Central Idea:
(The big Idea)
Lines of Inquiry
Some of the questions explored
Concepts
Explored
Attitudes displayed
Where do humans live in the world? What are the considerations behind human settlement? What are the causes people to move / migrate?
How has Hong Kong changed over time? How do we know? Where, when and why have people come to live in Hong Kong?
What are the human stories behind some of Hong
Kong’s people and communities past or present?
Causation (Why is it like it is?) Change (How has it changed?) Perspective (What are the points of view?)
Other related concepts: Settlement, Migration, Diversity
Empathy - Imagining themselves in another’s situation in order to understand his or her reasoning and emotions
Curiosity - Being curious about the nature of learning, about the world, its people and cultures.
Learner Profile attributes developed
Thinkers – Students apply thinking skills critically and creatively to analyse evidence and make reasoned decisions about life in the past.
Open-Minded Students understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.
At the end of this unit students will understand:
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The causes for human settlement and migration
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How Hong Kong has changed due to human settlement
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There are diverse cultures and heritages that have contributed to Hong Kong ’s story
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
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Use thinking skills to analyse historical evidence in order to draw conclusions about life in the past
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Use communication skills to write from the perspective of others
Possible Action - Things you can do outside school to support the unit:
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Visit the Hong Kong History museum to learn about the story of Hong Kong
 Do a heritage walk of Hong Kong identifying and photographing evidence of Hong Kong’s past e.g. old buildings, the gas lamps on Duddle Street, the markets etc.
 Talk about your own family’s history and heritage
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Talk to people who have lived in Hong Kong for a long time and discuss the changes they have seen / experienced
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Visit some of the many small museums found around Hong Kong
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Look at images and video clips of old Hong Kong. Discuss how life would have been different / the same
If you want to take some action and offer your expertise in any area, we would love to hear from you!