Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Day #03(16 March 2010): Bako National Park and Mangrove Swamp
Miss Lim's Group
Activity A: Mangrove
i. Describe the soil you are standing on. Do you think the soil is fertile?
The soil is soft, damp and muddy.
No. The soil is covered with seawater, thus it is impossible for the soil to be fertile.
ii. Inference question
a. Root system- Grown in a way to protect the plant from the waves.
Breathing roots.
b.Leaves- Salty. There is a filter system when the leaves absorb the sea water.
Activity B: Headland and bay
Describe the landscape- How do you think this landscpaes is formed?
-The cliff is eroded, overtime, the waves erode the rocks of diffferent resistance; causing the bays and headland to be formed.
2.The city of Kuching
Common similarity between Singapore and Kuching
a. Type of buildings: Both are commercial buildings and a lot of shophouses.
b. Road: Both are wide and smooth. (4 cars can go to and fro at the same time)
Common difference between Singapore and Kuching
a.Transportation: People in Kuching do not observe the traffic rules, but poeple in Singapore observe the traffic rules.
The main transport in Kuching is sea, but the main transport in Singapore is land.
People in Singapore are less patient than people in Kuching.
b.Water: Seawater in Kuching was muddy, but the seawater in Singapore is clean.
What is one highlight about the trip? Why?
The night trail. It is very interesting, educational and refreshing.
We managed to see the green snake which was a less than a few steps away from our grasp.
We managed to learn a lot of survival skills out in the jungle.
We were able to work together as we walked up and down the uneven jungle ground.
What is one learning experience of the trip? Why?
Being flexible.
Many unexpected things happened during the trip. For example, we did not manage to see the bearded pig.
Thanks!
Our group is XT!
and, I'm Yee Herng.
i. Describe the soil you are standing on. Do you think the soil is fertile?
The soil is soft, damp and muddy.
No. The soil is covered with seawater, thus it is impossible for the soil to be fertile.
ii. Inference question
a. Root system- Grown in a way to protect the plant from the waves.
Breathing roots.
b.Leaves- Salty. There is a filter system when the leaves absorb the sea water.
Activity B: Headland and bay
Describe the landscape- How do you think this landscpaes is formed?
-The cliff is eroded, overtime, the waves erode the rocks of diffferent resistance; causing the bays and headland to be formed.
2.The city of Kuching
Common similarity between Singapore and Kuching
a. Type of buildings: Both are commercial buildings and a lot of shophouses.
b. Road: Both are wide and smooth. (4 cars can go to and fro at the same time)
Common difference between Singapore and Kuching
a.Transportation: People in Kuching do not observe the traffic rules, but poeple in Singapore observe the traffic rules.
The main transport in Kuching is sea, but the main transport in Singapore is land.
People in Singapore are less patient than people in Kuching.
b.Water: Seawater in Kuching was muddy, but the seawater in Singapore is clean.
What is one highlight about the trip? Why?
The night trail. It is very interesting, educational and refreshing.
We managed to see the green snake which was a less than a few steps away from our grasp.
We managed to learn a lot of survival skills out in the jungle.
We were able to work together as we walked up and down the uneven jungle ground.
What is one learning experience of the trip? Why?
Being flexible.
Many unexpected things happened during the trip. For example, we did not manage to see the bearded pig.
Thanks!
Our group is XT!
and, I'm Yee Herng.
Mr Goh's Group
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activity Ai: very soft and moist soil. not fertile as plants rarely grow there.activity Aii:root system:flexible so as to endure the strong waves hitting it.
:smooth so as to allow the excess water from the leaves to drip down.
activity B:describe the landscape:cliff, shore platform, cave and potholes.
:the waves hit the rocks through erosion.
pg9
similarities
a. type of buildings:kuching:built using cement and concrete.
