Starting My Museum Journey

Over here, you will complete the activity sheet for this station.
Firstly, complete the reflection table.

What I know about What additional information What do I want to know more
Singapore’s History. have I learnt today? of?

Have you ever seen the Changing Landscapes video in our museum’s
Singapore History Gallery? If not, do keep a lookout for it later when you enter
the main gallery! It shows families and friends spending their time together in
the 1960s and 1970s. The scenes featured below are titled Eating Out and
Enjoying the Weekend. Complete your own family / friend’s portrait in the
space below! Where are you and what are you doing together?
 MAIN QUEST -
SINGAPORE HISTORY GALLERY
 TASK 1 - The Migrants in Singapore
Find the artefacts shown below and identify the race and job that the migrant
did.

Migrant Job
 TASK 2 - The JAPANESE OCCUPATION
1. State the number airforce, armoured vehicle and navy that they
have.

Japanese Allies

Airforce

Armoured
Vehicles

Submarine

Based on the numbers, who is stronger? ____________________________

2. Look for the attire and complete the table

State one thing

What is this
you have learnt
item? (image on Who wore it?
from this
the left)
exhibit.
TASK 2 - The JAPANESE OCCUPATION
Sook Ching was a terrible period for the Chinese during
the Japanese Occupation.

Look for this board. Near the

board you will see some items
that was left behind by the Sook
Ching Victims. State two items
in the space below.

Your answer:

Watch the video on the

screen to learn more
about Sook Ching!
 TASK 3 - Merger and separation
In this gallery, we will be looking at Singapore's merger and separation

The merger with Malaya was important for Singapore's economic survival
and for Singapore to be granted independence. A referendum (vote) was
held on 1st September 1962 and almost 71% of the population voted in
favour of the merger. Singapore merged with Malaya on 16th September
1963.

1. Look for the panel shown below in the gallery. Identify 2 sentences from
the panel that shows support for Singapore's merger with Malaya.

Sentence 1 Sentence 2

2. Find this panel and search for the words to complete the sentence below:

Peril of ___________ ___________

 TASK 3 - Merger and separation
In this gallery, we will be looking at Singapore's merger and separation

By 1965, due to many differences, Tunku Abdul Rahman ( Prime Minister of

Malaysia) felt that it would be best for Singapore to leave Malaysia. On 9
August 1965, an emotional Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew announced
Singapore's separation from the Federation in a live televised press
conference.

1. Watch the video screened in this gallery. Who said this line?

you see, the whole of my adult life.... I have believed in Merger and the
unity of these two territories.

Answer:

2. Look at the picture below and answer the question below

Which part of the agreement affects you till today? Why?

 TASK 4 - Singapore in the 1970
In this gallery, we will be looking at Singapore's transformation post
independence.

Look at the showcase of a 1970s flat in Singapore. Choose 3

household item that you see and describe how the item has
evolved in the present day.

Item from the gallery Item in present day

e.g now our sofas are made of different

e.g wooden cushioned sofa set
materials like leather.
TASK 5 - Looking forward to the future
Before you leave, look at how Singapore has evolved over the years.
Choose one of the significant landmarks in Singapore that you see on
this wall and DRAW how it will change in the next 50 years. Remember
include sustainability elements as we move forward to be a greener
city! Draw it in the space below.

End of Learning Journey