Useful Websites

(in alphabetical order of subjects)

BAFS  |  Biology  |  Chemistry  |  Economics  |  English  |  Geography  |  Integrated Science  |  Liberal Studies  |  Mathematics  |  Physical Education  |  Putonghua  |  Visual Arts  |  中國語文科  |  Useful Freeware

BAFS

1. Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Curriculum Supplementary Notes (to be implemented at S4 in 2014/15 school year leading to the 2017 HKDSE examination and onwards)
http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/index.html

2. BAFS Compulsory Part: Basics of Personal Financial Management – Stock Trading as an Investment
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/Handout_1-Stock_Trading_as_an_Investment-ENG.pdf

3. Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Compulsory Part) 1(b) Introduction to Management - Management Functions
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/Management_Functions_Eng_Full_Set_(web_version).pdf

4. BAFS (Compulsory Part) Introduction to Accounting – Basic Ratio Analysis
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/ratio_consolidated_eng.pdf

5. BAFS Compulsory Part - Business Environment C01: Hong Kong Business Environment – Impact of Globalization on Business
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/Topic_C01_eng.pdf

6. BAFS Compulsory Part - Business Environment C02: Business Ethics and Social Responsibilities
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c02_eng.pdf

7. BAFS Compulsory Part - Introduction to Management C03: Management Functions for Organisation
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c03_eng.pdf

8. BAFS Compulsory Part - Introduction to Management C04: Entrepreneurship and SMEs Management - SMEs Management
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c04_eng.pdf

9. BAFS Compulsory Part - Introduction to Management C05: SMEs Management – Process of Developing a Business Plan
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c05_eng.pdf

10. BAFS Compulsory Part - Introduction to Accounting C06: The Accounting Cycle
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c06_eng.pdf

11. BAFS Compulsory Part - Basics of Personal Financial Management C07: Fundamentals of Financial Management – Time Value of Money
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c07_eng.pdf

12. BAFS Compulsory Part - Basics of Personal Financial Management C08: Personal Financial Management - Consumer Credit
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c08_eng.pdf

13. BAFS Compulsory Part - Basics of Personal Financial Management C09: Personal Financial Management - Personal Investment Decisions
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c09_eng.pdf

14. BAFS Compulsory Part - Basics of Personal Financial Management C10: Personal Financial Management – Principles and Techniques to Prepare Personal Budgets
http://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/technology-edu/resources/business-edu/topic%20c10_eng.pdf

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Biology

1. EDB–Science Education–Biology
http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/kla/science-edu/ref-and-resources/biology.html

2. Biology–Online Dictionary
http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Main_Page

3. Biology Animation by CDI
http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/science/biology/resources/animation/index.htm

4. Practical Biology of Nuffield Foundation
http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/practical-biology

5. Penn Medicine
https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/patient-information/conditions-treated-a-to-z/diabetes

6. MIT Department of Biology
http://web.mit.edu/7.01x/7.014/study.html

7. Oxford University Press
http://oupchina.com.hk/biology

8. HKEdcity Online Question Bank
https://www.hkedcity.net/questionbank/

9. Physiology experiments
http://cccmkc.edu.hk/~kei-kph/Physiology%20experiment/Physiology%20experiment%20menu%20page.htm

10. A-chien blogspot 阿簡生物筆記
http://a-chien.blogspot.hk/

11. Higher Mcgraw-hill animation
http://highered.mheducation.com/olc/dl/120060/ravenanimation.html

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Chemistry

1. Learning Resources from EDB
http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/science/chemistry/online_resources.html

2. Interactive Periodic Table
https://www.learner.org/interactives/periodic/

3. Chemical Formula
http://chung.sk.tripod.com/07/ionic_formu.swf
https://ixorastudios.com/games/write-formula/

4. Elements
https://education.jlab.org/elementflashcards/

5. Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/chemical-reactions-stoichiome
http://www.endmemo.com/chem/balancer.php
https://education.jlab.org/elementbalancing/

