Rosyth School Social Studies Links Page

Note: This site replaces the previous site located at
http://www1.knowledge.com.sg/t44/index1.html

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These are links to websites which you may find useful
for your Social Studies lessons. To choose a topic,
select from the pull down menu below:

The following are web pages which may be used for Social Studies Internet-based lessons or for research. Click on any of the URLs to link to a site of your choice:

**Websites on History and Culture**
National Heritage Board	http://www.nhb.gov.sg	The National Heritage Board website has links to the Singapore History Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Asian Civilisations Museum and the National Archives of Singapore. Useful for information about Early Singapore.
Picture Archives of Singapore (PICAS)	http://picas/nhb.gov.sg	A text and image retrieval system of the huge collection of historical photographs built up by the National Archives of Singapore. Just key in the subject of the photo you are looking for into the 'query' box and PICAS will identify the relevant photo.
Archives & Artefacts Online (A2O)	http://www.a2o.com.sg	This is the National Archives' key resource facility for those who wish to know more about Local History and Heritage. This is a good site to source for materials to complement the teaching and learning of History.
The History of Singapore	http://www.scholars.nus.edu.sg/landow/post/singapore/ history/historyov.html	Lists the major events in the History of Singapore and related links.
1942: Battlefield Singapore	http://www.s1942.org.sg	The National Archives of Singapore's interactive web site documenting the history of Singapore during World War II. Its has a large resource of documents, images, film clips and oral recordings, enabling users to re-live the Occupation via a virual world.
History of the Singapore Police Force	http://www.spf.gov.sg/abtspf/history.htm	Find out more about how the Singapore Police Force was established in Early Singapore and the developments in Crime Prevention in Singapore through the years.
Fort Canning	http://www.nparks.gov.sg/park37_5.asp	This page has more information about Singapore's 'history hill' Fort Canning Hill.
Evolution of Singapore - A Digital Journal	http://library.thinkquest.org/12405/	Developed by a group of students from The Chinese High School as an entry for Think Quest 97. This site tells the history of Singapore from its founding to its struggle for independence. It also has information on people who contributed to its success.
Places of Attraction	http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/ what_to_see/places_of_worship.html	Information on the some of the Places of Worship in Singapore can be found on this site.
Ethnic Quarters in Singapore	http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/ what_to_see/ethnic_quarters.html	Information on the some of the Heritage Areas in Singapore can be found on this site.

**Websites on Geography & Economy**
Singapore Government Web Page	http://www.gov.sg	This site has links to the web pages of Ministries and Statutory Boards. Useful for information and facts on current information on Singapore, including urban redevelopment, industries, transport, telecommunications, education, the environment, utilities and housing.
Land Transport Authority	http://www.lta.gov.sg	This site contains information about land transport policies in Singapore and has the latest information about developments in the road and rail transport network on the island. Useful for the topic on Our Road Transport.
Urban Redevelopment Authority	http://www.ura.gov.sg	This site contains links to the URA's Development Guide Plans (DGP) of all the 55 areas in Singapore. Each DGP details the development plans as well as a brief history of the area. Of special interest will be the DGPs of Pioneer/Boon Lay, Tuas and Sungei Kadut which are of relevance to the topic on Our Industries.
Jurong Town Corporation	http://www.jtc.gov.sg	The Jurong Town Corporation is responsible for the development of industrial parks in Singapore. You will be be able to find out more about Singapore's industrial development which is of relevance to the topic on Our Industries.
Economic Development Board	http://www.edb.gov.sg	The Economic Development Board is responsible for attracting investments investments and the setting up of industries in Singapore. Relevant for the topic on Our Industries.
Port of Singapore Authority	http://www.psa.com.sg	This is the site of the PSA Corporation which owns and manages the containerised and conventional terminals in Singapore. You will be able to obtain information on the facilities and services available at the port. A must for the topic on Our Sea Transport.
Singapore Changi Airport	http://www.changiairport.com/changi/en/index.html	Singapore's Changi International Airport has consistently been rated as being amongst the top in the world. Find out about the facilities and services it has to offer. Useful for Our Air Transport.
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore	http://www.ida.gov.sg	Find out more about Our Telecommunications and Moving Ahead from this website. Visit this web site to learn more about the development in Singapore's telecommunications and information technology sector.
Ministry of Education	http://www.moe.gov.sg/	Find out more about Our Education from this web site of Singapore's Ministry of Education.
Rosyth School Heritage Hub	http://www.rosyth.moe.edu.sg/social/hub/hub.html	This web page is a resource guide to information and artefacts at the Rosyth Heritage Gallery for teachers and students. Relevant to the topic on Our Education as you trace the history of Singapore's education system.
Environment Ministry	http://app.mewr.gov.sg/	Singapore's Environment Ministry's web site has pages with information on keeping our environment clean and green. Visit this site to discover more about Our Environment.
Public Utilities Board	http://www.pub.gov.sg/	Water is one of Our Basic Needs. The PUB is concerned with Singapore's water supply and treatment.
Singapore Power	http://www.singaporepower.com.sg/	Learn more about Singapore's electricity and gas supplies. Useful for the topic on Our Basic Needs: Fuel.
Housing and Development Board	http://www.hdb.gov.sg	The majority of Singaporeans live in public housing. The HDB is the authority which builds and provides apartments for the population. Useful for Our Basic Needs: Shelter.
Singapore Tourism Board	http://www.visitsingapore.com/main.htm	Useful information on certain aspects of Singapore, namely, attractions, sports, conventions, festivals, accommodation and transportation. An interactive map with location of places of interest, hotels, shopping and transportation in Singapore. The map is divided into districts, allows zooming in and out to see details of the map as well as links to individual places of interest.

