Resources

You can access Pasar Buzz to learn how EBS concepts are being applied in businesses. You can also gain insights on the entrepreneurial mindset of business owners.

2) MOE Library SLS Lessons on Developments in Singapore’s Business Environment

You can access the “In-trend Series” through the search function on the SLS, which provides an authentic learning experience to find out about the happenings in Singapore’s business environment.

You will find out how businesses keep up with changing trends by staying relevant learn as well as the different examples of customer expectations and technological developments.

3) MOE Library SLS lessons on Discovering Accounting in Business

This Financial Instruments: Stock Market Basics SLS lesson introduces you to basic terms used in the stock market and the financial world. You will also learn about what an Initial Public Offering means and how to calculate capital gains.

You may also explore what exchange traded funds are and how the Straits Times Index works by accessing the lesson, Financial Instruments: STI and Exchange Traded Funds.

History, Society, Global Affairs and Citizenry Resources

1) History Websites for Extension of Learning

Podcasts (e.g. History Fangirl, a History of the World, Isaac Meyer’s History of Japan and BBC World Service’s Witness History: World War 2 Collection. The last two podcasts are also available on Spotify.)

Free online courses by universities and online learning portals (e.g. Harvard University, Khan Academy)
National Archives of Singapore’s Oral History collection (e.g. the Reflections of Yesteryear series offers valuable insights into how life was like in Singapore – it consists a compilation of moments signifying pioneering efforts, breakthrough ideas, significant changes in the lives of Singaporeans and new beginnings in Singapore’s history).
History apps on historical events (e.g. The History of Everything), and to visualise the past (e.g. Civilisations AR).
Resources provided by National Library Board as part of their Eye on Asia initiative

2) MOE Library SLS Lesson: Stranded on the Suez!

You can learn more about the Suez Canal, such as its connections to Singapore’s past, why Ever Given got stuck and how it was eventually freed, and the global implications of its blockage.

Mental Health and Well-being Resources

1) MOE Library SLS Lessons on Challenging Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)

You can embark on a two-part SLS resource (Understanding ANTs and Challenging ANTs) to learn to recognise what ANTs are, identify the different types of ANTs, reflect on the impact of ANTs on emotions and behaviours, and challenge your ANTs using the 3R strategy (Recall, Rationalise, Replace).

2) MOE Library SLS Lesson on Mental Illnesses: Understanding Mental Illnesses

You can learn what mental illnesses are, their causes, and the differences between mental health problems and illnesses. Through understanding the five common mental illnesses (i.e. depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and schizophrenia), including signs and symptoms of each illness as well as the treatments, you will appreciate the importance of early intervention for better recovery and how you can seek help and give help when necessary.

3) MOE Library SLS Lesson: Motivation

You will view a slideshow of collection of motivational quotes that aims to inspire courage, belief in oneself, optimism, flexibility, overcoming of challenges and help-seeking. You can create your own collection of motivational quotes and take a look at them on days when you need some cheer

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Resources

1) Animation

If you are interested in animation and movie making, you can look at the series of videos, PIXAR in a Box, which is designed to help you answer the often-asked question: "Why do I need to learn this stuff?" You can demonstrate how the concepts learnt in school are used to make movies at Pixar.

This YouTube video describes what this project is all about.

2) Coding and Programming

You can visit the following websites to learn about coding and/or programming.

Hour of Code

You can try to write computer codes or draw flowcharts to solve some of the mathematical problems.

You can start by trying a one-hour tutorial called ‘Hour of Code’, designed to demystify “Coding”. The activities, organised by grade levels, allow you to learn to create programs and apps.

The website also features online tutorials that cover areas such as block-based coding, Javascript, creating Apps, other programming languages.

LearnPython.org

You can pick up Python with this free resource which includes some interactive exercises.

DataCamp for Educators

You can pick up Python, R, SQL, Tableau and many others relating to the field of Data Science. This is a free resource that includes explanatory videos and interactive exercises with precise feedback.

Checkio

If you have some knowledge of Python, you can refine and enhance your coding skills with this game-based website with numerous programming challenges.

3) Graphic software for Mathematics

You can download and use a graphic software for explorations/ investigations, e.g.:

Desmos – has a scientific and graphing calculator, includes teacher-designed activities
GeoGebra – comprises online tutorials to learn GeoGebra and activities for you to learn concepts, organised by Grade levels

4) Interactive Simulations for Mathematics and Science

You can use interactive simulations, such as PhET Simulations (University of Colorado), for the learning of Science and Mathematics concepts. Access to these simulations is free of charge.

5) Astronomy

You can access Crash Course Astronomy, a free online course comprising a series of videos over 46 episodes. The course starts with the astronomical observations we can make with the naked eye and expands out to cover the solar system, stars, galaxies and the universe itself.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

define the components of the universe, from planets in the Solar System to dark energy and gamma rays;
understand how astronomers collect and analyse data to study the past and current state of the universe;
explain the difference between asteroids, comets and meteors; and
contextualise observed phenomena within scientific theories about History and Physics of space, such as the Big Bang theory.

6) Creating a Physics Simulation

You can create a Physics simulation with GlowScript by trinket.io.

You can access a free introductory online course to GlowScript, a programming environment that allows users to make web-based 3D models. You can use a Python-based package called Visual Python (or VPython) designed for physics education instruction. When coding in Visual Python in GlowScript, the environment takes care of all the 3D lighting and objects, letting you focus on the laws of physics directly.

7) Sketching

You can view the videos curated in this list to learn sketching.

8) Geography Websites for Extension of Learning

ESRI GeoInquiries – This website provides short inquiry-based activities for learning of map-based content. The range of topics are extensive, ranging from Earth Science to Human Geography.

This is a series of collections on World Geography:
https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/education/schools/geoinquiries-world-geography
https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/education/schools/geoinquiries-collections

National Geographic Education – This website contains a collection of varied resources on different topics.

This is a collection of articles, videos and explanations about Earth’s Structure, which allows you to dive deep into the natural processes and hazards shaping our earth’s landscapes:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/topics/resource-library-earth-structure
https://geographyeducationonline.org/live-events/lectures

Sustainability and Nature Resources

1) MOE Library SLS Lesson: Science and Sustainable Development

You can learn about the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how science and technology can play a role in helping us to achieve the sustainable development goals which countries undertake in order to mobilise efforts to end poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change.

2) MOE Library SLS Lesson: Urban Farming for Food Security

You can learn about the challenges in food security that Singapore faces, strategies to strengthen Singapore’s food security, and glean a deeper understanding into how urban farming can be carried out in Singapore.

3) ArcGIS Storymaps

You can explore interesting geographical topics through the ArcGIS Storymaps, which feature the use of GIS maps, videos, photographs, graphs and texts in an interactive manner.

Some topics include:

Mapping the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (examining the history and spread of Covid-19, data updated daily)
Living in the Age of Humans (a series of storymaps examining planet-wide impacts of human activities)

Earth's Biggest Storms: Tropical Cyclones (understand the anatomy of cyclones and its impacts)
In Search of Refuge (mapping forced displacement from 1951-2017)

4) Virtual Learning Journeys of Places in Singapore - Exploring Concept of Sustainability and Tourism in the Context of Singapore

You can embark on virtual learning journeys which lend semblances of reality to the conception of different places in Singapore. You can explore the uniqueness of each place through exploratory embedded interactive features like 360 perspective, zoom, informative guide and notes all through automated function or manually toggling the menu provided.

Virtual learning journeys were created for places such as:

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