Theme: Green Spaces by Yen Ping Sarah OH https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8 Use WIE qns to activate your prior knowledge en-us 2019-04-08 01:39:49 UTC 2019-04-09 02:55:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Watch this to find out more about the Green Spaces in Singapore! oh_yen_ping_sarah https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349334373 2019-04-08 01:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349334373 Explore this site to know the types of activities you can do in one of our parks! oh_yen_ping_sarah https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349334621 2019-04-08 01:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349334621 WIE Question Frame oh_yen_ping_sarah https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349347942 Choose a question from each section to answer.

W Questions:
1. What are Green Spaces?
2. When do people visit parks?
3. Where are the parks in Singapore?
4. Who would go to these areas?
5. Why do people visit parks?
6. What if there are no parks?
7. So what if there are no green spaces?
8. What next - Do you think Singapore should have more parks in the future?

I Questions:
1. Inferences: What can I infer from the photo? E.g. People are enjoying the breeze.
2. Impacts: What are the benefits and opportunity costs of having parks?
What are the social/economic/environmental impacts of park activities?

E Questions:
1. Examples: Have I been to parks? What did I do or see there?]]> 2019-04-08 03:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349347942 Comments you can give to your friends for SI: oh_yen_ping_sarah https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349363832 Content:
1. Did my friend give a few personal responses? Are they mature with good reasoning or shallow with no support?
2. Was his/her explanation clear?
3. Did he/she support his/her answers with examples/evidence?

Language:
1. Did my friend sp in short phrases? or full sentences?
2. Did my friend use a wide range of good vocabulary used or had many repeated words or incorrect vocabulary?
3. Are his/her sentences grammatical?]]> 2019-04-08 05:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349363832 Roshan 4 https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365225 2019-04-08 05:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365225 audy https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365235 8) what next - do you think singapore should have more parks in the future
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yes. it would be a place where we can unwind and take a break from all the technological advancements and its a fresh breath of air away from all the pollution :) thank uuuuu]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365235 Rachel Kwan https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365239 2019-04-08 05:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365239 Ammar https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365244 Why do people visit parks?
Parks usually consists of long paths through natural landscapes. In my opinion, this provides the opportunity for residents who want to catch some fresh air from the stresses that they accumulate due to urbanization. It also allows residents to keep fit and healthy by jogging on these paths. People may also visit parks just to admire the beauty of the natural landscape that they can view as I believe that nowadays, the world we live in is modernised and that land is being used to build infrastructure hence it is rare for residents of a later generation to experience nature.


]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365244 almira https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365248 W question
2)People mostly visit parks during public holidays or weekends when their not busy so they can spend longer time there to do their recreational activities.
I question
2)The benefits of and opportunity costs of having parks is that people can have a break from seeing concrete jungles and view natures greenary and unwind after a hard days work. Migratory birds will rest at some of Singapores green spaces and it benefits us as we get to see nature up close??? However most people will litter in these places and we have to find solutions in order to overcome these problems???]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365248 Rebecca https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365250 Why do people visit parks?
- They want to enjoy the beautiful scenery and be closer with the natural green environment where they wouldn't find it in city area.
What can i infer from the photo?
- I can infer that people are strolling, enjoying the scenic beauty of the park and taking pictures of the surroundings
E Question: 
I would enjoy going to park like this as it is very rare because we are living in city areas where we would not have many opportunities to enjoy this scenery. It is a stressfree environment.


]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365250 En Qi https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365252 5. Why do people visit parks? People such as young people usually visit parks to exercise to maintain their healthy lifestyle. It can be the case that they may not have sufficient space below their block for them to do exercises such as running. They can also enjoy the scenery while they're at it. Also, the park gives them a better enviroment to exercise in.While for the elderly, instead of staying at home, sometimes yoga sessions will be held at parks and the elderly would go for these yoga sessions.

]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365252 Rowell https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365254 Do you think Singapore should have more parks in the future?
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Yes, I believe that Singapore should have more parks in the future. This is so that more locals will be more invited to visit these nature reserves to hang around and make friends with people there, enjoy the surrounding nature, and relax, instead of spending time at home, worrying about work or school. Looking at flora and fauna can stimulate the brain to work more efficiently as it relaxes the brain muscles. Looking at green can also help improve the eyesight if we are wearing spectacles or if we can't see properly. It also invites more tourists to visit as tourists are attracted to honeypot tourism, which is scenic beauty. which can help the economic aspect of Singapore due to tourism having a large percentage of Singapore's income. Hence, I believe that Singapore should have more parks as it will benefit locals, tourists and the country itself.
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What can I infer from the photo?
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The photo depicts a family of 5 enjoying a nice afternoon or morning in a park. I think that this is held on a weekend or public holiday as there is an adult in the park, which suggests that she is not working and enjoying a stroll in the park. I can also spot not one, but two domestic workers among the family of 5, which suggests that the whole family except the father is out for a walk in the park. Since the father is the head of the family, he is probably working to sustain the family. Balloons can be found on the fencing, which implies that there is a special event ongoing important enough to have the attention of the park manager. 
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If there are no parks in Singapore, locals will lose a common space to engage in activities together.

