Maju forest
Where is the area planned to be cleared?
Who objected to the area being cleared?
Why was there objection to the clearance of the forest?
What is the reason for clearing the forest?
How can this be mitigated?
Typhoon Maysak
How does global warming results in more intensified and frequent cyclones?
Where are the areas affected by Typhoon Maysak?
What are the social, environmental and economic impacts of the typhoon?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79ygnv9e93o
Heatwaves in Europe and India
When did the heatwave hit Europe and India?
What are the environmental, economic and social impacts of the heatwave?
Why are people in India more vulnerable to climate change?
How can the impacts be mitigated?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/europe-heatwave-records-temperature-high-alert-6213411
Updated Italy and Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise 29 June:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/italy-balkans-europe-heatwave-wildfire-fears-6218421
104 degree Fahrenheit is 40 degree Celsius
Earthqakes 24 June 2026
4 earthquakes, 3 countries, affected on 24 June.
Where are the epicentres of the earthquakes?
Why are earthquakes damaging?
What can be done to minimise the extent of damage?
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Why are the damage minimal in these areas listed below though the magnitudes are high at 6 and above?
Student initiated learning
Goto https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/geography-sil-resources/home?authuser=0 to find out more!
Links to SLS student initiated learning.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z5dk3JaJtmZfHxAA05VWyuOdp2pOQ4Ejcw7fNyZz0YY/edit?usp=sharing
More extreme heat days in Bangkok
Which city (Where) is facing the most increase in temperatures?
Who are affected most by the rise in temperatures and extreme heat days?
What is the temperature which is considered to be extreme heat?
Why do you think there is a rise in temperatures and more extreme heat days?
What are the social, economic and environmental impacts on higher temperatures and more extreme heat days?
Compare the number of more extreme heat days between 2025 and projected for the 6 cities.
Which city is projected to experience the greatest percentage increase in the number of more extreme heat days?
Why do you think Singapore has the lowest temperatures among the six cities?
What are the adaptation strategies adapted?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/bangkok-thailand-heat-hot-temperatures-6086316
Heatwave in Vietnam and US
Where are the areas experiencing heatwave in Vietnam?
Why are these areas vulnerable to the heatwave?
What are the impacts of the heatwave?
Where are the areas in US affected by the heatwave?
How is the heatwave related to climate change?
Declining birth rate
What are the economic and social impacts of a declining population?
How did countries manage the declining birth rate, including Singapore?
Reducing plastic
How can the 5ct charge on plastic bag help to change behaviour?
Why is it important to reduce plastic waste?
Political unrest affecting tourism
What cause the political unrest?
How does political unrest affect tourism?
Where are the areas affected?
Updated 6 March 2026
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