Language Arts
- Visit .asiatour
and look at the photo
gallery and the video
clips. What did you learn about Thailand? What would you
like to visit there? Answers will vary.
- Visit .asiatour
and read about the national anthem. How is it similar to yours?
How is it different? What do you think of the King's anthem.
Answers will vary.
- Visit the Land
of Smiles and read about the food. What would you like to
taste? Answers will vary.
- Read about the Thai
New Year. What do people do with water, strings, and white
powder? They dump water on people, tie
strings on people's wrists while reciting blessings, and put
white paste on people. If you're really feeling adventurous,
celebrate this at home. I've been in Thailand
during this festival. It's like a great big water fight! Lots
of fun! I recommend doing this with the students. They'd love
it!
Social Studies
- Visit the Land
of Smiles and read about the history. How is Thailand different
from other countries in Southeast Asia? It
was never colonized. Read about the Rattanakosin and find
out how they managed to not be colonized. They
made treaties with the European countries. What name did
Thailand used to have? Siam.
- Visit Thailand
and look up the month you're in right now. What festivals are
happening in Thailand? Which would you like to see? Answers
will vary.
- Look at this CIA
map of Thailand and the Atlapedia
maps of Thailand. Describe the land forms. flat
with mountains in the west What countries border Thailand?
Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Burma
What body of water is in the south? Gulf
of Thailand What is the capital? Bangkok
- Visit the CIA
Factbook page of Thailand and read about the economy. What
are some of the industries? tourism; textiles
and garments, agricultural processing, beverages, tobacco, cement,
light manufacturing, such as jewelry; electric appliances and
components, integrated circuits, furniture, plastics; world's
second-largest tungsten producer and third-largest tin producer
Where does the highest percent of the income come from?
services
Math
- Visit Destination
Thailand and look at the money and costs. What is Thai money
called? Baht If you took US $200
to Thailand, how much Thai money would you have? 800
baht If you ate the cheapest restaurant meals and stayed
in the cheapest mid-range hotels, how many days could you stay?
about 17 days
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