2. What are the benefits and opportunity costs of having parks?  
Having parks can help strengthen the communities and help make our cities




]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365255 maria https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365263 Why do people visit parks?
Parks are easily accessible to the public and allows people to unwind and enjoy nature.People visit parks to engage in activities such as taking a leisurely stroll,exercising,using the park facilities or viewing the scenery.Parks also connect people as it is a common space which is convenient for people to get together,Furthermore,Singapore is a very small country which consists of mostly buildings,and some people may want to visit parks to appreciate the beauty of nature.

]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365263 Vanessa https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365265 Qn: Why do people visit parks?
1)Many people usually visit the park to keep a healthy lifestyle while getting the chance to appreciate nature. Some people would go for a guided tour around the park which mainly focuses on flora and fauna or arts and heritage of the parks. There are also different signage in the park to provide specific information of the different types of plants in the park
 2) Many elderly would also visit the park to exercise by doing tai chi or some yoga sessions being held in the park.
3) Some parents would also bring their children to cycle around the park which will be able to improve their mental health as it is a relaxing activity to relieve their stress from work or their studies in school.
4) Photographers would visit the park to capture the beautiful scenery in the parks.]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365265 Ellysha https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365273 Do you think Singapore should have more parks in the future?                                      Yes, i am certain that Singapore  should have more parks because it conserves representative eco-systems . it will enhance the presence  of biodiversity. We breathe using oxygen which comes from our plants that furthermore takes in the carbon dioxide from the polluted air. These green spaces have many plantation , making the atmosphere  in Singapore better and cleaner for us . the enviroment will be more condusive to live in  ]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365273 Rajithan https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365276 4. who would go to these parks

ans:butterfly enthusiast and nature lovers will appreciate and visit these parks as these parks are meant mostly for them]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365276 Monika https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365279 Yes]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365279 Monika https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365280 2019-04-08 05:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365280 Xinyi https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365292 Qn: Who would go to these are areas? 
-elderly (so that they can gather and do mas dancing or taichee) ]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365292 Rachel Than https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365306 4. Who would go these areas?
I normally see elderly in the park exercising early in the morning. As they are getting old, their joints gets stiffer which limits their movements and in order for them to prevent it, they go to the park to exercise.
Another group of people who goes to these areas is teenagers my age up tp to exercise. At my age, we have NAPFA test so we go to the park to train for our 2.4 kilometres run or to keep fit.

]]> 2019-04-08 05:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365306 Jansiga https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365311 2019-04-08 05:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365311 Joan https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365319 why do people visit parks?

people visit parks because as Singapore is a small country, there are buildings everywhere and sometimes it is a good thing to go out with family once in a while just to enjoy the greenery of nature.]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365319 amos https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365324 why do people visit parks?
Parks consist of  many parts to cater to the different groups of people in the park.For example, playground for kids, exercise corner for people to exercise and tracks for people to jog. It's also a common place for residents to sit and interact with their friends as they appreciate the trees and plants around them.
 ]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365324 ron https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365325 Question: Why do people visit parks?

-To me, people visit parks to see the variety of plants and animals in the park. Most of these plants and animals are usually not common and attracts people to see them. Also, i feel that people could benefit from visiting parks as it provides a source of enjoyment and refreshment. For example, the greenery gives people fresh air and scenery to distract them from the densely populated and busy cities.]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365325 Rachel Kwan https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365340 Qn: Why do people visit parks

Answer: Parks are the  most powerful aspect of every community. Parks help relieve brain fatigue, relax your mind and help you wind things down. Parks 
  Access to parks and recreation facilities aids in the control of obesity, boosts the immune system, diminishes the risk of disease, and increases life expectancy 

 Parks help build and strengthen community ties and bring diverse populations together 

  /]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365340 Roshan https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365342 1) An area of grass, trees, or other vegetation set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes in an otherwise urban environment. 
2)Weekends and public holidays

I question.
The pictures shows many families or individuals enjoying a stroll down a park walk way. The people at the park, seem to be enjoying themselves, it could be the beauty of nature or the cooling atmosphere that may have caused them to be delighted. Beside the walkway, there is a elongated lake which seems to have attracted many visitors as well.

E question 

The last time i went to a park, it was the waterfront park. The park really caters to people of different wants and needs. For me, i was very



]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365342 ALFONSO XY BRADY https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365347 What are the benefits and opportunity costs of having parks?
Having parks generally will allow people to live a healthier lifestyle by exercising like going for morning walks. People can also enjoy the beauty of nature by appreciating the green environment and the fresh clean air we always breathe.]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365347 Jie xiang https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365355 Q:Do you think Singapore should have more parks in the future? 
I think that Singapore should have more parks in the future as people nowadays tend to be very stress from their school and work so more parks would mean that people would have more place to relieve their stress and enjoy the nature of the environment.Moreover, more parks in the future would mean that insects and birds that lose their habitats due to construction and cutting down of trees in Singapore would be able to recover their population.

