Plants vesus Water (A Greener Solution)

SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award
Theme for 2012: Education for Disaster Risk Reduction
Supporting Partners:
Submission Form of SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award
The last day for submission of entries:
25 August 2012
PART I: Details of Your School
1. Name of your school: Sekolah Kebangsaan Tasek Permai
2. Full address: Sekolah Kebangsaan Tasek Permai, Simpang Ampat,Pulau Pinang,
3. Postcode: 14120
4. Country: Malaysia
5. Telephone number (country code+city code+telephone number): +60+4+5873797
6. Fax number (country code+city code+fax number): +06+4+5873797
7. Name of the Head Master/ Principal/ School Director: Madam Rokiah binti Bakar
8. Name of Teacher Coordinator: Miss Norul Izati binti Alwi
9. Email address: [email protected] / [email protected]
10. School website (if available): sktpsps.blogspot.com
11. Educational level (Such as Kindergarten 1 to Grade/Year 9): Preschool/Kindergarten to Year 6
12. Number of teachers in your school:
42
13. Number of students in your school: 418
14. Please provide the name of teachers and students who were/have been involved in the
planning and implementation of this school activity/programme on Education for Disaster Risk
Reduction.
Teachers:
a) Madam Rokiah binti. Bakar
b) Madam Hashimah binti. Mat Jawi
c) Miss Norul Izati binti. Alwi
d) Madam Enmoli A/P Parimal
e) Madam Masitah bt. Muhammad Yulan
f) Madam Norhanizah bt.Shahbudin
Students:
a) Muhammad Irfan Zikry bin Mohd Juraidi
b) Muhammad Ikmal Asyraf bin Ahmad Saah
c) Syahirah binti Rezwan Eskandar
d) Fazira Natasha binti Muhamad Fisal
e) Irdina Batrisya binti Ahmad Fakhrul Amin
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f) Nur Syafiqah binti Mohd Amran
g) Muhammad Qhairol Kaslan bin Mohd Kamal
PART II: Information about the School’s Activity/Programme on Education for
Disaster Risk Reduction
The information of part II from no.1 to 11 should be no longer than eight pages long (A4 type,
Arial font, size 11 point). A half to one page A4 of the project summary should be included.
1. Title of the school’s activity/programme on Education for Disaster Risk Reduction
Plants Versus Water (A Greener Solution)
2. Summary of the activity/programme (a half to one page A4)
The activity that had been carried out was planted the rain garden (named as Taman Firdausi /
Paradise Garden) in the school compound. The rain garden acted as planted depression that
allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas such as compacted lawns areas to be
absorbed.
Hayana Sendirian Berhad, construction developer had designed an urban stromwater
management incorporate interella, runoff source control and management. The design was
resemble to urban storm water in University Sains Malaysia. It helps in flood reduction, water
quality improvement and ecological enhancement. The engineered waterways were the Grassed
Floodway which applied no drainage system as opposed to the flowing of water into storm drains
and surfaces waters which causes erosion, water pollution, flooding and diminished groundwater
The extensive amount of water from rain will be absorbed in the ground within 4 to 5 hours.
The rain garden is an improved version of the storm water management The main purpose is to
help reducing hydraulic lag time time on rain runoff absorption. The rain garden programme
included the herb garden, planting native trees and eco friendly drainage system.
The herb garden was conducted and maintained by the Science faculty members in collaboration
with Science Club.Types of herbsplanted in the Herb garden are Screwpine Leaves ( scientific
name: Pandanus amaryllifolious),Kunyit (scienctific name: Curcuma longa)and other herbal
plants.The main purpose is to give exposure and to educate the students about types of herbs,
their usage in medication and cosmetic purposes and their function as the rain garden. It is also
used as teaching aids for Science Lesson and activities. Students able to widen their knowledge
and enjoy more during the lesson because they being exposure to the herbs in their original form
and learn using their five senses.
Several palm trees such as Betel nut trees (scientific name: Areca catechu) was planted along
side of the rainwater runoff area to percolate of the incoming water through root system which
enhance infiltration, maintain or augment soil permeability. The Betel nut trees were selected to
match the situation.
The school used cut grass as compost fertilizer for the plants and trees. Compost fertilizer enriched
soil therefore less fertilizer runs off to pollute waterways which can contaminate the collected
water. Compost buffers the soil and bringing pH level to the optimum rage for nutrient availability to
plants. The compost fertilizer also loosens tightly bound in soils that help the roots to spread, water
drain and air penetrate. The trees will have healthier root systems which decrease runoff. The
compost offers economic benefits and is a low cost alternative for soil amendments.
