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About Discussions
Students exchange opinions, express feelings, and listen to presentations of others about an argument. In this discussion lesson plan, students learn how to listen and respond for an argument they intend to have.
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On the air! Interviews
In this mock interview lesson, young scholars view pictures of famous personalities and determine which of these personalities they would like to interview. Students follow the three step interview process and conduct a mock...
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Creative Expressions: Making Puppets
Students are introduced to the very basic geography of Indonesia. In groups, they examine the different types of puppets and decide on which one to make. They travel between various stations to complete their puppet in which they use...
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The Ideal Home
Fifth graders design their ideal home. In this ideal home activity, 5th graders illustrate and describe their ideal home. Students present visuals to their classmates. Lesson is part of a unit.
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Review of My Community
Learners review activities from the "My Home" unit. In this review lesson, students view a PowerPoint about a community then play a game to answer a variety of questions about the community. PowerPoint may be in English or changed...
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Researching and Writing Travel Brochures
Young scholars design a travel brochure. In this travel brochure activity, students review travel brochures and discuss a travel adventure they would like to go on. Young scholars prepare an outline of their own brochure with...
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Television and Movies
Fifth graders explore media. In this television and movies lesson plan, 5th graders compare a variety of types of television shows and movies.
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Day eight: Participating in a community service project
Students participate in a community service project. In this ELL lesson, students complete a project while the teacher takes photos. The students use these photos in a bulletin board.
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Presenting our Newspapers
Pupils present their group newspapers. In this presenting lesson, students share their newspaper creations with peers and receive feedback. This lesson is part of a unit: "In the News".
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Indonesians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Indonesians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Indonesia
Provides an overview of the culture of Indonesia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Indonesian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Indonesian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Barong
Read about Barong, an important mythical creature in Indonesian culture even in modern times. Take the quiz to learn more about the Barong. Flashcard format.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Indonesia
A brief explanation of the different ethnic groups that make up the population of Indonesia.
Other
Asia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music
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...
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Learn Javanese
A language native to the Indonesian isand of Java is presented for beginners to discover. Study a collection of vocabulary and phrases of both the Krama and Njoko forms. Play games for additional practice.
Other
Go Indonesia!
This interactive website has five different destinations each containing four areas of interest. Explore them and discover many interesting facts.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Indonesia
Learn about religion in Indonesia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: People
Madagascar has been inhabited for only the past 2000 years. Find out the ethnic groups that settled the island and learn the base of the language. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.