Biology
PAST Activities
Hong Kong Biology Literacy Award (2017/2018) (HKBLA)
In order to further promote the learning morals in studying Biology, the Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education (HKASME) will organize the above captioned event. Students of your school are now strongly encouraged to participate. Details are described as follows:
Aims To stimulate students’ active interest in Biology To challenge and expand their talents; and To enhance their scientific literacy; and To widen their exposure in cutting-edge biological knowledge and innovation. Regulations and Eligibility Nomination quota is NOT limited. Students MUST be in S3 to S6 in the academic year 2017-2018. Students SHOULD form a group with 3 to 5 students. (Students who fail to form group will NOT be eligible for taking part in the presentation contest regardless of their scores) Fee $300 per group (Include administration, marking, analysis report and certificates) Academic Advisor Dr. YIP, Valerie Wing-yan (Division of Science, Mathematics and Computing, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong) Application Deadline 31 October 2017 This competition includes the Heat and 3-minute presentation contest cum Prize Presentation Ceremony. 8 TEAMS with HIGHEST AVERAGE SCORES in the Heat will enter the 3-minute presentation (I) Details of the Heat: Date: 23 December 2017 (Saturday) Assessment: 1-hour test with 60 multiple-choice questions to be completed INDIVIDUALLY Assessment Scope: Questions are evenly set in 3 areas: Note 1: The areas covered are NOT limited to HKDSE Biology curriculum. Note 2: The test paper is set in bilingual format. Awards: Certificates with First, Second and Third Class Awards will be distributed to students individually. Best School Awards will be presented to schools with the average scores of the students ranked in the top eight among all participating schools. Certificate of Active Participation will be awarded to the school with the highest number of participants. (II) Details of the 3-minute presentation contest: Date: Time: 24 February 2018 (Saturday) A.M. Format: 8 TEAMS with HIGHEST AVERAGE SCORES in the Heat will be selected to compete in the contest. Each participating team will choose 1 from 3 given topics and deliver a 3-minute presentation after 30-minute preparation time. The scoring will be based on: (2) Students’ presentation and communication skills (20%); and (3) Team spirit (20%) Awards: The presentation may be delivered in either Chinese or English. Champion cup will be given to the team with highest score; Certificates will be given to teams with First, Second and Third runners-up and merit awards. (III) Enquiries Enquiries For any enquiry, please contact Ms. Chu Tel.: 2333 0096, Fax: 2333 3355, Email: enquiry@hkasme.org . (IV) Submission of Entries Submission of Entries (On School Basis) The information of Applicants should submit ONLINE (www.hkasme.org). (Please use CHROME BROWSER for online registration). Grateful if it is completed, returned together with a cheque of an appropriate amount, crossed and payable to “HKASME LTD”,to us by 31 October, 2017. (Room 114, 1/F, Po On Court,1-15 Po On Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon.)
(1) Scientific inquiry; (2) Nature of science; and
(3) Science, technology, social and environment connection.
(1) Students’ understanding of the selected topic (60%);
Application Link : https://form.jotform.me/72622467475463
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