Curated OER
Build A Borneo Glider!
Students construct a paper glider. In this physics of gliding lesson, students first learn about Borneo and it's rainforest habitat. After students discover the way animals in Borneo glide from tree to tree, they use their newly acquired...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Malaysia: Kaleideculture
A lively look at the multi-cultural influences in Malaysia. This article from the Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board not only gives an overview of Malaysia's interesting culture, but also offers hyperlinks to get even more information....
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Biomes: Borneo Montane Rainforests
Describes the geography of the Borneo montane rainforests, their biodiversity, conservation status, and the types of threats they face. (Published: December 8, 2006)
Other
Rainforest Action Network: Keep Us Wild: Orangutan Education Guide [Pdf]
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!
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orangutans
This multimedia site includes video and audio clips. The maps and fun facts will be very beneficial to students doing research projects.
Globio
Glossopedia: Borneo
Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Borneo's vast biodiversity, natural resources, and geology are discussed. The history of indigenous peoples as well as the effects of colonization and overuse of natural resources are...
Curated OER
University of Texas: Brunei: Political Map
This political map of Brunei from the Perry-Castaneda Collection shows the tiny country on the island of Borneo.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Brunei
This is a good map of Brunei showing its rivers, some relief, and makes clear the two parts that make up this country on the island of Borneo. Also included are some quick facts. From Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Malaysia: Life in a Longhouse
Read this fascinating look at communal life in a longhouse in Borneo. The indigenous Iban retain their way of life in Sarawak, the part of Borneo which belongs to Malaysia.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:borneo: A Batty Mapping Method
Explore how bats use echolocation to find prey by using echoes to map the direction and distance to various echo sources in their surroundings. Determine the minimum distance at which an echo can be heard and the distance to an echo source.
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens: Borneo
Borneo, the world's third largest island, is divided between three countries, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. Read about the geography and people of this awesome island and find out some facts about Indonesia.
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens: Borneo: From Caves to Kinabalu
View pictures, read text, and listen to information about the topography, flora, and fauna of Borneo, the world's third largest island.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Malaysia
"Malaysia comes in two parts, Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, on the northern edge of Borneo. Throughout Malaysia you'll find warm, friendly people, unusual wildlife, pristine tropical rainforests and beaches." Use this site to...
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Rainforests of the World
Read about different rainforests around the planet. Find out geographical information, as well as typical plants and animals living there.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Brunei: History
An in-depth look at the history of Brunei based on the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read the course of Brunei's history from empire to British protectorate to independence.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Malaysia
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of Malaysia. Content includes background overview, a country profile, and numerous links to key information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Malaysia
BBC News features a general overview of the prosperous south-east Asian country of Malaysia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.