Primary 5 Humanities

The stage of growth when a child's body and mind change on the way to adulthood.

Chemicals made by the body that drive the changes of puberty.

The process of the body growing and maturing.

Changes in the body, such as growing taller or growing body hair.

Changes in feelings and thoughts, such as mood swings or caring what others think.

A normal monthly body process that girls begin to have in puberty.

Small inflamed spots caused by extra oil blocking the skin, common in puberty.

Habits that keep the body clean, such as daily bathing and clean clothes.

Asking trusted adults or professionals when we have questions or difficulties.

Accepting your own looks and pace of growth instead of comparing with others.

Society's expectations of how boys and girls should behave; these change over time.

A fixed, one-sided idea about a group, such as believing all girls are timid.

Valuing others' bodies, choices and feelings, and expecting the same in return.

The limits of one's body that others must not touch without permission.

Inner feelings such as liking, admiring or having a crush on someone.

Managing one's own words, actions and feelings, and not doing improper things.

Words or actions that upset others, such as improper touching or teasing about the body.

The personal space and matters one does not want others to disturb or peek at.

Boys and girls having the same chances and equal respect.

Reliable people such as parents, teachers or social workers to turn to for help.

The tense feeling we have when facing difficulties or demands.

Inner feelings such as joy, anger, sadness and fear.

Pressure from friends that pushes us to follow what others do.

Words or acts that upset or frighten people, such as mocking or threatening.

Breathing slowly in and out to calm the mind.

Telling trusted people what is on your mind to lighten the load.

Planning when to do things so tasks are finished in order.

Ways to rest the body and mind, such as music or a walk.

A trained professional who helps people with their feelings.

Deliberately and repeatedly hurting or upsetting someone.

Believing you are unique and valuable, accepting both strengths and flaws.

Things you do well, such as running fast or being patient.

Areas still to improve, such as carelessness or shyness.

Letting others understand your feelings through proper words or writing.

Skills for getting along, such as listening, greeting, apologising and forgiving.

Places not yet known well, such as a new school or neighbourhood.

Something that takes effort to finish or overcome.

An experience of failure or things not going as hoped.

Adjusting yourself bit by bit to get used to new places and situations.

A sudden situation that may cause danger or harm.

A small amount of money parents give us regularly to use.

Things life cannot do without, such as food, fares and stationery.

Things that make life happier but can wait, such as toys.

A plan made in advance for income and spending.

Money received, such as pocket money and red-packet money.

Money spent, such as on snacks and stationery.

Keeping part of income aside for later use.

An account at a bank where money is kept safely and earns interest.

Extra money the bank pays us for keeping savings there.

Holding back an immediate treat to gain something bigger later.

Buying goods on websites or apps, delivered to your home.

Paying by electronic means, such as online banking and Octopus cards.

The secret letters or numbers for an account, kept secret from everyone.

Information that identifies you, such as name, address and phone number.

A trick using fake messages or websites to steal money and information.

Choosing products and ways of buying that harm the environment less.

Buying and using less to cut waste at the source.

Using things again and again, such as your own bag and bottle.

Sorting waste for recycling so it becomes new things.

Goods once owned by others and resold; buying them extends their life.

All the producing, buying, selling and service activities of a place.

Where a place sits on the Earth, which shapes how it develops.

A naturally deep bay where ships can moor safely.

A port where most goods enter and leave without tariffs; Hong Kong is a famous one.

Industries handling money, such as banks, securities and insurance.

The arrangements and services that move goods from place to place.

The industry of welcoming visitors to sightsee, shop and spend.

Specialised services by lawyers, accountants, surveyors and the like.

The industry of inventing new products and technologies, such as AI.

Industries creating value through ideas, such as film, animation, design and music.

Hong Kong's constitutional law, setting out its systems including economic guarantees.

A port where most goods enter and leave without tariffs; Hong Kong is a world-famous one.

Trade in which goods pass through a place and are re-exported elsewhere.

The tax charged on goods entering or leaving a place.

Bringing goods from other places into the city.

Sending goods from the city to other places for sale.

The legal right to own and use one's own property.

Low, simple taxes that keep burdens on firms and people light.

Money may move freely in and out of Hong Kong for trade and investment.

Places that buy and sell goods and services with each other, such as Hong Kong and the mainland.

The Chinese dynasty from 1368 to 1644, founded by Zhu Yuanzhang.

The Ming navigator who led seven voyages and visited over thirty lands.

The largest ships of Zheng He's fleet, about 150 metres long.

An instrument showing direction, vital for ancient sailors.

Zheng He's seven great voyages across South-East Asia and the Indian Ocean.

The sea trade route linking China with other lands.

The Ming physician who spent 27 years writing the Compendium of Materia Medica.

The great medical work recording more than 1,800 medicines.

Medicines made from plants to treat illness and keep health.

The spirit of never giving up until the end.

The policy of economic reform and opening begun in 1978.

Railways with trains over 300 km/h; the nation's network is the world's longest.

The initiative for the nation and partner countries to build trade and infrastructure together.

The development area of nine Guangdong cities plus Hong Kong and Macao.

The nation's own satellite positioning system, serving the whole world.

Paying by scanning with a phone — quick and convenient.

A station in space where astronauts live and work for long periods.

Places linked up in transport, trade and communication, flowing freely.

A group of neighbouring cities developing and cooperating together.

A man-made craft orbiting the Earth, used for communication and navigation.

The land area belonging to a country.

A first-level region of the nation, such as Guangdong or Sichuan.

A provincial-level region where minority peoples live, such as Inner Mongolia.

A major city governed directly by the central government, such as Beijing or Shanghai.

The shape of the land, high or low, such as plateaux and plains.

The description of the land stepping down from high west to low east in three steps.

The world's highest great plateau in the south-west, the roof of the world.

The main peak of the Himalayas, over 8,800 metres — the world's highest.

About 6,300 kilometres long, the longest river in China.

The Mother River, in whose valley Chinese civilisation began.

The long-term weather of a place, such as hot and rainy.

A grain grown in warm, wet paddies — the staple of the south.

The grain milled into flour for noodles and buns, grown widely in the north.

The main food eaten daily, such as rice or wheaten food.

A person who raises cattle, sheep and horses on the grasslands.

The round, movable tent house of the herders.

Wide land covered with grass, suited to herding.

Choosing ways of life that fit the local environment and conditions.

Foods made of wheat flour, such as noodles, dumplings and buns.

Rich and varied, like the food cultures of different regions.

Helping an injured or ill person correctly before medical personnel arrive.

A burn caused by boiling water, hot soup or steam.

Flushing the wound under running cool water — the first step for scalds.

Clean thin cloth used to cover and dress wounds.

Pressing on a bleeding wound with the hand to stop the bleeding.

Leaving a dangerous place in an orderly way.

The designated stairs and exits used to escape a fire.

The place where everyone gathers after evacuation to be counted.

Hong Kong's emergency number 999 for police, ambulance and fire services.

An event where huge crowds gather, such as fireworks displays or sports days.

The officer who gives emergency care to the sick and injured on the ambulance.

The officer who fights fires, rescues the trapped and handles disasters.

The officer who keeps order, protects the public and investigates cases.

The hospital department receiving emergency patients round the clock.

The voluntary body providing first aid services and training.

The humanitarian body promoting first aid, blood donation and disaster relief.

The uniformed service assisting in major incidents and mountain rescue.

The volunteer force giving medical support at big events and incidents.

The professional stationed at school helping pupils with difficulties and feelings.

A person who helps others willingly without pay.