SHAAARON's

I haven't done any proper research in particular, that's because the teachers have already told us what we need to know. Like the temperature, the food we'll be digesting(clean/dirty),  the attire we have to wear to adapt to the climate there and etc. The rest is for us to find out when we get there, i guess.

I heard China is rather unclean, plus with the current milk drama, it's kinda like a risk going there, no? ha ha. But the cool thing is, the people there speak with (cool) heavy chinese accents. :-) And i want to learn to speak proper chinese. heehaw

The thought of going to China for the first time is getting me all adrenalized. I can't wait!

They say the lifestyles of the people there are different from those in Singapore. The differences, the similarities, the good points, the bad points, hmm that'll be interesting.

Also, climbing Mt. Taishan would be like a challenge for me, but i have a good feeling about it. ha ha. It's going to be fun interacting with the people there too. (mm i hope)

Primarily, i want to come back safe. yes.

sharon <3

p/s i hope the toilets have doors *cross fingers*

p/p/s hmm, China might be, au fond, a rather fascinating place to go to.

Jody tay-pretrip

This is the first time i am going overseas without my family, but with my friends. I felt nervous and excited as i have never went overseas with my friends. I have learnt from my father that the weather would be quite cold and i should wear more clothes in case of having a cold.

I hope that i will enjoy the trip and i will have more friends after this trip:> But i am sure that i will miss my family and friends.

Jasper - Pre - Trip

Did'nt do any research at all but i was told that the temperature there is around 12degrees to 22degrees. That means we'll need to pack more clothing. It should be fun when we're in china because we'll be going to places like the Great Wall of China, the Confucius mansion and many others. To climb Mt. Taishan seems to be a challenge but i'm going to try my best to reached the top first.

Siravich-PrE TriP

Yeahh!We are going to China soon.However,I haven't pack up.I 'm not very sure which kind of clothing 'cos I have never been to the cold place before.I'm very excited to explore the new environment.I heard the class there is very big and also very hi-tech.I really want to see!!!All along,I want to visit the Forbidden City.Also,the Bird Nest in Beijing is very interesting.The only thing I'm worry about is the weather.I am afraid I will fall sick or be frozen!!!Hopefully, in the end, I can SURVIVE.............See U there///

Priscilla Yau - Pre-trip

Research done prior to the trip
Things that I would like to find out from this trip
What I hope to achieve through this trip

As I have been to China with the school before, I know what is it like living in the environment. However, we will be going to places we didn't go in the last trip like Beijing and the science centre. Although this is the third time I am going to China, I am still looking forward to this upcoming trip.

Rachel thng - pretrip

Research done prior to the trip
Things that i would like to find out about China from this trip
What i hope to archieve through this trip

I have not really done any research for this trip but because the teachers asks us to do it, i did but it is interesting. When we reach China, the temperature is 12 degrees to 22. So, this means that we do not have to wear so much cloths. As Priscialla has been on this trip, she says that we dont need to bring so much. but anyway, my mom still asks me to bring alot. The season there now is authum

I would like to find out more about the chinese culture as i am a chinese. The history of china would be fun. i guess. we would be interacting with the china students there and i hope to learn their living life styles.

i would hope to archieve more knowledge from this trip as i think i will learn alot. i would hope to learn more of the chinese culture there.

Jade - pre-trip

I was told about some information about shandong like, the temperature and their conditions. The people there are said to be very warm hearted, but we were told that the roadside stalls are not very hygenic and we should not buy from them. i'm not as nervous as my friends because i have been overseas without my parents before.
i would like to know more about the history of china and their heritage sites, and the lifestle of the people there. I hope that through this trip, i would bond better wif my friends and seniors.

shan dong

i hope to learn how the china people study n how they have their lesson... i also want to learn their culture n their ways of living in the different season...

Shandong is the nation’s 20th largest province, covering roughly 60,500 square miles (156,700 sq km). However, the province’s population ranks 2nd in the country with 91,800,000 people. The population density places 5th with 586 p/sq km. The capital and largest city, Jinan, is located on the Yellow River (Huang He) about 60 miles (97 km) from the western border. The name Shandong means Mountain East, which is derived from its geographic location east of the Taihang Mountainsson... Shandong, Henan, Jiansu, and Anhui share a four point border in southern Shandong.

XueWen:)Shan dong trip

SHANDONG

AREA :156,700 square kilometers
POPULATION : 90.79 million (2000 population census)

PROVINCIAL CAPITAL :Jinan City

GEOGRAPHY:
Shandong Province is located along China's eastern coast and is in the lower Yellow River area. It is between the Huabei and Huadong areas.

SIZE & DISTRIBUTION:

The total population of Shandong Province in 2000 was 90.79 million, which was the second largest in China.The population in the west and south was greater than elsewhere.

