Curated OER
Under the Tongan Sun
Students read the story "Under the Tongan Sun" by Tina Martin. In groups, they use the text of the story to answer comprehension questions. They work together to identify the cultural differences between the United States and Tonga. To...
C-SPAN
Wonder Girls - Advocating for Global Issues
Move over Wonder Woman ... here come the Wonder Girls! Using video clips of photographer Paola Gianturco talking about her work, pupils consider the life experiences of girls around the world, including places such as Tonga and...
Curated OER
National Anthems of Selected Countries
In these national anthems worksheets, students read the general information and the anthems for the countries of the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Zambia, Great Britain, Chile, Ethiopia, Korea, New Zealand, Greece, Taiwan,...
Curated OER
The Ancient Mediterranean: Trade, Contact, and Cultural Diffusion
Ninth graders begin the lesson plan by being introduced to the basic terms of economics. In groups, they discover how they are affected by trade because of the clothes they wear and foods they eat. Using primary sources, they examine...
Curated OER
What about Continental Drift?
Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the lesson by watching the video of "In...
Curated OER
Oceania Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 14 identification questions about Oceania. Students have 2 minutes to complete the quiz.
Curated OER
The British Empire – Where the Sun Never Set
Students read an article on the British Empire. In this ESL lesson plan, students explore the British Empire from the 1600's, then work in small groups to complete several activities that reinforce the information learned in the...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Tonga
Learn about religion on Tonga, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Tonga
Learn about core health indicators in Tonga in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tonga
Provides an overview of the culture of Tonga. 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: Tonga
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tonga people of Zambia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Tonga
A great country profile and travel guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Tonga in Oceania. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tonga
The Tonga never formed a single political unit. Today they are an ethnic group united by common language and in opposition to other Zambian ethnic groups, with whom they compete. The Tonga speak dialects of ciTonga, a Central Bantu...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Tonga: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Tonga
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Tonga, 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.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tonga
Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Tonga of the country of Tonga. Information incudes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical organization; religion...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Tonga
Study Tonga's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Tongan
Learn the language native to the Polynesian kingdom of Tonga. An introduction to the common phrases and vocabulary terms spoken including engaging games to reinforce the new language.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Niuean Language
An introduction to this Polynesian language particularly spoken among the Niue in the Cooks Islands, New Zealand and Tonga. Start learning common phrases, greetings and simple vocabulary terms. For additional practice play the online games.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Tongan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Tongan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)