Building My SG

Lesson Plan for Lower SecondaryLesson for Upper Secondary classes

Objectives

Students will:1. Appreciate the contributions of Singaporeans in

shaping Singapore’s heritage and way of life.2. Take ownership in shaping a Future Singapore that

is inclusive and caring.

Building a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Singapore

Video clip: Build a Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Singapore (4:23min)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MIurw7VD58

Synopsis:Produced by 19 participating agencies, including the National Climate Change Secretariat, in conjunction with the Singapore Whole-of-Government Pavilion at the World Cities Summit 2014, this video highlights Singapore's whole-of-government efforts towards achieving a smart, sustainable and resilient Singapore.

List the effort to improve our housing, recreation and transport

Housing

Recreation

Transport

Iconic landmark: Cavenagh Bridge

Cavenagh Bridge

• The oldest bridge in Singapore existing in its original form, it is a metaphor of how Singapore’s present and future is linked to its past.

• Located on the Singapore River that has played important role in Singapore’s early development, as well as the continuing importance of trade to Singapore.

• Also serves to remind us of the importance of building and maintaining relationships within our community and with the rest of the world.

Changi Airport

Changi Airport

• Symbolises not only Singapore’s connection with the rest of the world, but also its place as an aspiration to be a global hub.

• Has also established itself firmly as a familiar and heart-warming icon, being the first landmark many Singaporeans see upon returning home.

• As our award-winning airport, it is a reminder that excellence is a matter of continually remaining open to and learning from the rest of the world.

Garden by the Bay

Garden by the Bay

• A metaphor for the crucial role of sustainability in maintaining our success.

• The decision to build a garden and two temperate conservatories meant for Singapore’s people on prime land exemplifies three things: – Our ingenuity and courage in overcoming our

limitations, – our commitment to providing a liveable space for

our citizens, and – our vision of a green Singapore for the future.

Building the future of Singapore

Work in groups of 4. Each group to discuss one of the aspects: housing, recreation & transport.• List the features you want to see in the future of that

aspect that you are discussing.• Each member to build a component which contributes

to the group’s model.• Display your completed model on Annex C.• View other groups’ model.• The class to post photographs of creative models on the

Building My SG website (http://www.buildingmysg.com)

Conclusion

• Singapore is what it is today because of its people and the values and attitudes they uphold.

• We all have an active role to play in shaping Singapore’s future, and each and everyone of us can make a difference.

Post-Activity Reflection

• Use Annex D as a guide to do your reflection.