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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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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PPT
Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Borneo

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Barong

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Barong, an important mythical creature in Indonesian culture even in modern times. Take the quiz to learn more about the Barong. Flashcard format.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Indonesia Map

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Indonesia map