:singapore:built using cement and concrete
b. multi-racial:kuching:we can see chinese and malay people in the shops
:singapore:we can see chinese and malay people in the shops
differences
a. transportation:kuching:lesser transport
:singapore:more public transport compared to kuching
b. height of buildings:kuching:short
:singapore:tall
pg12
what is one highlight of the trip?why?
The very relaxing nature,because we cannot see much of nature's beauty in Singapore.
what is one learning experience of the trip?why?
Teamwork. We helped each other in getting to Mount Santubong.
Miss Gan's Group
After visiting the Bako National Park, our group thinks the soil there is fertile, as we were able to see many organism living in the soil. As organism dies and decomposes, they become nutrients in the soil and get absorbed by plants or other organism. We saw also saw roots of the mangroves sticking out of the soil. This is to reach out to the oxygen on land as the mangroves grow in mud, which might not have high oxygen concentration. The leaves of the plants in the swamp have a waxy surface as it help the plant to reduce water loss. The leaves taste salty due to them removing the excess salt as the plant takes in sea water. The landscape of the headland, also known as cliffs, has different layers and cracks. This is cause by the erosion of the sea water, which erodes the sand rocks layers by layers. The cracks is form due to plants growing, this contributes to the erosion of rocks too.
The similarities of buildings of Singapore and KuChing are that most of them sell stuffs, they are commercial buildings. The materials used to build the buildings are also similar.
The differences between Singapore and KuChing are that Singapore have trains and buses, SMRT, however, KuChing do not have. Most of the vehicles used by the people in KuChing are motorbikes, bicycle or cars. The roads in KuChing are also narrower compare to the roads in Singapore.
Lastly, the highlight of the trip, and the experience we gained. We think that the highlight of the trip is the walk in the swamp, where we get to look at cliffs, shore plat form. These are the stuffs we never got to see in Singapore. The experience we gained are that during the Mount Santubong Nature Walk, we learn how to survive in the forest, if we ever got lost, and we build up bonds with our friends as we support each another during the walk.
The similarities of buildings of Singapore and KuChing are that most of them sell stuffs, they are commercial buildings. The materials used to build the buildings are also similar.
The differences between Singapore and KuChing are that Singapore have trains and buses, SMRT, however, KuChing do not have. Most of the vehicles used by the people in KuChing are motorbikes, bicycle or cars. The roads in KuChing are also narrower compare to the roads in Singapore.
Lastly, the highlight of the trip, and the experience we gained. We think that the highlight of the trip is the walk in the swamp, where we get to look at cliffs, shore plat form. These are the stuffs we never got to see in Singapore. The experience we gained are that during the Mount Santubong Nature Walk, we learn how to survive in the forest, if we ever got lost, and we build up bonds with our friends as we support each another during the walk.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Day #02(15 March 2010): Sarawak cultural village and Mount Santubong nature walk
Group 1: The longhouse is built using wood while HDB flat is built using cement and concrete. The longhouse and HDB flat are simliar as they accomodate large number of people. Secondly , both type of houses divide their space for different purposes such as living room , toilet , bedroom and etc in a similar way. The people in Sarawak respect one another and they have strong bonds within the community.
During the musical workshop , we learned that the basic dance steps between the malay cultural dance in Singapore and Sarawak are simliar. However , the hand movement is slightly different. Instruments like the Gong and Bonang are the same as the Gamelan in Singapore.
In the forest , we heard sound of the cicada , cricket and the flowing river. We saw sparse land and also tall trees such as the Kapur. During the night trail , I felt that it was exciting , informative , interesting but tiring. :)
Group 2: Firstly the longhouse are built using different types of materials and the most commonly one are wood and bamboo.Inside, their interiors are very traditionally designed, each tribe having different interior decoration which symbolize different things.The similarities are the buildings are built high to prevent floods.It also has living rooms and individual bedrooms.We learnt that the people there are very bonded together in a community.
The dance steps and music there are similar with the time signature that we use in our school.And one must enjoy when they are performing to the public.However they have a slightly different style of dancing and their intruments are more traditional.
