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= Lessons on 'Diplomacy' = By the end of these lessons, it is hoped that you will be able to: - work independently on your own - work collaboratively in your groups - enrich yourselves on the topic 'diplomacy' with the key focus on Singapore - apply what you learn on 'diplomacy' to real situations

Lesson 1 : Diplomacy – in the context of Singapore Estimated Lesson duration : 1 hr 30min

Objectives : It is hoped that by the end of the lesson, you will be able to: - Define what ‘diplomacy is’ - Reflect on your prior knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ in the context of Singapore - Edit misconceptions as new knowledge is learnt - Add on new knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ in the context of Singapore

The following tasks are meant to help you organise information on diplomacy as you gather and learn new knowledge:
 * Task 1 **: KWL and mindmap

1a.) **KWL** - Complete Worksheet 1. - Save a copy of the Worksheet 1.

- //Step 1 // : Type what you know **__K__** that is, your prior knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ and **__W__** that is, what you would want to learn - For this step, think in the context of Singapore, e.g. **Who** are our diplomats, **what** are their responsibilities, **why** is it necessary to carry out diplomatic relations, **when** do they practise such relations (that is, under what circumstances do they practise diplomatic relations) and **how** do they carry out such relations? - //Step 2 // : Refer to the recommended resources in the box below. You may also use any other relevant sources. Read the sections related to ‘diplomacy’.


 * __Recommended resources __
 * 1 **. powerpoint slides [|www.hyss.sg/webquests/curriculum/social3289sdhs/Tch6.**ppt**]

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Scroll down to ‘managing international relations - **<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Book 3 Chapter 6: Managing Peace and Security: Deterrence And Diplomacy **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">’ click on ‘self-learning tool (Hot potatoes). Focus on all the portions related to diplomacy. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">2 **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">. []

- <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">After reading, you will enrich Worksheet 1, that is on the worksheet you will o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">edit any misconceptions of your prior knowledge (type the words in blue) o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">respond to what you want to know **__W__** that is, type answers to your questions. Where necessary, you’re to research independently to look for the answers. o <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Type new knowledge **__L__** not already mentioned in **__K__** or **__W__** in green.

1b) **Mindmap** reflecting what you’ve learnt so far. Your mindmap must show the appropriate categories in which you group the information and the relevant sub-points under these headings. You may use any relevant application. A recommended application is : bubbl.us In case you’ve not used it, it is a simple and free web application that allows you to brainstorm online. Here’s the link to learn more about it : [] Remember to save it once you’ve completed your work.

reflecting what you’ve learnt so far. Your mindmap must show the appropriate categories in which you group the information and the relevant sub-points under these headings. You may use any relevant application. A recommended application is : bubbl.us In case you’ve not used it, it is a simple and free web application that allows you to brainstorm online. Here’s the link to learn more about it : [] Remember to save it once you’ve completed your work.

Attempt the following two quizzes 1. Click on [] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">and then attempt the questions on the right.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Task 2 **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> : Quiz time!

2. For the next quiz, click on [] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">Scroll down to ‘managing international relations è **<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Book 3 Chapter 6: Managing Peace and Security: Deterrence And Diplomacy **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;">’ è <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"> ‘Games on diplomacy(created by pupils)’ Click on ‘time challenge’ and then attempt the questions.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">No Submission of work required but it's an on-going exercise where you're expected to add new information on your own. **