Definition: Meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

subheadings: Environmental, Biodiversity and Recycling

I like this mural as it reminds me of the multiple bird singing corners around my neighbourhood whenever I visited them with my grandmother when I was younger.

Definition: The ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time.

Subheading: Environmentally friendly, Renewable, Recycling

Definition: The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, to avoid the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an a constant balance in everything.

Subheading: Economical, Environmentally Sustainable, Impact

Definition: Multicultural societies are characterized by people of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities living together in the same community. In multicultural communities, people retain, pass down, celebrate, and share their unique cultural ways of life, languages, art, traditions, and behaviors.

Subheadings: Environment, Economic and Socitey

Definition -> A multicultural society is one that embraces and includes people from diverse cultural backgrounds, promoting understanding and tolerance. Its success depends on fostering equality and respect for all individuals, regardless of their cultural background.

Subheadings -> Racial harmony, Together as one, Diffferent backgrounds

Definition: A multi-cultural society means people of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities living in the same community

Subheadings: Religions, Language , Traditions

Definition: the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Subheading: Enviromentally sustainability, Society, Economic.

Definition: In Singapore, "Housing" generally refers to the provision of residential units for the population.

Subheadings: Public Housing, Private Residential Properties, Rental Markets, Private Housing and Landed Housing.

These subheadings provide a broad overview of the housing landscape in Singapore, covering both public and private housing options as well as the rental market.

Definition: "Sustainable"

able to be maintained or kept going

environmental sustainability;Managing our resorces,reduce carbon footprint,etc.

reduce greenhouse

energy:sun,wind,water

I chose to this mural as it shows everyone together like in the past despite the Covid situation where everyone is wearing their mask and keeping others save and being considerate for them.

Definition: The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level

Subheading: Recycling, Environment and Society

Definition: The ability (of something) to be maintained at a certain rate or level

subheadings: how sustainability is carried out by people (how we can contribute, efforts of sustainability). importance of sustainability etc.

Definition -> A place where one or a family lives permanently

5 sub-headings -> family and pet, furnitures, types of rooms, types of houses in singapore, parts of the house

Policy -> The minimum age to purchase property in Singapore is 21 years old.

• To obtain natural resources easier

• Reduce pollution and protect habitats

• Higher technology needed

Economical

• Responsible management of resources

• Financial stability must be sufficient

• Balancing economical growth

Environmental

• Able to maintain a ecological balance

• Protecting the earth

• Preserving clean air, water, etc.

Efforts

• Stopping usage of plastic bags

• Conserve water

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Renewable Energy

• Wind power from wind turbine

• Solar power from solar panels

• Ocean energy from seawater

2. Renewable Energy - Renewable energy is energy that are derived from natural resources getting replenished at a higher rate than they are consume like how solar panels take in sunlight and converts that energy into electricity

3. Efforts - Encouraging recycling in the communities are efforts people are putting into sustainability as recycling reduces the greenhouse gases emissions

4. Types of sustainability

5. Consequences of not having sustainability

Definition: In Singapore ,"Housing" generally refers to the provition of residential units for the population.

Purpose of houses

• How does housing ensures our quality of life

• how does houses in Singapore make people comfortable to live in

• to be occupied for habitation and to protect us from the elements.

Policy of housings in Sg

• ensuring home ownership for middle-class families.

• New HDB flats can only be sold to Singapore citizens and a series of priority schemes is used to allocate new units.

• It established the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in 1960 to clear and redevelop slums and urban areas,

Types of houses

• condominium

• Terrace

• Apartments

~English was the official language of Singapore due to...

>the British rule when Singapore gained independence.

~Singapore has 4 official languages which are...

>Tamil

>English

>Chinese

>Malay

Singapore famous places

~Chinatown

>it serves as a safe haven and second home for Chinese immigrants

>a place to shop for familiar food

>to worship in a traditional temple

>to catch up on the news from the old country

~Little India

>It is one of Singapore's most colorful historical districts

>It was originally a European area used for cattle trading

>Its location along the Serangoon River originally made it attractive for raising cattle

~Malay heritage

>It showcases the history, culture and contributions of the Malay community

>The presentation of historical and cultural information about a place and its people

>It also anchors our Singaporean identity

Famous food in Singapore

>Hainanese chicken rice

>Chili crab

>Laksa

>Satay

>Hokkien prawn mee

>Roti Prata

>Char Kway Teow

~benefits of having different food from different culture

>It connect us to people and places, bringing friends and families together, and food habits

>we can understand other culturals more

>strengthen our harmony with other races and be more united together

Why is having a multi-cultural society important?

~it encourages open-mindedness amongst different groups of people

~It promotes the coexistence and mutual respect of different cultures, and emphasises the importance of valuing and celebrating the contributions of all cultural groups

~it helps other races to get alone better and be more united and harmonious

Events to commemorate the importance of a multi-cultural society

~Racial Harmony Day

>held on 21 July

>it is to commemorate the communal riots of 1964

>it teaches people the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in Singapore's multicultural and multi-ethnic Society

>It is celebrated by dressing up in ethnic costumes, eating ethnic food and playing traditional games

>an orange ribbon is used to signify harmony

How to promote Racial Harmony Day?

