The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and National Heritage Board (NHB) have requested to put together a team of conservationists to do a study about the sites mentioned in the video to find out more about their historical & cultural significance and value. Some guidelines the teams would have to adhere to are:
· The site bears a unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition of a particular group of people living/have lived in Singapore (e.g. the different ethnic groups)
· The site is an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural, or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates a significant stage in Singapore/world history
· The site is directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding significance
The teams will be given 3 weeks to complete their study. After their individual research and findings, each team is required to purpose a bill to the Government (represented by the teacher) and the other teams to convince them that their site is worthy of conserving. The different teams will debate among one another. After which, a poll will be carried out to determine which site is the most worthy of conserving. Each team has only one vote and they are not allowed to vote for themselves. In a situation of tie, the teacher would have the deciding vote.
In their individual team, the conservationists could assume the following roles:
A discussion board is available below for any discussion needed to be done. If you have any enquires on what is required of your team, you may wish to state it below. Our URA officer will get back to you shortly. Please do note that the discussion board is strictly only for discussion.
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