Our Diverse People · 19th Century to Present
The Chinese Community
Origins of Chinese immigrants and their contributions to early Singapore.
Key Questions
- 1Where did the early Chinese immigrants come from?
- 2What jobs did they do when they first arrived?
- 3What are some traditional Chinese values?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Our Diverse People - P3
Level: Primary 3
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Our Diverse People
Period: 19th Century to Present
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