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S’PORE
DISCOVERY
CENTRE
Secondary
Education Programmes
2020
Contents
The Little Red Dot and Our NS Story (Centre Visit) 4
Total Defence Day 5
Mid-Year Post Exams 6
Racial Harmony / National Day 7
Year-End Post Exams 8
SIMSG 9
Contemporary Sources Investigators (CSI) 10
NE-Mazing Race 11
Total Defence Programme for Uniformed Groups 12
Army Days 13
Under Siege (New!) 14
Why S'pore Discovery Centre? 15
Calendar of Events 2020 16
School Membership Packages 18
Science of Warfare (Trebuchet Workshop) 19
Counter Terrorism Paintball 20
Operations Triple Threat (New!) 21
National Education (NE) 22
Ambassador Gallery Docent Track (Bronze)
National Education (NE) 23
Ambassador Gallery Docent Track (Silver)
National Education (NE) 24
Ambassador Gallery Docent Track (Gold)
Singapore - Then & Now Outdoor Trail (New!) 25
Our SG Story Films: School Assembly Programme 26
School Assembly Roadshow 27
Singapore Story Poster Series 28
Educators’ Retreat 29
Educators’ Learning Journey 30
The Last Light - SDC's New Theatre Show 31
S’pore Discovery Centre 3
The Little Red Dot and
Our NS Story (Centre Visit)
SDC Guided Tour + NE Film +
SAFTI (Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute) Bus Tour
SDC Guided Tour + NE Film [1h 30min]
Learning Objectives Discover the Singapore Story and learn how and why Singapore
1. Learn and appreciate the is a success today. Also, we should reflect on how everyone has a
Singapore Story and how part to play in shaping our Singapore and to have confidence in
Singapore’s “Can-Do” Spirit has this Little Red Dot’s future. Students will be led through a multi-
helped to transform the sensory experience that will engage their hearts and minds.
country from a 3rd World
Country to a First World SAFTI Bus Tour [30min]
Country Hop onto our SAFTI bus and view the 88-hectare training ground
for officers-to-be (closed facility, only open for special tours).
2. Learn more about the This tour will offer a unique glimpse into the life of an officer
importance of National Service cadet and the importance of National Service.
and appreciate the role of
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
in the defence and security of
Singapore
Duration
3h (Inclusive of break)
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5
“I liked the interactive activities at
the Singapore Discovery Centre.”
– Secondary School Teacher
4 S’pore Discovery Centre
Total Defence Day
(February to March 2020)
Students will learn about the various aspects of Total Defence
Learning Objectives through exciting mission-based learning stations set up not
1. Understand and appreciate only in the Permanent Exhibit Gallery (PEG), but also in the
the importance of Total Special TD Exhibition. The programme will cover the impact that
Defence (TD), including the geopolitical issues have on Singapore, what we can do to stand
latest 6th pillar, Digital Defence, against these threats and how we can build resilience through
to help contribute to the strengthening our understanding and application of Total
building of a strong, safe Defence as one united nation braving new frontiers together.
and cohesive nation in times of
troubled peace, as well as to The learning stations will include hands-on activities such as
learn about current and the detection of mines in military training and other learning
evolving threats to our nation’s stations, which will be supported by our TD partners such as
security Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)’s showcase and vehicular
display, as well as activities by the Singapore Police Force and
2. Instill a sense of confidence industry partners like POSB / DBS.
and commitment to Singapore
and reflect how everyone has
to do our part in Total Defence
3. Learn about the causes and
consequences of the new and
evolving threats to the security
of Singapore
Duration
3h (Inclusive of break)
Students discussing about the Students practising life-saving skills for
importance of Social Defence Civil Defence
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5
No. of Participants
Min. of 25 pax (per session)
Cohort visits are highly
recommended.
“We have a deeper understanding Students preparing for Students learning about Military
of defending our nation.” their activity to learn about Defence through game-based activity
- Secondary School Teacher Psychological Defence
"Students were engaged through hands-on,
experiential learning.”
- Secondary School Teacher
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Mid-Year Post Exams
(April to May 2020)
*The programme is offered in commemoration of International Friendship Day (IFD) in the month of April.
