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DECODING BOROBUDUR

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the example of the spread of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, assess the possible meaning conveyed by Borobudur, explore how ideas travel and the process of syncretism, and appreciate how and why Salindra leaders in Java...
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Giant Smelly Plant Attracts Thousands

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Read and discuss a news article about a rare corpse plant that bloomed in Washington D.C. Because this native Indonesian plant blooms so rarely, people flock to see it. After reading the article, your class answers comprehension...
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Cruise Indonesia

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students work together to create a cruise package to Indonesia. They collaborate on a travel brochure and coordinate daily activities for fictitious travelers to discover the diversity among the islands that make up Indonesia.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Java, 1912

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1912 of the island of Java, with the neighboring islands of Bali, Lombok, and smaller islands of the Java Sea. The map also shows the eastern portion of Sumatra and southern portion of Borneo. Major cities and ports, volcanoes...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Australasian Chain, 1873

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1873 showing the Australasian chain of islands from the Malay Peninsula to New Zealand. The map is keyed to show: (I) Sumatra; (II) Java; (III) Sumbawa; (IV) Flores; (V) Timor; (VI) Borneo; (VII) Celebes; (VIII) Ceram; (IX)...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Australia and Australasian Islands, 1882

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Australia and the Australasian islands in 1882 showing the states and territories of Australia at the time, including De Witt Land and Tasman Land in Western Australia, Alexandra Land and North Australia, Queensland, South...
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Go Indonesia!

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive website has five different destinations each containing four areas of interest. Explore them and discover many interesting facts.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Australasian Island Chain, 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1890 showing the Australasian chain of islands from the Malay Peninsula to New Zealand. "The Australasian Chain sweeps in a double curve from the Sunda Islands to New Zealand, and consists of a number of parallel...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...