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“...the number of plant species growing in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is more than that
in the whole of North America!”Dr David Bellamy, a renowned conservationist
PCB 513 Resource Centre Presentation
Bukit Timah Nature ReserveBukit Timah Nature Reserve
Done by: Azman Hussin, Ang Duncan, Jack Woan
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
one of the first
forest reserve
established in
Singapore
BUKIT TIMAHBUKIT TIMAHNATURE NATURE RESERVERESERVE
SizeConsists of 164 hectares
Height: 163.28m (Singapore’s highest hill)
Flora: 912 flowering species recorded
Fauna: 98 species of mammals, reptiles & amphibians
HistoryHistory1883- first established as a nature reserve in
Singapore1951-area was given official protection under
Nature Reserve Ordinance1991- The nature reserve visitor centre at Bukit
Timah is officially opened1996-The reserve is increased to 164 hectares with
the addition gazettment of 43.8 hectares around the reserve.
HOW TO GETTHERE?
By Bus:
67,75,170,171,183,184,852 & 961
(alight at Bukit Timah Shopping Centre)
By Car:
Along Upper Bukit Timah Rd towards Woodlands,turn right to Hindhede Drive
A) CONSERVATIONA) CONSERVATION
II) Fauna
•Houses all the major plant groups of tropical rainforest
Rich variety of ferns
I) Flora
Black LilyTacca
intergrifolia
•Accomadates uncommon mammals
Flying lemur Cyno cephalus variegatus
Pangolin
Manis javanica
B) RECREATION
I) Exercise
II) Family outing
III) Wildlife observation
C) EDUCATIONC) EDUCATIONBrochure, Information Board, Signage, Nature trails
I) Native plants and animals
II) Adaptations in nature
III) Conservation measures
Learn about:
Learning OutcomesAt the end of the field trip, Students should be able to:•Describe at least two different habitats and three populations within a community in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve•Infer how organisms adapt themselves for life in a particular habitat
Target Audience
•Secondary Two Express / Special Students
Concepts / Contents to be covered in relation to school curriculum:
Rex M Heyworth (2004), Exploring Our World with Science Discovery 2, Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd
Ch 13: Living Things in an EcosystemObserve how organisms adapt themselves for life in a particular habitat
Skills and Processes InvolvedObservation
Classification
Analysis
Induction
Communication
Knowledge Sharing
Incorporation of Thinking skills/ NE / IT
Higher Order Thinking As required in the worksheets, students have to integrate their knowledge of habitats, communities, and populations in deriving the concept of ecosystem
National Education (NE)Through the field trip and study of the ecosystems, students shall develop greater empathy towards nature life and wildlife conservation
Information Technology (IT)As post-trip activity, students shall be exposed to use of PowerPoint and other presentation multimedia during preparation of class presentation
Day : 1st Sunday of the month
Venue : Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
(Registration could be done at the Visitor Centre
or online at http://www.nparks.gov.sg ) Time : 9.30 – 10.30am (1st Tour )
10.30 – 11.30am (2nd Tour)
Group size : 15 (max ) per group
Enquiry : 65545127
Time Location Activity Remarks
0900 - 0930 BTNR Visitor Centre Assemble and Briefing Brief introduction on BTNR and about the Visitor Centre.
0930- 1000 Entrance of South ViewHut
1. Distribution of Worksheets and explaination on the activities for the day. 2. Safety briefing 3. Wet weather programme
1000 - 1100 South View Path , Cave Path
Discovery and writing
1100 - 1130 Hindhede Nature Park Discovery
1130 -1145 BTNR Visitor Centre Assemble and checkingDebrief
Head count and check for equipment
1200 BTNR Carpark Embark on the bus
Population
What population you can find living on leaves at BTNR.
Look for these population – Ladybird, Ladybug, Leafhoppers, aphids, scale insects and beatles.
Community
Discover what makes up the leaf litter community at BTNR.
Look out for lizard, millipede, spider, termites, giant forest ants.
Ecosystem
Study the forest ecosystem and list the biotic factors (the plants and animals) and how they affect each other.
Post-Trip Activity
Students, in groups of 4, are to present findings of BTNR using PowerPoint and other Multi-Media Presentation tools
Students are to upload presentation to school website
Logistics Matters1) Organizing the trip
2) Special precautions to be taken when planning
3) Safety measures to be taken for trip
1) Organizing the trip
Field trip!!!
Pre-trip briefing on student preparation, attire, and behaviour
Distribute and collect consent forms for students
Liase with field site authorities
Arrange transportation
Fine tune proposed field trip itinerary
Form planning and action committees for field trip
Prepare materials and equipments
Check school’s science education direction
Establish objectives for field trip
Recce proposed site of visit
Submit itinerary and report to higher authorities for approval
Collect relevant information field site
Follow-up work in class
Trip evaluation and submittance of report to higher authorities
Preliminary Planning
Administrative arrangements / operations
Implementation
Evaluation
2) Special precautions to be taken when planning
Recent significant happenings at / near field site
E.g. Mudslides; injured hikers
Budget Constraints
3) Safety measures to be taken for trip
Pre-tripEnsure sufficient physical fitness of students
Identify students of compromised physical abilities
During tripAssign responsible and effective student leaders to help oversee students’ needs and behaviour
Post-tripCheck for complaints of unwellness among students after trip
Refer students to relevant medical aid as required
Summary
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve provides an avenue for conservation, education & recreationField trip provides a hands-on experience to
appreciate nature and learning of biologyInstill the care for nature and protecting our
natural heritage as part of national education
ReferencesReferences
A Guide to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve,1985,published by Singapore Science Centre in collaboration with the Nature Reserves BoardChuen,W.H.,Lee, K.B, Ho,M.,Chellappah,R., Koh,T.S. & Yap,K.C. (2002), SPECTRUM Coursebook,18, 238-253, SNP Panpac Pte Ltd, SingaporeNaturally Yours, Singapore by Tan Wee Kiat
1992, Published by Visula connections.Nature In Singapore. Ours to Protect by Chua Ee Kiam
1993, published by Nature Society(Singapore) c/o Botany Department, National University Of Singapore.Rex M Heyworth (2004), Exploring Our World with Science Discovery 2, Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd
ReferencesReferences
URL address: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/nparks_cms/display_park.asp?parkid=8
http://www.ecologyasia.com/Singapore/bukit-timah.htm
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