Learning Objectives
1. Reflect on what it means to
be a global citizen against the
backdrop of the latest
geopolitical changes, economic
and cultural developments
2. Learn how an open and
connected Singapore can bring
new opportunities and growth
in a globalised world
3. Reflect on how a global Solving tasks at the interactive learning station
outlook will impact Singapore’s
survival and success Join us for an exciting food-themed trail and learn about the
importance of living in an interconnected and interdependent
Duration world. Understand the need for Singapore to have good relations
3h (Inclusive of break) with countries in ASEAN and around the world.
Recommended Level Students will get to explore various interactive learning stations
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5 to discover Singapore’s place vis-à-vis the rest of the world,
through a variety of learning experiences.
No. of Participants
Min. 25 pax (per session) ‘SG & The World’ Food Trail
How much do you know about how the food that we consume
Cohort visits are highly reaches us in its various forms? How does a global city like
recommended. Singapore ensure its food security and stay connected with the
rest of the world? Students will work in teams to take on a series
of challenges, exploring ‘The World Supermarket’ and reflect on
how globalisation has impacted their lives.
SG Story Film & ‘Cuisine Challenge’
Watch a film that will allow students to reflect on the importance
of having an open mindset and appreciate the diversity of views
in our cosmopolitan society. Students will be facilitated through
a post-activity that will see them create their own fusion dish!
Combat Bites!
Be a soldier for the day and discover how combat rations from
Problem-solving as a group around the world tell us interesting aspects of the countries’
cultures and the importance of friendship between countries.
Students will get to sample some combat rations in this
immersive learning station.
"I got to try different “The students were
food we normally do not engaged and doing learning
see and we got to learn on their own during the
more about the world and Trailblazers and
globalisation.” Trendsetters Challenge.”
– Secondary School Student – Secondary School Teacher
6 S’pore Discovery Centre
Racial Harmony / National Day
(July to August 2020)
Join us for an immersive learning experience to celebrate Racial
Learning Objectives Harmony Day and National Day. Explore how we can stay
1. Appreciate and reflect on united and be proud of our Singaporean identity. Students will
how our diverse cultures get to reaffirm their commitment to preserve a cohesive and
makes us uniquely Singaporean harmonious society, as well as celebrate all the things that make
and also how we should come us uniquely Singaporean.
together to celebrate Singapore’s
achievements as a nation National Day Special Exhibition
Happy 55th Birthday Singapore! Discover new perspectives
2. Pledge together how we can about our country and take pride in our unique diversity. Join
contribute to build a cohesive us in celebrating our unity and find out how we can all build an
and united Singapore regardless exciting future together!
of race, language or religion
SG Stories Film Screening
Duration Enjoy a short film produced by our own local student talents.
3h (Inclusive of break) Identify with some of the latest contemporary issues that we face
in our daily lives as Singaporeans. Students will be facilitated to
Recommended Level reflect on how progress involves forging our future together as
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5 an inclusive and united nation.
No. of Participants Other learning stations will include a quiz game about our
Min. 25 pax (per session) national identity and cultural diversity as well as an exciting
team-based quest to get students to learn about the shared
Cohort visits are highly values, ideas and experiences that have shaped us as one
recommended. Singapore.
“The activities are very fun and
educational. As a Pure
History student, I learnt more and
expanded my knowledge about
Singapore.”
– Secondary School Student
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Year-End Post Exams
(October to November 2020)
Exams are over! Join us for fun and interactive activities in
Learning Objectives our ‘I-nnovate SG!’ programme to explore and learn about the
1. Understand what it takes importance of innovation, and how we can push boundaries to
to create a Smart Nation and create a more vibrant and Smart Nation for everyone to live,
how Smart Nation initiatives work and play in.
are transforming the way we
live, work and play I-nnovate SG! Quest
Explore the latest contemporary issues in our nation’s drive to
2. Be aware of how innovation be ‘Smart Nation-ready’. Students will work in teams to explore
has played a key role in shaping various learning stations to complete this quest.
Singapore’s future
Defence Challenge
3. Inspire students on how they Students will address one of the most recent challenges and
can contribute to a future- design a solution using materials provided.
ready Singapore
Duration
3h (Inclusive of break)
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5
No. of Participants
Min. 25 pax (per session)
Cohort visits are highly
recommended.
