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Yesterday, all the RAM classes went to Botanic Gardens for Bio, Physics and English

For the Biology section, we did a lot of observing, drawing and describing of nature, including measuring of leaves surface area and estimation of the total surface area. I thought this was something new, and it was very appropriate for nature week. We had difficulties trying to count the number of branches, twigs and limbs on the kapok tree, but we eventually managed to estimate a total of 36000 leaves. The structure of the trees helped me to see how each different species of trees had different characteristics and adaptations to their environment, such as the large arching branches to get more sunlight. Some trees we saw were unique, as they had vertical branches but the leaves grew out from them horizontally and were facing downwards. In addition, we had a look at the structure for the "Man who planted trees" which was interesting to learn how the plants on it were planted and maintained. This trip was definitely fun and worth it for all the sections and I feel it has been beneficial to our understanding of nature.