Optics, and Motion

F. 5: Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, and Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy

F.6: Atomic World, Energy and Use of Energy, Medical Physics

Activities

To enhance students' interest in Physics, our department organizes various activities for them.

Participation in Public Lectures at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK):

Science Society

Our department co-organizes the Science Society with the Biology and Chemistry departments. The Science Society is dedicated to promoting science popularization within the school, allowing students to engage with science beyond classroom hours.

Overview of the Physics Planetarium and event photos:

Recommended Websites

Physics Curriculum and Assessment Guide

https://334.edb.hkedcity.net/new/doc/chi/curriculum20

15/Phy_CAGuide_e_2015.pdf (English verison)

https://334.edb.hkedcity.net/new/doc/chi/curriculum20

15/Phy_CAGuide_c_2015.pdf (中文版)

This Curriculum and Assessment Guide delineates the rationale and objectives of the subject curriculum. It further elaborates on the curriculum framework, curriculum planning, learning and teaching, assessment, and the utilization of learning and teaching resources across its various sections.

Physics Vocabulary

http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/science/glossarysci_eng.html

This website provides an interactive online platform for students to search for English-Chinese terminology commonly used in secondary school Physics. The website features a keyword search function.

CUHK Physics Garden

https://www.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/phyworld/main.html

Students can find a wide range of physics-related resources in the Physics Garden. The website is divided into seven main sections, including: Introduction, Teacher's Corner, History of Physics, Teaching Resources, Fun Facts, Physics News, and Useful Links.

How Stuff Works

http://www.howstuffworks.com/index.htm

This website provides the operating principles of over a hundred types of mechanical and electrical appliances.

Physics Gallery

http://phy.hk/DSE/index.htm

This website features a shared resource area containing interesting and useful materials available for download.