1st set of questions
Emergency
1. WHY is your case-study an Emergency?
2. WHO has been affected by this Emergency (country, region, neighbourhood)?
3. List the SCALE/MAGNITUDE of this Emergency.
4. State CAUSES of this Emergency. Among the few causes, state the strongest cause for the Emergency and EXPLAIN WHY (A&E).
5. State FEATURES of this Emergency. Among the few features, state which is the most challenging to address and EXPLAIN WHY (A&E)
6. State EFFECTS (long and short term) of this Emergency. Among the few effects, state which is the most difficult to manage and EXPLAIN WHY (A&E)
Conservation
1. WHY was the case-study selected for conservation WORTH CONSERVING? What is its intrinsic value(s)?
2. IDENTIFY the features of the conserved that are valuable (to stakeholders).
3. WHAT made it necessary for conservation?
(This requires you to think about societal trends that may have caused the need to conserve MORE URGENT.)
a. Identify several trends that may impact the conserved.
b. Select ONE trend that has the GREATEST impact on the conserved.
4. WHO benefited from such conservation?
a. Identify several beneficiaries of the conservation
b. Select ONE stakeholder who will benefit the most. (A&E)
5. HOW was this case-study conserved?
6. IDENTIFY a NEW topic/area where such conservation can take place.
7. EXPLAIN WHY it is similar to your earlier case-study. What probable lessons can you find from your original case-study for this new topic/area?
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Websites for PW research
For Artefacts
1. National Archives of Singapore http://www.nhb.gov.sg/NAS/
Website offers information on Singapore’s heritage and also links to other countries national archives. It also offers access to archives and brief write-ups on prominent places and people in Singapore’s past.
2. Southeast Asian Archaeology http://www.seaarchaeology.com
Useful website for photos and maps of archaeological sites in Singapore.
3. Heritage Conservation Centre http://www.hcc.sg
A useful website for information on the importance of conserving historical artefacts.
For Landscape/Buildings
4. Urban Redevelopment Authority http://www.ura.gov.sg
Website offers information on the URA’s conservation efforts, plans and guidelines. It also offers a link specifically for students and researchers.
5. Chek Jawa http://www.chekjawa.nus.sg
Photographs of various flora and fauna in Chek Jawa can be accessed here. Useful as a primary resource.
6. National Heritage Board http://nhb.gov.sg
Website provides links to all museums and heritage centres in Singapore.
For Natural Resources
7. National Research Foundation http://www.nrf.gov.sg
Website articulates the government’s initiatives in various research areas most relevant of which are water and clean energy.
8. Energy Efficient Singapore http://www.e2singapore.gov.sg
Information on various programmes and incentives that are offered by the public sector to ensure energy efficiency.
For Flora & Fauna
9. Singapore Zoo http://www.zoo.com.sg
Information on the zoo’s conservation efforts, including breeding programmes, and list of endangered animal species in Asia can be found on the website.
10. National Parks Singapore http://www.nparks.gov.sg
A useful guide to parks in Singapore. Green map provided helps to identify the lush environments in Singapore. Link to National Biodiversity Centre enables students to access a list of useful publication on biodiversity.
11. WWF Conservation and Environmental Work in Singapore http://www.panda.org
Website allows access to other regional conservation efforts and provides information on pressing environmental problems, especially those directly impacting wildlife.
12. The Nature Society http://www.nss.org.sg
Not a very useful website in terms of information gathering but useful in noting the various activities organised to ensure the conservation of flora and fauna in Singapore. Links to blogs can be useful.
For the Environment
13. National Environment Agency http://app2nea.gov.sg
A very useful site with affiliated links to other relevant agencies such as PUB, the National Water Agency, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and Singapore Environment Institute.
14. National Climate Change Committee http://www.nccc.gov.sg
Website is useful for information on currently practised green initiatives and technologies.
15. Singapore Environment Council http://www.sec.org.sg
Non-profit organisation that offers diverse programmes to create awareness of the environment. It also provides a list of green groups in Singapore, which is useful should there be a need to interview relevant authority on the green issue.
Others
16. Prime Minister’s Office, Republic of Singapore http://www.pmo.gov.sg
Recent speeches by the Prime Minister and the Minister Mentor on issues pertaining to Singapore can be accessed through this website.
17. National Population Secretariat http://www.nps.gov.sg
Recent media releases on issues pertaining to population and most accurate data on Singapore’s state of population can be found here.
18. Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports http://app.mcys.gov.sg
Good source of primary resource pertaining to population statistics ad different social groups.
1. National Archives of Singapore http://www.nhb.gov.sg/NAS/
Website offers information on Singapore’s heritage and also links to other countries national archives. It also offers access to archives and brief write-ups on prominent places and people in Singapore’s past.
2. Southeast Asian Archaeology http://www.seaarchaeology.com
Useful website for photos and maps of archaeological sites in Singapore.
3. Heritage Conservation Centre http://www.hcc.sg
A useful website for information on the importance of conserving historical artefacts.
For Landscape/Buildings
4. Urban Redevelopment Authority http://www.ura.gov.sg
Website offers information on the URA’s conservation efforts, plans and guidelines. It also offers a link specifically for students and researchers.
