3.4 - Unit 2.2 Ecosystem Services by Padlet Humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5 Lesson Activity en-us 2023-03-23 02:19:55 UTC 2023-03-28 01:24:17 UTC hello@padlet.com ying rui and chloe https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528105725 urban farm at funan, they grow herbs fruits and vegetables.
https://sg.trip.com/moments/detail/singapore-53-15002889]]> 2023-03-23 02:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528105725 URA - Urban Farming pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528106402 https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Get-Involved/Plan-Our-Future-SG/Innovative-Urban-Solutions/Urban-Farming]]> 2023-03-23 02:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528106402 fayth https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528107739 2023-03-23 02:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528107739 Shyne https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108017 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61919430

"And this is not a small operation - it supplies nearby retailers with up to 400kg of vegetables a day, she says."

It is extremely expensive to set up a simple multi-storey carpark urban farm like that. ]]> 2023-03-23 02:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108017 melody https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108119 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61919430

-> at public housing estates carpark]]> 2023-03-23 02:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108119 hui jing https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108475 https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/urban-farming-singapore-177456]]> 2023-03-23 02:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108475 Desebelle desebelle_ong_ying_ru https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108618

Our Tampines Hub has launched the Our Green Hut farming initiative, a vertical hydroponic farm at its Festive Drive.

]]> 2023-03-23 02:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528108618 Chevonn https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528109688 https://bestprices.sg/list-of-urban-farms-in-singapore/]]> 2023-03-23 02:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528109688 kirsten and zhiqi https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110268 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/rolex-perpetual-planet-we-the-earth-urban-farmers-bjorn-low-allan-lim-food-security
Since 2012, EGC has trained scores of urban farmers, created over 270 food gardens in a variety of underused spaces, and inspired countless others to try their hand at urban farming. ]]> 2023-03-23 02:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110268 Shannon https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110486 worlds tallest urban farm at the 51st floor of capitaspring building in Singapore's financial district. The 1-Arden Food Forest at CapitaSpring has over 130 varieties of crops, and it's where restaurant chefs come if they’re looking for something special for their menu. ]]> 2023-03-23 02:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110486 jolene https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110619 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nine-multi-storey-carpark-rooftops-in-singapore-to-be-converted-to-urban-farms

urban farms on carpark rooftops]]> 2023-03-23 02:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110619 Ashani https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110901 https://thesmartlocal.com/read/urban-farms/]]> 2023-03-23 02:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528110901 Urban Farming in Tampines pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111471 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-hdb-blocks-in-tampines-could-get-community-gardens-farms-to-step-up-food-production-capability]]> 2023-03-23 02:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111471 Heidi https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111570 https://qz.com/1988592/citiponics-is-turned-a-parking-lot-roof-into-an-urban-farm]]> 2023-03-23 02:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111570 Erin https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111697
It had 238 licensed farms in 2020, according to official figures. Some of the farms are already profitable, and can expand their production to increase profits, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) says

Sky Greens is aptly named, with shelves of green plants towering at over 9M tall. This high-tech farm is the world’s first low carbon, hydraulic-driven vertical farm, and has won multiple awards.The veggies are harvested and delivered daily to supermarkets for maximum freshness – you can pick them up at Fairprice Finest Stores.
]]> 2023-03-23 02:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111697 jayna https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111774 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/urban-farming-hdb-car-park-rooftop-sites-tender-sfa-368956]]> 2023-03-23 02:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528111774 Aishah azmath_aishah_binte_khalit https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528112013 Green Up Singapore is also known as The Nature Nook, a charming garden within Gallop Kranji Farm Resort that makes for a great day trip with the kids. The garden has over 80 types of herbs, vegetables and fruit trees, and kids are even allowed to harvest some leaves and fruits to take home!]]> 2023-03-23 02:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528112013 kaylea kaylea_ng https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528112555 2023-03-23 02:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528112555 edlysia https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528112810 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/vertical-farm-receives-the-worlds-first-urban-farm-certification-for-organic-vegetables

