Science is a practical subject and so we base much of our learning around ‘hands-on’ activities, where students can observe the phenomena that they are being taught about. From Year 6 investigating how to separate materials, through to Sixth Form students preparing aspirin, measuring the wavelength of light from a laser or investigating the effect of antibiotics on bacteria, the theory is inextricably bound to practical work. 

科学是一门实践性很强的学科，所以我们大部分的学习内容是基于一系列的实践活动，让学生们也能亲身观察到书中说描述的科学现象，从低年级学生研究如何分离材料，到高年级学生制备阿司匹林，测量激光波长或研究抗生素对细菌的影响，科学理论和实践活动之间互相联系，密不可分。

Our science curriculum is based on the well-established and recognised English National Curriculum, and it aims to develop a sense of curiosity and wonder in our students, along with a respect for logical thinking and the scientific process. This involves going beyond the specification when necessary, to give more breadth and depth to our students’ understanding. 

我们的科学课程建基于成熟完备且广受公众认可的英国国家课程，课程目标是培养学生们对科学的好奇心，科学逻辑思维和对严谨科学研究过程的重视。在必要时，我们的课程内容也会引入课程大纲以外的知识内容，让学生们能够对所学知识有更全面和更深入的理解。

目前，六年级的课程以英国Hamilton Trust的科学课程为参考，并涵盖关键阶段二的教学内容。课程以项目形式进行，包括电子艺术、医疗演习、运动科学等。每个课题都包括实践和书面练习，从小培养孩子们对科学的热爱。

• Biology 生物

  
  

  Biology offers an opportunity to learn about life processes in greater depth and reflects on the ever-changing face of Biology in the world today. Biotechnology, genetic engineering and areas such as stem cell research are included in this exciting and dynamic course.

  
  

  生物课内容是关于深入了解生命的过程，并从中体现了生物学在当今世界不断发展的趋势。这门令人兴奋和充满活力的课程包含生物技术、基因工程和干细胞研究等内容。

• Chemistry 化学

  
  

  Chemistry looks at explaining trends and patterns in the behaviour of the elements of the Periodic Table and the vast array of materials that are formed from them, when elements combine with each other. 

  
  

  化学课内容将会围绕元素周期表内各元素的特性展开，带领学生探索不同元素之间互动结合形成的不同化合物。

• Physics 物理

  
  

  Physics is the study of the forces that shape our lives, from those that hold sub-atomic particles together in the nuclei of atoms to those that hold our place in the Universe; the energy transfers that drive everything around us; the majestic wonder of the stars in the firmament and the consequences of the fusion and fission of atomic nuclei.

  
  

  物理课上，我们研究那些塑造我们生活的“力”，从原子核中的亚原子粒子结合在一起的力，到宇宙中不同天体之间的力，探索那些驱动着我们周围一切事物的能量转换，苍穹中恒星的壮丽景观，以及原子核聚变和裂变的后果。
  

In this stage, Biology, Chemistry and Physics remain as three independent subjects but become optional for students. 

在这个阶段，生物、化学和物理是三门独立的选修学科。

• Biology 生物

  
  

  The content is organised into six key concepts: cells as the units of life; biochemical processes; DNA, the molecule of heredity; natural selection; organisms in their environment and observation and experiment. Observation, enquiry, experimentation and fieldwork are fundamental to biology, allowing relevant evidence to be collected and considered as a basis on which to build new models and theories.

  
  

  生物课程内容包括六个关键的概念：作为生命单位的细胞、生物化学过程、遗传分子DNA、自然选择、环境中的生物体，以及观察和实验。学生们也会学习和锻炼观察、询问、实验和实地考察等生物学的基础技能，学习收集证据，用作建立新模型和理论的基础。

• Chemistry 化学

   
  

  The content covers the major topics in chemistry including molar calculations, structure and bonding, energetics, equilibria, Group chemistry, transition metals and a range of organic chemistry. Some of the content is new to students, other topics take a more in-depth and extended look at what has been previously encountered.

  
  

  化学课程内容涵盖摩尔计算、结构和键合、能量学、平衡、组化学、过渡金属和一系列有机化学等化学领域的重要课题。部分内容是新知识，其他内容则是对之前学的化学知识的深入和拓展研究。

• Physics 物理

  
  

  The content covers the major topics in physics. Some of the content is new to students e.g. aspects of cosmology and the finer structure of the familiar sub-atomic particles, while other topics take a more in-depth and extended look at what has been previously encountered.

  
  

  物理课程内容涵盖了物理学领域的主要课题。有些内容是新知识，例如宇宙学和亚原子粒子的结构，其他内容则是对之前学的物理知识的深入和拓展研究。

Dr Martin Kirk

Dr Martin Kirk is the Head of Science & Technology Faculty at LEH Foshan. Previously Dr Kirk was in the UK teaching IGCSE and A Level Chemistry, and he has also taught Biology, Chemistry and Physics for over 25 years in British international schools around the world including in Thailand, Dubai, Spain and China. Dr Kirk is also an associate examiner of Pearson A-Level chemistry. He has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, both from the University of Leeds.

