P5 Social Studies

Social Studies
Building our Identity

National Day Parade 1966: 10 things about the inaugural parade | The Straits Times

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Let’s Reflect!

3 Y’s

1. Why might the National Day Parade

matter to me?

2. Why might it matter to Singaporeans?
3. Why might it matter to the World?

3 Y’s

1. It is a celebration of my country’s birthday and a

reminder of my love for it.

2. It helps Singaporeans remember that they have

something in common and feel as one.

3. It reminds the world of our independence!

Open Ended

1. Why might the NDP matter to me?

2. Why might it matter to Singapore?

3. Why might is matter to the World?

4 If’s

1. If I take the NDP seriously, what action

might I take / do differently?

2. If everyone in UPS took NDP seriously,
3. If we don’t take NDP seriously, ______

4 If’S

1. If I took it seriously, I would volunteer for its

preparations.

2. If everyone in UPS took it seriously, we would probably

help decorate the school in celebration for it.

3. If we don’t take NDP seriously, there is a chance that we

take our independence for granted and not work hard
to maintain it.

Open Ended

1. If I take the NDP seriously, what action might I take / do differently?

2. If everyone in UPS took NDP seriously, we would ....

3. If we don't take NDP seriously, ....

Our First President After Independence
(SLS Self Study)

Our First President After Independence
(SLS Self Study)

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Bring a picture of a place in Singapore

that is significant to you

P5 Social Studies: Lesson 5

Building Singapore’s Identity

through our Places

The Padang

​1. Why might the NDP matter to me? 2. Why might it matter to Singapore? 3. Why might is matter to the World?

Do you know the name of this place?

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Do you know the name of this place?

• Yes!

• No :(

Do you know the names of this place?

Poll

Do you know the name of this place?

• Yes!

• No :(

National Gallery

About the National Gallery
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How do places like The Padang
and National Gallery build our

identity?

Places represent different

memories for people.

The sum of these memories
creates a common experience

and our identity.

What are some of these possible

places now?

Other Historical Places of Singapore

Other Historical Places of Singapore

The Float @ Marina Bay

Singapore Sports Hub

Kallang Stadium (Closed in 2007)

Let’s visit the Singapore Memory website and
see the other memories from Singaporeans!

Let's share with our classmates.

Stand up, hands up, pair up!