Educational activities related to the rain garden as alternatives for disaster risk reduction are
integrated into curriculum and teaching and learning lesson. Students were introduced on the
disaster that could occur in their school or nearby areas, alternatives methods or activities to
reduce the risk and their roles to apply the activities. The educational activities include teaching
and learning lesson (Science subject), scavenger hunt game and planting using recycle item.
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3. Background information or reasons why the school initiated this activity/programme
Our school initiated the rain garden activity because the main purpose is to provide an eco friendly
surrounding for the school. The Urban Storm Water Management had been a successful neco
friendly drainage which helps control rain runoff by allowing the extensive amount of water to
absorb into the ground which prevent from soil erosion, water pollution, flooding and diminished
groundwater which usually caused by drains.The design for urban storm water are Perimeter
Swale and Dry pond.Perimeter Swale used as drain excess from the building and the dry pond
acts as detention basin combine with ecological swale that is use to store excess water for
temporary purposes.Unfortunately, the school does not had the ecological swale
system.Therefore,the dry pond cannot hold the excessive amount of water during heavy rain and
led to flooding. Furthermore,the extend time of water to absorb into the ground creates dangerous
ground zone for the students.The school initiated rain garden programme to assist the excess
water absorption in the faster pace .The benefits of providing rain garden are provide localized
flood control, improve water quality by filtering runoff and provide interesting planting opportunities.
4. Objectives/goals of the activity/programme
1) To prevent collateral damage that might been caused by minor flood.
2) To create an eco friendly surrounding for the school.
3) To educate younger generation about the importance of eco system and their contribution to
the environment.
4) To widen the connection and strengthen the bonding among school , communities and
government agents.
5. Period of time when this activity/programme was/has been implemented
3 months
6. Activities (Short-term actions and strategies of implementation of the short-term actions)
1) Teaching and Learning Lessons
- Pupils had exposed to the importance of plants to human, animals and
environment during their learning lessons.
- Students learned about the importance of plants in Level One subjects (Year 1
until Year 3) for Science Subjects. In level 2, students learned about types of
plants, Plants survival during extreme weather and the usefulness of plants to
the environment.
- Disaster Risk Reduction also being integrated into the curriculum and teaching
and learning activities such as:
i) Students learned about types of natural disaster in the world
ii) Students learned about natural disaster that occurs in Malaysia for example
flood , landslide and tsunami.
iii) Students were given activities on appropriate precautions when dealing with
the natural disaster.
- Teacher selects a group of pupils to do research about the how to develop ways
to reduce the risk happen when storm water or runoff occur in school.
- Planning teaching and learning lessons and activities related to the research.
2) Developed and conducted environmental campaign
a) Bumi Hijau or The Green Earth campaign in collaboration with School Sport
Tournament
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- Our school held an aerobic exercise event. Students wore green t-shirt and
exercised while breathing the fresh air by indirectly exposing students to the
importance of the environment to human.
- Green Earth Parade
Students marched with themed custom( theme related to environment) made
by the teachers and students.
3) Environmental information corner
- Each classroom provided a small space or corner to put related information
about plants and environmental on classroom board or walls.
- The corner also exhibited living plants for students to learn more about types
of plants and their uses.
- Students were given responsibility to take care of the plants placed in their
classrooms.
4) Donations of plants to school.
- Every school staffs donated plants to school.
- Most of the donated plants were flowering plants and placed in the school
yard and corridors to make the school more attractively decorated with
nature beauty.
- These plants help blocked the ultraviolet rays and thus creating shelter.
- The plants are maintained by the school gardeners.
5) Educational Activities:
- Games : Scavenger Hunt
i) In pairs, students completed task in each station provided. All
the task given related to plants and their usefulness in reducing
risks from natural disaster.
- Science Quiz
- Classroom Presentation: Students make presentation about the usefulness
of plants using poster sheet in the classroom.
- Folio about environment
- Plant native plants project which can help reduce the risk of runoff water and
accelerate the lag time the absorption of water into the soil. The native
plants used were hibiscus plants and pokok susun kelapa (jasminus
sambac).The project was run by the students themselves and monitored by
the teachers.
6) Competition: - The school had organized a group competition Taman Firdausi or Paradise
Garden. The group that managed to keep and maintain the plants grow well
in Taman Firdausi or Paradise Garden will the winner.
7) Recycling activities:
a) Recycling sales:
- Was organized and conducted by Entrepreneurship Club.
- Club members will gather the recycled materials such as old newspaper,
used papers, used bottles, used boxes and others around the school and
sold them to the recycle centre.
- There were also some contributions from school staff.
b) Recycling Water Bottles Contest
- Year Four Kejora participated in the Recycling Water Bottles Contest
organized by their science teacher.
