5E1_Singapore’s defining moments: What do they tell us about our shared values? by

lee_kwang_ming — 2025-08-04 23:14:03 UTC

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lee_kwang_ming — 2025-08-04 23:14:03 UTC

Based on the defining moment (Transport, Housing, Green & Blue spaces or Hawker Centres) your group is assigned to, read the articles and watch the videos attached.

In your groups, discuss these two questions and post your discussion points below the respective column.

1) SEE: What were the challenges faced?

2) THINK: Which key values and qualities were demonstrated in overcoming the challenges? Why do you say so?

lee_kwang_ming — 2025-08-04 23:14:03 UTC

2025-08-05 00:12:48 UTC

Living conditions were very poor and some families had water supply while some relied on water from wells they dug out
Determination. They were determined to make living in Singapore safe while housing as many people as possible.

2025-08-05 00:16:46 UTC

operational challenges, as engineers working on the north south and east west line generally have only about 3 hours nightly to perform heavy duty maintenance.
determination. they need to be determined in order to continuously maintain the train system as it is a heavy duty.

2025-08-05 00:16:55 UTC

1 ) Allistar couldnt take the stairs and couldnt fit through normal gantry ways . He also struggles with openning of doors that require more force

2) He toke the lifts in the mrt and lrt as well as the handicap gantry ways created for people with disability. He ask people for help with the doors that requires more force :D

2025-08-05 00:17:25 UTC

hoyan

hygienic issues as its very dirty and people from everywhere makes food
government decided that hawkers should be registered

2025-08-05 00:24:46 UTC

1) Situations like passengers with dementia and helping a lost child could happen any day

2) willpower. 13-strong team undergoes annual training every year, monthly scenario-based sessions and refresher quizzes to ensure readiness