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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 Reserve Done by: Azman Hussin, Ang Duncan, Jack Woan. INTRODUCTION.

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  1. “...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

  2. PCB 513 Resource Centre PresentationBukit Timah Nature ReserveDone by: Azman Hussin, Ang Duncan, Jack Woan

  3. INTRODUCTION one of the first forest reserve established in Singapore BUKIT TIMAHNATURE RESERVE

  4. Size Consists of 164 hectares Height: 163.28m (Singapore’s highest hill) Flora: 912 flowering species recorded Fauna: 98 species of mammals, reptiles & amphibians

  5. History 1883- first established as a nature reserve in Singapore 1951-area was given official protection under Nature Reserve Ordinance 1991- The nature reserve visitor centre at Bukit Timah is officially opened 1996-The reserve is increased to 164 hectares with the addition gazettment of 43.8 hectares around the reserve.

  6. 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

  7. A) Conservation B) Recreation C) Education Attractions of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

  8. I) Flora Black LilyTacca intergrifolia  Rich variety of ferns Flying lemur Cyno cephalus variegatus Pangolin Manis javanica A) CONSERVATION • Houses all the major plant groups of tropical rainforest II) Fauna • Accomadates uncommon mammals

  9. B) RECREATION I) Exercise II) Family outing III) Wildlife observation

  10. C) EDUCATION Brochure, Information Board, Signage, Nature trails Learn about: I) Native plants and animals II) Adaptations in nature III) Conservation measures

  11. Target Audience Learning Outcomes • Secondary Two Express / Special Students At 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

  12. 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 Ecosystem • Observe how organisms adapt themselves for life in a particular habitat

  13. Skills and Processes Involved • Observation • Classification • Analysis • Induction • Communication • Knowledge Sharing

  14. 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

  15. GUIDED TOURS

  16. GUIDED TOURS 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

  17. 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 View Hut 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 checking Debrief Head count and check for equipment 1200 BTNR Carpark Embark on the bus Activities

  18. Application Form

  19. Worksheets 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.

  20. Worksheets Ecosystem Study the forest ecosystem and list the biotic factors (the plants and animals) and how they affect each other.

  21. Worksheet

  22. Worksheet

  23. Worksheet

  24. 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

  25. Logistics Matters Organizing the trip Special precautions to be taken when planning Safety measures to be taken for trip

  26. Distribute and collect consent forms for students Form planning and action committees for field trip Check school’s science education direction Establish objectives for field trip Fine tune proposed field trip itinerary Pre-trip briefing on student preparation, attire, and behaviour Collect relevant information field site Liase with field site authorities Recce proposed site of visit Arrange transportation Follow-up work in class Submit itinerary and report to higher authorities for approval Prepare materials and equipments Trip evaluation and submittance of report to higher authorities 1) Organizing the trip Preliminary Planning Administrative arrangements / operations Implementation Evaluation Field trip!!!

  27. 2) Special precautions to be taken when planning • Recent significant happenings at / near field site • E.g. Mudslides; injured hikers • Budget Constraints

  28. 3) Safety measures to be taken for trip • Pre-trip • Ensure sufficient physical fitness of students • Identify students of compromised physical abilities • During trip • Assign responsible and effective student leaders to help oversee students’ needs and behaviour Post-trip • Check for complaints of unwellness among students after trip • Refer students to relevant medical aid as required

  29. Summary • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve provides an avenue for conservation, education & recreation • Field trip provides a hands-on experience to appreciate nature and learning of biology • Instill the care for nature and protecting our natural heritage as part of national education

  30. References • A Guide to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve,1985,published by Singapore Science Centre in collaboration with the Nature Reserves Board • Chuen,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, Singapore • Naturally 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

  31. References • URL address:http://www.nparks.gov.sg/nparks_cms/display_park.asp?parkid=8 • http://www.ecologyasia.com/Singapore/bukit-timah.htm

  32. Thank You

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