Language Arts
- Visit .asiatour
and look at the slide shows and the other pictures if you have
time. What would you like to see there? Answers
will vary. What is one reason why Myanmar so poor? The government has fiercely protected it from
foreign influence, and it is bordered by mountains and a sea.
- Visit Destination
Myanmar and read about the culture. What form of art is most
popular in their culture? drama (or pwe,
a show) Also read about the manners. How is this different
than your culture? you shouldn't point
your feet at anyone or touch anyone on the head
- Visit Burma
and listen to the national anthem. What does it make you think
of? Answers will vary.
Social Studies
- Visit .asiatour
and look at the pictures of Yangon. What is the English name
of the capital? Rangoon What would
you like to see there? Answers will vary.
- Visit The Golden Pages
of Myanmar and look up Tourist Attraction, then Religion
and Culture. What is the main religion in Myanmar? Buddhism
What did you learn about this religion? Answers
will vary - there's lots on this page.
- Visit Atlapedia
Online and look at the maps of Myanmar. See this
map too. Describe the land forms. Very
mountainous - you can see the mountains that separate it from
the other countries. What countries border Myanmar? Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, Thailand What
bodies of water border on the southwest edge? Bay
of Bengal, Gulf of Martaban Where are most of the cities?
Along rivers or near the sea Why
do you think that is? Answers will vary.
- Visit Burma
and read about the economy. What is the main source of income? agriculture What is the first export
listed? rice
Math
- Visit Destination
Myanmar and find out the area of the country (sq. mi.). 416,020 sq mi. What is the population?
46.8 million About how many people
are there per square mile? about 70
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