- The students required to collect water bottles around the school fields on the
School Sport Tournament.
- The purpose of the activities was to raise awareness about the importance
of student contribution towards the environment.
- The student that collects the most bottled water is the winner.
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c) Plastic Bottle Planters
- Students planted hibiscus plant using plastic bottle.
- To give example of a good way to recycle plastic bottle and cultivate their
gardening skills.
- Students are responsible for keeping the plants.
7. Resources used for implementing the activity/programme
1) Internet websites:
a) http://familyfun.go.com
b) http://redac.eng.usm.my
c) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_garden
d) www.jps.gov.my
e) www.mynicegarden.com
f) www.superteacherworksheets.com
g) http://pmr.penerangan.gov.my/index.php/isu-nasional/179-sains-angkasa/11355biodiversiti.html
h) http://uthmdehati.wordpress.com/2008/11/26/banjir-dan-pokok/
i) http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/Health/2007-03-01/singing-in-therunoff.aspx#ixzz23lr73IQS
2) Resources from books
a) Title : Science for Children
Publisher: Firefly Publications, Malaysia
b) Kehidupan Tumbuhan (Life of Plants)
Author: Maria Angels Julivert
Publisher: Pelangi Library Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
c) Title: Tumbuhan Renek Berbunga (Flowering shrubs)
Author: Panel writers of PCT
Publisher: Penerbitan PCT Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
d) Title: Malar Hijau Berbunga (Green Constant Bloom)
Author: Panel writers of PCT
Publisher: Penerbitan PCT Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
e) Title: Misi Penyelamat Planet Bumi Edisi Kanak-Kanak bagi Agenda 21 PBB
( Rescue Mission for Planet Earth Children Edition 21st Agenda PBB)
Publisher: Penerbitan Pelangi Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
3) Plants seedlings for Taman Firdausi contributed by Department of Environment of Penang,
Malaysia.
4) Plants seedlings for Herb Garden contributed by school staffs.
5) Plants for school contributed by Seberang Perai Municipal Council, Penang,Malaysia
8. Monitoring and evaluation mechanism and results
1) The school provided a duty roster to students for Taman Firdausi or Paradise Garden. The
students have to keep and maintain the plants according to the duty rooster.
2) Students can carry out their duties during Kemahiran Hidup (Living Skill) subject in
agricultural topics as practical training.
3) Science teachers, Living Skills teachers and Science Club cooperated to observe and add
the compost fertilizer to the plants.
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9. List of partners, local government bodies, companies or development agencies who
participated in the planning and implementation, including their roles in the activity/programme.
Name of Partners
a) PTA ( Parents and Teachers Association)
Sekolah Kebangsaan Tasek Permai
Roles or contributions
a) Give mutual cooperation in creating Taman
Firdausi or Paradise Garden programme.
b) Aerobic exercise co-organizer.
Donated seedlings and saplings
Donated seedlings and saplings
Donated plants
b) Penang Environment Department
c) Seberang Perai Municipal Council
d) School staff
10. Benefits/impacts of the activity/programme to teachers, students and the community
1) Urban storm water management (Grassed Floodway)
- No chemical hazardous reaction occurs because of the eco friendly runoff
system.
- Manage to prevent clog caused by litters and waste that usually occur in the
drainage system.
- It implies natural soil absorption.
- Able to minimize the environmental impact of urban runoff on water quality.
- To stabilize the landform and control erosion.
- No mosquito breeding
2) Rain garden project (Taman Firdausi or Paradise Garden, Herb Garden and Bettlenut
plants along side o Grassed Floodway compound)
- Help to alleviate future flooding.
- Filter runoff pollution
- Recharge local groundwater
- Reduce standing water in school yard or compound
- Teachers and students aware that plants can work in both ways as a savior
from natural disaster (flood) and enhance school appeal. It will increase
garden enjoyment and provide eco friendly and conducive school for
students
3) Use cut grass as compost fertilizer
- Reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fertilizer.
- Has the ability to help regenerate poor soils.
- Helps remediate contaminated soil.
- Offers economic benefits as a low cost alternative to standard landfill or
artificial soil amendments.
4) Students able to understand their roles in protecting the environment by starting from
school area or surrounding.
5) The students not only gain their knowledge but also practicing through the activities
provided by teachers.
6) The teachers take the opportunities to integrate the programme in their teaching lesson to
make the lesson more lively and interesting as well as meaningful to the students.
7) The programme involves the school, PTA and the government agencies which provide and
strengthening good relation and cooperation.
The school staff (administrators, teachers and students) will be motivated to be among the best
examples eco friendly school and also surrounding communities.
