Activity 01
Think-Pair-Share: My Wish for Singapore
Students think of one 'big wish' they have for Singapore in the future (e.g., 'no more litter,' 'everyone has a friend,' 'more flying taxis'). They share their wish with a partner and discuss one thing they can do 'now' to help that wish come true.
What are the major long-term challenges and opportunities facing Singapore in the coming decades?
Facilitation TipIn the role-play interview, give students specific time limits to keep the discussion focused and ensure everyone participates.
What to look forProvide students with a card asking: 'Name one challenge Singapore might face in the future and one way you, as a student, could help address it.' Collect and review for understanding of challenges and personal agency.
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Activity 02
Inquiry Circle: The 'Dream Team' Project
In groups, students share their individual 'future jobs' (e.g., doctor, artist, engineer). They must brainstorm how their different jobs could 'work together' to solve a future problem (like 'building a floating city'), then present their 'Dream Team' plan.
Analyze different future scenarios for Singapore and their potential implications.
What to look forPose the question: 'Imagine Singapore in 2070. What is one thing that has changed for the better, and why do you think that change happened?' Facilitate a class discussion, noting student ideas about progress and contributing factors.
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Activity 03
Role Play: The Future Interview
Students act out an interview from the year 2040. One student is a 'successful Singaporean' and the other is a reporter asking, 'How did you help your country?' They practice talking about their achievements and the values that helped them get there.
Reflect on personal aspirations and how they can align with and contribute to Singapore's national vision.
What to look forPresent students with three short scenarios describing potential future situations for Singapore (e.g., a new technology, an environmental issue). Ask them to choose the scenario they think is most likely and briefly explain why, using at least one key vocabulary term.
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Teachers should model vulnerability by sharing their own aspirations and challenges, showing students that growth is part of the process. Avoid framing success only as academic achievement; emphasize character, community, and creativity. Research suggests that when students see their ideas valued, they engage more deeply with civic responsibility.
Successful learning looks like students confidently articulating their vision for Singapore, recognizing their own agency in contributing to that vision, and working collaboratively to turn ideas into actionable plans. Listen for specific examples and thoughtful connections between personal dreams and national progress.
Watch Out for These Misconceptions
During Think-Pair-Share: My Wish for Singapore, students might feel their ideas are 'too small' to matter to the nation.
Use the Think phase to share stories of everyday Singaporeans, like the cleaner who started a recycling program or the student who organized a tree-planting event. During Pair, ask students to discuss how even small, consistent efforts can grow into bigger contributions.
During Collaborative Investigation: The 'Dream Team' Project, students may equate success with wealth or fame.
During the investigation, provide case studies of 'unexpected' successes, such as a teacher who started a community garden or a nurse who advocated for elder care. Ask students to categorize these examples and discuss what 'success' means to them.
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