- agriculture service that is based on urban farming, in SG they have a 9-meter tall system]]> 2023-03-23 02:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528112810 kymberly https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528113379 2023-03-23 02:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528113379 Caroline https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528113497 https://bollywoodfarms.com/]]> 2023-03-23 02:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528113497 adalyn https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528117856 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/urban-farming-hdb-carpark-rooftop-jurong-sembawang-woodlands-2199291]]> 2023-03-23 02:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528117856 Feivel https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528123000 https://www.sassymamasg.com/urban-farming-singapore-organic-vegetables/]]> 2023-03-23 02:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528123000 ying rui and chloe https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528129637 the trees stop soil erosion from happening by reducing the amount of water that enters the soil.]]> 2023-03-23 02:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528129637 Kaylea and Feivel - Regulate water flows kaylea_ng https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528129812 b) trees reduce surface runoff by storing water in the soil and prevent soil erosion.]]> 2023-03-23 02:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528129812 melody & edna https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528129976 Trees and vegetation lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade and through evapotranspiration. ]]> 2023-03-23 02:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528129976 Kirsten and ZhiQi https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528130464 Regulating local climate
The trees provided in the park can lower the surrounding temperatures as they provide shade for those at the park, and also produce an increased amount of rain in its surroundings so temperatures also decrease with the rainfall]]> 2023-03-23 02:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528130464 hui jing and Maegan - Regulate Local climate https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528130880 Trees in Bishan Ang Mo Kio park can lower surface and air temperatures by providing sufficient shades for residents. On a larger scale, forests can also help to cool areas by producing rainfall.]]> 2023-03-23 02:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528130880 Elizabeth and kymberly https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528130997 Regulating water flows
The vegetation cover in bishan-ang mo kio park can reduce surface runoff by retaining water in the soil. This is also known as water flow regulation ]]> 2023-03-23 02:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528130997 Desebelle and Jayna desebelle_ong_ying_ru https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131511 b)  The roots of the plants can reduce surface runoff by containing water in the soil. ]]> 2023-03-23 02:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131511 Ashlynn and Lesley https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131543 the trees help by the interception of particulate matter on its surfaces and the absorption of gaseous pollutants through the leaf stomata which removes it from the surrounding atmosphere.]]> 2023-03-23 02:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131543 Shannon and Heidi https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131751 The vegetation cover reduces surface runoff, by retaining water in the soil. The roots bind the salt regulation soil erosion.]]> 2023-03-23 02:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131751 Shyne&Erin https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131754 Trees take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen by photosynthesis, thus improving our air quality :D]]> 2023-03-23 02:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131754 chevon & Jolene - Regulate local air quality https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131842 c) they remove air pollutants through photosynthesis, taking in carbon dioxide and giving out clean oxygen, improving air quality -- for residents to breathe in oxygen -->help to improve on their health]]> 2023-03-23 02:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528131842 cassandra and fayth https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528132008 reduces the chances of soil erosion , increases water flow regulation ]]> 2023-03-23 02:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528132008 edlysia & germaine https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528132644 trees can reduce rainwater surface runoff by absorbing and storing the water in their soil. this is a process which is called water flow regulation.]]> 2023-03-23 02:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528132644 Adalyn and charis https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528133693 Bishan ang mo kio park help regulate water flow by planting vegetation to decreasing surface runoff as the plants will absorb the water to ensure there is no excess water on the surface ]]> 2023-03-23 02:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528133693 Aishah azmath_aishah_binte_khalit https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528133802 Regulating water flows help the vegetation in Ang Mo Kio Park to limit surface runoff which prevents soil erosion]]> 2023-03-23 02:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528133802 Ashani and Rachel https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528134900 trees in Bishan lower the sir temperature by providing shade to residents forests can also cool areas by generating rainfall]]> 2023-03-23 02:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528134900 caroline and sri https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528135628 the trees in bishan ang mo kio park regulate local air quality by removing pollutants and impurities from surrounding air]]> 2023-03-23 02:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528135628 edna https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528449626 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61919430
farms at the top deck of the carpark.]]> 2023-03-23 08:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2528449626 Wen Xi and Aishah azmath_aishah_binte_khalit https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534130896 Walking and cycling at the punggol park as they are the benefits people gain from their interactions with different environmental spaces, such as woods or parks, and the activities.]]> 2023-03-28 01:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534130896 Cassandra + fayth https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133061 supporting services are the most basic natural cycles that nature needs to function , these include water cycle , photosynthesis and the cycling of nutrients between organisms and the soil ]]> 2023-03-28 01:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133061 Heidi and Shannon https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133288 Walking, cycling, swimming and dragon boating including recreational and educational at bishan-ang mo Kio park as well as at Kallang river]]> 2023-03-28 01:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133288 chloe and yingrui https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133447 the water cycle helps produce a continuous supply of water for humans and plants]]> 2023-03-28 01:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133447 hui jing and maegan https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133858 during photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, and this maintains the oxygen content of the earth’s atmosphere. Thus, it can ensure that all the other ecosystems services can still function.]]> 2023-03-28 01:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133858 Shyne&Erin https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133891 Using parks as a recreational space to learn about different things such as Haw Par Villa, which teaches us about the Chinese culture as well as the founders of the park is an example.]]> 2023-03-28 01:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534133891 Sri and Caroline https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534135877 An example of cultural ecosystem services is macritchie reservoir which is subject matter of educational value for school trips/books.