6. Chemicool
http://apps.appshed.com/227701/

7. Practical Chemistry of Nuffield Foundation
http://www.practicalchemistry.org/

8. Royal Society of Chemistry Channel in YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/wwwRSCorg

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Economics

1. Reference and Resources from Education Bureau
http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/kla/pshe/references-and-resources/economics/index.html

2. Y C Richard Wong on the Political Economy of HK and China
http://wangyujian.hku.hk/?lang=en

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English

1. TED Talks
https://www.ted.com/talks

2. TED Ed Lessons
https://ed.ted.com/

3. South China Morning Post
http://www.scmp.com/frontpage/hk

4. BBC One-minute World News
http://www.bbc.com/news/video_and_audio/headlines/10462520/one-minute-world-news

5. CNN Student News
http://edition.cnn.com/cnn10

6. CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/

7. Self-learning Websites for ESL students
https://www.usingenglish.com/
https://www.thoughtco.com/esl-4133095

8. Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/index.htm
https://www.rong-chang.com/
http://a4esl.org/

9. Songs and Lyrics
http://songsinenglish.blog.linkua.com/

10. Word-based Games for ESL students
http://www.manythings.org/wbg/
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/games/index.html

11. British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org.au/

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Geography

1. Field Work Question
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/as-and-a-level/geography-7037/subject-content/geography-fieldwork-investigation

2. Field Work River
https://www.geography-fieldwork.org/gcse/rivers/river-processes/fieldwork/

3. HKEDCITY
http://ihouse.hkedcity.net/~hm1203/course/course-nss.htm

4. Planning Department
http://www.pland.gov.hk/pland_tc/index.html

5. CEDD Geology
http://hkss.cedd.gov.hk/hkss/eng/education/GS/eng/hkg/indexe.htm

6. Slope Safety
http://hkss.cedd.gov.hk/hkss/eng/index.aspx

7. HKEA Practice paper
http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/DocLibrary/HKDSE/Subject_Information/geog/PP-geog-C.pdf

8. National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

9. Environmental Protection Department
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/top.html

10. City Gallery
http://www.citygallery.gov.hk/tc/index.html

11. Google Map
https://www.google.com.hk/maps?source=tldsi&hl=en

12. Map Reading
http://www.map-reading.com/

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Integrated Science

1. Education Place - Science Center
A science centre, including textbook support, science links and project ideas.
https://www.eduplace.com/science/hmsc/

2. U.S. EPA Explorers Club
Providing activities and knowledge on environmental protection.
http://www.epa.gov/kids/

3. NASA Kids
Providing kid level science information from NASA. Has news, rockets, astronauts, puzzles, games and more.
http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov

4. HowStuffWorks
Excellent site of how things work. Contain 'common sense' on Science, Computer, and Technology.
http://www.howstuffworks.com

5. BrainPOP
Contains a lot of Flash movies, very enjoyable. The movies are on Health, Science and Technology.
http://brainpop.com

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Liberal Studies

1. HKEAA - Liberal Studies Curriculum & Assessment Guide
http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/doc/eng/curriculum/LS%20C&A%20Guide_updated_e.pdf

2. Liberal Studies Curriculum Resources Booklet Series: Energy Technology and the Environment
http://ls.edb.hkedcity.net/file/about/related_publications/energy_tech_e1.pdf

3. Liberal Studies Curriculum Resources Booklet Series: Personal Development and Interpersonal Relationships
http://ls.edb.hkedcity.net/file/about/related_publications/personal_development_e1.pdf

4. Liberal Studies Curriculum Resources Booklet Series: Modern China
http://ls.edb.hkedcity.net/file/about/related_publications/modern_china_e1.pdf

5. Liberal Studies Curriculum Resources Booklet Series: Public Health
http://ls.edb.hkedcity.net/file/about/related_publications/public_health_e2.pdf