Introduction to the topic of a ‘Smart Nation’
“Activity is well-paced, clear explanation is provided;
well-presented.”
Solving a task while on a quest – Secondary School Teacher
“I was able to learn about Smart
Singapore through games and
activities which were
interesting and fun.”
– Secondary School Student
8 S’pore Discovery Centre
SIMSG
This programme aims to provide an authentic environment
Learning Objectives for students to learn and experience trade-offs in governance
1. Explore issues related to the and be involved in decision-making. Jointly developed by SDC
governance of Singapore and MOE’s Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Branch,
students will role-play as mayors of Singapore districts and
2. Appreciate and understand compete in teams to develop the most productive and effective
priorities in policy-making and district in Singapore.
decision-making for
Singapore’s development and Briefing [15min]
progress Role-play as mayors and understand the resources that you
would have to manage within the limited land space.
Duration
4h (Inclusive of break) SimSG Gameplay [3h]
The game is played over a few rounds and each team will collect
Recommended Level resources to negotiate and trade with other teams at every
Secondary 2 – Secondary 5 round. Teams will decide on which infrastructure to construct
as well as the deployment of manpower within their districts. In
No. of Participants addition, they will have to strategise to avoid receiving penalties
Min. 3 classes / Max. 4 classes from resource shortage or unemployment issues. Eventually,
(Max. 40 pax per class) the team that manages their resources most effectively will win
the game.
Debrief and Reflection [30min]
The students will reflect on their learning experiences and gain
insights into the complexities of governance.
"They got to plan practical activities that
are related not just to what they are learning in school,
but to what is relevant for Singapore
and its development."
- Secondary School Teacher
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Contemporary Sources
Investigators (CSI)
Learning Objectives
1. Investigate and evaluate
information gathered from
authentic sources within the
Singapore context
2. Explore how we can become
active citizens
3. Better understand and
appreciate different
perspectives, contemporary
issues and current challenges
to Singapore
Duration
3h (Inclusive of break)
No. of Participants
Min. 1 class / Max. 4 classes
(Max. 40 pax per class)
Apply the skills learnt from source-based case studies to
understand contemporary issues that are closely related to
active citizenry. After appreciating the challenges that Singapore
faces, students will collaborate to design solutions to address
these issues.
Briefing [15min]
As a team, students will explore and learn some steps to guide
them to interpret the sources based on the themes that are
introduced.
Classroom-based SBQ Investigation [1h 15min]
Learn to unpack and make sense of different sources in specific
contexts. Students will put into practice how to piece together
different perspectives in order to form a well-rounded view of
the issue at hand.
Design and Propose Solutions [1h 15min]
Devise possible solutions to address the issue. The process of
“solutioning” allows students to explore and understand their
roles and responsibilities of being active citizens in Singapore.
Debrief and Reflection [15 min]
Students will be guided through a meaningful discussion and
reflection of the key learning points regarding active citizenry.
10 S’pore Discovery CentreNE-Mazing Race
Ideal for an entire cohort of students, the NE-Mazing Race
Learning Objectives provides a competitive element as students work with one
1. Appreciate the importance another in teams, to learn more about the Singapore Story and
of teamwork through improve teamwork.
hands-on activities by
providing opportunities for Briefing [15min]
students to achieve common Students will be briefed about their team challenges which
goals through teamwork will be conducted at different locations around SDC. Latest NE
contemporary issues / active citizenship will be subtly woven
2. Enable the students to explore into the exciting stations, which can range from team bonding
SDC’s Permanent Exhibits games to quizzes.
Gallery (PEG) and Special
Exhibitions (if available) in a NE-Mazing Race [2h 30min]
fun and engaging manner Students will strategise and collaborate in teams to complete
all the stations in the shortest period of time. The top 3 teams
Duration to complete the race will bring home some prizes for the day.
3h (Inclusive of break)
Prize Presentation and Debrief [15min]
Recommended Level The facilitator will highlight the key learning takeaways before
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5 announcing the winners of the race.
