Geography & Cultures of East & Southeast Asia
Overview: The purpose of this project is to encourage students to learn about one particular Asian country in detail.
Objectives:
Students should be able to:
Research & describe the political, economic, & social history of their chosen country.
Research & present cultural practices of their chosen country.
Research & present modern-day statistics related to their chosen country.
Create an in-depth country profile.
You will be assigned to one of the following countries below:
Brunei
Burma
Cambodia
China
Indonesia
Japan
North Korea
South Korea
Laos
Macau
Malaysia
Mongolia
Paupau New Guinea
Parcel Islands
Philipipnes
Singapore
Spratly Islands
Taiwan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Vietnam
After you know which country you have, you will research each of the topics below create a profile for your country. You may use: Powerpoint, Comic Life or Microsoft Word to present all of your findings.
Population
Include population statistics & breakdown of religious & ethnic groups
Include male/female ratios
Also, feel free to include any other information that might interest you. For example, does your chosen country have an unusually young population?
What languages are spoken in the country? What is the official language?
Religious, Political & Economic History
What is the religion in your country & how did it first reach the area? Describe the basic teachings of the religion in your country.
What is the political history of your nation? ( What does government look like today in your country? How has it changed over time)
What is the capital city of your country? Has it always been the same city?
Describe the countries major crops & industries. Is your country relatively modern & industrial or is it more of an agricultural economy (farms & livestock)? ** it can be both in some countries!!!!**
What types of products are made in your country? Are there any that are exported? Which ones?
Geography
Draw a freehand map of your country complete with its major mountain ranges, forests, deserts, rivers, lakes, seas, surrounding bodies of water & neighboring countries.
Make up a key that uses color & has symbols for each of the following listed above.
What is the overall climate in your country like? When is the best time to visit & why?
Points of Interest & Culture Guide
Describe each of the following major cultural features such as: architecture, schools, & the arts in your country.
Describe any major cathedrals, temples, or other religious points of interest n you country. Give a a brief description of each.
Describe & show a work of literature, a handicraft product or other art form produced in this country.
What types of music, clothing, & sports are popular in your country try to find examples of things that are different from what your favorites are.
Resources:
CIA World Factbook
The Economist ( Columbia University) Find the latest news on your country's economy
* Search your country on this website, see what you can find out about its economy in the articles that show up in the results