6. Liberal Studies Curriculum Resources Booklet Series: Globalization
http://ls.edb.hkedcity.net/file/about/related_publications/globalization_e2.pdf

7. 香港電台「通識網」
http://www.liberalstudies.hk/

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Mathematics

1. Mathematics Department of Queen's College
http://www.qc.edu.hk/math/index.htm

2. NRICH Mathematics Enrichment Club
It consists of four parts: Inspiration, games, problems and logoland. The excellent Archive part contains lots of problems with solutions which you can browse for months.
http://www.nrich.maths.org.uk/

3. Madras College Mathematics Department
This is the site of the Mathematics Department of Madras College in Scotland. It contains lots of resources, activities and fun in Mathematics.
http://www.madras.fife.sch.uk/departments/Mathematics/home/mathsindex.html

4. The Math Forum - Ask Dr. Math
Ask Dr. Math is a site where you can e-mail maths questions and the people operating the site will find and post the solutions to the problems. Located in this site is a list of different problems and solutions that have been found useful in teaching. Students are encouraged to send in maths questions. Questions and answers are usually at college level and beyond. This site also maintains an archive of past questions and answers.
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/

5. Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching
The Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching was established by the University of Exeter. A bank of resources, including some basic mathematics problems and recreational mathematical games like puzzles, pastimes and competitions, is provided.
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/

6. The Glossary of Mathematical Mistakes
This is a list of mathematical mistakes made over and over again by advertisers, the media, reporters, politicians, activists and many non-math people.
http://www.mathmistakes.com/

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Physical Education

1. World Health Organization – Physical Activity
http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/physical_activity/en/

2. Teach PE
http://www.teachpe.com/

3. Sport Plan
https://www.sportplan.net/

4. School Physical Fitness Award Scheme
http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/kla/pe/references_resource/spfas/index.html

5. Skysports
http://www.skysports.com/

6. National Basketball Association
http://www.nba.com/

7. Olympic Games
https://www.olympic.org/

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Putonghua

1. 中文. com
http://zhongwen.com/chat.htm

2. 北京普通話學會
http://www.beijingputonghua.com/

3. 東東讀音小字典
http://www.kwuntung.net/chinese/

4. 悅普堂˙普學網
http://yueputang.org

5. 普通話一分鐘
http://podcast.rthk.org.hk/podcast/item_epi.php?pid=25

6. 普通話研習社
http://www.mandarin.edu.hk/

7. 普通話發聲工具
http://www.cbooks.org/pyswf/read.asp

8. 普通話網
http://www.putonghuaweb.com/

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Visual Arts

1. EDB–Arts Education–Visual Arts
http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/kla/arts-edu/references/va/index.html

2. HKEAA–DSE–Visual Arts
http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/assessment/subject_information/category_a_subjects/hkdse_subj.html?A2&2&25

3. Education organizations–Glossary of Art Terms:
3a. Moma
https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/glossary

3b. Horace Mann PTSA
http://horacemannptsa.ourschoolpages.com/Doc/Art/11.%20Visual%20Arts%20Glossary.pdf

3c. Tate
http://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms

4. National Gallery of Art – Lessons and Activities
https://www.nga.gov/education/teachers/lessons-activities.html

5. List of significant Art Museums
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_art_museums#Asia

6. You Tube–Illusion Art videos–Drawing Hole on Paper
6a. Drawing a Hole - Anamorphic Illusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvNOHcih_L0

6b. Drawing a Spiral Hole - Anamorphic Trick Art Illusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcN6Y61ktfw

6c. Incredible Hole - How to draw 3D hole - Trick Art Trompe-l'oeil – Vamos ART
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBmv1Vsjjs

6d. How to Draw Hole Paper - Drawing Hole Lined Paper with Graphite Pencils - Anamorphic Illusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-g_2WJJwe0

