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The Art of LanguageGardens by the Bay

The Science of ConservationConservation – protection of

something to prevent the loss of it.Video - Gardens by the Bay

Huge conservation effort by the Singapore Government

Built on reclaimed landTwo ‘cooled’ conservatories – attempts

to preserve various species of plants

Integrated Learning Journey

When 13 March – 4E/5N; 14 March – 4N

Who Sec 4E/4N/5N

Where Gardens by the Bay – Themed Gardens

What Pre-ILJ Task – Planning of taskILJ – Gather information for taskPost-ILJ - completion of task

Why Produce a 2-pages brochure (Sec 4E)Produce a 1-page brochure (Sec 5N/4N)Oral Presentation of Brochure(Sec 5N only)

Programme – Day 1Time Activities Remarks

0830 Bus leaves school Breakfast in school

0900 - Arrive at Gardens by the Bay- Start of ILJ- Route 1 – Indian Gardens to

Secret Life of Trees- Route 2 – Secret Life of Trees to

Indian Gardens

4E1, 4E2, 5N1 – Route 1

4E3, 4E4, 5N2 – Route 2

1000 – 1045 Break – Texas Chicken 4E3, 4E4, 5N2

1045 – 1130 Break – Texas Chicken 4E1, 4E2, 5N1

1130 – 1245 - Complete required ILJ tasks- Proceed to bus alighting area

Bus area - 1245

1330 - Arrival in school

Programme – Day 2Time Activities Remarks

0830 Bus leaves school

0900 - Arrive at Gardens by the Bay- Start of ILJ- Route 1 – Indian Gardens to

Secret Life of Trees- Route 2 – Secret Life of Trees

to Indian Gardens

4N1, 4N2 – Route 1

4N3 – Route 2

1000 – 1030

Break – Texas Chicken 4N3

1030 - 1130

Break – Texas Chicken 4N1, 4N2

1130 – 1245

- Complete required ILJ tasks- Proceed to bus alighting area

Bus area - 1245

1330 - Arrival in school

Fast Food restaurantThe most affordable restaurant there

Once your class reaches Understorey Garden, walk down the staircase

Walk to the end of the chain of restaurants

ROUTE 1

ROUTE 2

Texas Chicken

What you need to bring

A good camera – at least 1 per group

Umbrella or raincoatTask sheetsWater bottle – filled with water$$$ - around $6 to $8 Or bring your own food

Do not…litter,pluck any leaves or plants,wander around on your own and

bring heavy objects in your bagsThere are security cameras

everywhere!

Do….

Be in your best behaviourWalk around GB with your group mates and classmates

Complete your tasks as a groupListen to instructions given by your teachers

Timeline – Sec 4E/4N/5N

• Assign tasks• Allocate duties to members

of group

Pre-ILJ (1 March – 12

March)

• Gather information for brochure

• Snap pictures for brochure

ILJ (13 March – 14

March)

• Submission of brochure – Sec 4E/4N/5N

• Oral presentation – 5N

Post-ILJ (1 April – 5 April)

Task – Sec 4E/4N/5N

You are a group of public relations officer who have been tasked to promote the conservation efforts made by the Singapore government through creation of an A4 brochure. Your brochure should include:

Task – Sec 4 Express1st page 2nd page

1 Introduction to GB – Describe conservation efforts by SG government

Description of another themed garden (not part of the Heritage Gardens)

2Description of one of the Heritage Gardens.

Description of an art piece from that garden.

3Description of an art piece from that garden.

Picture of that art piece

4Picture of that art piece Picture of that garden

Task – Sec 4 N(A)1st page 2nd page

1 Introduction to GB – State conservation effort by SG government

Collage of pictures from the other gardens (not Heritage Gardens)- Secret of Life of

Trees- World of Plants- Understorey- Fruits & Flowers- Web of Life

2Description of one of the Heritage Gardens.

3Description of an art piece from that garden.

4Picture of that art piece

Task – Sec 5 N(A)1st page 2nd page

1 Introduction to GB – State conservation effort by SG government

Collage of pictures from the other gardens (not Heritage Gardens)- Secret of Life of

Trees- World of Plants- Understorey- Fruits & Flowers- Web of Life

2Description of one of the Heritage Gardens.

3Description of an art piece from that garden.

4Picture of that art piece

Task – Sec 5 N(A)

Oral presentation of brochureTerm1 Week 2You will be graded based on:

Use of vocabularyUse of grammarEye contactDepth of content

What is a brochure?Common terms – pamphlet, leaflet

Provides more information about a product/service/place

Purpose - Attract/entice target audience about what is presented in brochure.

Picture

TitleInformation is categorised according to

different headings

What is a brochure?Uses descriptive language

Description of Garden – Use your 5 senses

Description of Art piece – what is it, who is the artist, colours used etc.

Adjectives, Adverbs, Similes, Metaphors

What you need to do now….

Get into groups of 5.Assign a leader.Assign a cameraman (or woman) – you can

have more than one personAssign a scribe.Work on the Pre-ILJ task assigned – you will

need to visit http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/home.html

Reminders….Bring along your booklet for the trip to GB.

Deadlines for assignment:Sec 4E/4N – 25 March 2013Sec 5N – Term 2 Week 1 – Oral

Presentation