MEMORANDUM

To Mr. Ahmad Umair bin Zulkefli

Lecturer (Supervisor DTE Group 13)

Centre for Foundation Studies

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

From Yusuf Fahim bin A. Fadil

(Project Director DTE Group 13)

Centre for Foundation Studies

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Date 11th November 2024

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 DOWN TO EARTH (DTE) PROJECT REPORT
FOR ISLAMIC AND MORAL STUDIES

THIRTREES

“Be A Part of the Solution, Not the Pollution”

FOR
120 FORM 3 STUDENTS OF SMKA SULTAN AZLAN SHAH,
SERI ISKANDAR, BOTA, PERAK

(DTE GROUP 13)

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

NO. NAME STUDENT ID

AHMAD UMAIR BIN ZULKEFLI (ADVISOR)
1 YUSUF FAHIM BIN A. FADIL 24006199
2 NUR FATIHAH BINTI AZAMI 24006196
3 MUHAMMAD AZIM BIN MOHAMAD NOOR AZMAN 24006046
4 QASRINA SUFI BINTI ABDUL HAFAZ 24006178
5 SYAFI AMMAR BIN KHAIRUL AMIN 24005964
6 KHIING LI TING 24005983
7 MUHAMMAD ALIFF DANIEL BIN MUHAMMAD 24005963
8 LAW JING SHENG 24006256
9 LEE HONG QING 24006084
10 CHONG SING KIAT 24005992
11 NUR SYAFIRA DAMIA BT MOHD. SUHAIFA 24006042
12 DARWISYAH BT MOHD. SHAHROM SHAH 24005967
13 MUHAMMAD AKIF BIN MOHD. NAZAM 24005960
14 AHMAD ILMAN HAKIM BIN JASMIN 24005966
15 MUHAMMAD FARID BIN LATIF 24006044
16 KHO RU SHENG 24006129
17 MOHAMMAD HAZIQ BIN MOHD. YAZID 24006181
18 MUHAMMAD DANIAL HAIKAL BIN ARFIAN 24006189
19 DAHLIA MAISARAH BT MOHD MUHAIYIDDIN 24006041
20 ANGELICCA KAWSHON 24005981
21 AHMAD NASRULLAH BIN CHE HASIM 24005968
22 WAN NUR QAISARA BT TON SHAIBUDDIN 24006047
23 NAFIZ BIN FAIZAL 24006043
24 KHAW BOON SHENG 24006893
25 ONG KAI XIN 24006137
26 CHONG WAN XIN 24006164
27 ADAM HARITH BIN ROSMAN 24005969
28 VIKKIE NG 24006313

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NO. CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 Introduction 5
2.0 Activities 6
2.1 Program Tentative 6
2.2 Description of Activities 6
3.0 Budget and Expenditure 9
3.1 Approved Budget 9
3.2 Sponsorship and Other Funding 11
4.0 Impact on the Community 12
4.1 Feedbacks Highlights from Participants 12
5.0 Conclusion 14
- Appendices 15
- Pictures of Event 16
- Scanned Receipt 17

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1.0 Introduction

The Engineering & Sciences students of Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) of the September
2024 batch of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) will organize University Social
Responsibility (USR) program called Down to Earth (DTE) Project, encouraged by the Islamic
and Moral Studies Department in UTP.

We are aiming to educate teenagers about the importance of climate action by providing them
with the knowledge and tools they need to make a positive impact. Our goal is to inspire the
students to understand the challenges posed by climate change, explore sustainable practices,
raise awareness among them and teach them to become advocates for environmental
responsibility in their communities. At the same time, we, THIRTREES will also gain hands-on
experience together with the students through a talk and exciting teamwork activities. This
project which is coincidence with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 13 – Climate
Action and the slogan of “Be A Part of the Solution, Not the Pollution”, we hope to empower the
students to take meaningful action and create a more sustainable future together to ensure that
the voices of youth are heard in the fight against climate change.

