Civics and moral education is taught as part of the social studies curriculum in primary and lower secondary grades in Singapore, with 2 hours per week dedicated to the subject. In upper secondary grades 11-12, civics and morals becomes an elective still under the social studies subject. The civics and morals curriculum focuses on knowing oneself, relating to others, caring for community, building the nation, cultivating culture and spirituality, and responding to global needs across grades 7 through 12.
Singapore Secondary School Social Studies Subjects and Grade Level Civics Curriculum
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GRADE LEVEL
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Primary
grades 1-3
Primary
grades 4-6
Lower
Secondary
Grades 7-9
Grade 10
Grades
11-12
Civics and Moral is
taught under
SOCIAL STUDIES
with 2 hrs/week.
It is comprising of
two parts:
1. History and
Geography
2. Civics and
Morals and
Housekeeping
Civics and Morals
in Grades 11 to
12 is still under
Social Studies
but elective.
Areas emphasized in
Grades 7-12
Grade 7: Knowing and
discovering oneself and
potentials
Grade 8: Relating well
with others
Grade 9: Caring for
community
Grade 10: Building my
nation
Grade 11: Cultivating my
cultural and spiritual life
Grade 12: Responding to
global needs
