World of Humanities

Sec 2

Welcome Secondary 2 Geographers to an exciting year of learning about the world around us! Explore this page to find out more about the syllabus and learning outcomes.

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Lower Sec Geography Theme

“Sustainability” is a timely and necessary inclusion in the study of secondary Geography. Consider global accords such as the Paris Agreement and United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Paris Agreement aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change and countries’ ability to deal with the impact of climate change. Hence, enhancing environmental sustainability by limiting global temperature increases is an international imperative. In the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 17 Sustainable Development Goals are identified to tackle poverty, social inequalities and climate change. These goals are a call to action by all countries to “promote prosperity while protecting the planet”.

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Chapter 7

How can we build sustainable cities?

Topic one: What are cities?

Topic two: What is the relationship between cities and rural areas?

Topic Three: How do cities affect their inhabitants and the environment?

Topic Four: How can cities be sustainable built and managed?

Readings:

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Chapter 8

Housing and its spatial distribution

Topic one: What are the different types of housing?

Topic two: where are different housing types found in cities?

Topic three: What factors affect the location of housing?

Readings/Explore:

https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Planning/Master-Plan

https://quizlet.com/518682809/housing-and-its-spatial-distribution-flash-cards/?x=1qqt

http://www.kidsgamehouse.com/games/urban-plan

Watch:
1. How are cities organised?

Chapter 9

Sustainable development of housing

Topic one: How does housing affect the natural environment?

Topic two: How does access to housing affect people?

Topic three: How can housing be sustainably managed?

Readings:

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b52c8d66083c4911a84585fc35550d90

https://www.greenplan.gov.sg/

Chapter 10

Transport systems and their spatial distribution

Topic One: What are transport systems?

Topic Two: Where are transport nodes located within a city?

Topic Three: Why are transport systems located in cities?

Readings:

Chapter 11

Sustainable management of transport systems

Topic One: How do transport systems impact the environment in cities?

Topic Two: How do transport systems impact people in cities

Topic Three: How can transport systems be sustainably managed?

Readings:

Topic One: How do transport systems impact the environment in cities?

Mitigation measures can cut wildlife impact of running Cross Island MRT line under nature reserve: LTAAmong the measures suggested are re-planting of trees in affected areas and making security fences "wildlife-friendly". Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mitigating the impacts of running the Cross Island MRT line under the Central Catchment Area Nature Reserve.

Find out more about how it will be done.

Topic Three: How can transport systems be sustainably managed?

Learn more about Singapore's Land Transport Masterplan 2040

An overview of how the authorities are building an inclusive public transport in Singapore

S’pore to roll out green transport initiatives, including electrifying airside vehiclesSINGAPORE - Singapore will reduce its domestic emissions by rolling out various green initiatives across the land, air and sea transport sectors. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Promoting green modes of transport in Singapore

IN FOCUS: How Southeast Asian cities lack ‘political will’ to fix notorious traffic jamsHow did Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur get so unbearably congested on the roads, and why do people still insist on driving in those cities? CNA investigates.

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