Primary 1 General Studies

Keeping the body and surroundings clean, such as washing hands and bathing.

Tiny living things too small to see; they can make us ill when they enter the body.

Something used to clean hands; it washes away dirt and germs.

Cleaning the teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste, morning and night.

The hard part on the tips of fingers; cut it when long or it hides dirt.

A sudden burst of air from the nose; cover it with a tissue or your elbow.

Something we do every day until it becomes natural, such as washing hands before meals.

Free from dirt and germs.

The parts of food that help the body grow and stay healthy.

A shape with a wide base and a pointed top; the eating pyramid uses it to show how much to eat.

Foods like rice, noodles and bread that give the body energy.

Nutrients in fruit and vegetables that help the body fight illness.

Nutrients in meat, fish, eggs and beans that build muscles.

Eating suitable amounts of all kinds of food.

A small amount of food eaten between meals, such as crisps and sweets; not too much.

Boiled water safe to drink; the best drink for the body.

A situation or thing that may cause injury.

The place on the wall where plugs connect to electricity; never touch it with wet hands.

A machine that uses electricity, such as a fan, a TV or a rice cooker.

Having a point or edge that can cut, such as scissors and knives.

A platform outside a flat with railings; never climb the railings.

Simple help given right after an injury, before an adult or doctor takes over.

The number to call in a fire or serious injury; in Hong Kong it is 999.

Skin hurt by hot soup, water or fire; rinse with cool water and tell an adult at once.

Activities that move the body, such as running, skipping and swimming.

Easy movements before exercise that prepare the muscles and prevent injury.

The organ inside the body that beats and pumps blood all around.

The parts that let the body move; exercise makes them firm.

Resting with eyes closed; the body grows and recovers during sleep.

Stopping activity so the body recovers energy, such as recess or a nap.

Time spent on phones, tablets or TV; it should be limited.

Full of energy and not tired; enough sleep keeps you energetic.

The place where we live with our neighbours, with many facilities.

A place or equipment that serves everyone, such as a park or library.

A place with flowers and playgrounds for walking and playing.

A place to read and borrow books; keep quiet inside.

A place with many stalls selling vegetables, meat and fish.

A place to send letters and parcels and buy stamps.

A person who lives near us; greet them when you meet.

A place to see a doctor when we are ill.

Everything around us, such as the air, water and land.

Using resources such as water, electricity and paper without wasting them.

Collecting used things to make them into new things.

Separating rubbish into paper, metal and plastic.

A bag you bring shopping, instead of taking a plastic bag.

When the air, water or land becomes dirty and harmful.

Using the same thing again and again, such as a shopping bag.

Something that stores electricity; put used ones in battery recycling boxes.

The condition of the sky, such as sun, rain and wind.

A number showing how hot or cold it is, seen on a thermometer.

How much water vapour is in the air; the higher, the more humid.

One of the four periods of the year — spring, summer, autumn, winter — about three months each.

A tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

A heavy storm with lightning and thunder.

A broadcast or webpage that tells the weather before it happens.

A heavy rain signal from the Observatory, in amber, red or black.

Something alive that grows and needs food and water.

Something without life, such as stones and toys.

A living thing that moves and eats, such as cats and birds.

A living thing that stays rooted in soil, such as trees and grass.

To look carefully and notice how things change.

To react to changes around, such as a mimosa folding its leaves.

To get bigger and taller over time; all living things grow.

To treat living things kindly and protect them from harm.

The tiny start of a plant; it sprouts in the right conditions.

When a seed takes in water and grows a root and shoot.

The part of a plant under the soil that takes in water.

The part that grows upwards and carries water to the leaves.

The green part of a plant that uses sunlight to make food.

The earth plants grow in, which holds nutrients.

Light from the sun that plants use to make food.

To give plants water — a little and not too much.

An organ that helps us know the world, such as eyes and ears.

The power to see with eyes — colours and shapes.

The power to hear sounds with ears.

The power to tell smells apart with the nose.

The power to taste flavours with the tongue, such as sweet and sour.

The power to feel hot, cold, rough and smooth with the skin.

Very good at feeling; fingertips are especially sensitive.

To keep something safe from harm, such as not reading in the dark.

Something that flows and has no fixed shape, such as water.

When something mixes into water and disappears, like sugar in water.

To stay on top of the water, like a block floating.

To fall to the bottom of the water, like a coin sinking.

Trying things by hand to find answers.

To watch carefully what happens in an experiment.

Water climbing slowly upward through tiny gaps.

Writing or drawing down what you observed.

A stone or object that can attract iron things.

The invisible pull and push around a magnet.

The two strongest ends of a magnet, called north and south.

To pull together, such as north pole to south pole.

To push apart, such as north pole against north pole.

A metal; magnets mainly attract things made of iron.

A small tool using magnetism to show direction; its needle points north.

A very fast train that floats above the track using magnetic force.

A group of loved ones living together and caring for one another.

Each person in the family, such as Dad or a little sister.

