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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