]]> 2023-03-28 01:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534135877 megan and kymberly https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534137038 supporting services are basic natural cycles that nature uses to function. an example of it is the water cycle, the cycling of nutrients in the soil and photosynthesis.]]> 2023-03-28 01:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534137038 ashlynn and lesley https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534137447 residents may gain aesthetic experiences from natural objects in urban neighbourhoods. An example would be the community garden in tiong bahru neighbourhood where residents have the presence of green spaces]]> 2023-03-28 01:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534137447 Ashani and Rachel https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534137515 Soil formation is a supporting ecosystem service that provides a habitat for billions of organisms, contributes to biodiversity, and acts as a water filter which ensure that human activities such as agriculture can take place.]]> 2023-03-28 01:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534137515 edlysia & germaine https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534138054 a supporting ecosystem service is the water cycle. it starts with evaporation of the sea or oceans, which the next process precipitation brings the water droplets in the air together to make clouds that once heavy enough, bring the water down back to earth. this cycle continues to provide people, animals and plants with water. ]]> 2023-03-28 01:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534138054 chevonn & jolene https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534138662 Walking at nature parks or walking trails, or hiking at hiking spots allows people to gain aesthetic experiences while engaging in recreational activities.]]> 2023-03-28 01:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534138662 Example of Cultural Ecosystem service pad_humanities https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534139041 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/remote-controlled-cars-race-community-open-spaces-woodlands-3214416]]> 2023-03-28 01:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534139041 adalyn and kristen https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142081 soil contains billions of tiny organisms and is essential for the health of all terrestrial ecosystems, it contributes to biodiversity, and acts as a water filter ]]> 2023-03-28 01:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142081 Desebelle and Jayna desebelle_ong_ying_ru https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142271 From beaches, people can do many things in the water like surfing, jet-skiing, fishing and casal boat rides. On land, things liek picnics, beach volleyball and many other activities can be done. These activities can foster social bonds and allows many tourists to try something different as well as having new experiences. Some places like

]]> 2023-03-28 01:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142271 Charlyn & melody https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142880 Doing recreational activities like walking , running and exercises like Taichi , Zumba in the nearby parks ( eg Bishan- Ang Mo Kio park , East Coast park ) or exercise corners . These can help to improve their physical and mental health.


]]> 2023-03-28 01:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142880 Seymour and Edna https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142942 Hiking in the forest and interaction with the green spaces around or walking at East Coast park for recreational activities and relief stress. ]]> 2023-03-28 01:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534142942 Kaylea and feivel kaylea_ng https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534149133 The water cycle shows the continuous movement of water within the Earth and atmosphere. It is a complex system that includes many different processes. Liquid water evaporates into water vapor, condenses to form clouds, and precipitates back to earth in the form of rain and snow.  The water cycle can bring benefits like providing clean drinking water to regulating the flow of flood events and creating opportunities for water-based recreation and cultural practices.]]> 2023-03-28 01:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pad_humanities/12qqpgdyoictgg5/wish/2534149133