EDUCATION:

Since the reforms of 1979, the development of Shandong' s higher education institutions became faster, the structure of middle schools was rearranged, and the quality of education was made the key of the reform process.By the end of 2000, there were 58 higher education institutions in Shandong Province, with the number of students enrolled being 303,826 and teachers 54,910; 4,475 secondary schools had 6,786,003 students enrolled and teachers 430,745; the province's 26,017 primary schools had 7,748,822 students and 440,161 teachers.

FIND OUT

How their school look like,their attitude to studies,their classroom,their culture and many more:D

ACHIEVEMENT

Know their culture,:DPHOTOS & all the interesting things they have,their ART:)

Jerome - Pre-Trip

although i have been to china before, i still want to go on this trip because i want to learn more abot chinese culture. last year when i went to china, i did not really care about what the trip was really about. however, i will pay more attention to what i'm about to learn on this trip. i have done abit of research on the weather in china this time. it is about 16 to 20 degrees. compared to last year, it is warmer this time, maybe due to global warming. haha!!!
we are going to beijing and the great wall of china. cool eh?? i am so psyched to find out how the great wall was built.
i am looking forward to flying off this sunday.

Daniel -Pretrip

Currently,in China,the degree there is from 12 degree to 22 degree, thus, more warm clothes is needed to keep yourself warm.China temperature and Singapore temperature are different from a range of 10 degree to 25 degree. I am well prepared, as I had went to china before and had the experience and the memories in my mind. This year, in this china trip, we will be going to great wall,forbidden temple,beijing olympic, which these are some of the key places for tourist to visit to. What i want to acheive is, make friends in this trip, learn about china culture and their way of life.Thats all my feelings for this china trip.

Liyan :D Pre-trip

I'm so excited of the Shangdong trip!

Looking forward to it!

This is my first time going overseas with the school and most importantly, I'm going with my friends also!

Actually I did not do any research based on the trip...

But I have found out from my parents that it is not as cold as what i think in Shangdong and some other information from then also.

I would like to know more chinese culture and traditional.

I wish i could find out how does the students in China study in the local schools...

I hope to make more friends, be more friendly and helpful.

Achieve more knowledge too!

~The End~

Shang Dong Pre-Trip««

To find out the temperature and the weather in shang dong, my parents help me by calling relatives over China to ask about the situation. I also considered in bringing what for clothes for my sleep but i heard some people say there's no heater in the room. However my teacher says there's heater in the room so that got me pretty confuse. I would find out how tough it really is to climb the "tai shan" and how the people live over there. I also like to find out how the students go to their school.

I hope i can bring some good memory home to share with my parents and i also like to let my parents to know how much China have change scince they leave it during their youth.

Qianhui - Pre-trip

Wah!!!
Time have passed and we left with 3 days!!!
I haven't pack my luggage!!!

The temperature at there is about 16 to 22 degree, it seems like not as cold as what i have imagined.
I would like to go to the Great Wall and the Bird nest stadium.
It seems so cool!!!
I am so excited that i can't wait to shop in Beijing!!...
I would like to find out about the culture and lifestyle
of the people... :)

I would like to become more independent...
I am very excited to study at there in chinese :) >>>

shiJIA =))) - Pre-trip

Wah!! going to China-Shandong le..
so excited.. but i think i will miss my family!! ='(
but.. i haven't pack my luggage yet..
i yearn goin to the Great Wall
in Beijing so much.. looks fun..
3more days more to set off!
hmm..i haven't pack my luggage
last minute pack more meaning mahs.. =pp
hehs..
i would like to know more about China..
Actually i am bringing a mood of playing in China
and not studying in China mood .. :P
BUT i want to know more about their traditional
and lifestyle..
Erm.. nothing much.. BYEbye =))

Harrison-Pre Trip

I had researched about the Great Wall Of China,the Bird Nest Staduim in Beijing& how cold and the weather is it going to be in China. I would like to find out about the history of China,how the school is like in China,how the students study in China,how the teachers teach the students in China,their lessons in China compared to our lessons in Singapore,how big is the Great Wall Of China and lastly,find out hw long is it going to take us to climb up the mountain. I hope to experience climbing up the mountain,the education in China,to experience visiting the Great Wall Of China and the Bird Nest Stadium.

Yifan - PRE- TRIP...

Hey, i am going to shandong!! countdown 5 days ... i am getting really excited. i did some research, shandong will be cold.. so, i will be bringing more sweater? more shirt? more heat pack? i think everything..

teachers had already reminded us that its best if you do not eat any food that seems dirty or unhygienic.. FOOD POISONING !!

i think this trip will be an interesting one, together with friends, and i hope to know more about the environment in china and their culture. Taishan, Beijing, yellow river, Jinan and stuff and stuff are getting me really excited..i hope to climb the taishan, visit the Beijing Olympic and see the yellow river...

