1.1.1 Relationship between People and Nature

1.1.2 Sense of Place 

Homework for Week 1

Come to the next lesson with the following material:

1. Green Ring File

2. A5 Exercise Book

3. Any forms of Media that represent your Sense of Place in your Neighborhood

• Written Poem

• Series of Photographs with write-up

• Video with caption / voiceover

1.1.2 Representing a sense of place 

Task:

1. Watch these 2 videos.

2. Share with your partner: where you would prefer to stay (Yishun or Ang Mo Kio) and why?

Guiding Questions:

• What can we learn about the use of different media ( text, photographs, videos, etc ) to represent people's sense of place?

• How does media impact the the sense of place in people?

Media representations of Singapore

Task: 

The regions of Singapore are urban planning subdivisions demarcated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore to aid in its planning efforts. 

1. Explore URA Master Plan 2019 

2. Read Regional Highlights

3. Choose one region to focus on. 

4. Design a poster to highlight the physical and/or human characteristics that define this region. 

Padlet Links:

• Mr Ong's class (3AJF)

• Mrs Lim's class (3IJF)

• Mrs Lim's class (3DE)

• Ms. Lim's class (3F)

Task: Create a poster (brief sample above) to show how town planner create connections and synergies across precincts, neighbourhoods and towns to serve the residents.

• Tengah

• Jurong

• Punggol

• Tampines

• Ang Mo Kio

Uploading of Posters here:

Mrs Lim's Classes

a) 3DE

b) 3IJ

Success Criteria: 

• Comprehensiveness: The poster covers various aspects of town planning, including infrastructure, transportation, community spaces, and other elements that contribute to creating connections and synergies across precincts, neighborhoods, and towns.

• Accuracy: Information presented on the poster is accurate and supported by mapwork, evidence or research, showing a thoughtful understanding of the topic.

• Relevance: The content of the poster is relevant to the topic and demonstrates an understanding of how town planners work to serve the needs of residents by connecting different areas.

• Reflection: Include individual group members reflection on "How are neighbourhoods organised in Singapore?" to demonstrate learning.