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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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On the Road with Marco Polo: Sea Voyage to India

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine Marco Polo's route from China to Sumatra. They investigate the geography and climate, the religions and architecture of modern Indonesia. They study the use of spices and why they were so important in medieval times.
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Indonesia: Riau Autonomy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the economy of the Riau Province of Indonesia. They create a timeline, develop a chart to illustrate the economy, write an editorial about Indonesia's decentralization laws, and participate in a panel discussion.
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PPT
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The Geography of the Indian Subcontinent

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Gloriously adorned with a glimpse of the Taj Mahal, these slides detail important facts and characteristics of South Asian cultures, such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and several other surrounding countries. Slides cover the...
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Political crisis in Indonesia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Indonesian government and politics, then compare and contrast Indonesian demonstrations to recent upheavals in the Philippines and Ivory Coast. They formulate opinions about the relationship of a nation's stability...
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The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills instructional activity, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Students write...
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East Timor's Declaration of Independence?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the significance of the 8/30/99 vote in East Timor, which determined the territory's independence from Indonesian rule, by analyzing an NYT article to explain actions/reactions.
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Symbol Minds

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the fears and frustrations of citizens in the tolerant Muslim nation of Indonesia during the holy month of Ramadan. They explore the symbols used in various world religions and create 3-dimensional displays for a class.
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Casting a Ballot for New Freedoms

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use a New York Times article about the first free election in Indonesia in over four decades as a tool for learning about the government and politics, economy, religion, international relations, and people of Indonesia in the...
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Introduction to Southeast Asia - Indonesia

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore Southeast Asia. In this Indonesia activity, students listen to a lecture about the location of Indonesia and complete map activities. Students also examine Indonesian art forms and explore the process of dying. 
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Worksheet
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Indonesian Vocabulary

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Indonesian language and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students access information from the Destination Indonesia Web site to explore the island nation of Indonesia. They answer four questions and then write two full-page journal entries about one or more travel destinations in Indonesia.
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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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Worksheet
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Indonesia's Flag

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this coloring worksheet, students practice their coloring skills by recreating the Indonesian flag using the correct colors.
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Lesson Plan
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Creative Expressions: Making Puppets

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are introduced to the very basic geography of Indonesia. In groups, they examine the different types of puppets and decide on which one to make. They travel between various stations to complete their puppet in which they use...
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Conditions in And Connections To Indonesia

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders research an animal and its habitat, the conditions of that habitat and how its connections to the rest of the world are affecting that habitat.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent source of information on Indonesia from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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Website
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Asian Educational Media Service

For Students 9th - 10th
A tremendous resource for finding sites, multimedia, and other resources for teaching about or studying Asian countries. Search by country, media type, or grade level. Includes lesson plans and links to great online resources.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Handout
Other

Sejarah Indonesia/ 1945 1950: The War for Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline traces the struggle for Indonesian independence from the Netherlands following World War II.
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Website
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The Bali Confessions

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site about the Bali Bombing that contains bios of the bombing suspects, a chronology of the key events in the bombing, and thirteen reasons Samudra gave for choosing Bali as a target. A reporter traces the bombers' movements...
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Other

Rainforest Action Network: Keep Us Wild: Orangutan Education Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about orangutans including traits, diet, and habitat, while also learning about Indonesia's rainforests. Find out how you can help preserve orangutan habitat by protecting rainforests!
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Website
Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Other

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page for ASEAN, an organization that promotes the peace, stability, and economic development of Southeast Asian countries.