~make friends with other races

>sharing more about ur own races

>sharing the food ur race eats

>play together with other races

>don’t judge or make fun of other races

~appreciate different races/culturals

>learn more about other races e.g. learning their language or eating their local food

>go to mueseums or google about the history of the different races to know it better

~building stronger bonds

>respect each others race

>always be polite and kind to the other race and never judge them

>share more about ur own race

>bring them around your favourite places in Singapore

>introduce them to some local food

>care and look out for each other

2.           Food

3.           Events

4.           Places

5.           Cultural past in  Singapore

1.     Singapore has 4 official languages,

English spoken by 48.3% of Singaporeans

Chinese spoken by 51% of Singaporeans

Malay spoken by 9.2% of Singaporeans

Tamil spoken by 2.5% of Singaporeans

(Data collected in 2020)

2.     Chinese foods that Singaporeans love

Hianese chicken rice

Fish ball noodles

Hokkien mee

Charsiew wanton noodles

Char kway teow

Land: Maintenance, conservation and enhancement of ecosystem biodiversity ~ biodiversity is the practice of protecting and preserving the wealth and variety of species, habitats, ecosystems, and genetic diversity on the planet

~importance of biodiversity: for our health, wealth, food, fuel, and services we depend on, thus playing an integral role in supporting many sectors of development

Water(aquatic):

family-> cat, brother, sister, mother, father

furnitures -> table, chair, drawers, sofa, bed, clock

types of room -> living room, dining room, bed room, kitchen, bathroom,

types of houses in singapore -> HDB, Terrace , shophouse, bungalow

parts of the house -> window, roof, door, balcony

Definition: people of different people of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities living together in the same community

Subheadings: Language, food and religion

Sustainability: often broken into three core concepts

Economic Sustainability: practices designed to create the long-term economic development of a company or nation while also managing the environmental, social, and cultural aspects of its activities.

Environmental Sustainability: the ability to maintain an ecological balance in our planet's natural environment and conserve natural resources to support the wellbeing of current and future generations.

Social Sustainability: occurs when the formal and informal processes; systems; structures; and relationships actively support the capacity of current and future generations to create healthy and livable communities.

how does the issue of sustainability affect us: helps create the better environments in which we can thrive, while also conserving resources for future generations, so social justice and a high quality of life can be enjoyed by people in the future.

- Why do we need a multicultural society? Because it promotes peace and mutual exchange of ideas and viewpoints.

- Why do we need places like Chinatown, Little India and others? Because in the early 19^th century, these places were vital in helping newly weds settle into a foreign country.

- What are the benefits of having food from different cultures? Because we can gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and appreciate the richness and diversity of the world around us.

Housings in Singapore - Examples; HDB (Housing Development Board), Condominiums, Landed housing.

- Why do we need HDB? A HDB flat is much more affordable for people.

-the four languages in Singapore spoken commonly is Chinese, Malay, Tamil and English

-the official language in Singapore is English

2.food

-the official food in Singapore is Hainanese chicken rice

- the most favorite food of Singaporeans’ is chilly crab

“Houses” a place where many in Singapore overlook and take for granted.

To summarise, a house is a place where one has a roof over their heads and live alone or with their families in a big space.

How does one benefit from having a place to stay and reside in like a house?

·         -Simply put, it gives one a sense of security, this allows them to feel truly safe.

·         -To feel “safe”, someone does not feel inferior or vulnerable to outside threats or to potential harm should any come their way.

·         A house allows people to live comfortably in, socialise and interact with their loved ones or close friends. They could do many things from cooking or perhaps to catch up on some news to inform themselves on what is occurring around the globe.

Is it affordable or budget friendly for majority to live in an expensive city like Singapore?

·         As land spaces are running out, Singapore residences would face huge inflation of prices and taxes increase. The cost of living in Singapore is slowly rising, and with paychecks remaining the same or in some instances, lower than before, costs of living in Singapore in at a high rise.

·         Additionally, the GST(goods and services tax) has increased at the start of 2024 from 8% to 9%. Though to many this may seem like a minor 1% increase, this has set harsh setbacks for many Singaporeans. Prices were hiked exorbitantly, and people of Singapore constantly worry the next course of action. They would have to plan and spend their money wisely, and really ensure and take note of the amount of money their paying for a product and judging whether it is worth the pricetag or not.

·         Last but not least, with the knowledge that regular singaporeans working for money only receives an average of 3-4k each month, with the addition burden of providing for their families, their car should they have one, or paying off their housing loans.

Variety of houses available in Singapore.

·         HDB- the most common high rise estates and residences present in Singapore. Owned by the government. Affordable by many, though newer and recently constructed house’s living area are getting smaller.

·         Condominiums- Less common and less affordable by the majority of Singaporeans. Personal properties not owned by the government. It offers facilities like gyms, swimming pools, playgrounds, etc.

