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BiodiversitySG

Biodiversity resource library

Whether you are a educator or learner, there is something here to spark curiosity and build knowledge about Singapore's incredible biodiversity.

105 articles

200: Points in Singapore’s natural history

Resource Type

Publication

Audience

Nature Enthusiasts

Themes

General Biodiversity

Taxonomy & Identification

The origins of Singapore’s very own natural history museum are another remarkable story. In conjunction with ‘200: a natural history’, a Bicentennial exhibition at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, this book gathers these stories and locates them in the larger context of Singapore’s natural history.

Natural History

A coral's life

Resource Type

Podcasts and videos

Audience

Educators

Young Learners (Below 12)

Themes

General Biodiversity

Biodiversity Conservation

Ecosystems

Subject

Marine Invertebrates

An animated video on coral reefs and why they need to be protected and conserved.

NParks Videos

A review of garden bird watch (2015-2019)

Resource Type

Publication

Books

Downloadable resources

Audience

Nature Enthusiasts

Themes

General Biodiversity

Citizen Science

Biodiversity Conservation

Subject

Birds

This book talks about bird species spotted in Garden Bird Watch and the distribution of specific birds across Singapore

Citizen Science

A trip to Chek Jawa: Student's worksheet

Resource Type

Downloadable resources

Lesson Plans

Audience

Educators

Themes

General Biodiversity

Ecosystems

Food Chains and Food Webs

Subject

Marine Fishes

Marine Invertebrates

Students learn and understand the importance of shores in our natural environment through an adventure at the Chek Jawa Wetlands.

Educational Materials

A trip to Chek Jawa: Teacher's guide

Resource Type

Guides

Lesson Plans

Audience

Educators

Themes

General Biodiversity

Ecosystems

Food Chains and Food Webs

Subject

Marine Fishes

Marine Invertebrates

Teacher's guide to a trip to Chek Jawa.

Educational Materials

At surface value

Resource Type

Publication

Audience

Nature Enthusiasts

Themes

General Biodiversity

Taxonomy & Identification

Subject

Marine Invertebrates

A rich diversity of marine life is waiting to be discovered. Just take a peek through the water’s surface to see some of these treasures.

Species Spotlights

Bee list stars

Resource Type

Publication

Audience

Nature Enthusiasts

Themes

General Biodiversity

Taxonomy & Identification

Subject

Bees

Learn more about five common bees found in your garden. How many bees can you identify?

Species Spotlights

Bee savvy

Resource Type

Downloadable resources

Audience

Educators

Young Learners (Below 12)

Themes

General Biodiversity

Taxonomy & Identification

Subject

Bees

Students learn more about the bees living in Singapore and identify the different bee species and their unique behaviours through this crossword puzzle.

Educational Materials

BioBlitz bird poster

Resource Type

Downloadable resources

Audience

Nature Enthusiasts

Themes

General Biodiversity

Citizen Science

Taxonomy & Identification

Subject

Birds

Citizen Science

BioBlitz butterfly poster

Resource Type

Downloadable resources

Audience

Nature Enthusiasts

Themes

General Biodiversity

Citizen Science

Taxonomy & Identification

Subject

Butterflies

Citizen Science