Our group aims to carry out the following aspirations by the end of the project:

i. To educate students with a clear understanding of climate change, its causes, and its
impacts on the environment, society, and the economy.
ii. To encourage students to think critically about climate-related issues, such as
sustainability, renewable energy, and the role of individual and collective actions.
iii. To teach practical steps that students can take in their daily lives to reduce their
carbon footprint, such as recycling, conserving energy, and using public transport.
iv. To inspire students to engage actively in climate action through discussions, projects,
and community initiatives, empowering them to make a difference.

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2.0 Activities

2.1 - Program Tentative

TIME ACTIVITIES PLACE REMARKS

1 28 UTP student
Departure of UTP UTP – SMKA with advisor will
07.00 - 07.30 am Student with SULTAN AZLAN depart from UTP
Advisor SHAH to SMKA SULTAN
AZLAN SHAH.
2 Students will be
divided into 10
Ice-breaking
07.30 - 08.00 am groups and play
Session
some ice-breaking
games.
3 A: Talk
08.00 - 10.00 am Round 1
B: Treasure Hunt
4 A: 09.30 - 10.00 B:
09.30 - 10.30 am Break SMKA SULTAN
10.00 - 10.30
AZLAN SHAH
5 A: Treasure Hunt
10.00 am - 12.00 pm Round 2
B: Talk
6 Prize Giving
Session, a speech
from project
12.00 - 12.30 pm Closing Ceremony
director and a
Token
Appreciation.
7 SMKA SULTAN
12.30 pm Return to UTP AZLAN SHAH -
UTP

2.2 - Description of Activities

120 students of SMKA SULTAN AZLAN SHAH were divided into two big groups which
consisted of 60 students each, Group A and Group B. Each big group was separated into five
smaller groups for their explorace activities. Hence, there were 10 groups in the whole project.

2.2.1 - Awareness Talk

As part of our community engagement project, we conducted an educational talk for students.
The talk was conveyed by Yusuf Fahim bin A. Fadil and focused on spreading awareness about
climate action. The goal was to inform and inspire students to take active roles in addressing
climate change.

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 2.2.2 - Explorace

STATIO
OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION
N
1 BOTTLECAPS AND BALLS All players will be lined up and
Players will pick up bottlecaps that have take turns to throw the
pictures of recyclable items and they have to bottlecaps. Each bottlecaps
throw them according to the types of material thrown into the correct recycling
specified in the picture into their respective bin represents a point. The
recycling bin. team with the highest number of
points collected within the time
This game emphasizes teamwork, critical given wins.
thinking, and communication among
teammates.

2 BLIND ROAD Some players will be

Players will navigate through an obstacle blindfolded and tied to each
course simulating the challenges faced in other. They will walk through an
addressing obstacle course and follow the
awareness of climate change. Players are instructions given. The goal is
guided by their teammates who provide verbal to complete the course as
instructions to help them avoid obstacles. quickly as possible without
stepping on some restricted
The game emphasizes teamwork, areas. The team to finish the
communication, and the importance of fastest earns more points.
collective action in tackling climate challenges.
The teamwork among players reinforces the
idea that collaboration and collective efforts is
essential in the fight against climate change.

3 GUESS IT OR LEAVE IT Players will be divided into two

One player has to describe a word given to groups. One group has to act
them by making actions for the other students out the word given and the
to guess it. Players will be divided into two other group has to guess it.
groups. One group has to act out the word Both groups will be lined up
given and the other group has to guess it. facing each other. The first
Both groups will be lined up facing each other. person in each line has to start
The first person in each line has to 10. first and if the player cannot
guess the given word, he/she
The game will boost students’ creativity in has to pass it to the player
describing the words and broaden their behind until one of them
knowledge about climate action. guesses it correctly. One point
will be given for each word
guessed correctly
4 PING PING, PONG PONG! Cups filled with water will be
lined up on a table. All players

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 Students will race together to see who can get in a team will take turns blowing
their balls into the cup, requiring skill in to move the ping pong ball
controlling breath and directing the ball's across all cups. The team with
trajectory. the highest number of rounds
completed in the time given will
The game encourages teamwork and friendly earn more points.
competition.

