Introduction
Australia has a close relationship with its neighbour Asia. In fact many people from both countries frequently visit the other. We will be learning about Australia, its relationship with Asian countries and the similarities and differences between them.
Task
You have just landed your dream job as a reporter for a major travel company. The first job your boss has given you is to research about countries in the Asian region. They have told you that your finished product can be presented as either a fabulous travel brochure or a segment on their TV travel show.
Process
Step 1.
You will need to find Asia on a World Map and find out how it is divided geographically into parts. You will find a map on Google Classrooms - Inquiry. You can draw on this map, label it and share it with your boss. Use the links below to find out information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Asia
http://www.mapsofworld.com/asia/regions/
Step 2.
As a travel journalist it is important that you know how far away popular Asian destinations are from major capital cities in Australia. Use the map provided by your boss and using the scale located at the bottom work out how far (distance in km) the following Asian cities are from Canberra.
- Bangkok, Tokyo, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Taipei
Step 3.
Travellers will want to know about the religions, languages and traditions that different regions have so that they can compare them to Australia's. Use the links below or Google Search Engine to research these topics and then use Popplet to sort and compare the information you collect.
http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/media/2405669/what-is-durga-puja-
http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/media/2405701/what-are-mooncakes-
http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/media/2333778/a-special-day-for-buddhists
http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/media/1423121/mongolia-and-bhutan-continuing-traditions
https://sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/
http://www.ducksters.com/geography/asia.php
http://www.oddizzi.com/teachers/explore-the-world/places/asia/
Step 4.
Your Travelling audience will want to know what money (currency) they will need in an Asian country. Research and choose 3 currency types and then use the exchange rate link to work out the value of the Australian Dollar compared to each of the chosen Asian Currencies.
Links about currency
http://www.factmonster.com/dk/encyclopedia/eastern-asia.html
Exchange Rate Website
https://www.travelex.com.au/rates/currency-converter
Step 5
Festivals
Create a pic collage advertising an Asian Festival. Use the links below to help you get started.
http://kids.asiasociety.org/explore
http://www.oddizzi.com/teachers/explore-the-world/places/asia/
http://www.china-family-adventure.com/moon-festival.html
https://asianinspirations.com.au/asian-culture/vietnamese-moon-festival-legend/
http://www.china-family-adventure.com/chinese-new-year.html
Step 6
Fabulous Food
Many dishes we eat in Australia are inspired by Asian cuisine. Explore different food dishes eaten in Asia, choose one and write a procedure instructing someone how to make it.
Use the Google Search Engine and make sure you type in appropriate key words to narrow your search.
Step 7
Laws and Rules
Sometimes it is important to know the laws and rules of the countries you travel to as they often differ from the ones we have in Australia. Some may seem strange or even silly to us. Click on the link below, read and reflect on why these people might have offended Malaysian authorities and people. Then see if you can research and find some laws that people travelling from Australia to an Asian country might need to know.
Step 8
You have completed many tasks and have research much information. You are now ready to apply what you have learnt to creating your own travel brochure or TV travel segment. Refer to your boss (teacher) and rubric for further instruction and to clarify questions.
Evaluation