Martin Kirk博士是我校的科学及技术学科主任。在加入佛山霍利斯之前，他在英国中学教授IGCSE和A Level的化学科目。此外，Dr Kirk在泰国、迪拜、西班牙和中国的英式国际学校有着丰富的生物、化学和物理学科教学经验，任教超过25年。他也是英国培生爱德思的A Level化学学科副考官。Dr Kirk拥有英国利兹大学化学学士学位和无机化学博士学位。

如果学生们能够看到这三门科学学科之间的联系，以及这三门学科如何构成一个完整的科学整体，这将会对他们的科学学习大有裨益。例如，物理和化学在材料的行为和结构方面互相联系，生物和化学在构成分子的键和保持生物体活力的生化反应方面互相联系。学生们可以从不同学科的角度回顾之前所学的科学知识，有助于他们更好地理解其中的科学奥秘。

Mr Neil Cairnie

Mr Neil Cairnie is the Head of Biology at LEH Foshan. He has over 30 years of experience in teaching sciences in public and international schools in Canada, Malaysia, and China. He followed his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Master’s in Science in Biology at the University of New Brunswick in Canada.

Neil Cairnie先生是我校的生物学科主任。他拥有丰富的教学经验，曾在加拿大、马来西亚和中国等地的公立及国际学校教授科学学科超过30年。他拥有加拿大纽布伦斯威克大学的生物学士和硕士学位。

Encourage your child to ask questions about the world around them – why is the sky blue, why do boats float, why don’t plastics decompose, what is global warming, why do antibiotics not work on viruses? After this, encourage them to find out the answers, or, better still, find out the answers together. Watch science programmes on the television or online. Ask them about what they have learned in Science class this week.

鼓励孩子思考身边的世界和问问题，例如为什么天空是蓝色的，为什么船会浮起来，为什么塑料不会腐烂，什么是全球变暖，为什么有时候抗体对病毒不起作用，然后鼓励他们去找答案，家长们也可以参与这个过程，与孩子们一起探究这些问题。此外，多看一些科学科普视频，可以是电视节目，也可以是网络视频。家长们也可以问一下孩子们这周的科学课学了什么知识内容。

We are excited to welcome a physics teacher to join the Science Department in the school year 2022-2023. Please follow our WeChat Public Account for more details in future updates!

我们很高兴在2022-2023学年将有一位新的物理老师加入佛山霍利斯。我们将会在未来的微信文章向大家介绍新老师们，欢迎大家关注我们的微信公众号，第一时间获取最新资讯！

The learning environment makes an important contribution to students’ enjoyment of science, by providing suitable and attractive spaces that stimulate students’ learning. Our science laboratories are equipped and crafted to UK education standards. Facilities such as fume cupboards, eyewash stations and gas supply controls are installed to safeguard any hands-on activities. 

佛山霍利斯的科学设施设备完善丰富，能够让学生们专注和享受学习科学知识和进行实验操作。我们的科学实验室是按照英国教育标准来定制打造的。通风柜、洗眼器和天然气供应控制阀等设施也一并配置，为实验活动提供安全保障。

We have piped-in gas and a larger selection of chemicals. Year 11s were the first to benefit from this with the classic 'elephant toothpaste' experiment demonstrating catalysis (hydrogen peroxide and potassium iodide) and the reactions of sodium and potassium with water. 

我们的实验室接通了管道天然气，并购置了更多的化学品。11年级率先体验了这些设备和资源，进行了经典的 “大象牙膏”实验，研究过氧化氢和碘化钾的催化作用，以及钠和钾与水的反应。

Chemicals are safely and securely stored and managed by a technician. More hazardous materials are kept in a double-locked inner room which has a bomb-proof camera to monitor any incidents. This enables emergency services to respond quickly in such an event to contain the situation.

化学品由技术员进行管理，存储在安全的位置。而相对危险的化学物品则会被存在一个双重上锁的小房间内，小房间内还有一个防爆的监控摄像头，以确保安全和能够以最快的反应速度来处理任何突发事件。

LEH UK invited us to join their Science Fair online on the 21st February and our Year 6 students chose the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as their project. Under the benevolent eyes of Mr Cairnie and Mr Farnsworth, the students have researched the history of using telescopes in space exploration, looked at the technology that is being used in the JWST and are making a scale model of it. In the end, we sent a video recording of our presentation across to LEH UK and we also enjoyed the virtual tour of the presentations in London that was provided for us by one of LEH (UK)’s students.

英国LEH学校在2 月 21 日举办科学节，STEM 课程协调员 Mr Brittain 邀请我们的学生通过线上形式参与这一活动。我们六年级学生的任务是为博览会设计一个项目，他们选择了詹姆斯·韦伯太空望远镜（JWST）。在 Mr Cairnie 和 Mr Farnsworth 的耐心指导和帮助下，六年级学生研究了太空探索中使用望远镜的历史，了解了JWST中使用的技术，并制作它的比例模型。最终我们录制了学生们的项目演讲视频，并发送给英国LEH学校。英国LEH学校的学生们也带着我们一起线上视频参观了他们的科学节活动。

We look forward to introducing more collaboration projects with LEH UK in the future, online or physical, and encouraging more interactions between the two schools so that students can learn from each other. 

我们期待着在未来开展更多的与英国LEH学校的线上线下合作项目，鼓励双方的学生进行交流互动，互相学习。

LEH Foshan has officially authorised by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel to offer academic programmes and qualifications.

佛山霍利斯获得剑桥大学国际考评部和英国培生爱德思考试局的授权认证，为学生提供学术证书课程和考试。