5 TRASH FISHING Some players will be

Players must collect as many recyclable blindfolded and tied to each
materials as possible within a set time limit, other. They will walk through an
promoting obstacle course and follow the
awareness of climate action and sustainability. instructions given. The goal is
Players will implement teamwork to achieve to complete the course as
their goal whilst also learning the correct bin quickly as possible without
for recycling according to item materials. stepping on some restricted
areas. The team to finish the
The players will be able to identify which color fastest earns more points.
of recycling bin is for each material.

STATION 1 Ong Kai Xin Syafira Damia Danial Haikal

STATION 2 Adam Darwisyah Aliff Daniel
STATION 3 Chong Wan Xin Akif Law Jing Sheng
STATION 4 Vikkie Haziq Lee Hong Qing
STATION 5 Chong Sing Kiat Dahlia Angelicca

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3.0 Budget and Expenditure

DEPARTMENT ITEMS QUANTIT REMARKS EXPENSES

Y (RM)
FOOD AND STUDENTS’ BREAK TIME
BEVERAGES Gardenia Buns 120 pax RM1.5/pax 180.00
Drinks 5 cartons RM21.50/carto 107.50
n
LUNCH
Nasi Goreng Ayam 29 pax RM10/pax 290.00
EQUIPMENT & Transportation 7 cars RM20/car 140.00
LOGISTICS Hamper 3 pax RM30/pax 90.00
MULTIMEDIA Plaque 1 pcs RM50/pax 50.00
Event Jersey 28 pax RM35/pax 980.00
ACTIVITIES & STATION 2
GAMES Mask Hitam 2 boxes RM5/box 10.00
Binding Tape 3 pcs RM3/pcs 9.00
STATION 3
Ping Pong Balls 2 sets RM3/set 6.00
Plastic Cups 16 oz 1 set Rm12/set 12.00
STATION 5
Tali Rafia 2 rolls RM 4/roll 8.00
Mini Magnet 5 packs RM 3/packs 15.00
Glue 1 pcs RM 5/pcs 5.00
TEAM-BUILDING GAMES
Newspaper 10 sets RM2/set 20.00
Masking Tape 10 pcs RM1/pcs 10.00
TOTAL 1932.50

3.1 Approved budget

No. Items Quantity Price per Total Total

unit (RM) price (RM)
(RM)
Transportation
1. Grab 11 pax - 110.50 110.50
Food and Beverages
1. Gardenia Buns 120 pax 1.00 120.00
2. Drinks 6PCS 21 packs 0.83/pack 104.80
3. Nasi Goreng Ayam 29 pax 10/pax 320.00
4. Iced Tea 2 cups 2.50 5.00
5. Iced Coffee 1 cup 2.50 2.50
6. Pink Syrup 6 cups 2.00 12.00 564.30
Activities and Games
1. Col Magnet 3 packs 2.10 6.30
2. Water Cup 8OZ 100PC 1 set 5.90 5.90
3. Table Tennis Ball 6PC 2 packs 3.10 6.20

