Building a New Nation · 1965–1980s
Defending Our Nation
The introduction of National Service and the building of the Singapore Armed Forces.
Key Questions
- 1Why did Singapore need its own army?
- 2What is National Service?
- 3How does NS help to unite people from different backgrounds?
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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