Of couse, we are visting the school there.. hope it will be interesting?? and hope i can understand what they talking about... like thier way of speaking??

it will be interesting!!!! mwahahahha =DD

PRISCILLA :)

the research done prior to the trip had made me come to understand the situation in China. For example; what the weather/temperature would be like, the food there (not very hygienic), as well as the basic character of the citizens there. im pretty thrilled to visit the places of interest in China and to understand their culture. hopefully i will have fun immersing myself in their traditions. im not particularly excited about schooling in China though, i got tired of studying in Singapore already :\ also, i would like to find out how different the way of living is, in China compared to Singapore. i see a comparison between a up-and-coming developing country and a modernized one, forming in my head. however, i do hope China would not be too much of a chinese-oriented country, but of alittle western element :]
ultimately, i want to bond well with my mates during the trip. and and and, make new friends, maybe?

Rachael - Pre Trip

I've found out about China on the net, like the History in China. China is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Chinese culture. The fossils proves that there were human beings in the area 400 000 to 500 000 years ago. However, I'd still like to learn more about China during this trip, learning more about the things they learn in China, and about the way they learnt in school.

Orathai - Pre trip

I've found alot about China on the net like the amount of people living in China, their place of interest and their foods. China has one of the world's oldest people and continuous civilizations, consisting of states and cultures dating back more than six millennia. The population of china is 1,321,851,888! The people in China's unique culture : spitting. Staring, common through most of the country. The staring usually originates out of sheer curiosity, almost never out of hostility. In certain situations (e.g., on the train), the person may be hoping you'll acknowledge them and start a chat. Of course this is difficult for those who don't speak Chinese. Loud conversations, discussions or public arguments We're going to BeiJing and BeiJing is the capital of China AND! it is the host of 2008 Olympics! I can't wait to go to Great wall of China even though i went there once, but i still would like to go there again. We're also going to climb Mt tai shan which is 1,545 meters! I heard that the scenary there is very beautiful! So I would like to see those beautiful scenaries, taste their foods and take a look at the lifestyle there. I would like to make some China's friends and learn some of the things they learnt in school.

Valerie - Pre-trip

Wah!
I have done no research for the trip actually
but i have prepared almost everything. I roughly know the temperature there and can estimate how many clothes i need to bring! I would like to know more about the history of china and the local's lifestyle...
I want to go to the Great wall and capture the beautiful scenery
So cool!
I also yearn to go shopping when we are in beijing....
Not only that i want to climb the Taishan!!!
I want to test my stamina and learn to be more independent!

Kwong Kai Li : pre-trip

SHAN DONG TRIP (: -by kelly (:

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INTRODUCTION :

Shandong, a northeastern province of China with an area of 153,000 square km and a population of approximately 90 million, is an important cultural and economic center for the Chinese mainland. It was also the birthplace of the greatest philosopher and educator in China--Confucius, whose philosophy and mottoes, for over two thousand years, have exerted indelible impact on the people of China.


CLIMATE :

Shandong Province is frequently affected by marine monsoons, especially during the summer time. The climate here is generally characterized by rain during the summer and autumn and a dry winter, forming a distinct four seasons. The annual average temperature is between 11 and 14 degrees C while the annual precipitation is more vulnerable to the monsoon rain, between 500mm and 1100mm.


TRANSPORTATIONS :

Travelers to Shandong are usually impressed by the well established transportation system in the province. Convenient transportation has contributed a lot to the booming development of the tourism industry in Shandong.

BY AIR :

Besides the capital city of Jinan which has flight connections with almost all the major Chinese cities, Qingdao, Yantai and Weihai all have international airports with flights to both domestic cities and international destinations. The Qingdao International Airport is the second largest airport along China's eastern coast.

BY TRAIN :

The railway system in Shandong is composed of over a dozen railways which are connected to almost all tourist destinations in Shandong.

BY BUS :

The province boasts one of the best provincial level highway systems in China, including a considerable number of express-ways. Road transportation has become the easiest way for tourists to travel within the province.There are buses here linking all cities in the province and many cities out of the province. Buses usually run on a fairly regular schedule.

BY BOAT :

Shandong Peninsular is surrounded by the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea. Many cities in the province have regular passenger boat services to domestic and even international destinations.

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I would love to know what lifestyle people in China lives.
I would also like to know what is their every day's routine, like what they do in the morning, afternoon and night. How advance is it. I also want to know what is their culture and hope to learn more from them. (:

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I hope that I can know how different is their life and ours, how food are served differently from us. I want to know how different is their school life from us. (:

Clara :DDD - PRE TRIP TO CHINA

SHAN DONG ~

Shandong Province is situated in the eastern part of China on the lower reaches of the Yellow River. It borders on the Bohai and Huanghai seas in the east, and overlooks the Korean Peninsula and the Japan Archipelago across a vast stretch of sea. The province has a total area of 156,000 saquare kilometers ( about 60,235 square miles ) and a total population of over 90 million.

