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Done by MF (notes completed in 2024) Social Studies “O” Level Notes – Secondary 3 and 4 (Syllabus 2261) Key understandings: Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance - Citizenship is varied and complex. - Government is a political institution with important functions and roles to govern. - DiGerent groups of people in society have diGering needs, interests and priorities, and experience unequal sharing of costs. Managing these diGerences often requires trade- oGs to be made. - Both citizens and government can play complementary roles in working for the good of society. Issue 2: Living in a diverse society - Identities are diverse and complex. - Living harmoniously in a diverse society means respecting our diGerences and appreciating what we share in common. - People respond to diversity in a variety of ways to achieve harmony. Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World - Globalisation shapes the interconnections and interdependence among countries and people. - Globalisation creates impacts in the economy, culture and security. - The impacts of globalisation result in diGering responses from countries and people. _________________________________________________________________________________ Answering Strategy for Question 6 Answering Strategy for Question 7:

Done by MF (notes completed in 2024) Tips - Understand every chapter of the textbook à key ideas and the diGerent points - When short of time for revision à memorise the definition and one example for each point - Complete the SRQ (essays) if you have studied for them, get 15 marks in your pocket - Last resort: use examples that are NOT in textbook (ONLY IF YOU BLANK OUT) Most important chapters* Secondary 3: Chapter 3 / Chapter 7 (Chapter 7 is a favourite for sec 3 EOY) Secondary 4: Chapter 8 / Chapter 10 / Chapter 11 Level of Importance (written on the left column in orange) Blank Least important Unlikely Potential Question Potential Question Very Potential Question Most important Final Notes - Notes DO NOT replace your textbooks; these are adapted for textbook for revision purposes - When in doubt, clarify with your Social Studies teachers. Tips provided in these notes should NOT overwrite what your teachers teach you - Spread the word and share the notes J (Sharing is caring guys!) - Further questions – ask me! (I’ll try to reply as soon as possible) https://t.me/your101nolifer - ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDIES!

Done by MF (notes completed in 2024) *Despite the 5 chapters explicitly listed, you should strive to familiarise yourself with ALL 11 chapters found across the textbooks in Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 Chapter 1: What does citizenship mean to me? à Attributes can shape one’s understanding of citizenship Citizenship by legal status Legal status = recognized by the law to be a member of that country Granted by… 1) Descent - A child can obtain citizenship if he or she has at least one parent who is a citizen of that country - Singapore: ALLOW (if he/she is born outside of Singapore but has at least one parent who is a Singaporean Citizen at time of birth) 2) Country of Birth - Citizenship granted to those who are born in the country - Singapore: ALLOW (if he/she is born in Singapore and has at least a parent who is a Singapore citizen at time of birth) 3) Marriage - Citizenship can be obtained by marrying a citizen of that country - Singapore: ALLOW (if he/she does not have at least a parent who is Singapore citizen at time of birth, need to first gain Singapore Permanent Resident status) 4) Naturalisation - Citizenship for those who have moved to that country, resided for a certain number of years and applied to become citizens. à some countries require them to pass a test / give up their original citizenship - Singapore: ALLOW (if he/she does not have at least a parent who is Singapore citizen at time of birth, need to first gain Singapore Permanent Resident status) Rights of citizens - Rights = freedom and privileges that citizens in that country have - Right of citizens (usually laid out by constitution), are protected by law and should be respected by everyone in the country - E.g. 1) Equal protection 2) Freedom of movement, speech, religion 3) Right to vote Obligations of citizens - Obligations = duties required to fulfil as members of the country - E.g. Obligation of male citizens in Singapore to serve National Service (NS). Under the Enlistment Act introduced in 1967, 18- year-old male citizens and Singapore PRs are required to serve NS. Following the completion of full-time NS, they will be required to serve up to 40 days of Operational Ready National Service, until the age of 40 of 50

Done by MF (notes completed in 2024) A sense of identity - National Identity = A sense of national identity comes from a shared belief of belonging to the same country as other people. - Common practices such as singing the National Anthem and taking the National Pledge, as well as celebrating National Day can create a sense of national identity - E.g. Singaporean consider hawker centres as important common spaces that represent Singapore’s multicultural heritage. In 2019, many Singaporeans, including those who live abroad, pledged their support for the country’s nomination of its hawker centre to UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognized in December 2020. Shared Values - Shared Values = values that are embraced and seen as important by a group of people. - Shared values are shaped by factors such as the country’s history, heritage and experiences. SA country’s shared values may also change over time as citizens respond to challenges faced by the country - When citizens have shared values, these values can influence their thinking, attitudes and behaviours. This thus influences their collective decision-making and exercise of judgement - E.g. embracing the value of “multiculturalism”, Singaporeans generally believe in living in harmony in a multiracial and multireligious society. They thus make a conscious effort to understand and develop good relationships with people from different races and religions

Done by MF (notes completed in 2024) Civic participation (UNLIKELY Potential Question: Which is more important, individual participation VS community groups participation) - Civic participation refers to citizens actively taking part in public affairs - Public affairs are matters of general interest or concern to most people in society. - This includes making effort to follow parliamentary debates, raising awareness and advocating for environmental protection and addressing the needs of groups of people who face certain challenges in their lives. - Motivation of this is to address societal issues or help certain groups in the country. Some are planned while others are spontaneous. Participation in public affairs as individuals E.g. 1) Project Temporary Academic Assistance. In 2020, Mr Andy Teo initiated this project to connect students with volunteer tutors. This was because of the transition of schools to full home-based learning during the COVID-19 pandemic enlisted the help of tutors through social media to teach for free. In just a week, 250 volunteered their service. 2) In 2021, a Singaporean family set up a “free minimart” offering some grocery products top those in need. This initiative received support from many individuals who came forward to donate cash and groceries. Participation in public affairs as community groups 1) Informal groups - Students engaging with the elderly in activities that they planned and designed - Mr Nigel Teo and his friends started a mobile application called GoodHood.SG to promote neighbourliness in Singapore. Through the a