Humanities at BPGHS Core Curriculum
What is your impression of Geography?
Objectives
Geography Knowledge of the natural and cultural landscapes, and an understanding of human-nature relationships at local, regional and global levels. Inculcate in pupils a sense of appreciation and responsibility for their environment, as well as to develop an empathy for and a sensitivity towards people in different cultural landscapes. Skills in identifying and classifying natural and manmade features in the environment, Observing, collecting and recording geographical data and information in the field.
Lower Secondary Geography Syllabus Sec One Sec Two The Physical and Human Environment Population Environments through Maps Interpreting Topographical Maps Settlements Environments through Photographs Agriculture Landforms on the Earth Transport Rocks of the Earth Land Supply Rivers and Environments Pollution Weather and Climate Global Warming and Ozone Depletion Natural Vegetation in the World
Activities
Activities
Assessment COMPONENTS OClass Test OProjects OMYE / EOY EXPRESS OSection A: MCQ (Includes Map Reading) [10m] OSection B: Structured Questions [40m] NORMAL ACADEMIC OSection A: MCQ (Includes Map Reading) [15m] OSection B: Structured Questions [35m]
What is your impression of History?
History
History Provide a broad overview and will highlight the developments and achievements of the Ancient Civilisations of Southeast Asia, India and China. Provide a better understanding of your roots and heritage as your own forefathers have traced their origins to these regions. Understand political, social and economic history of Singapore from its founding in 1819 by the British to Singapore s independence in 1965. To develop key historical and critical thinking skills such as recognising bias in History writing, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and processing historical information
Lower Secondary History Syllabus Sec One Sec Two Investigating the Past Why study History? How is the past reconstructed? Civilizations, Kingdoms & Empires What are civilisations, kingdoms & empires? Factors for the rise of river-valley & maritime civilisations. Government & Society Nature of government Social organisation Culture Impact of religions & philosophies. Artistic & scientific achievements. Contact & Interaction Types of contacts & interactions Impacts of these contacts & interactions. Threats & Responses Nature of threats. Responses to threats Early Beginnings, c.1300-1819 Singapore before 1819 Growth & Development of Singapore as a British Colony Settlement before World War II, 1819-1942 Establishment of Singapore as a trading settlement Contributions of the immigrants British rule in Singapore before World War II Impact of world events before World War II The Turbulent Years, 1942-1965 World War II and its impact on Singapore Political and social unrest in the 1950s Struggle for self-government Merger and separation, 1963-65 The Nation-building Years, 1965-1971 Nation-building efforts in independent Singapore
Lower Secondary History Syllabus Inference Analyse content in sources to detect bias Compare & Contrast
Lower Secondary History Activities Learning Journeys (Heritage tours and museum trips) DVD / VCD / Video viewing Participating in activities such as debates, quizzes and role play.
Assessment COMPONENTS OClass Test OProjects OMYE / EOY EXPRESS OSection A: MCQ [10m] OSection B: Source Based Qns [20m] OSection C: Short Answer Qns [20m] NORMAL ACADEMIC OSection A: MCQ [20m] OSection B: Source Based Qns [15m] OSection C: Short Answer Qns [15m]
Social Studies (NT) To enable students to be aware of our national history and heritage and know our nation s constraints and the strategies used to overcome these constraints. To inculcate in students a sense of appreciation and responsibility for the society and environment. To develop students into informed citizens who will be able to have a better understanding of national and world issues.
Social Studies (NT) Sec One Sec Two Singapore River : Heart of the Island Becoming a Nation Managing Population Changes Providing Jobs for Our People Housing our People Providing Education for Our People What makes a Good Government? Living in multi-racial Singapore Defending our Nation Caring for our Nation Staying Competitive in the 21 st Century
Assessment COMPONENTS OWorkbook OQuiz O Social Studies is a non-examination subject in the Lower Secondary N(T) course.
Humanities at BPGHS
Humanities at BPGHS
What can you do? Check homework and encourage good handwriting. Encourage your child to read widely on current affairs. Engage in objective discussions on articles / issues. Encourage your child to justify decisions made and articulate it well.
Ms Adeline Phua adeline_phua@moe.edu.sg