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Biodiversity Week for Schools (National Parks Board)
School Levels
Primary, Secondary, Post-Sec
Sign up for Biodiversity Week for Schools this May. Students explore Singapore's native flora and fauna through free, hands-on activities like BioBlitz and interactive storytelling.
Biodiversity Week for Schools is a week-long event held annually in May, to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity. A series of exciting activities - Green Wave, BioBlitz for Schools, and Playtime series is lined up for students to learn more about the rich flora and fauna in Singapore.
Details
Biodiversity Week for Schools consists of 3 different activities:
1. Playtime series is a self-run programme to raise awareness of our natural heritage. This activity is suitable for Preschools and lower primary level. Through this activity, children will learn about our native flora and fauna through an interactive story book and animated video.
2. BioBlitz for Schools aims to document and identify and record as many species of wildlife within the school campus. By participating in this event, schools will be able to keep track of biodiversity in their premises and contribute to the school’s effort in greening its compound. This activity is suitable for students from upper primary and above to participate.
3. Festival of Biodiversity, organised in collaboration with the Biodiversity Roundtable, is an annual event which aims to create awareness and foster a sense of appreciation for our natural heritage. By participating in this event, visitors are presented with a range of activities, talks and workshops for all ages at the Festival.
Learning Objectives
Students will have a better understanding and appreciation on the natural heritage of Singapore, and learn about how they can contribute to conserving our natural heritage.
Target Audience: Primary 1 - 6 students, Secondary 1 - 4/5 students, Post Secondary (JC/ Poly/ ITE)
Runtime: May
Fee: Complimentary
Modality: In-person
Duration of Session: 1 week
Relevant Commemorative Days: National Day
Mode of Registration: Online through website link
Due Date for registration: Registration opens in January each year
Contact: CIN@NParks.gov.sg
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