POPULAR TOURS!
LEARNING JOURNEYS: SECONDARY SCHOOL
Interactive, Experiential Learning
EDUCATIONAL TOURS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CHEK JAWA
LEARNING JOURNEY
TROPICAL RAINFORESTS & MANGROVES
DURATION: 4 hours
VENUE: Chek Jawa Wetlands
Take a break from the everyday classroom setting to immerse in nature. On this guided nature walk, students will get the opportunity to explore Singapore’s rainforests and mangroves. Spot wildlife such as crocodiles, monkeys, and other native species, and learn to recognise the different bird calls. Understand the importance of conservation and the preservation of their habitats. At the end of the tour, students should have a deeper understanding of sustainable forestry activities and how these practices help to maintain the balance of our natural environment.
* Note: Intertidal marine life is only visible at low tides.
LEARNING PEDAGOGY
TOPICS COVERED
- Protected areas such as tropical rainforests and mangroves
- Promote Public Education (Guided nature walk)
- Regulate foresty activities (Controlled logging)
SINGAPORE CITY GALLERY
LEARNING JOURNEY
NATURAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABILITY
DURATION: 2 hours
VENUE: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Explore the Singapore City Gallery on a guided tour to further grasp the concepts of renewable and non-renewable natural resources. Students will explore how human-centered activities can lead to environmental degradation and resource depletion. The tour will emphasise on the importance of sustainability for future generations through the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover). Through interactive exhibits and guided discussions, students will gain a deeper understanding of how sustainable development practices can be incorporated into urban planning.
LEARNING PEDAGOGY
TOPICS COVERED
- Renewable vs Non-Renewable resources
- Impact of human-centered activities on the physical environment
- Extraction leading to resource depletion & environmental degradation
- Sustainability for future generations
- Encourage 4Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle, recover)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Guided Tour: 40 mins
Break Time: 10 mins
Hands-on Activities: 40 mins
KAMPONG EXPERIENCE
LEARNING JOURNEY
HOUSING (GEOGRAPHY)
DURATION: 2 hours
VENUE: Kampong Lorong Buangkok
This educational tour covers the transition from kampong (village) living to high-rise apartments, focusing on the relocation process, housing upgrades, sacrifices made by earlier generations, and the nation’s progress. Students will get to engage in discussions about the challenges and situations of the past that led to the development of Singapore’s modern housing system. This activity highlights how Singapore’s housing policies have evolved to meet the needs of a growing population while addressing issues of sustainability and urbanisation.
LEARNING PEDAGOGY
TOPICS COVERED
- The Pros & Cons of formal housing vs informal housing
- Strategies of Singapore’s housing policies
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Guided Tour: 40 mins
Break Time: 10 mins
Hands-on Activities: 40 mins
RACE AND RELIGION
LEARNING JOURNEY
HARMONY IN DIVERSITY
DURATION: 2 hours
VENUE: Chinatown Singapore
Singapore is a melting pot of culture, where people from different races and religions live together. Delve deeper into the efforts made and challenges faced in order to integrate race, language and religion to create a harmonious society. Students may get to visit several places of worship together with our guide to enhance learning and religious tolerance. This educational journey culminates in a visit to the enlightening “Harmony in Diversity” gallery.
LEARNING PEDAGOGY
TOPICS COVERED
- Explore the topics of racial harmony and the diversity of religion
- The significance of cultural appreciation in the context of Singapore’s multicultural society.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Guided Tour: 40 mins
Break Time: 10 mins
Hands-on Activities: 40 mins
KAMPONG AND KELONG
LEARNING JOURNEY
HISTORY AND FAUNA
DURATION: 4 hours
VENUE: Pulau Ubin and Smith Marine
Embark on a rustic exploration of Pulau Ubin, starting with a scenic bumboat ride from Changi Ferry Terminal. Discover the laidback life of Pulau Ubin, a stark contrast to our urban city, and explore the island’s history and cultural heritage. Students will get to learn about Ubin’s natural beauty and biodiversity and enjoy a guided tour of the Malay Kampong. Lunch will be served at the floating restaurant of Smith Marine, one of the last remaining Kelongs in Singapore.
LEARNING PEDAGOGY
TOPICS COVERED
- Rediscover rural Singapore and Ubin's history
- Get a glimpse of life on a floating fish farm
- Unique opportunity to connect with nature
