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THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / FACULTY OF EDUCATION STUDIES / FACULTY OF LANGUAGES Module Outline Programme Title : Bachelor of Education (Honours) Programmes (Four-year Full-time) Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language Education) Module Title : Understanding Science and Human Creation through Toys 從玩具中認識科學及人類創造 Department : Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology Credit Points : 3 Contact Hours : 30 Pre-requisite(s) : Nil Level : Nil Synopsis Many toys are products of scientific knowledge and human creativity, and have a long history of development. This module aims at understanding this interesting and versatile kind of human creation, the scientific toys. It offers opportunities for students to explore various kinds of science- related toys hands-on, discuss the working principles behind them, imagine their creation processes, appreciate the varieties in toy designs, and study their historical development. It will cover the related scientific theories, creative thinking methods, and social cultures in thematic study approach. In this module, students will understand toys in-depth, learn science in an interesting way, and develop their creative minds. Objectives To enable students to: a. demonstrate an understanding of the science phenomena and theories behind some common toys; b. demonstrate an understanding of the creation and development p