Building a New Nation · 1965–1980s
Clean Water for Singapore
The challenge of ensuring a steady water supply through reservoirs and agreements.
Key Questions
- 1Where does Singapore get its water from?
- 2Why is water security so important?
- 3How did we clean up the Singapore River?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Building a New Nation - P4
Level: Primary 4
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Building a New Nation
Period: 1965–1980s
Suggested Methodologies
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