During the walk, the sound of river flowing,cicada or cricket could be heard with various type of trees and plants showed there.In my opinion, although the walk was a tiring experience for me, it was educational and fun with friends accompanying you.
Group 3: At the Sarawak Cultural Village,the difference in the structure of the longhouse from our HDB flars are that the longhouse are built horizontally,while our HDB flat is built vertically. For similarities,both places have different rooms for different uses and can accomodate a large number of people. Lastly,the people living in the longhouse and our HDB flats share the same values like community spirit,though this is stronger in the longhouse community.
Through the musical and dance workshops,they have the same dance style and similar Gamelan instruments with our own,and we also have the same time signature. The differences are the tone of the instruments are different.
At Mount Santubong Nature Walk,we heard th cicadas's sounds,the river flowing as well as cricket sounds. We saw dilapidated bridges and fallen trunks among the sparse ground. At the end of the trail,we felt rejuvenated to reach Damai Beach Resort,as we were not used to this vigorous nature walks.
Group 4: The structure of their longhouse is very different from the HDB flats in Singapore. It is very spacious and dark. The ceilings are high and they have alot of high staircases. The longhouse is build high up so as to avoid annimals and enemies attacks. Also, the toilets is not build in in their house, it is placed outside. But they have individual rooms like us. They live together, communicate with each other very often. At the musical workshop we attended, the instruments and dance steps are very similar to our Gamelan and Malay dance respectively. The difference is that, the music they used is very traditional. We had a walk at Mount Santubong. It is very peaceful. We could hear the chirppings of the birds, river flowing, cicadas sounds. We learn some survival skills from the intrustors. Main thing to take note other than looking for water is to have self confidence and faith in ourselves. We were not used to the environment and was really glad to reach Damai beach resort.
During the musical workshop , we learned that the basic dance steps between the malay cultural dance in Singapore and Sarawak are simliar. However , the hand movement is slightly different. Instruments like the Gong and Bonang are the same as the Gamelan in Singapore.
In the forest , we heard sound of the cicada , cricket and the flowing river. We saw sparse land and also tall trees such as the Kapur. During the night trail , I felt that it was exciting , informative , interesting but tiring. :)
Group 2: Firstly the longhouse are built using different types of materials and the most commonly one are wood and bamboo.Inside, their interiors are very traditionally designed, each tribe having different interior decoration which symbolize different things.The similarities are the buildings are built high to prevent floods.It also has living rooms and individual bedrooms.We learnt that the people there are very bonded together in a community.
The dance steps and music there are similar with the time signature that we use in our school.And one must enjoy when they are performing to the public.However they have a slightly different style of dancing and their intruments are more traditional.
During the walk, the sound of river flowing,cicada or cricket could be heard with various type of trees and plants showed there.In my opinion, although the walk was a tiring experience for me, it was educational and fun with friends accompanying you.
Group 3: At the Sarawak Cultural Village,the difference in the structure of the longhouse from our HDB flars are that the longhouse are built horizontally,while our HDB flat is built vertically. For similarities,both places have different rooms for different uses and can accomodate a large number of people. Lastly,the people living in the longhouse and our HDB flats share the same values like community spirit,though this is stronger in the longhouse community.
Through the musical and dance workshops,they have the same dance style and similar Gamelan instruments with our own,and we also have the same time signature. The differences are the tone of the instruments are different.
At Mount Santubong Nature Walk,we heard th cicadas's sounds,the river flowing as well as cricket sounds. We saw dilapidated bridges and fallen trunks among the sparse ground. At the end of the trail,we felt rejuvenated to reach Damai Beach Resort,as we were not used to this vigorous nature walks.
