Herbs Origin
本 草 源
Traditional Chinese Medicine
in Campus
Primary and Secondary School STEAM Traditional Chinese Medicine Curriculum |
Campus Herbal Garden
Herbs Origin provides professional experiential TCM education services for primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, helping schools naturally integrate TCM culture into their STEAM-based curriculum.
Through interactive workshops, hands-on herbal planting and identification activities, and one-stop design, construction, and teaching support for school herbal gardens, students learn about traditional Chinese wisdom through "learning by doing," enhancing their interdisciplinary abilities, health literacy, and cultural confidence.
In line with the Education Bureau's STEAM education and TCM culture promotion direction, our courses are suitable for primary and secondary schools,
and are eligible for relevant education subsidies or support from the TCM Development Fund.
Main services (can be divided into two sections)
1. STEAM Traditional Chinese Medicine Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools
Our experiential STEAM Traditional Chinese Medicine curriculum combines scientific observation, technological application, engineering design, artistic creation, and mathematical thinking to make Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) engaging and fun.
Course highlights include (can be designed according to school needs):
Herbal medicine identification and cultivation experience
Seasonal herbal tea preparation and seasonal health maintenance
Basic knowledge of physical health maintenance
Simple acupressure relaxation and preventive healthcare (the concept of "treating disease before it occurs")
Interdisciplinary inquiry projects (e.g., observing the relationship between plant growth and the environment, etc.)
Suitable for: Primary and secondary schools, whole-school or class activities
Teaching mode: On-site workshops, small-class interaction, combined with school-based curriculum or extracurricular activities
Course advantages: Led by registered TCM practitioners or professional instructors, emphasizing both theory and practice, transforming students from passive learners to active explorers.
2. Campus Herbal Garden Design, Construction, and Teaching Support
We provide one-stop campus herbal garden services to help schools create green educational bases with educational value.
Services Offered:
Site Assessment and Floor Plan Design (tailored to school space and teaching needs)
Construction and Ecological Layout of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Garden
Planting Guidance and Student Experience Activities
Educational Value: The school's Chinese herbal medicine garden is not just a landscape feature, but also a "living textbook." Students can plant seeds, observe growth, record data, and apply what they have learned to STEAM inquiry projects, while cultivating a sense of responsibility and environmental awareness.
School Support Scheme
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Customized curriculum design
adjusting content according to grade level, subject group needs (common sense/science/visual arts/information technology/life education)
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On-site teaching
by a professional registered TCM practitioner to teach and lead practice
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AI Equipment Procurement Support
A list of suitable sensors, cameras and software configurations is recommended based on the HK$500,000 budget of Smart Learning and Teaching
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Long-term maintenance recommendations for Chinese herbal gardens
provide regular inspections and optimize directions to avoid garden desertion
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Interdisciplinary Curriculum Extension Design
with STEAM/AI Literacy/Life Education Framework
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Reduce the administrative burden on teachers by assisting in writing and planning grant applications
from planners to effectiveness reports
Why choose
Herbs Origin?
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Professional Team: Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners + Experienced Instructors
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Customized Solutions: Tailor-made to school size, grade level, and venue
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Education Bureau Support: Support for STEAM school-based curriculum, Chinese medicine cultural heritage, life education, and health literacy development
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Authentic Experience: Emphasizing the entire learning process "from seed to teacup," enhancing student participation and learning outcomes
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One-Stop Support: From hardware (medicinal garden) to software (curriculum), reducing the administrative burden on schools
Many primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong have successfully integrated Chinese medicine into their campuses through similar programs, receiving enthusiastic responses from students and positive feedback from parents and teachers.
Our service process
Initial Consultation — Understanding school needs and site conditions
Solution Design — Providing customized curriculum or herbal medicine garden planning
Implementation — On-site workshops or herbal garden construction
Teaching Support and Follow-up — Continuous maintenance and resource provision
Evaluation and Optimization — Collecting feedback from teachers and students for continuous improvement