IDEAS (Nov - Dec'11)
Synopses and Activity Ideas
1. A vision to spread wealth more fairly [pg 1]
This brief article is about the government's vision of inclusive growth that will benefit all citizens. What's Up hopes that there will be such inclusive growth around the world as well.
This brief article is about the government's vision of inclusive growth that will benefit all citizens. What's Up hopes that there will be such inclusive growth around the world as well.
One-people Songs
English, Music & CCE, level 2
English, Music & CCE, level 2
2. This was once a home [pgs 6-7]
As World Habitat Day was in October, this story is about issues related to forced evictions in Cambodia, China and elsewhere. Explains why the International Alliance of Inhabitants launched the Zero Evictions Campaign in 2004.
As World Habitat Day was in October, this story is about issues related to forced evictions in Cambodia, China and elsewhere. Explains why the International Alliance of Inhabitants launched the Zero Evictions Campaign in 2004.
3. Treasure amidst the ruins [pgs 8-9]
The incredible story of how brave and loyal Afghans saved their priceless Bactrian Gold collection despite wars and hostile occupations.
Musical memories [pg 19] is about an Australian effort to recreate a lost treasure: ancient Greek instruments.
The incredible story of how brave and loyal Afghans saved their priceless Bactrian Gold collection despite wars and hostile occupations.
Musical memories [pg 19] is about an Australian effort to recreate a lost treasure: ancient Greek instruments.
4. Space junk [pgs 12-13]
Our centre spread this month is all about space junk created by the numerous space missions over the years. Clearly explains the physics, with assuring facts about why the junk is unlikely to suddenly rain down on us. Shares issues and efforts to deal with the problem.
Our centre spread this month is all about space junk created by the numerous space missions over the years. Clearly explains the physics, with assuring facts about why the junk is unlikely to suddenly rain down on us. Shares issues and efforts to deal with the problem.
5. Sinbad story offers clues of voyages to SE Asia [pg 9]
Fairy tales from Arabia were not all fiction, say experts Ð and now detectives of the deep have the evidence to prove it.
Fairy tales from Arabia were not all fiction, say experts Ð and now detectives of the deep have the evidence to prove it.
6. Angry? Let words work for you [pg 11]
The second installment of our "Cool It Down!" series is about taking charge of one's own anger and using the right words to make good things happen when upset. Includes a reframing activity using role play. And, a story from world news: Archbishop Desmond TutuÕs call for change without violence.
The second installment of our "Cool It Down!" series is about taking charge of one's own anger and using the right words to make good things happen when upset. Includes a reframing activity using role play. And, a story from world news: Archbishop Desmond TutuÕs call for change without violence.
7. Island of surprises [pgs 16-17]
This is a refreshing article about St John's Island. Followed by Different islands, different roles [pgs 18-19] about other islands of Singapore: Sentosa, Tekong, Kusu, Semakau, Jurong and Pedra Branca.
This is a refreshing article about St John's Island. Followed by Different islands, different roles [pgs 18-19] about other islands of Singapore: Sentosa, Tekong, Kusu, Semakau, Jurong and Pedra Branca.
8. Literature's greatest mystery story [pg 21]
Local award-winning poet and playwright, Ng Yi-Sheng, presents one of western literature's greatest mysteries: who really wrote William Shakespeare's plays. The four suspects are profiled for easy comparison.
Local award-winning poet and playwright, Ng Yi-Sheng, presents one of western literature's greatest mysteries: who really wrote William Shakespeare's plays. The four suspects are profiled for easy comparison.