6e. Drawing Round Hole in Lined Paper - Trick Art with Charcoal Pencils - Anamorphic Illusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om9xlin0Fvs

6f. How to Draw a Round Hole in Line Paper Trick Art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HGaFp-I61U

6g. Simple and Easy 3D Drawing - Drawing 3D Hole - How to Draw Hole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH4EXv0V_2M

7. Instagram–Art Photos and Videos:
7a. Arts Help
https://www.instagram.com/artshelp/?hl=en

7b. Art Motive
https://www.instagram.com/art_motive/?hl=en

7c. Kelogsloops
https://www.instagram.com/kelogsloops/?hl=en

7d. elfandiary
https://www.instagram.com/elfandiary/?hl=en

7e. sasha_borisovich
https://www.instagram.com/sasha_borisovich/?hl=en

7f. henrikaau
https://www.instagram.com/henrikaau/?hl=en

7g. septemberwildflowers
https://www.instagram.com/septemberwildflowers/?hl=en

8. Facebook–Art Photos and Videos:
8a. Insider Art
https://www.facebook.com/pg/thisisinsiderart/videos/?ref=page_internal

8b. Paper Sculpture
https://www.facebook.com/thisisinsiderart/videos/527101334127102/

8c. Master of Tiny Art
https://www.facebook.com/thisisinsiderart/videos/509459812557921/

8d. Installation of LA Traffic
https://www.facebook.com/thisisinsiderart/videos/436945983313703/

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中國語文科

1. 中國文化研究院
https://www.chiculture.net/

2. 中文學科天地
http://www.hkedcity.net/article/iworld_sc_feature_read/060925-005/

3. 中國詩歌網
http://www.poetry-cn.com/

4. 他們在島嶼寫作
http://www.poemmovie.com.tw/Port_of_Mists.php

5. 香港文學資料庫
http://hklitpub.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/

6. 中國寓言解讀
http://rthk9.rthk.hk/chiculture/12fables/start.htm

7. 文言世界
http://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/bcalt/chi/BR3-5/BR3-5-f1/BR3-5-f1-2/UAT-2005-01-28/world.html

8. 明報讀書網
http://reading.mingpao.com/cfm/Main.cfm

9. 語文能力測試
http://lc.hkbu.edu.hk/sall/chinese/online.php

10. 字得奇樂
http://www.china10k.com/function/words/index.html

11. 華文字句搜尋網
http://www.cbooks.org/main.asp?urlpage=wgame.asp

12. 國語辭典
http://dict.revised.moe.edu.tw/cbdic/

13. 東東錯別字詞典
http://www.kwuntung.net/check/

14. 粵語審音配詞字庫
http://humanum.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/Lexis/lexi-can/

15. 倒影湖語文遊戲
http://proj1.sinica.edu.tw/~swjz/rlake/index.html

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Useful Freeware

1. Office 365 for Education
https://products.office.com/en-us/student?ms.officeurl=getoffice365

2. (De)Compression Utility
http://www.7-zip.org

3. Image viewer and editor
http://www.irfanview.com/

4. Professional vector graphics editor
https://inkscape.org/en/

5. VideoPad Video Editor by NCH Software
http://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/vpsetup.exe

6. VLC multimedia player
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

7. Edraw Mind Map Maker
https://www.edrawsoft.com/MindMap.php

8. Chrome for Desktop - Google
https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html

9. Download Firefox — Free Web Browser - Mozilla
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

10. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Download | Free PDF viewer for Windows
https://get.adobe.com/reader/

11. PDFCreator The FREE PDF Converter tool
http://www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator

12. Chemsketch
http://www.acdlabs.com/resources/freeware/chemsketch/

Users should take care and would be personally responsible for using the freeware as no comprehensive testing has been conducted on these freeware in different computing environments. All downloaded files MUST be thoroughly scanned to detect malware threats, virus attack and malicious code by strong anti-virus software to protect system security and prevent data breach.

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