“...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

Attractions of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

A) Conservation

B) Recreation

C) Education

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