The parents of our father or mother — Grandpa and Grandma.

The jobs at home, such as cooking, washing and sweeping.

To speak your thoughts and listen to others' ideas.

Remembering others' kindness and saying thank you.

To stop being angry when someone is sorry for a mistake.

The love between family members, supporting us like tree roots.

The school grounds, with classrooms, playground and library.

An agreement everyone follows, such as not jumping the queue.

Arriving on time, never late.

Paying full attention, such as watching the teacher in class.

Standing one behind another, first come first served.

To lift your hand before speaking and wait to be called.

Things shared by all, such as books and desks; treat them well.

Doing what you should do, such as writing down homework.

Workers who keep order and help people.

Workers who put out fires and rescue people, riding fire engines.

A person who treats sick people and prescribes medicine.

A worker who cares for patients and helps doctors.

A vehicle that rushes sick or injured people to hospital.

The special clothes workers wear so people can tell their job.

The job a person does, such as police officer or doctor.

To work for and help other people.

Following rules and thinking of others in public places.

Being kind and polite, saying please and thank you.

Waiting one behind another, first come first served.

Offering your seat to someone who needs it more.

To say sorry after doing wrong and try to make up for it.

To say thank you when someone helps you.

Places shared by everyone, such as buses, parks and libraries.

Valuing other people's feelings and rights.

The calendar based on the moon's cycles; traditional festivals follow it.

A practice passed down generations, such as putting up couplets.

Family gathering together — the heart of the festivals.

The Dragon Boat Festival food of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves.

The round cake eaten at Mid-Autumn, symbolising reunion.

A light carried or hung at festivals, common at Mid-Autumn and New Year.

Red paper with lucky words pasted by the door at New Year.

The red envelope elders give children at New Year.

An old building or place with historical value, under protection.

A building for worship where people burn incense and pray.

An old village in the New Territories with walls that once protected villagers.

The century-old funicular from Central to Victoria Peak, opened in 1888.

The century-old ferry between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central.

The tradition of drinking tea and eating dim sum at a teahouse.

An object of historical value that must be protected.

Caring for and preserving heritage for future generations.

The flag that stands for a country; China's is the five-star red flag.

The emblem of the country, with Tiananmen, wheat ears and a gear.

The flag of the Hong Kong SAR — red with a white flower.

The emblem of the Hong Kong SAR, with the same bauhinia design.

China's national flag — red with five yellow stars.

The white flower on the regional flag, symbol of Hong Kong.

The solemn ceremony of raising the flag; stand quietly at attention.

The first of October, marking the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The brightness that lets us see things; it travels in straight lines.

The dark shape formed when light is blocked.

Something that glows by itself, such as the sun and lamps.

A line with no bends; light travels along straight lines.

Letting light pass through, such as glass and clear water.

Not letting light through, such as card and wooden doors.

An ancient tool that tells time by shadows.

Shapes made with fingers in lamplight.

Vehicles that carry people and goods, such as buses and ferries.

Moving on foot — the oldest way to travel.

A cart pulled by a horse, carrying people and goods long ago.

A train powered by coal-burning steam, puffing white smoke.

A vehicle that flies; the fastest way to travel.

A modern train running over 300 km per hour.

A vehicle running on street rails; Hong Kong's double-decker tram is famous.

The slow process of changing and improving step by step.

Ways of passing messages to other people.

A message written on paper and posted to someone.

A way of sending words quickly as signals.

A tool that carries voices, invented by Bell.

A mobile phone that can call, go online and take photos.

The network connecting computers all over the world.

A call where you can see the other person.

A written message sent by phone, arriving in seconds.

A simple tool that helps people use less force.

A stiff bar on a pivot, such as a seesaw.

The point under a lever that supports and lets it tilt.

A sloping surface; pushing loads up it is easier than lifting.

A grooved wheel that changes the direction of force.

A wheel fixed to a rod turning together, such as a door handle.

To do the same work with less force.

A cutting tool made of two levers.

The planet we live on, divided into seven continents.

A huge area of land, such as Asia or Europe.

A place with its own land, people and government.

A country's most important city, such as Beijing.

The way people speak and write; it differs by place.

A place's food, festivals, dress and customs.

A model of the Earth that turns, helping us find countries.

A famous building of a place, such as the Eiffel Tower.

Facts about you, such as your name, address and phone number.

The secret key to your account; tell only Mum and Dad.

Words, pictures or videos sent and received online.

Hurting others online with unkind words or rumours.

Someone you do not know; be careful online and offline.

A click that opens another page; never click strange ones.

To tell the platform or an adult about bad behaviour so they can act.

Unable to stop doing something, such as staying online too long.

Tools that spread information, such as TV, newspapers and websites.

A message made to attract people to buy something.

News and knowledge that tell us about things.

To find out whether a message is really true.

A made-up message that is not true.

Putting several sources side by side to see if they agree.

To decide after thinking whether to believe something.

A webpage run by the government or an organisation; its news is most reliable.