Note to Teachers: Tom
Snyder Productions makes a science software package called
Rainforest Researchers that focuses on Indonesia. (for grades
6-8). They also have another one called Cultural Debates that
is based on footage they took in Indonesia. You may find this
useful.
Language Arts
- Visit Destination
Indonesia and look at the slide show. What do you think it
would be like to live in Indonesia? What would you like about
it? Answers will vary.
- Visit Bali's
Nature, a site with information about the nature on one of
the islands of Indonesia. Describe what you would like to see
if you visited Bali. Answers will vary.
- Visit Bahasa
Indonesia and find out how to say How are you?
Apa Kabar and Good Morning. Selamat
Pagi What is the official language of Indonesia? Bahasa Indonesia What are some other
languages spoken in Indonesia? Javanese
and Sundanese
- Read the Legend
of Sangkuriang. What can you learn about Indonesian beliefs
from the story? mothers shouldn't marry
their sons, people can be reincarnated as animals Think
of a story you know. What beliefs could others learn from it?
Answers will vary.
- Read about this Indonesian wedding. How is it similar to
ours? There is a reception, they wear special
clothes, they have a wedding reception.
Social Studies
- Visit Destination
Indonesia and see if you can find out which of the many islands
has the capital. Java How do you
think this affects the cultures of the other islands? Some
of the cultures are losing their flavor under Javanese rule...
Other answers may be acceptable too.
- Visit Destination
Indonesia and find out what major crisis happened in early
1998. Their economy failed and many people
lost their jobs. In riots in May, 6 students were shot, beginning
riots that left about 500 people dead. How is the economy
doing now? still recovering... Note: isn't
it incredible how students can find history as current as this!
- Look at this
map from Atlapedia and the political map linked from this
page. Describe the land in Indonesia. mountainous,
lots of small islands Name two of the seas and one ocean
in and around Indonesia. South China Sea,
Sulu Sea, Java Sea, Flores Sea, Timor Sea, Banda Sea, Pacific
Ocean, Arafura Sea What countries share islands with Indonesia?
Malaysia and Papua New Guinea Hint:
Look
here too. What do you think it would be like to rule a country
like this? Answers will vary.
Math
- Visit Destination
Indonesia and look at the Money & Costs. What is Indonesian
money called? rupiah If you have
$10 US dollars, how much Indonesian money will you have? 113,500 rp If your taxi ride costs 487
rp, how much of a tip should you give the taxi driver? 13 rp
Bible
- Review question #2 under Social Studies. What can you pray
for?
- *Read this mission
story from Indonesia. What can you pray for?
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