- Raise awareness and appreciation on the importance of wetland habitats
- Explore different conditions to facilitate growth of mangrove propagules
- Gain exposure on regional ecosystems through virtual exchange with our sister wetlands at Mai Po Nature Reserve
- Six sessions via in-person or virtual. Session duration varies between 1.5 hours to 2 hours.
Project Format:
- Only open to 3 schools (Shortlisted schools will be notified)
Target Audience:
- Secondary School (Grade 7 and higher for International School)
Project Outline:
- Workshop 1 (1.5 hours)
- Introduction to Wetlands: learn about plant species and features, zonation, animals, importance of mangroves to urban cities like Singapore
- Workshop 2 (2 hours)
- Wetlands Exploration at Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve (Practical)
- Workshop 3 (1.5 hours)
- Introduction to research methods and how to design an experiment
- Experimental setup to study optimum conditions for growth of mangrove propugules
- Workshop 4 (1.5 hours)
- Learn to analyse results and data collected
- Learn different ways to conduct outreach activities in school & community
- Preparation for virtual exchange session with students from HongKong
- Learn how to communicate and present about project with peers
- Workshop 5 (1.5 hours)
- Workshop 6 (2 hours)
- Outreach to school and/or community (deliverable)
- Project Wrap Up
*Note: Schools may have the opportunity to participate in an overseas visit (in upcoming rounds), subject to confirmation
