Humanities
VISION/GOALS
To shape values, attitudes and broaden pupils’ horizons so as to become critical thinkers.
Programmes/ Events
| NAME OF PROGRAMAME / EVENT | DATE / MONTH | OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAMME / EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| GEOGRAPHY | ||
| NUS Geography Challenge (NUS GC) | Term 1 | Selected Secondary Four students will be given the opportunity to compete with their peers in the NUS Geography Challenge under the guidance of teachers. |
| Geographical Investigation on the Tropical Rainforest | Term 3 | Secondary One Geography students will be engaged in a Geographical Investigation to learn more about the tropical rainforest at Singapore Botanical Gardens. They will then collaborate with one another to apply their knowledge on the usefulness of the tropical rainforest to both the environment and human. |
| Geographical Investigation on public housing in Singapore | Term 3 | Secondary Two Geography students will collaborate in groups to research about sustainable efforts done in cities around the world and re-imagine a Singapore of the future that is even more sustainable and livable. |
| HISTORY | ||
| Learning Journey to National Museum of Singapore | Term 2 | Secondary Two History students will engage in a National Education Cohort Learning Journey and be able to appreciate the artefacts which they study about in the History classroom. |
| Prove-It-Contest | Term 2/3 | Secondary Two students have the opportunity to engage in critical thinking to discern online falsehood and misinformation. They will also learn research skills through the engagement of sources provided by National Library Board. |
| Historical Scene Investigation (H.S.I) Challenge | Term 3 | The Historical Scene Investigation (H.S.I) Challenge gives Secondary Two students the opportunity to conduct a historical inquiry on an assigned topic and to put their research skills to the test. |
| History Challenge | Term 3 | The History Challenge allows Secondary 3 students to demonstrate their knowledge of the subject and conceptual understanding. |
| SOCIAL STUDIES | ||
| Social Studies Issues Investigation on diversity in Singapore |
Term 2 | Secondary Three Social Studies students will be investigating social issues arising from having increased diversity in Singapore. |
Department Achievements
| YEAR | AWARD |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Bronze Award for Historical Scenes Investigation |
| 2021 | Bronze Award for NUS Geography Challenge |
| 2020 | Bronze Award for Historical Scenes Investigation Silver and Bronze Awards for NUS Geography Challenge |
| 2019 | Top 15% placing in the Preliminary Round for NUS Geography Challenge (Individual Component) |
| 2018 | Merit Award for Historical Scene Investigation Competition Merit Award for SG StoryMaps Challenge Silver Award for Istana Heritage Gallery Competition |
| 2017 | Winner of Project Scribe conducted by History Association |
Useful Links
| LINK | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Singapore Infopedia | An electronic encyclopedia on Singapore, by the National Library Board |
| History Learning Site | Contains easy-to-read information. Useful for e-learning and/or self-directed learning |
| SchoolHistory.co.uk | Online resource for Upper Secondary History. Contains games, lesson plans, useful links and ideas for ICT. |
| BBC History | This site is dedicated to bringing history to life, for the casual browser and the total enthusiast. |
| Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse | A great website with colourful cartoons that teaches users about recycling efforts in an imaginary city. For example, users can learn what industries and individials can do to minimize pollution and waste as the click on the different facilities in the city. |
| General Geography | A site featuring a myriad of information about the wonders on Earth. Includes videos and games. |
| Geography of Food | The World Food Programm (WFP) websites provides news and information about operations, policies, publications, appeals and how to help. Includes special reports, questions and answers and video. A must-read for all graduating pupils offering Geography |
| Singapore Statistics | National Statistical Authority website provides reliable, relevant and timely statistics to support Singapore’s social and economic development. It is useful for Upper Secondary students to practice their data-reading skills. |