Singapore Past and Present · 1819 - Present
The Singapore River: Then and Now
Looking at the transformation of the Singapore River from a busy trading port to a clean leisure area.
Key Questions
- 1What used to be on the Singapore River long ago?
- 2Why was the river so dirty in the past?
- 3What can we see at the river today?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Singapore Past and Present - P2
Level: Primary 2
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Singapore Past and Present
Period: 1819 - Present
Suggested Methodologies
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