Interactive
US National Archives

WWII: Asia 1939-45 – Singapore

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The fall of Singapore in World War II was shocking news for the Allied forces—but why? High schoolers explore primary source documents and videos to determine why February 15, 1942 was a wake-up call to the British Empire and its allies...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cloze Passage - Singapore

For Students 5th - 7th
In this cloze learning exercise, students complete a passage about the history of Singapore using 15 words from the bank at the top of the page.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills lesson, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Students write an article based...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Asian-American History

For Teachers K - 7th
Pupils access web based resources in order to study the history of Asian-Americans as they immigrated and assimilated into live in America using grade level appropriate resources. Also, they examine journals, artifacts, and complete arts...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Primary History: Children of World War 2 Extension Activity- Daily Life

For Students 6th - 7th
In this World War 2 worksheet, students choose to complete one or more of the three listed extension activities. All activities pertain to daily life of children during World War 2.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Learning from history: can it save lives?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research and document lessons learned from this disaster, then compile and synthesize information. They write effectively for public education purposes and use visual communications tools
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Indonesia: Riau Autonomy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the economy of the Riau Province of Indonesia. They create a timeline, develop a chart to illustrate the economy, write an editorial about Indonesia's decentralization laws, and participate in a panel discussion.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NCTA Lesson Plan on China

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students identify China's geography, especially arable land, rainfall, crop growing areas, rivers, and mountains. Students select a technological advance to draw a diagram of the particular advance make transparencies of the diagram,...
Interactive
Curated OER

Country Superlatives Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students respond to 20 identification questions regarding world country comparisons. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Interactive
Curated OER

Most Livable Cities Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, learners respond to 20 identification questions about the most livable cities in the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: London to Host 2012 Olympics

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "London to Host 2012 Olympics," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is Southeast Asia?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students participate in various classroom activities designed to teach them about the location and cultures of countries in Southeast Asia.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arkansas and Louisiana Purchase Wetlands

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students experiment to determine the value and importance of wetlands in Arkansas. They develop an environmental appreciation for wetlands.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners read an article on the British Empire.  In this ESL lesson, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the...
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Singapore from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Singapore, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Singapore: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how the history of Singapore was intertwined with the British East India Company. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile and travel guide to Singapore, background details, and numerous links to in-depth information on the city-state's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.
Website
Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Singapore

For Students 3rd - 8th
"Discover the cultural heritage of Straits Chinese, Indians, Malays and British as you wander through colorful neighborhoods. The island also has large nature reserves, brilliant tropical vegetation, and excellent wildlife parks." Use...
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview of the prosperous south-east Asian country of Singapore. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Singapore. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Singapore: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Singapore in Southeast Asia.
Website
Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: Home

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Working with school districts from coast to coast, and as far away as Sweden, Singapore, and Chile, the Stanford History Education Group provides teachers with high-quality resources to enrich students'...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Singapore

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Singapore, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.