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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Single Lucid Moment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine a case study of contrasting values between cultures. They read and discuss a story of a family of Peace Corps volunteers in Papua New Guinea, write a response to the story, and write a script for a dramatization of the...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Papua New Guinea, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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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
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Papua New Guinea in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map of the islands of Papua New Guinea showing both the mountainous regions and coastal plains. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of the islands of Papua New Guinea which shows the province borders, major cities, and highways.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: The Foja Mountains of Indonesia: Exploring the Lost World

For Students 9th - 10th
Explorers have been investigating an area of New Guinea, home of the Foja Mountains, for their unique biodiversity. The research took nearly 25 years and produced intriguing results. Take a look at the information learned and check out...
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Website
Other

Ocean Futures: Kids: Creature Feature: Pygmy Seahorse

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about this truly unique animal and where it can be found, in Papua New Guinea. Includes video.
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Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: Australia/oceania

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a description of Oceania that although the smallest continent includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Micronesia. Click on any tab about the map to learn much information about its geography, symbols, natives, and...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of Papua New Guinea located in Oceania, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this Pacific Island nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Melanesians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Melanesians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Iatmul

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Iatmul of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Melpa

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Melpa of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Motu

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Motu people of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for general information about Papua New Guinea from the CIA World Factbook. Includes geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Small Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A small political map that clearly shows the islands that make up Papua New Guinea. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ambum Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ambum Stone is prized above all others not only for its age-it is one of the oldest of all sculptures made in Oceania-but also for its highly detailed sculptural qualities. View pictures and read about the history and mysteries...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Malangan

For Students 9th - 10th
Malangan express many complex religious and philosophical ideas. They are principally concerned with honoring and dismissing the dead,but they also act as an affirmation of the identity of clan groups. View pictures and descriptions of...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Abelam

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Abelam people of Papua New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Banaro

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Banaro people of Papua New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Asmat

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Asmat people of New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.