Cool Factor Learning Journey to Gardens by the Bay & Tourism Fieldwork
15 March 2022
Pure Geography students explored Gardens by the Bay to study green technologies and conduct tourism fieldwork. They interviewed visitors and toured the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, bringing classroom concepts to life.
A learning journey to Gardens by the Bay was organized for the Pure Geography students to study environmental sustainable technologies and innovative solutions used in the running and maintenance of the attractions. The students learnt about the purpose behind the creation of the 11 Super Trees in the park and how they help in water conservation and managing carbon emission in running the park facilities and attractions.
After the hour long guided experience in the Cloud Forest, students executed their planned tourism fieldwork by conducting interviews with visitors to the attractions around Gardens by the Bay. This is the primary data collection process of the fieldwork skills which is an essential component of their O levels. Students were also treated to a complementary visit to Flower Dome. This visit coincided with the Sakura Tokidoki event in the dome.
Ashlee Lim (Secondary Four) shared that she has learnt about interesting facts about the plants such as the Bromeliads and the Pitcher plants. Prince June (Secondary Four) reflected that not only is the Super Tree a tourist attraction in Singapore, it also collects rainwater to cool down the 2 domes, which is environmentally sustainable!
It was a great opportunity for the students to experience tourism concepts beyond the classroom setting.
