Organisms are an integral part of the environment. Their ways of life and living are closely related to the environment where they live in. Based on this perspective, students will gain knowledge and understanding of organisms and their environment.

Firstly, students will study how organisms obtain their basic needs for oxygen, water and food from the environment. Life processes, such as nutrition, gas exchange, and transport involved, will be studied in an integrated manner so as to enhance understanding of the structures and functions of an organism as a whole.

 

Secondly, students will study reproduction, growth and development to understand how organisms perpetuate and proliferate in the environment. The human is used as a model for students to understand the essential life processes of animals.

 

Thirdly, students will examine how organisms detect changes in the environment and make appropriate responses for their survival, and how humans maintain a steady internal environment. Students will then explore how organisms interact with each other and with their environment as a whole.

 

Finally, the dynamic nature of the ecosystems that involves energy flow and materials cycling will also be investigated. Students are expected to develop an awareness of the impact of human activities on the ecosystems and recognise the need for conservation.