·         Landed properties or bangalows etc.- mostly affordable by the well to do- wealthy people. Personal properties not owned by the government.

1.      English became the lingua Franca due to the British rule of Singapore and was made the main language of Singapore upon Singaporean independence.

2. The main four languages are English, Singapore Chinese, Tamil and Malay

   Places.

   1.      Places like Chinatown, Little India and Malay Heritage centre districts serve as cultural enclaves where communities can preserve and celebrate their unique heritage, traditions, language, and cuisine. They act as focal points for cultural exchange and help maintain a sense of identity for the residents.

   2.      Living in an area surrounded by people who share a common cultural background provides a support system for individuals and families, thus helping newcomers adjust to a new environment while maintaining a connection to their roots.

   Food.

   1.      Different foods from various cultures contribute to a rich tapestry of culinary diversity. This variety allows people to explore and enjoy a wide range of flavours, textures, and cooking techniques.

   2.      Food is a powerful medium for cultural exchange. Trying dishes from different cultures provides an opportunity for people to learn about each other's traditions, customs, and history, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation.

   3.      Sharing meals from different cultures can be a social bonding experience. It brings people together, encourages communication, and promotes a sense of community and unity.

   4.      Exploring foods from various cultures can be an educational experience. It provides insights into the agricultural practices, food production methods, and historical influences that shape each cuisine.

   5.      Foods like, Roti prata, Nasi lemak, Dumplings and Pizza

    Festivals.

   1.      Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). Celebrated by Chinese communities worldwide, this festival marks the beginning of the lunar new year. It involves family reunions, traditional foods, dragon and lion dances, and the giving of red envelopes.

   2.      Diwali. A major Hindu festival also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is celebrated with the lighting of lamps, fireworks, feasts, and the exchange of gifts. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

   3.      Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Celebrated by Muslims worldwide, Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.

   4.      Christmas. Christian festival that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Celebrated annually on December 25^th.

Definition: people of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities living together in the same community.

Subheadings: food, festivals, kampong spirit

5 sub headings: people in a house, parts of a house, things in a house, types of houses in singapore.

types of housings in Singapore:

condominiums

HDB

apartments

Bungalow

shophouses

things in a house

table

chair

bed

mirror

utensils

sink

toilet

stove

parts of a house

kitchen

bedroom

living room

bathroom

roof

people in a house

parents

siblings

grandparents

what are the different renewable energy

• Solar Energy:

• Pros: Clean, abundant, low operating costs, minimal environmental impact.

• Cons: Initial high installation costs, intermittent energy production (day-night cycle), dependence on weather conditions.

• Wind Energy:

• Pros: Renewable, abundant, low operating costs, reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

• Cons: Intermittent energy production, visual and noise impacts, potential harm to wildlife, requires suitable wind conditions.

• Hydropower:

• Pros: Reliable, long lifespan, low operating costs, minimal greenhouse gas emissions.

• Cons: Disruption to ecosystems, alteration of river flow, potential for habitat destruction, limited suitable locations.

• Biomass Energy:

• Pros: Utilizes organic waste, reduces landfill, provides a constant energy source.

• Cons: Can contribute to deforestation, emissions from burning biomass, competition with food crops for resources.

• Geothermal Energy:

• Pros: Consistent and reliable, low greenhouse gas emissions, long lifespan.

• Cons: Limited to specific geographic locations, high upfront costs, potential for subsurface environmental impact.

Environmental Degradation:

• Deforestation disrupts ecosystems and reduces habitats.

• Industrial pollution harms air, water, and soil quality.

Climate Change Impact:

• Greenhouse gas emissions intensify the greenhouse effect.

• Global warming results in more extreme weather events.

Resource Scarcity:

• Overconsumption depletes essential resources.

• Increased competition for limited resources.

Health Risks:

• Air pollution leads to respiratory diseases.

• Water pollution increases waterborne illnesses.

Economic Instability:

• Higher production costs due to resource scarcity.

• Disruption of supply chains from natural disasters.

Loss of Biodiversity:

• Habitat destruction accelerates species extinction.

• Reduced ecosystem stability and resilience.

Social Inequality :

• Vulnerable communities bear the brunt of environmental harm.

definition of sustainability:

• Balancing ecological, social, and economic factors for long-term well-being.

• Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Minimizing environmental impact and resource depletion.

• Promoting equity, social justice, and community resilience.

• Considering the interconnectedness of economic, environmental, and social systems.

• Striving for a harmonious coexistence between human activities and the natural world.

• Disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized populations.

global crisis :

• Competition for scarce resources may lead to geopolitical conflicts.

• Displacement of populations and refugee crises.

the main religion for Malays is Muslim

the main region for Indian is Hinduism

the main religion for Europeans is Christianity

celebration

Christians celebrate Christmas because it is the birth of Jesus Christ

Hindus celebrate Deepavali as a signifier of triumph of good over evil as the good god Krishna beat the evil god Narakasura

Muslim celebrate Hari Raya Puasa as it marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.