✈️ Travel

Today, we are made more aware of how the indigenous peoples all over the world are sharing their stories; about their ties to their ancestral homes and lands. Let's find out more about the indigenous people of Southeast Asia!

We can start off with the indigenous people of Malaysia - the Orang Asal.

Instructions

You can log on to Google Earth > Select 'Voyager' > Under the 'Culture' tab, scroll down and select 'Orang Asal Indigenous Lands of Malaysia'. Here is the link.

You can also search for the other indigenous groups of Southeast Asia.

🌟 BONUS: Be creative in your sharing! Explore producing a video, a drawing, a vlog, a poster or an infographics!

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Pictures and fun facts you have learnt from the site.

• Reflections

  • Who are Orang Asal?

  • What is one thing about the Orang Asal culture / way of life that you appreciate?

  • What are some of their concerns / problems faced?

Join Mr Ong as he shares his trip to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and what he learnt from the visit!

Instructions

Step 1 : Read Mr Ong's sharing below!

I had been to Angkor Wat once and this view of the temple together with the reflection pond is one of the best views of any building that I had ever seen.

It is a very large site with other smaller buildings for tourists to explore. The kings in the past built the temples of Gods they believed in, and this temple was for the royal families to become one with the God. It was originally a Hindu temple built by King Suryavarman II from 1122 – 1150 over a period of 28 years. After he died, the country went into conflict and another new king introduced Buddhism to the country instead. Angkor Wat was thus converted to a Buddhist temple. The temple was neglected since then but never completed abandoned. Through the years, there were records of people visiting, doing religious practices and rediscovering the temple.

Cambodia gained independence from France on 9 November 1953 and began restoration of Angkor Wat. The restoration was however interrupted by Cambodian Civil War and Khmer Rouge control of the country during the 1970s and 1980s. Far more damage was done to Angkor Wat after the wars, by art thieves working out of Thailand, which, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, claimed almost every head that could be lopped off the structures, including reconstructions.

The temple is a powerful symbol of Cambodia and is a source of great national pride. The temple is so significant that it is on the Cambodian national flag!

(source)

Step 2 : You can explore Angkor Wat and the rest of Cambodia on your own! You can log on to Google Earth to 'see' Angkor Wat and 'explore' Cambodia, or you can search for further information on informative websites like this or travel websites like this.

🌟 BONUS: Be creative in your sharing! Explore producing a video, a drawing, a vlog, a poster or an infographics!

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Interesting things you have learnt about Cambodia.

• Reflections :

  • Why are you interested in exploring Cambodia?

  • How different - or similar - are Cambodia and Singapore?

  • If money were not an issue, which places would you travel to in Cambodia and why?

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the unique cultural and historical value of several sites within Southeast Asia. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites are of great value to anyone who seek out unique cultural experiences in these countries. It will be good to research on this to understand the rich culture and traditions of Southeast Asia.

Instructions

Step 1 : Find out more about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Southeast Asia! You might already know some of them but you definitely would love seeing some of the beautiful sites unknown to you before today.

(Fun Fact : SINGAPORE HAS ONE TOO!)

Step 2 : Travel to one of the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites using Google Earth.

Step 3 : Research further about this (or any other) heritage site in Southeast Asia and share some fun facts learnt today.

🌟 BONUS: Be creative in your sharing! Explore producing a video, a drawing, a vlog, a poster or an infographics!

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Pictures and fun facts you have learnt about the site.

• Reflections

  • What is the cultural significance of this site?

  • How have your thoughts changed after learning about this particular heritage site?

  • Why do you think it is important to 'recognise' these sites as "World Heritage Sites'?

As explained here, architecture tells its own stories. Obviously it exists to create the physical environment we live in. But more than that - it reflects culture; it reflects history; it reflects how people see themselves; it is really more than just 'buildings'.

Let's explore the seven architectural marvels in Southeast Asia to celebrate the industrious nature of its people and also to deepen our appreciation of these long-standing buildings and reflect on their stories.

Instructions

Step 1 : Students can research more on the architectural wonders of Southeast Asia.

Step 2 : Students can compile the information and photographs found and make a travel blog, travelogue etc of the seven wonders.

Step 3 : Students can role play as a travel agent to promote these sites.

🌟 BONUS: Be creative in your sharing! Explore producing a video, a drawing, a vlog, a poster or an infographics!

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Pictures and fun facts you have learnt about the site.

• Reflections

  • What is the cultural significance of this site?

  • What are some of the wonders that stood out for you?

  • How are they, in comparison to the wonders of the world?

Let's be unapologetic, true-blue Singaporeans and be FOODIES.

Need we say more?

Instructions

Step 1 : Research!!! E.g.

• You can explore websites to find out more about the different dishes in Southeast Asian countries.

• Find out more about the unique delicacies of each country! Pho? Pad Thai? Balut?

• You can also explore street foods, famous restaurants, travel videos, foodie blogs, foodie videos!!!

Step 2 : Students can compile the information and photographs found.

🌟 BONUS: Be creative in your sharing! Explore producing a video, a drawing, a vlog, a poster or an infographics!

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Your favourite pictures of the dishes or food places.

• Reflections

  • What is the cultural significance of this dish?

  • Why would you like to try these places / foods?

  • What are some similarities / differences you see across the foods of Southeast Asia?

Learn about our neighbouring countries by embarking on a virtual learning journey of an ASEAN country!

Instructions

Log on to Google Earth > Select 'Voyager' > Select an ASEAN Country to 'travel' to!

🌟 BONUS: Be creative in your sharing! Explore producing a video, a drawing, a vlog, a poster or an infographics!

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Pictures and fun facts you have learnt about your travel destination.

• Reflections

  • Share some screenshots of your favourite sites or places of interest. Why do you like them?

  • If money were not an issue, come up with a travel itinerary that you would want to do in that country!