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4. Rafia String 2 rolls 2.40 4.80
5. Super Glue 1 pcs 2.10 2.10
6. Masking Tape 10 pcs 1.50 15.00
7. Cloth Tape 3 pcs 1.80 5.40
8. Mr DIY Shopping Bag 1 pcs 1.20 1.20
9. Adult 3PLY Medical Face Mask 50S 1 box 9.30 9.30
(Black)
10. Bottle Cap 1 pack 15.19 15.19
11. Water Cup 12OZ 22PC 1 set 2.40 2.40
12. Casa Ice Mould 1 pcs 2.40 2.40
13. Joyit Medium 4 pcs 2.40 9.60
14. Beach Ball 7PC 1 pack 2.40 2.40
15. Water Gun 1 pcs 2.40 2.40
16. Kreati Cloth 2 pcs 2.40 4.80
17. Joyit Water Gun 1 pcs 2.40 2.40
18. Joyit Animal Set 1 set 2.40 2.40
19. Eco Artificial 2 pcs 2.40 4.80
20. Yobick Fukuok 1 pcs 2.40 2.40
21. Eco Decorative 1 pcs 2.40 2.40
22. Clothes Rope 20M 2 rolls 5.90 11.80
23. Non-woven Fabric A4 6PCS 1 pack 5.00 5.00
24. 120GM Two Sheet Card 1 pcs 4.10 4.10
25. Watercolour Pen 12PCS 1 pack 2.70 2.70
26. Lava Basin 2 pcs 8.30 16.60
27. Screw Hat Set 1 set 2.70 2.70
28. Watercolour Brush Set 1 set 2.20 2.20
29. Table Tennis Ball 6S 2 packs 3.10 6.20
30. Acrylic Paint Blue 75ML 1 pcs 4.10 4.10
31. Acrylic Paint Orange Yellow 75ML 1 pcs 4.10 4.10
32. Acrylic Paint Burnt Umber 75ML 1 pcs 4.10 4.10
33. Old Newspaper 20 sets 2.70 54.00
34. Shipping Fee for Old Newspaper - - 15.44 242.83
Prizes
1. Julies Sweet Chili Cheese Sandwich 1 pack 6.99 6.99
2. Mentos Limited Edition 3 packs 1.70 5.10
3. Chipsmore Multipack Ori 1 pack 5.69 5.69
4. Julies Sour Cream & Onion Sandwich 1 pack 6.99 6.99
5. Gery Dark Chocolates Wafer Roll 2 packs 4.80 9.60
6. Chipsmore Multipack Dark Chocolate 1 pack 5.69 5.69
7. Sanko Star 2B Pencil 3 boxes 2.60 7.80
8. Drinho Ice Cream Tea 6 boxes - 16.99
9. Drinho Soy 1 box 4.89 4.89
10. Drinho Lychee 1 box 4.89 4.89
11. Nabati Ric 2 packs 7.99 15.98
12. Gift Bag 32*26*13 1 pcs 2.90 2.90
13. Gift Bag 26*32*10 1 pcs 2.40 2.40
14. Gift Bag 31*40*13 1 pcs 2.40 2.40 98.31
Clothes
1. Jersey 29 pax 30.00 870.00 870.00

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 Extra
1. Appreciation Plaque 1 pcs 47.73 47.73 47.73
Grand Total 1933.67

3.2 Sponsor and Other Funding

Sponsor Amount (RM)

Centre for Foundation Studies 500
(CFS)
Bunisari Sdn.Bhd. 500
Parents Sponsorship 1400
Total 2400

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4.0 Impact on the Community

From this project, we aim to achieve all the goals mentioned for us to ensure that this issue can
be solved from the beginning. Our targeted people are specifically for high school students so
these are the impacts that can be achieved.

Early Awareness about Climate Change

 Give exposure to high school students about the importance of saving our environment
through such beneficial activities.

Release Stress

 Students will be doing so many activities that can help reducing their education stress
 This project can be counted as students’ cocurricular marks for those who attend this
session. Hence, it encourages students and teachers to join this activity.

Good Engagement Between Students

 Fun activities will help the students to strengthen their bond between them by doing
group activities and building such good environments.
 Teachers will also contribute themselves to participate in these activities to ensure that
the harmony between students and teachers is maintained.

Provide New Beneficial Developments

 School managements will take part in this continuous objective by providing new
developments that specifically related to the climate change objectives as to make sure
that the school will keep growing better.

Maximize Safety Environment

 As an effective result, people in the school will make use of all the safety environments
and facilities, for example the recycling bins, zebra walkway and stairs handle.
 Climate change issues will be one of the main topics that school will highlight just like the
importance of one’s safety.

4.1 - Feedback Highlights from Participants

Feedback from participants provides an essential perspective on the effectiveness and

impact of the recent program we held at SMKA SULTAN AZLAN SHAH. To ensure a thorough
assessment, feedback was collected from students and group members through surveys and
informal discussions. The goal of gathering this feedback was to understand the successes of
the program, highlight areas where it could be improved, and ensure it meets the needs of
future participants.

Participant satisfaction was generally high, with both students and group members
indicating that the program met their expectations. According to the survey results, 90% of
participants rated the program as “satisfactory” or “very satisfactory.” Students appreciated the
hands-on activities and collaborative games, while also highlighted the value of the program’s

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structure, which kept students actively involved. A few participants, however, suggested that
extending the program’s duration could allow for a more thorough exploration of certain aspects.