5. Chek Jawa http://www.chekjawa.nus.sg
Photographs of various flora and fauna in Chek Jawa can be accessed here. Useful as a primary resource.
6. National Heritage Board http://nhb.gov.sg
Website provides links to all museums and heritage centres in Singapore.
For Natural Resources
7. National Research Foundation http://www.nrf.gov.sg
Website articulates the government’s initiatives in various research areas most relevant of which are water and clean energy.
8. Energy Efficient Singapore http://www.e2singapore.gov.sg
Information on various programmes and incentives that are offered by the public sector to ensure energy efficiency.
For Flora & Fauna
9. Singapore Zoo http://www.zoo.com.sg
Information on the zoo’s conservation efforts, including breeding programmes, and list of endangered animal species in Asia can be found on the website.
10. National Parks Singapore http://www.nparks.gov.sg
A useful guide to parks in Singapore. Green map provided helps to identify the lush environments in Singapore. Link to National Biodiversity Centre enables students to access a list of useful publication on biodiversity.
11. WWF Conservation and Environmental Work in Singapore http://www.panda.org
Website allows access to other regional conservation efforts and provides information on pressing environmental problems, especially those directly impacting wildlife.
12. The Nature Society http://www.nss.org.sg
Not a very useful website in terms of information gathering but useful in noting the various activities organised to ensure the conservation of flora and fauna in Singapore. Links to blogs can be useful.
For the Environment
13. National Environment Agency http://app2nea.gov.sg
A very useful site with affiliated links to other relevant agencies such as PUB, the National Water Agency, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and Singapore Environment Institute.
14. National Climate Change Committee http://www.nccc.gov.sg
Website is useful for information on currently practised green initiatives and technologies.
15. Singapore Environment Council http://www.sec.org.sg
Non-profit organisation that offers diverse programmes to create awareness of the environment. It also provides a list of green groups in Singapore, which is useful should there be a need to interview relevant authority on the green issue.
Others
16. Prime Minister’s Office, Republic of Singapore http://www.pmo.gov.sg
Recent speeches by the Prime Minister and the Minister Mentor on issues pertaining to Singapore can be accessed through this website.
17. National Population Secretariat http://www.nps.gov.sg
Recent media releases on issues pertaining to population and most accurate data on Singapore’s state of population can be found here.
18. Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports http://app.mcys.gov.sg
Good source of primary resource pertaining to population statistics ad different social groups.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Birthdays of 09s11
Hi the list below shows the birthday of ppl in our class. Do wish them happy birthday when you see them!
| Name | Birthday |
| Pei Zhen | 09-Jan-92 |
| Gorby | 13-Jan-91 |
| Joshua Sim | 03-Mar-92 |
| Clarissa | 07-Mar-92 |
| Jeanette | 24-Mar-92 |
| Joyce | 25-Mar-92 |
| Doreen | 17-Apr-92 |
| Jing kai | 19-Apr-92 |
| Elissa | 24-Apr-92 |
| Vanessa | 28-Apr-92 |
| Xiao Xuan | 05-May-92 |
| Mr. Wang | 06-May-81 |
| Anchal | 18-May-92 |
| Han yu | 19-May-92 |
| Nigel | 26-May-92 |
| Wen Xuan | 18-Jun-92 |
| yuan yuan | 09-Jul-92 |
| Qian Yi | 15-Jul-92 |
| Cheryl | 01-Aug-92 |
| Yuki | 03-Aug-92 |
| Augustine | 10-Aug-92 |
| Carissa | 14-Aug-91 |
| Stefanie | 14-Aug-92 |
| Xuan Trang | 16-Aug-90 |
| Krishna | 16-Sep-91 |
| TSH | 25-Sep-92 |
| Archana | 07-Nov-91 |
| Yi Yun | 28-Nov-90 |
| Lui Ran | 01-Dec-90 |
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Soft copy of Data Booklet
Hi all,
I have uploaded an online copy of the data booklet. If you need some data and don't wish to print it out, you may find it useful to refer to this online copy.
Check out the link below.
Data Booklet
Mr Wang
I have uploaded an online copy of the data booklet. If you need some data and don't wish to print it out, you may find it useful to refer to this online copy.
Check out the link below.
Data Booklet
Mr Wang
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Hello dear all, no one blogs here why? :/
Yay goodbye to msa and hello to one week break! Do have a good rest and dont forget about the lectures on both monday and tuesday alright? Anyway let's have a CG gathering after the lecture on tuesday, maybe we can go for CG lunch or something like that? Venue and time is not confirmed, but do try to keep the afternoon free! Yay see you guys soooooooooooooon, goodnight! :)
Doreen
Yay goodbye to msa and hello to one week break! Do have a good rest and dont forget about the lectures on both monday and tuesday alright? Anyway let's have a CG gathering after the lecture on tuesday, maybe we can go for CG lunch or something like that? Venue and time is not confirmed, but do try to keep the afternoon free! Yay see you guys soooooooooooooon, goodnight! :)
Doreen
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