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Curated OER

Words in the News Japan Textbook Back in Spotlight

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars participate in vocabulary and word work activities before reading an online article. They concentrate on verb tenses and re-write a portion of their personal, school or country history that includes false information.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identifying Island Countries

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discover the definition of an island and identify island countries around the world. In this geography lesson, students determine the characteristics of an island. Finally the learners will identify specific island countries,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diplomatic Relations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the Phillipines and its political history with the United States. Then, after careful examination of a 2004 hostage situation in Iraq, they write papers analyzing the decision made by then Filipino President Gloria...
Organizer
Curated OER

Which Country?

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this geography worksheet, students study the names of 60 countries. Students indicate their home country by coloring its name in the word grid puzzle. Students then answer 8 questions about their country concerning what language is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pre-WWII Pacific W/Japan

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explain how the islands/countries contributed to Japan's war effort. They study the concept of location and determine how natural resources were a large factor in Japan's trade.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Island Countries

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students define the meaning of an island. In this island mapping activity, students identify islands on the map. Students discuss the sizes of various islands.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arsenic Contamination: Water Filtration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers work in groups to design a filtration process that will separate clean water from polluted water. They organize data in tables or graphs and present their findings to the class. Students identify further safety protocols...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Seasite Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders surf a website to find answers to 15 questions about Southeast Asia.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: The Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of the Philippines. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Philippines from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
Website
Northern Illinois University

Tagalog: Philippine Geography

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This website gives a great lesson plan for helping to understand the geography and physical environment of the Philippines. Map and map quiz are included.
Handout
Northern Illinois University

Political and Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Philippines, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Philippines

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of the Philippines. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Philippines

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of the Phillippines on this site.
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Philippines. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Hiligaynon

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Ilocanos

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

Countries and Their Cultures: Filipinos

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Filipinos. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Handout
National Geographic

National Geographic: To Build an Island

For Students 3rd - 5th
"This lesson gives students a basic overview of the geography of islands. They learn where islands are located throughout the world and will study two very different island groups (the Philippines and the British Isles) to illustrate the...