Group 4: The structure of their longhouse is very different from the HDB flats in Singapore. It is very spacious and dark. The ceilings are high and they have alot of high staircases. The longhouse is build high up so as to avoid annimals and enemies attacks. Also, the toilets is not build in in their house, it is placed outside. But they have individual rooms like us. They live together, communicate with each other very often. At the musical workshop we attended, the instruments and dance steps are very similar to our Gamelan and Malay dance respectively. The difference is that, the music they used is very traditional. We had a walk at Mount Santubong. It is very peaceful. We could hear the chirppings of the birds, river flowing, cicadas sounds. We learn some survival skills from the intrustors. Main thing to take note other than looking for water is to have self confidence and faith in ourselves. We were not used to the environment and was really glad to reach Damai beach resort.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Day #01(14 March): Team building activities
Group 1: When we participated in any of the games, we give our team members encouragements and cheer when they wants to stop or pause. We managed to win one or two games and come in first although other groups were also fantastic. For example, we played the 'egg toss' where we had to place the egg in between our legs and make our way to the other end and back. We cheered for our members to continue playing the race till the end. Although we could not give them physical support, we still manage to give them moral support. We overcomed many obstacles no matter how hard they are as a team. With the support of the team, we've managed to finish all the rounds given. :)
Group 2: We work out strategies to overcome the obstacles and overcome it as a team. We actually came out last in the first few games but we give advice each other to not give up despite of the failure. We break the ice between each other and work together as a team. We managed to won second place for the "blow pipe" and "egg toss" game. I, personally managed to get 50 points for my team for the "blow pipe" game that required us to blow the dart towards certain target. We were very statisfied with the overall results as we managed to clinched the 2nd place. It was proven that we can work together as a team despite that we just get to know each other by clinching the best results in the team bonding game. We were able to overcome the obstacle together as a team. I, myself is looking forward for the upcoming activities throughout my sarawak trip and I'm sure that I'll enjoy myself. :D (By:Nur Farhana(4Achieve))
Group 3: We worked according to the strategies made by our team leader, yee herng. Alot of cooperations is needed so as to accomplish the strategy to win the game. We don't blame each other, and cheer enthusiaically to overcome challenges. Our team was very sucessful as the main objective of the game is to have fun. However, we felt that it can be better. Our team was able to work together by communicating with each other well and be optimistic in every game, not letting the results of previous game to affect our mood. Lastly we have lots of fun in all the games!(:
Group 4: We plan strategies and cheer for each other during the games and managed to come in first for the over all activities. We tried to include everyone in the games and enjoy ourselves. We communicated well even though some of us seen or talked to each other for the first time. We hope to know more about the history of Sarawak especially the Head Hunting culture that has diminished. Also the culture and place of attraction in Sarawak.
Group 2: We work out strategies to overcome the obstacles and overcome it as a team. We actually came out last in the first few games but we give advice each other to not give up despite of the failure. We break the ice between each other and work together as a team. We managed to won second place for the "blow pipe" and "egg toss" game. I, personally managed to get 50 points for my team for the "blow pipe" game that required us to blow the dart towards certain target. We were very statisfied with the overall results as we managed to clinched the 2nd place. It was proven that we can work together as a team despite that we just get to know each other by clinching the best results in the team bonding game. We were able to overcome the obstacle together as a team. I, myself is looking forward for the upcoming activities throughout my sarawak trip and I'm sure that I'll enjoy myself. :D (By:Nur Farhana(4Achieve))
Group 3: We worked according to the strategies made by our team leader, yee herng. Alot of cooperations is needed so as to accomplish the strategy to win the game. We don't blame each other, and cheer enthusiaically to overcome challenges. Our team was very sucessful as the main objective of the game is to have fun. However, we felt that it can be better. Our team was able to work together by communicating with each other well and be optimistic in every game, not letting the results of previous game to affect our mood. Lastly we have lots of fun in all the games!(:
Group 4: We plan strategies and cheer for each other during the games and managed to come in first for the over all activities. We tried to include everyone in the games and enjoy ourselves. We communicated well even though some of us seen or talked to each other for the first time. We hope to know more about the history of Sarawak especially the Head Hunting culture that has diminished. Also the culture and place of attraction in Sarawak.
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