WHEN TO GO???

Shandong Province is frequently affected by marine monsoons, especially during the summer time. The climate is characterized by rain during the summer and autumn and a dry winter. The annual average temperature is between 11 and 14 degrees C while the annual precipitation is mostly affected by the monsoon rain. Between 500mm and 1000mm of rain can fall each year.

HISTORY

Shandong, with a history of more than 5,000 years, is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong has also been the home of a large number of historical figures, whose important influences are still evident in contemporary China. Confucianism, founded by Confucius, the great thinker, educator and statesman in China is the pillar of traditional Chinese culture and has exerted great influence in the world.

WHAT TO SEE???

The major historical sites in the Shandong Province are:

The inscriptions on clay pots unearthed at Dawenkou and Dinggongcun are believed to bear the earliest Chinese written language.

The ruins of ancient Longshan City which is considered the earliest city in China.

Portions of the Great Wall built during the Qi State period which is believed to be the most ancient great wall in the country.

The Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion and Confucius Cemetery in Qufu.

Shandong is also blessed with beautiful landscapes. The most famous scenic spots are Mount Taishan, Mt. Laoshan and the seaside of the Jiaodong peninsula. In 1987 and 1994, Mount Taishan, the Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Confucius Mansion in Qufu were inscribed on the China World Cultural and Natural Heritage List by UNESCO.

Jinan, Shandong's provincial capital is one of China's most famous historical and cultural cities. It has numerous natural springs, hence its name 'Spring City'.

Shandong Province is also considered the birthplace of China's pottery, porcelain and silk. Throughout the province the tourist can find traditional items like the clocks and watches of Yantai, the porcelain of Zibo, the kites of Weifang, the shell-carving and beer of Qingdao.



-I would like to find out their culture and life-style. How they live and what they eat . How their apartment looks like . What is their subjects or how many subjects they have . And how they conduct their lessons .



-I will find out what i want to know about them . And get to know the friends there . And maybe stay in contact with them if possible ((:


WHAO !~~~ GOING TO CHINA !!! STAY TUNED PEOPLE ! FOR OUR POST AFTER CHINA !

zephyra ng li-xin.-pre trip.

pre-trip reflection.

Research:

i kinda copied the entire thing from the internet.

Shandong Province is a significant coastal province in East China. Located in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, it borders on the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea.It has an area of 156, 700 sq km. Shandong has a warm-temperate monsoonal climate, with hot, rainy summers and dry, sunny winters. In winter, it is more humid and warm in Shandong than in north China. Its coastal and inland regions experience a sharp difference in climate. Shandong has a mean annual temperature of 12¡ã£­14¡ãC, increasing from the northeastern seaboard to the west and the south, and a mean annual precipitation of 500-900 mm or more, increasing from northwest to southeast.Its provincial capital is jinan.It has a Population of 90.79 millions (March 2001). Its ethnic groups are, Han, Hui, and Man.

Things I would like to find out about China through this trip:

i would like the find out more about china's culture , how the students school over there , see how much china has changed since i went there 5 years ago and well, much more , but i cant think of anymore now.:/

What I hope to achieve through this trip:

improve my chinese? because my chinese is really really bad.:/

Jeremy Tan - Pre-Trip

Pre-trip reflection....

Actually, i did not do any research... And i have just done it. Shandong has alot of beautiful scenaries and mountains. And the annual average temperature is between 11 and 14 degrees C!!!!! That is cold... But maybe not as cold as Mount Kinabalu... Through this trip, i wish to find out about the history of china and to get to know more about their culture and lifestyles of living in the various parts of china. And also, as i have never went to Beijing before, i want to see the Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, and most importantly, the Olympic places!!! I want to learn about their lifestyles, cultures as i have always been curious about them. The most important thing that i hope to know from the trip is Confucius. I had history lessons on them but till now, i still dont know who is Confucius!!!!!!!

Its just 5 more days before the trip!!!!! FIVE DAYS!!!! IM SO EXCITED!!!!!

SHANDONG Pre-trip

I started to research on Chinese culture and also read up on Confucius . I also tried to gather information of the places we will be visiting. I wish to find out about Chinese traditions and improve my Chinese. Hopefully, I can be more independent, helpful, friendly and kind. I wish to make more friends and also have fun.

P.S: That's a lot to achieve........................, Possible though.

Mrs Ang LH - Pre-Trip

Welcome to the first blogging session!

Use the following guiding questions to help you pen down your pre-trip reflection:

• Research done prior to the trip
• Things I would like to find out about China through this trip
• What I hope to achieve through this trip