"YOUTH WATER-ECO RESEARCH SCIENTIST" SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMME

Comprising Biology, Geography, Integrated Science and Citizenship and Social Development, the programme aims at enhancing teaching and learning experience in the four targeting subjects. The programme focuses on boosting students' data analysis skills through self-directed researches. Outstanding results may be shared with the authorities, in order to incorporate biodiversity considerations into the management in water gathering grounds.

"YOUTH WATER-ECO RESEARCH SCIENTIST" STUDY GROUP
Through indoor trainings, outdoor workshops, scientific experiments (water quality monitoring experiment and leaf pack experiment) and self-directed researches, secondary school students can learn and understand the inter-relationships between ecosystem, ecosystem services, water quality and water quantity.

Research results and reports
TEACHER'S WORKSHOPS & GUIDED TOURS

Targeting the needs of interdisciplinary teaching in Integrated Science, Biology, Geography and Citizenship and Social Development, the workshops and guided tours introduce the different aspects of local Water Gathering Grounds. Biodiversity and ecosystem services of Water Gathering Grounds are highlighted, the issue of development and conservation is also discussed. Skills on how to conduct Water Gathering Ground learning activities for the aforementioned subjects are also shared.

TEACHER'S GUIDEBOOKS

A reservoir-themed guidebook is published annually. So far three reservoirs – Shing Mun Reservoir, Tai Tam Group of Reservoir and Plover Cove Reservoir – have been covered. The books introduce their history, waterworks and biodiversity. The reservoirs serve as case studies to discuss ecosystem services and the relationship between water and ecosystem.

This book is specifically designed for secondary school teachers. The chapter "Teaching Materials” includes several teaching resources and activities that are suitable for teaching Integrated Science, Biology, Geography and Liberal Studies. Teachers may also download the multidisciplinary materials by scanning the QR code.

* All secondary schools are eligible to get these books for free. Please click here to get a set of complimentary copies.