Social Studies
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Monday, May 11, 2020
YouTube video by Mr Goh
A number of interesting videos by Mr Goh
How to answer surprise SBQ Questions.
1.3 Role of Government in society
1.4 Role of citizens in society
3.1 Key driving force of globalization
My compilation
How to answer surprise SBQ Questions.
1.1 Attributes shaping citizenship
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2.1 What is diversity
2 2 Why is there greater diversity in Singapore?
2.3 Experiences and Effects living in a diverse society.
2.4 Responses in a diverse society
3.2 Economic impacts
Cultural impacts
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Singapore ranks high on educational mobility
Read the article below how the government helps to ensure that the lower SES group is not disadvantaged in education.
How does this ensure equity?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-ranks-high-on-educational-mobility-oecd-report-10855648
How does this ensure equity?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-ranks-high-on-educational-mobility-oecd-report-10855648
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Gambling participation rate up in Singapore
What is the role of the government mentioned in the article?
Why are the measures necessary?
The proportion of people in Singapore who gambled last year has gone up from three years ago, primarily due to an increase in gambling among the Chinese population and in those buying 4D, Toto and engaging in social gambling.
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) was first formed in 2005, after the Government's hotly-debated move to legalise and build casinos in Marina Bay and Sentosa.
Some actions that NCPG has taken:
- Expanded the number of physical help centres in Singapore from 2 to 6 over the last two years
- New phone and Internet-based counselling service was introduced last July 2017
- Public education efforts
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/gambling-participation-rate-up-in-singapore-survey-10076286
Why are the measures necessary?
The proportion of people in Singapore who gambled last year has gone up from three years ago, primarily due to an increase in gambling among the Chinese population and in those buying 4D, Toto and engaging in social gambling.
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) was first formed in 2005, after the Government's hotly-debated move to legalise and build casinos in Marina Bay and Sentosa.
Some actions that NCPG has taken:
- Expanded the number of physical help centres in Singapore from 2 to 6 over the last two years
- New phone and Internet-based counselling service was introduced last July 2017
- Public education efforts
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/gambling-participation-rate-up-in-singapore-survey-10076286
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Singapore population growth slows down
Lowest Birth Rate in 2017 since 2014.
How would this affect economic growth?
Why is there a concern for low birth rate?
What has been done to increase the birth rate?
How would this affect economic growth?
Why is there a concern for low birth rate?
What has been done to increase the birth rate?
Sunday, April 9, 2017
The growth of a nation - the Singapore story
Interesting animation showing glimpse of Singapore's history.
The Singapore Song
Racial Riots 1964
Confrontation 10 March 1965
Syrian War and terrorism
What happened?
Where are the places affected?
Who are affected?
Why does it occur?
When did it start?
How can it be managed?
Singapore is not spared from the treat of terrorism. We need to be vigilant and be prepared.
Read this article on the Fight against Terror- Singapore's national security strategy
https://www.nscs.gov.sg/public/download.ashx?id=1031
Watch the two videos on keeping Singapore safe from Terrorism below- one in a bus and the other in an MRT.
Singapore's largest anti-terror drill in 2013
This is a video from Crime Investigation Asia, the true story of how Singapore narrowly escaped being on the hit list of Al-Qaeda terrorist-targeted cities.
Where are the places affected?
Who are affected?
Why does it occur?
When did it start?
How can it be managed?
Read this article on the Fight against Terror- Singapore's national security strategy
https://www.nscs.gov.sg/public/download.ashx?id=1031
Watch the two videos on keeping Singapore safe from Terrorism below- one in a bus and the other in an MRT.
Another anti-terror drill in 2016
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
New Pro-family measures 2015
New measures to help to encourage a higher birth rate in Singapore. Do you think it will help?
Read more about it on http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/s-2-000-increase-in-baby/2074502.html. Watch the video on the link.
Read more about it on http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/s-2-000-increase-in-baby/2074502.html. Watch the video on the link.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Housing and Healthcare
A home for every Singaporean
More affordable flats and shorter waiting times: There is now more help for Singaporeans to own their own homes.
https://youtu.be/-Aggyuh2D8k
Peace of mind for healthcare
With more help for medical bills, wider healthcare coverage, and more healthcare facilities, all Singaporeans can now have greater peace of mind when it comes to their healthcare needs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tw8YA7JD5Y
More affordable flats and shorter waiting times: There is now more help for Singaporeans to own their own homes.
https://youtu.be/-Aggyuh2D8k
Peace of mind for healthcare
With more help for medical bills, wider healthcare coverage, and more healthcare facilities, all Singaporeans can now have greater peace of mind when it comes to their healthcare needs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tw8YA7JD5Y
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Challenges of an ageing population
Read the article on http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/productivity-growth/1950610.html and find out the challenges of an ageing population for Singapore. The impacts of an ageing population on the economy and defence as well as what we can do to deal with the challenges.
Population growth rate of Singapore from 2005 to 2014
Increasing number of Singaporeans aged 65 and older
Population pyramid of Singapore in 2014
Projected population of Singapore in 2050
Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/productivity-growth/1950610.html
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Technology important in helping SME
Refer to the news on how technology can help SME stay competitive in facing the challenge of globalization.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/technology-important-in/1876108.html
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/technology-important-in/1876108.html
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Images and meanings in political cartoon
understand the meaning of images used in political cartoons.
Flash cards - start by looking at the images and their meaning Scatter Game
Flash cards - start by looking at the images and their meaning Scatter Game
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Singapore's Total Fertility Rate up from 1.2 to 1.29
Why was the Marriage and Parenthood package introduced?
Do you think it was effective?
What will be the impacts of declining fertility rate?
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