Lesson Experiences for Unit 1

The Singapore Bicentennial in 2019 marked the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in Singapore – a key milestone in our rich and storied history. But our story did not start in 1819. It actually began in 1299.

For over 700 years, it was a journey of an island that interacted with its surroundings which shaped its developments over time. How did historians find out what happened 700 years ago? In this unit, you will explore how historians use sources to find out about the past.