**Websites on South-east Asia**
ASEAN	http://www.aseansec.org/home.htm	The official web site of the Association of South East Asian Nations.
Tourism Malaysia Website	http://www.tourism.gov.my/	Find out more about Our Neighbour: Malaysia from this website. A wealth of information is provided.
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, New York	http://www.visitmalaysia.com/	The Official Homepage of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, New York. Find out more about Our Neighbour: Malaysia
Indonesia Culture and Tourism	http://www.budpar.go.id/	Find out more about Our Neighbour: Indonesia from this website. A wealth of information is provided.
Things Asian	http://www.thingsasian.com/destination/stories.jsp	Has stories on countries in South-east Asia, categorised according to topics including history, agriculture, culture, economy, festivals, people traditions and travel.
Ask Asia	http://www.askasia.org/	Features scholarly content about Asia, K-12 teaching and learning strategies and useful classroom resources, such as maps, photographs, art images, timelines and more
Bali Rice Pictures	http://home.earthlink.net/~kenk2000/rice_web/index.htm	This site includes tour photos by a couple visiting Bali. Has photographs on rice fields and terraces in Indonesia.
Volcano World	http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/ lesson.html	Provides information on volcanoes around the world and related topics. Of special interest is facts and photos on volcanoes in Indonesia and The Philippines.

**Other Websites on Singapore and National Education**
Singapore Infomap	http://www.sg/	This site provides a quick reference on all things Singapore. A site you must visit.
National Education	http://www.ne.edu.sg	The Ministry of Education's National Education web site provides useful information on National Education.
Nexus	http://www.nexus.gov.sg/	This is the website of Nexus which provides strategic planning, direction and coordination of the National Education initiatives undertaken by various ministries and agencies.
Racial Harmony	http://sam11.moe.gov.sg/racialharmony/	The Racial Harmony we site provides useful information on racial harmony matters.
Total Defence	http://www.totaldefence.sg/imindef/mindef_websites/ topics/totaldefence/home.html	Total Defence about the different things that we can do everyday in every sector of our society to strengthen our resilience as a nation. This website contains interesting activities.
Singapore Civil Defence Force	http://www.scdf.gov.sg/	This is the website of the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Find out more about its activities and role in Total Defence.
MINDEF	http://www.mindef.gov.sg/	The website of Singapore's Ministry of Defence. Useful for students who would like to know more about the Singapore Armed Forces.
Singapore Parliament	http://www.parliament.gov.sg/	The website has lots of useful information about Singapore's Parliament. Useful for learning about Singapore's parliamentary structure. You can also take a virtual tour of Parliament House.
Crime Prevention Bulletin Board	http://www.spf.gov.sg/	This bulletin board is hosted by the Singapore Police Force. Very useful for learning about Crime Prevention and supplements the now discontinued Safe and Secure series.
Lee Kuan Yew, A Chronology	http://www.scholars.nus.edu.sg/landow/post/singapore/ government/leekuanyew/chron.html	This chronology on our Minister Mentor Mr Lee Kuan Yew is largely based upon Lee Kuan Yew. The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew. Singapore: Times, 1998
Digital Images for Social Studies	http://www.rosyth.moe.edu.sg/social/images/images.html	Have you ever wanted that Image for your Social Studies lesson or project? Well, you may find useful ones here. Surf our site for a one-stop collection. The collection is ever growing so visit this site frequently for updates.

	Social Studies lesson plans which teachers may want to adopt for classroom lessons. are available on the Lessons website. Samples are available here now. Click on Social Studies Lessons.
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