11. Plan for sustainability and plan for the future
Plan for sustainability:
1) To make environmental campaign as an annual event.
2) Constant observation, monitoring and maintenance of the plants at all times.
3) Plants products used for daily use ( remedy or medication and fragrance)
Plan for the future:
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1) To create and develop a school green house.
- To offer hand on learning experience to students. Students learn about the
life cycle and the stages of plants by helping to make them grow and by
using school greenhouses in practical experiments. School greenhouses
can enhance the learning process.
- To provide environment stewardship and connection with nature.
2) Diorama eco friendly school
- Create a diorama based on eco friendly system that was implemented in the
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school.
Can be used as a reference for future projects.
Can be exhibits as school eco friendly design in 3D form.
3) Improve and develop the urban storm water drainage.
- Create a wet pond urban storm water drainage system to meet the storm
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water or runoff after rain.
Function to control quantity of storm water to minor events and prevent from
flooding.
Wet pond treats and filters storm water runoff through settlings and through
nutrients uptake by plants and other aquatic organisms.
Wet pond can be mitigated by planting taller vegetation and at the discharge
point to shade the water and provide cooling.
The most effective storm water treatment at removing storm water
pollutants. In addition, plants, algae and bacteria in the water consume these
pollutants and thereby substantially reduce the total mass of pollutants
released downstream.
Decreases storm water peak flow and reduce stream channel erosion.
12. List of attachments such as a copy of learning/ teaching materials, samples of student
worksheet, manual, etc.
Attachment 1) Lesson plan
Attachment 2) MS Power Point (Plant versus Water)
Attachment 3) Picture of a plant
Attachment 4) Student group work
13. Photos related to the activity/programme (The school can provide the related photos as many
as you can)
Photo1
(Excessive water from rain led to flood)
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Photo 2
(Excessive water from rain led to flood)
Photo 3
(Excessive water from rain led to flood)
Photo 4
(Excessive water from rain led to flood)
Photo 5
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(School condition after rain)
Photo 6
(Green Earth or Bumi Hijau Campaign)
Photo 7
(Jumping Cheer for Green Earth or Bumi Hijau Campaign)
Photo 8
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(Preparing for the Green Earth/ Bumi Hijau Parade in collaboration with School Sport Tournament)
Photo 9
(Green Earth or Bumi Hijau Parade with Durian mascot)
Photo 10
(Green Earth or Bumi Hijau Parade)
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(Teaching and Learning Lesson: Science Year 4)
Photo 12
(Group work : Mind Mapping)
Photo 13
(Students present their mind mapping on a poster sheet in front of their classmate.)
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Photo 14
(Poster and map for Scavenger Hunt activity)
Photo 15
(Scavenger Hunt: The participates are discussing and completing the given task.)
Photo 16
(Scavenger Hunt: Searching for the next clue.)
Photo 17
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(Scavenger Hunt: Completing the last task.)
Photo 18
(Planting native plants project)
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(Planting native plants project using used water bottle.)
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(Planting native plants project: using stem cutting (hibiscus plant) method.)
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(The team involved in planting native plants project.)
Photo 22
(Green Earth/Bumi Hijau aerobic exercise in collaboration with School Sport Tournament)
Photo 23
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(Green Earth/Bumi Hijau aerobic exercise: Exercise with the aerobic instructor)
Photo 24
(Green Earth/Bumi Hijau aerobic exercise: Teachers and students enjoyed working out while
breathing the fresh air.)
Photo 25
(Construction of Rain Garden( Taman Firdausi/ Paradise Garden)
Photo 26
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(Construction of Rain Garden( Taman Firdausi/ Paradise Garden)
Photo 27
(Construction of Rain Garden( Taman Firdausi/ Paradise Garden)
Photo 28
(Construction of Rain Garden( Taman Firdausi/ Paradise Garden: mutual cooperation between
teachers, students and parents.)
Photo 29
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(Construction of Rain Garden( Taman Firdausi/ Paradise Garden : donated saplings from
Seberang Jaya Municipal Council.)
Photo 30
(Tea Break after a hard day work)
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(Rain Garden : Herbal Garden)
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Photo 32
(Bettle nut tree were planted alongside the urban storm water runoff compound )
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(Eco friendly drainage filled with small pebbles to avoid soil erosion)
Photo 34
(Study corner for students surrounding with green plants.)
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Photo 35
(Potted plants are arranged along school corridor enhance sidewalk appeal.)
Photo 36
(Environment information corner)
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(Potted Plant corner in the classroom)
Photo 38
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(Banners that show the importance of plants as primary producers in the food chain and supply
oxygen for respiration system.)
Photo 39
(Recycle used plastic water bottle)
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