Captivating Classrooms Eco-Garden

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The Eco-Garden

The Singapore American School eco-garden was constructed in 2003 as an experiential education resource for science teachers to conduct labs or fieldwork. Students from elementary school through high school have trekked their way to this little oasis to conduct research or observe the ecosystem.

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The pond used to be drained and cleaned by the facilities office. These maintenance operations were suspended as community members wanted to see the ecosystem thrive in its natural environment.

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The eco-garden is a favorite destination for our youngest students' "wanders." They have discovered what plants and animals live there and learned about how humans can affect them.

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Students have constructed a nursery to cultivate threatened native species. Several hundred seedlings have been transplanted to our rainforest.

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Quest student Ria Nakahara (class of 2021) successfully conducted a two-month-long study using phytoremediation (ecological improvements through aquatic plants) to control algal growth in the pond.