Hillgrove Secondary School

Humanities & Science Department

Japan Fieldtrip June 2009

Objectives

1.               To create a new platform for Experiential Learning outside the classroom, bringing students into contact with a different culture and community, using Japan as a basis for multiple-disciplinary learning. 

2.               To use the rich geographical, historical and cultural setting of Japan as a reference point for application of classroom knowledge and to apply the school values during the conduct of the trip.

Highlights of Itinerary

Fukuoka -> Hiroshima -> Osaka

Some areas of interest and activities: Minamata Bay, Mount Aso, Hiroshima Peace Park, Osaka Airport, factory visit, school exchange

Selection Criteria

To apply, all interested pupils must submit the following

(A) In a file/scrapbook

1. Personal Particulars – Name, Class, Register no., Date of Birth, Nationality, Residential address, Telephone no (home and handphone if applicable), Email address

2. Photocopy of Results: 2008 Sec 2 overall & 2009 Common Test 1 result slip

3. Letter of persuasion (300 words) – tell us about your strengths, how you can contribute towards the success of the trip and how you can make use of your experience in Japan

(B) Artefact writeup on A4 paper

• Select one item of your choice. It must be related to either a traditional or modern Japanese household
  • Eg. Kimono, tea set for tea ceremony, futon, Sony radio etc.
• Research on the item and write a 500-word essay outlining the history and significance of this item.
• Create the artefact in any form (3D)

– the item will be displayed in a “Japanese household”.

• Eg. Paper mache, origami
• Use your creativity!
• Recycled material and resources would be best
• Remember to label the artefact with your name and class

Assessment (Humanities)

Artefact Essay                                                 20 marks

Artefact                                                         30 marks

Letter of persuasion (impression of you)              10 marks

(C) Science Poster

Pupils are to create a poster on the Atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The poster must include the following research:

• Effects of nuclear radiation
• Consequences of the atomic bombing on Hiroshima
• Explanation of half-life
• Relationship between half-life and effects of nuclear radiation

The poster must be:

• at least 80 cm by 50 cm large
• created using a HARD cardboard
• entries must be hand written (Do not paste pre typed wordings on the poster). Writing must be neat and legible.
• be original artwork created by the student

Marking Rubrics (Science)

Your poster will be marked according to the following rubrics.

We will also form an understanding of you through:

• Your academic performance (Sec 2 overall and Sec 3 CT1)
• Recommendations from Discipline teachers, Form-teachers, Subject teachers, CCA teachers and the Humanities Department

Important dates

Submit your application and projects on 1st April 2009 230pm in the Humanities Workroom (4th floor next to Seminar Room).

Strictly no extension.

Results will be released on 8th April 2009 on the Humanities noticeboard.

Interviews may be conducted for shortlisted candidates, should the response be overwhelming.

If you choose to apply and you are selected for the trip, you are expected to complete the following punctually and responsibly.

Pre-Fieldtrip preparation

Create show-and-tell booklet

Group project – video clip on Hillgrove + presentation to Japanese school

Pre-fieldtrip reading assignments

Fieldtrip expectations

Updating of scrapbook daily

Completion of worksheets

Group presentation

Post-fieldtrip programme

School assembly programme

Photography exhibition/gallery

Teachers to contact if in doubt:

Application/Humanities – Ms Tan Li Bing & Mr Caleb Chua

Science Project – Mrs Jennifer Peng

Visit http://fieldtrip-geo.blogspot.com/

All information will be posted on this page.