KOLEKSI INDONESIA ASSIGNMENT
This assignment is intended to develop your historical and cultural knowledge of Indonesia. The hyperlinks provided will assist, but it is expected that you will conduct your own research as well. You need to keep a list of your references for your Bibliography.
INSTRUCTIONS:Your teacher will give you an assignment sheet
Planning & Time Management:
Aim to complete the General Information questions in class time. Research and complete one topic per week.
Record all resources on your BIBLIOGRAPHY page. This includes: books, websites, articles, materials, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Keep this record up to date as you work. Try to write in your own words. Remember quality of information, not quantity.
Frequently refer to the Assessment Rubrics to check you understand that you have met all of the criteria.
See your teacher immediately, if you do not have computer access or have problems with printing.
Choose one form of transport and describe:
How many people can it carry?
In which areas do you normally see them?
What is interesting about this form of transport?
Can this method of transport be adapted for Australia? Why?
Click on the box below for a general website to get you started.
Where are they found?
Include a map to show major rainforest or volcanic areas
What is their importance?
Why are there so many rainforests or volcanoes in Indonesia?
What was the most recent eruption?
What are some of the problems associated with volcanoes, rainforests or plantations in Indonesia?
Choose one of the following topics:
What are some of the common spices and flavours?
Why is Indonesia referred to as the spice islands?
Briefly explain the history behind the name?
What are some of the specific food served for special food served for special occasions?
What are some of the restrictions in place because of religion?
Describe why you have chosen this recipe. Take pictures of you making this recipe. What Indonesian Foods are available in your local supermarket?
Check out any Safeway, Coles, IGA, Food Stores. Hint: try on-line
There are several topics you can choose here each has its own box below:
Choose one and describe what it is?
When is it used and when does it occur?
How is it made?
Is it specific to a celebration?
Use the websites in the specific topic box as a starting point.
*Find an Indonesian Myth or Legend. Copy & Paste the Myth.
Indonesian Myths and Legends Basis of Indonesian Myths
*Write in your own words the moral of this myth (What it means to you?)
Pick a tourist destination and answer the following questions from the links below:
Where is it?
What is it famous for?
What can you do there?
What is its entertainment and cultural significance?
What is interesting about this tourist destination?
Would you like to visit this place in the future? Why?