Vietnam and Australia - similiar or different?
by Lisa Hayman
Introduction · Questions · Web Resources · The Big Question · Conclusion · Rubric · Guide
Introduction · Questions · Web Resources · The Big Question · Conclusion · Rubric · Guide
Introduction
Too often when we look at another country we focus on the differences that extiest between us rather than the similarities.
The focus of this activity is to investigate the ways in which life in Australia and Vietnam are similiar.
Questions
- Download this graphic organiser to your computer - or you may choose to print it (preferably on an A3 sheet of paper).
- Use this site on Vietnam to provide you with an overview of this country.
- Referring to the information provided on Australia and Vietnam complete the Venn Diagram on the similarities and differences between these two countries.
Web Resources Links
- Venn Diagram
- Download and save to complete this activity
- Mapquest - Vietnam
- Mapquest - Australia
The Big Question
Reflect on your venn diagram and discuss with your classmates 'Are there more similarities than differences between Vietnam and Australai?'
Conclusion
What did you find out? If you were to do a student exchange to Vietnam how different might your life be?
Consider the positives that such an experience may provide.
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