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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Javanese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Javanese of Indonesia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Sundanese

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sundanese of Indonesia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Eipo

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Eipo people of Indonesia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Curated OER

Manalagi Group: Weaving in Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Manalagi Inc. contains information on the weaving in Indonesia with focus on the backstrap loom. Pictures are provided and the text is somewhat in-depth, making this a great site to check out on the subject.
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Curated OER

Manalagi Group: Weaving in Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Manalagi Inc. contains information on the weaving in Indonesia with focus on the backstrap loom. Pictures are provided and the text is somewhat in-depth, making this a great site to check out on the subject.
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Curated OER

Manalagi Group: Weaving in Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Manalagi Inc. contains information on the weaving in Indonesia with focus on the backstrap loom. Pictures are provided and the text is somewhat in-depth, making this a great site to check out on the subject.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Indonesia: Lorentz National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Lorentz National Park (2.35 million ha) is the largest protected area in South-East Asia. It is the only protected area in the world to incorporate a continuous, intact transect from snowcap to tropical marine environment, including...
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Unesco: Indonesia: Borobudur Temple Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at...
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Unesco: Indonesia: Cultural Landscape of Bali Province

For Students 9th - 10th
The cultural landscape of Bali consists of five rice terraces and their water temples that cover 19,500 ha. The temples are the focus of a cooperative water management system of canals and weirs, known as subak, that dates back to the...
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Bbc: Indonesia's Muslim Militants

For Students 9th - 10th
This August 2003 BBC archive article surveys the Indonesian Muslim militant group Jemaah Islamiah, which played a part in the deadly bombing of a Bali nightclub in 2002.
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Library and Archives Canada

Library and Archives Canada: Eva Gauthier, Mezzo Soprano (1885 1958)

For Students 9th - 10th
Eva Gauthier was a well known mezzo-soprano who sang in opera houses all over the world. When her husband was stationed in Indonesia, she became trained in the Javanese gamelin and built this into her performances. She was one of the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Global Volcanism Program: Krakatau

For Students 9th - 10th
The volcano Krakatau is in Indonesia. Learn about its background information, description, frequently asked questions, items of interest and useful links.
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Map

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Indonesia. Content includes a focus on Indonesian recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Indonesian history.
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Aceh Representatives Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Independence, 2005

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Indonesia. Content includes a focus on Indonesian recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Indonesian history.
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Curated OER

Coconut Milk Is an Essential Cooking Ingredient in Indonesian Cuisine

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Indonesia. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Tahu Goreng Fried Tofu Cubes With Soy Sauce Is a Main Course or Side Dish

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Indonesia. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Curated OER

Durian, the Football Sized Spiky Fruit

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Indonesia. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Other

Asia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Video performance of a gamelan orchestra and dancers showcases Balinese music and dance. [3:45] Accompanying program notes provide useful background information on the significance of gamelan to Balinese culture. A second video...
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Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Food and Agriculture Org.: Tsunami Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
The waves have retreated, but what lies in the destruction zone and how do people put their lives back together? The Food and Agriculture arm of the UN lists updates on the reconstruction going after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
A Special Report from the Guardian provides the latest news and reports from the tsunami-afflicted countries. Includes animation of the tsunami.
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University of Southern California

Usc Tsunami Research Center: The Indian Ocean Tsunami December 26, 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating coverage of the 2004 tsunami disaster. Find a firsthand account, many photos, and a map. (The videos and animations were no longer working at the time of writing this.)
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Borobudur

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of path is an important concept in Buddhism, and is essential in understanding the meaning and purpose of one of the most remarkable and impressive monuments in the world: Borobudur. View pictures and read the history behind...
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Asia Overview 1999

For Students 9th - 10th
This site deals with the human rights issues of religious and ethnic conflict that have occurred in Indonesia and throughout Asia in the late 1990s, particularly in East Timor. Article also includes information about US-Taliban relations...
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PBS

Pbs: Treasures of the World: Borobudur: Pathway to Enlightenment

For Students 9th - 10th
Series of hyperlinked pages explains the history, construction, and condition of Borobudur, a large Buddhist monument in Indonesia covered in relief carvings and free-standing sculptures of the Buddha.

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