Friday 18 January 2013

Social Studies Lesson

Dear children,

Follow the instructions below for your lesson. You have 15 minutes to complete your task.
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1) Recap of our lessons so far
Go to the following site and read through the information on the events that led to the Fall of Singapore during World War 2.

Building of a Naval Base

2) Japan invades Singapore

Keep these few questions in mind while reading the next link:
·         Why did the British surrender to the Japanese?
·         What were the British’s mistakes?
·         What were the Japanese’s strengths?

Japanese Invasion

3) Exit Slip

Go to http://wallwisher.com/wall/Japanese_Invasion_SS

You may pick any one of the following points to write about:
- How do you feel after reading about the Japanese Invasion of Singapore? Why?
- What do you think are the reasons that the British chose to surrender Singapore to the Japanese?
- Would you surrender Singapore to the Japanese if you were Lieutenant-General Percival back in 1942? Why?

Double-click to post a note. Remember to include your name. Please only post once.

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When you are done, you may read other links in the website to find out more. You are not allowed to go to other sites.

Regards,
Miss Chan

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