US National Archives
WWII: Asia 1939-45 – Singapore
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...
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Cloze Passage - Singapore
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.
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The Equator
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...
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Build a Big Wheel
What does it take to prepare for a construction project? In an engineering lesson, youngsters examine how a Ferris wheel can turn and carry a load without falling apart. After reading up on big wheel designs, they create a model using...
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Asian-American History
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...
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Primary History: Children of World War 2 Extension Activity- Daily Life
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.
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Build a Big Wheel
Pasta is great for cooking—and for making Ferris wheels. Aspiring engineers use an assortment of pasta types to create a functioning Ferris wheel. They keep track of the design process to refine their designs, if necessary. Let's hope no...
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Learning from history: can it save lives?
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
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Bird Watching
Young scholars explore the implications of the avian flu. For this personal health lesson, students listen to a lecture about the avian flu, its history, and how it spreads.
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Indonesia: Riau Autonomy
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.
British Council
Much Ado About Nothing
An interactive introduces English learners to William Shakespeare's comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Pupils watch a short animated version of the play, match character names with images from the video, and put sentence strips in order.
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NCTA Lesson Plan on China
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,...
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Improving Students' Math Proficiency
We can help our students improve math proficiency by using a cross-curricular approach and multiple problem-solving techniques.
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Country Superlatives Quiz
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.
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Word Problems: money
In this money activity, students complete word problems having to do with money. Students complete 20 problems total on this activity.
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Most Livable Cities Quiz
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.
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Breaking News English: London to Host 2012 Olympics
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.
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What is Southeast Asia?
Students participate in various classroom activities designed to teach them about the location and cultures of countries in Southeast Asia.
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Arkansas and Louisiana Purchase Wetlands
Students experiment to determine the value and importance of wetlands in Arkansas. They develop an environmental appreciation for wetlands.
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The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set
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...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Singapore
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.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Singapore
Learn about religion in Singapore, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Singapore: History
Read how the history of Singapore was intertwined with the British East India Company. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Singapore
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.