Discovering Vietnam

by Lisa Hayman

Introduction · Activities · Rubric · Conclusion · Teacher's Guide

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Introduction

Where in the world is Vietnam? What would it be like to live in this country? How does life in Vietnam differ from Australia? Complete this activity to discover more!

Web Activities

The Miniature Earth

1. Watch this video and record five reasons for why we should have knowledge and understanding about countries other than the one we live in.

Interactive Map of Vietnam and Asian neighbours

1. Where in the world is Vietnam? Use this interactive map to discover the region in which Vietnam is located.

2. What do you think is the most interesting aspect of Vietnams location?

Lonely Planet

1. Watch the slide show on Vietnam.

2. List five things you have learnt about Vietnam from this slide show.

3. IDentify 5 questions you would like to ask a Vietnamese person about their country.

Global Education Country Profile

1. List 3 facts about the geography of Vietnam.

2. What religion are many Vietnamese people?

A picture book on Vietnam

1. Read this story on Vietnam and identify what else you would like to know about this country.

The Wishing Cupboard

1. From reading this interactive story what have you learnt about Vietnam?

2. List your new found knowledge under the headings of History, Geography and Culture

Conclusion

Using Libby Hathorns story 'The Wishing Cupboard' as a framework write a story which provides readers with an overview of the culture of Australia.

created by Lisa Hayman email: hayman.lisa@bssc.edu.au http://www.web-and-flow.com/members/lhayman/vietnam/sampler.htm