INTEGRATED CURRICULUM

The humanities programme is structured around key integrated topics involving
political, economic, historical, social, legal, and geographical aspects. Students will
gain knowledge and understanding of cultures and environments as well as the
essential research and analysis skills to develop and communicate their appreciation
of humanity.

The following is an overview of topics studied and their content.

GRADE 7 HUMANITIES

1. Population and Changing Communities

• Population distribution - how people are spread out around the world
  
• Population change - how we measure population
  
• How communities are affected by population change
  

2. World Water Resources

• Distribution of world water resources
  
• How we use and misuse water
  
• Managing our water supplies
  

3. The Power of the Middle Ages

• Power in Feudal Society
  
• Health and Knowledge
  
• Wealth and Work in the Middle Ages
  
• Medieval Project
  

4. Discovering the Renaissance

• Exploring New Worlds - trade, technology and wealth
  
• Rediscovering Ideas - science and the rebirth of classical ideas transform society
  
• New Religious Freedom - ethics, corruption, communication and reform
  

5. The Story of Singapore

• Modern Singapore
  
• Raffles and British influence in Asia
  
• Migration and Contributions
  
• Self-Government and independence
  
• Common Assessment Task - Photo Essay