The positive, collaborative environment created by the program was frequently cited as a
strength. Students felt that the program encouraged them to work together in a way that
fostered mutual respect and teamwork, especially during explorace and team-building games.
They appreciated the opportunity to engage in group activities, which allowed them to share
ideas and learn from each other. Teachers quoted that the program helped students build
confidence and communication skills in a supportive setting.

However, there are several areas where the experience can be enhanced for even
greater impact. For the educational talk, increasing interactivity by incorporating live polls,
questions, or quizzes would keep students engaged and offer a way to gauge their
understanding in real-time. Adding more personal stories or case studies could help make the
topic feel more relatable, making them easier to grasp. The explorace activity can be improved
by diversifying the challenges to cover a wider range of environmental issues, such as
renewable energy or biodiversity conservation, giving participants a broader perspective on
climate action. Additionally, incorporating reflection time after each task would allow students to
internalize the lessons learned and make connections to their daily lives.

The overall impact of this project, comprising both the talk on climate action and the
explorace team-building games can be assessed in terms of educational, social, and behavioral
outcomes. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of climate change, its causes, effects,
and potential solutions. The interactive format of explorace, where students solve real-world
environmental problems, helps translate theoretical knowledge into practical, actionable
understanding. This hands-on approach makes the learning experience more memorable and
impactful. By learning about climate action and experiencing it through the games, students may
feel empowered to contribute to positive environmental changes, both at the local level and on a
broader scale.

Overall, students may appreciate the mix of education and action. They will likely enjoy
the interactive nature of explorace, while also finding the talk on climate action both informative
and motivational. However, a few may feel that more opportunities for interaction or clearer
explanations could enhance the experience.

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5.0 Conclusion

This Down to Earth (DTE) project, specifically our group, mainly focuses on giving
awareness to young people about our international sustainable development goals
(SDG). To be exact, the 13th SDG which is climate action. This project will certainly
open their mind to be more precise about current environmental issues. We hope that
this particular project will have its full impact and can be repeated in the future.

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Appendices
1 Surat Makluman kepada SMKA Sultan Azlan Shah

Yusuf Fahim bin A. Fadil

Project Director DTE Group 13,
Centre for Foundation Studies ,
Universiti Teknologi Petronas,
32610 Seri Iskandar,
Perak.

Tuan Haji Taufik Suhaimi,

Pengetua SMKA Sultan Azlan Shah,
32600 Bota,
Perak. 4
OKTOBER 2024
U/P : Guru bimbingan dan kaunseling
Tuan,
Permohonan mengadakan program “Down To Earth”
Saya bagi pihak Kumpulan down to earth 13 ingin memaklumkan bahawa kumpulan kami bercadang
untuk mengadakan Program “Down To Earth” di SMKA Sultan Azlan Shah.
2. "Down to Earth" (DTE) adalah sebuah program berasaskan Tanggungjawab Sosial Universiti
(USR) yang dilaksanakan oleh setiap pelajar Pusat Pengajian Asasi (CFS) Universiti Teknologi Petronas
sebagai sebahagian daripada kursus Pengajian Islam dan Moral kami. Projek ini bertujuan untuk
memberikan peluang kepada setiap pelajar untuk mengamalkan tingkah laku moral yang baik dan
meningkatkan kemahiran insaniah mereka sambil menyumbang kepada masyarakat. Butiran program
adalah seperti berikut:
Tarikh : Sabtu, 26 Oktober 2024
Tempat : SMKA SULTAN AZLAN SHAH, Seri Iskandar, Perak
Penglibatan : 120 murid tingkatan 3
Penganjur : THIRTREES (DTE GROUP 13 UTP)
3. Oleh itu, saya berharap permohonan ini akan diluluskan oleh pihak tuan. Segala kerjasama
tuan, saya ucapkan terima kasih.
Sekian dimaklumkan.
Yang benar,

Yusuf Fahim bin Abdul Fadil

Project Director DTE Group 13,

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Picture of Events

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Scanned Receipt

Item and Equipment Purchases

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Sponsorship Transactions

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