]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365355 Jia X https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365387 Why do people visit visit parks?  Parks make a neighbourhood more enjoyable to walk through and provide space for popular sports, encouraging physical activity. They provide hiking trails and other amenities designed to get people active. ]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365387 Chee Kiat https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365417 Question: When do people visit parks?
- People visit parks during periods of time out of their busy schedule
Question: Why do people visit these areas?
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 ]]> 2019-04-08 05:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365417 Reis https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365439 Why do people visit parks?
-People want to release their pressures so they go to the park and take a stroll or jog or even cycle.
-Also, people visit parks to enjoy the scenic beauty and appreciate the nature.
-Parents brings their children to the park to play and also learn more about flora and fauna.
- Elderly goes to the park to exercise, play chess with their friends, or do Taichi.

What can I infer from the photo?
I can infer that people enjoys going to parks as their faces shows that they are having fun with their family just by taking a walk together and enjoy the scenery. I can also infer that the children are having fun as they are able to roam around and have fun. ]]> 2019-04-08 05:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365439 Dan https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365481 So what if there are no more green spaces?
Firstly, Green spaces are a great benefit to our environment.What it does is that they filter pollutant and dusts from the air, they provide shade and they even reduce erosion of soil into our waterways.Not only that but green spaces like parks or for example Botanic Gardens here in Singapore, attracts tourists  with flowers like the vanda miss joaquim .Therefore there are a lot of benefits that green spaces do and hence it should be maintained and preserved.]]> 2019-04-08 05:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365481 Abigail https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365490 qn: why do people visit parks?
ans:  Green spaces are a great benefit to our environment & people. Green spaces can promote mental & physical health. Parks provide psychological relaxation and help to alleviate stress]]> 2019-04-08 05:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365490 Qi En https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365517 6. What if there are no parks?
If there are no parks, people will lose a common place to interact with one another, thus human interaction will be lessened. People will lose a place to gather with their friends and families. In a park, there are many facilities where the young and elderly can spend their time at. Furthermore, without a park, the greenery of a country will also be lost.]]> 2019-04-08 05:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365517 Monika https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365520 Qn: Do you think Singapore should have more parks in the future?
Ans: Yes, Singapore should  build more parks in the future that appeal to the young.This is because adolescents nowadays love to go to places where they can take interesting pictures and fun to hangout with their friends.Therefore building more parks would provide people with variety of parks to visit, this would cause people to appreciate and about nature while having fun.
  ]]> 2019-04-08 05:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365520 Nicolas https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365534 why do people visit parks?
people visit parks to see the plants and learn more about them or to exercise and have a healthy lifestyle.
some people may also visit parks to relief stress ]]> 2019-04-08 05:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365534 Jansiga https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365590 8.Do you think Singapore should have more parks in the future?

Yes I do think they should build more parks as it will help to conserve the nature and alsoreduce temperatures. This is because the more the number of parks in Singapore , the more cooling Singapore will be. As we all know, trees are known as the natural air conditioners. Thus building more parks will result in planting more trees which will help us to stay cool. In addition, building more parks will allow people to discover more about these natural places which might help them in their projects and studies.]]> 2019-04-08 05:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365590 Xinyi https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365974 Qn: Who would go to these areas?
1. Family members that would come to the park on weekends to have a relaxing family bonding time with their children over a picnic.
2. Elderly that comes to the parks to enjoy gathering and talking to each other, try mass dancing or taichi instead of keeping them at home and being bored all the time.
3. People who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
-Parks provide space for neighborhood residents to interact with each other and meet new people. They're also great spaces for events and for people to engage in recreational activities.]]> 2019-04-08 05:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349365974 Queann https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349366465 6. What if there are no parks ?
Without parks,  the locals will lose a common space to engage in activities together such as elderly doing mass exercises together in the morning, photographers going for shoots in parks together for projects and children going to the parks to play due to the open and cooling space.

I question :
Having parks can help strengthen our community and makes our city and neighbourhoods which are
usually just high rise buildings attractive and have a touch of greenery.  Parks are also key to ensuring the health of our environment because they play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, providing clean water and clean air, and enabling conservation of natural resources. ]]> 2019-04-08 05:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349366465 almira https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349366678 2) People visit parks during the weekend or public holidays when they are less busy and have more time to enjoy their recreational acrtivities.]]> 2019-04-08 05:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349366678 https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349367184 2019-04-08 05:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349367184 Thaariini https://padlet.com/oh_yen_ping_sarah/8dxdoaad13b8/wish/349367603  

Do you think Singapore should have more parks in the future? 

    In my opinion, I am quite certain that the development of more nature parks are benefical for both the people and the environment. As time flies, we do agree that Singapore has became better successful in a era of rapid technological change. Therefore, it is important for us to preserve our nature parks for the people to enjoy the calmness and beauty of the nature. Furthermore, it is also crucial for Singapore to continue preserving nature as development of infrasture destroy Singapore’s scenic beauty and  natural habitats. 

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