Task 4- Global Warming

Activity 2
1. There are many solutions to the problem of global warming, all of them following the themes of 3 Rs, reuse, reduce and recycle. Examples of these solutions are to switch off light sources when not in use, not to leave the tap running when brushing teeth, taking a shower instead of a bath and use a hybrid car when going to work or to take public transport such as buses. Last but not least, planting trees and plants will also help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the air.
2. Everybody plays a part in saving the planet, which includes Singaporeans. The most effective way of saving our planet is through the 3 Rs, which are Reuse, Reduce and Recycle. As Singapore is a humid place, it rains many times throughout the year, therefore the most efficient way of saving water is by collecting the rain that falls heavily almost everyday. With this rainwater, one can use them to water their plants and mop the floor instead of using precious tap water. Furthermore, Singapore has also began Green projects, such as having campaigns to raise awareness and also Bring Your Own Bag Day, which basically means to bring your own recyclable bags to shopping, such as in NTUC and FairPrice. This way, as plastic is non biodegradable, it has to be burn down in order to dispose of it. However with such projects and campaigns, less plastic will be used, meaning that less carbon dioxide will be emitted to the surroundings through burning of plastic.
3. Hwa Chong Institution can hold talks during assemblies so as to raise the awareness of students on how important it is to save our planet. Also, through the school's encouragement, students can be motivated to reuse, reduce and recycle to save the planet and prevent global warming. Also, competitions can be held such as quizzes for the whole cohort and for the teachers with attractive prizes, such that the students will be motivated to learn more about how to save our planet to win these prizes. With these knowledge, they will be able to apply it in their daily lives.

Extension Activity
  Almost everybody in the world knows what global warming is, but exactly how many people understand its importance and takes it seriously and take measures to protect the earth? If people continue to be ignorant, global warming will become a bigger problem and our planet Earth will be greatly affected. Therefore it is crucial to begin the learning process at a young age to gain awareness and start saving the planet through the 3 Rs. As young people are still developing, they are able to remember things better. Therefore I strongly believe that environmental studies should be made a mandatory part of the science curriculum.
  Environmental studies should be made a mandatory part of the science curriculum as it can raise awareness of students towards the environment and the importance of saving the planet. Therefore, implementing enviornmental studies in our schools when studernts are young so that they will remember that saving our planet, people will understand the severity of global warming, and will be willing to play a part in helping our societies improve by using the 3 Rs, reuse, reduce and recycle. Through this, students will also be able to come up with more innovative solutions to solve the problem of global warming, such as hybrid cars. Therefore,having environmental studies will raise the students's awareness of the need to save our planet.
  Finally, environmental studies will allow students to be movtivated to save the earth. It will teach the students to understand the importance of it, and protect our earth for a better future for the future generations. Students will also be able to influence others such as relative and neighbours. This in turn will cause more people to become more aware of the consequences of green house effects, thus they will be more conservative of the earth's resources and energy consumptions. Environmental issues will instill students with a sense of responsibility, and will be more cautious and use energy efficient products such as energy saving light bulbs and hybrid cars. Therefore environmental studies will urge students to go green and spread the message of saving the earth.
  In conclusion,  environmental studies should be made a mandatory part of the science curriculum as it will raise awareness and urge students to do more to protect the earth.