Social Studies (SS)

Social Studies (SS) Curriculum seeks to inculcate in pupils a deeper understanding of the values that define the Singaporean society and nurture dispositions to show concern for the world they live in and demonstrate empathy in their relationships with others. The curriculum therefore envisions the SS pupil as an informed, concerned and participative citizen who is competent in quality decision-making with an impassioned spirit to contribute responsibly in the world he/she lives in. Inquiry is the key pedagogical tool used for the learning of concepts, skills and exploration of topics in SS. Each level is framed by a focus question to engage pupils in thoughtful inquiry.

Level	Key Understandings	Inquiry Focus
Discovering Self and Immediate Environment
Primary 1	Knowing Myself, Others and My Surroundings	Who am I in relation to the people and places around me?
Primary 2	Coming together as a Nation	What unites us as people of Singapore?
Understanding Singapore in the Past and Present
Primary 3	Understanding Singapore	How do we appreciate the country we live in?
Primary 4	Valuing Our Past	How is life in Singapore today shaped by what happened in the past?
Appreciating the World and Region We Live in
Primary 5	Appreciating the World	How have the legacies of the world impacted our lives today?
Primary 6	Discovering Southeast Asia	How is Southeast Asia important to Singapore?