No. of Participants
Min. 100 pax / Max. 320 pax
S’pore Discovery Centre 11TOTAL DEFENCE PROGRAMME
FOR UNIFORMED GROUPS
Part 1: Bronze Badge (3h)
Learning Objectives Students will recognize that there are many things they can do
1. To deepen understanding of to keep Singapore secure.
Total Defence:
• Increasing relevance of TD Part 2: Silver Badge (3h)
in today’s complex threats Students will understand how to prepare for complex threats
• Clarify that TD goes and start to actively advocate for Total Defence by teaching the
beyond counter-terrorism Guardians of the City (GOTC) card game.
and SGSecure
Part 3: Gold Badge (3h)
2. To create a meaningful learning Students will learn how to design a meaningful Total Defence
experience: lesson that addresses Singapore’s security challenges.
• Appreciation, application and
advocacy model
Duration
3h (Inclusive of break)
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5
(Uniformed Groups)
No. of Participants
Min. 25 pax / Max. 40 pax
(per class)
Students demonstrating their skills in the the
GOTC card game
Students playing GOTC card game
"I learnt about
potential threats
that can happen
to Singapore in
our everyday life." “There is a good mix of
- Secondary hands-on activities”
School Student – Secondary School Teacher
Students consolidating learning
points of the card game
Student recording learning
12 S’pore Discovery Centre points of the card gameArmy Days
Learning Objectives
1. Appreciate the reasons behind
the need for National Service
(NS) and the Army’s role in
maintaining Singapore’s
continual security
2. Understand the experiences
of our NS men through basic
soldiering experience
3. Understand the role of NS
in the future and the role
that citizens play in Singapore’s
defence through engaging
activities
Duration
3h (Inclusive of break)
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5
Army veterans sharing with the students about their experiences
No. of Participants
Min. 100 pax / Max. 160 pax Through the programme, students will learn how to appreciate
the significance of National Service (NS) and the Army’s role
in maintaining Singapore’s security. Students will interact with
Army veterans and gain valuable insights into national service
training and basic soldiering. Students will also learn about the
role of NS and the importance of NS in safeguarding Singapore’s
national interest.
CLASSROOM-BASED EXPERIENCE
Students will go through a hands-on basic soldiering experience
a) Uniforms and Cover Concealment
b) Combat Rations and Health & Hygiene
Samples of army rations that participants will
get to sample TOUR / SHORT FILM
Students can either go on a bus tour of the SAFTI military
institute, gaining first-hand knowledge of how an Officer Cadet
Army-training institute looks like, or interact with Army Veterans
over the screening of a short film – “Blood-Sweat and Tears”, to
understand the early years of the Singapore Armed Forces and
the difficulties they faced.
“The army days programme was fun and I have learnt more
about national service… feels more prepared for my NS”
– Secondary School Student
Explaining about army uniforms and inviting
students to try wearing them S’pore Discovery Centre 13Under Siege (New!)
Learning Objectives
1. To gain insights into how
various defence agencies work
collaboratively in ensuring
Singapore national security
2. To understand that maintaining
our national security relies on
the Total Defence framework,
whereby everyone plays an
active part in defending
Singapore
3. To practise playing an active
role in defending Singapore
using SGSecure tools and
procedures
Duration
3h
Recommended Level
Secondary 1 – Secondary 5
Students practicing SGSecure skills during Anti-Terror drill
No. of Participants
Min. 1 class / Max. 2 classes
(Max. 40 pax per class) Students will engage in a scenario game-based learning session
to uncover the meaning behind SGSecure messages. These are
the two different sets of gameplay highlights:
1. How counter-terrorism measures begin with staying united
as a cohesive society and being on guard against
self-radicalisation and self-radicalised individuals.
2. When confronted with a terrorist attack, how effective
response from the citizenry would help various government
authorities address the threat swiftly.
The workshop is suitable for:
• Uniform Groups’ students tasked to lead in SGSecure
Students applying CPR living saving skills initiatives. A customised “Train-the-Trainer” package can
during Anti-Terror drill also be prepared for UG student leaders.
• National Education-based team building exercise for students.
14 S’pore Discovery CentreWHY S’pore
DISCOVERY CENTRE?
The mission of S’pore Discovery Centre (SDC) is to share the Singapore
Story and inspire a desire to contribute to Singapore’s future. SDC
provides a mind-and-heart-engaging and multi-sensory learning
experience which spans a selection of integrated themes.
SDC is committed to educating students and educators about what
makes Singapore tick and gain insights into Singapore’s challenges,
dreams and aspirations.
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