Museum-Based Learning: Sights & Sounds of Little India

School Levels

Primary 5

Students will be engaged with stories on the area’s long-standing trades and businesses, among other exciting highlights. By the end of the day, the young attendees will be able to walk away with a keener understanding of the Indian culture and the community’s contributions towards the development of Singapore and better appreciate their imprints on the city’s multi-cultural fabric.

Trained to engage with children, our ensemble of passionate Museum Educators thematically impart knowledge and insights into the culture and heritage of the Indian community in Singapore. The multi-sensory learning experience includes storytelling with hands-on activities and interactive tactile objects.

Designed to complement the National Education and Social School Studies (Primary 5) curriculum, the programme will also take students through the vibrant Campbell Lane with stops at various businesses.

Led by Museum Educators, Primary 5 students will visit the Indian Heritage Centre to learn about the culture and heritage of the Indian community in Singapore, their contributions to Singapore through the theme of Indian cultural art forms (performing arts). Students will also explore the galleries at the Indian Heritage Centre and the Little India precinct to understand the various trades and businesses that have survived for generations.

Details

Our Museum Educators will take the students through 7 stations and a precinct visit along Campbell Lane in a round-robin format.

Learning Objectives

The focus of the learning experience is for students to: •Recognise the contributions made by the Indian community in the development of Singapore; and •Understand how the different influences from the diverse cultures have shaped Singapore’s multi-cultural heritage.

Target Audience: Primary 5 students from MOE primary schools

Runtime: Weekdays of MOE School Calendar (exceptions apply)

Fee: $8.72 per student (including GST)

Modality: In-person

Duration of Session: 2 hours

Relevant Commemorative Days: Racial Harmony Day, National Day

Website:https://www.indianheritage.gov.sg/

Mode of Registration: Online via BookMuseums@SG portal: https://www.bookmuseums.nhb.gov.sg

Capacity: 100 students per session (session may be combined with other schools)

Due Date for registration: Minimum 6 weeks (42 days) in advance of visit

Contact: nhb_ihc_edu@nhb.gov.sg

Students visiting a garland maker in the Little India precinct

Students are learning about the goldsmith trade.

Students learn about the goldsmith trade with a Museum Educator in IHC’s galleries