The Globally Ignored The Globally Ignored Country ofCountry of

Sri LankaSri Lanka

Lesson #1: Map/Globe SkillsLesson #1: Map/Globe Skills

Anuradhapura – D4

Polonnaruwa – E5

Kandy – G4Map of Sri Lanka

Lesson #2: Critical ThinkingLesson #2: Critical Thinking

Sanni Mask Student Work Based on Sanni

Lesson #3: Biography/Civic Lesson #3: Biography/Civic EngagementEngagement

Sybil Wettasinghe: positive Sybil Wettasinghe: positive civic behavior (graphic civic behavior (graphic organizer)organizer)

Stories demonstrating Stories demonstrating trustworthiness, courtesy, trustworthiness, courtesy, respect, responsibility, etc.respect, responsibility, etc.

The Umbrella ThiefThe Umbrella Thief by by Sybil WettasingheSybil Wettasinghe

Lesson #4: InquiryLesson #4: Inquiry

What do you want to know about European colonization in Sri Lanka?

Pick-a-name…CeylonCeylianCeiloa

Which is it?

Artifact #2: Published Artifact #2: Published DocumentDocument

The Umbrella ThiefBy Sybil Wettasinghe

Sinhala Alphabet

Artifact #1: Arts ActivityArtifact #1: Arts Activity Geta Bera Drum MusicGeta Bera Drum Music

Artifact #3: Unpublished Artifact #3: Unpublished DocDoc

Ceylon Constitution: Memorandum by the Ceylon Constitution: Memorandum by the Secretary of State for the ColoniesSecretary of State for the Colonies

Primary: Independence, symbols (national flag, Primary: Independence, symbols (national flag, anthem, bird, and flower), making the Ceylon (Sri anthem, bird, and flower), making the Ceylon (Sri Lanka) flag.Lanka) flag.

Intermediate: Underlying themes of political Intermediate: Underlying themes of political unrest and nationalism, compare & contrast with unrest and nationalism, compare & contrast with the Declaration of Independence, research.the Declaration of Independence, research.

Artifact #4 - InterviewArtifact #4 - Interview

Elizabeth Brown and her Sri Lankan Host Mother

Annona Rambutan

Sri Lankan Fruits

Carambola

Kiribath Curry and Rice

AssessmentsAssessments 1. Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka. This 1. Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka. This important port city is located at _____ on important port city is located at _____ on the map.the map. A. B2 B. A4 C. A3 A. B2 B. A4 C. A3

2. Which of the following is a NEED to Sri Lankans 2. Which of the following is a NEED to Sri Lankans when they want to get rid of red bumps or boils?when they want to get rid of red bumps or boils? A. B. C.A. B. C.

3. The Sinhalese alphabet is made up of:3. The Sinhalese alphabet is made up of: A. 26 letters B. 26 syllabs C. 56 letters A. 26 letters B. 26 syllabs C. 56 letters D. 56 D. 56

syllabssyllabs

$$$ Cost $$$$$$ Cost $$$ Lesson Plan/Artifact Item Cost (approx.)

Artifact 1 Ribbon $6.50 Balloons $10.00 Wax Paper $2.00

Artifact 4 Kiribath 60 oz. Long Grain

White Rice $7.00

36 fl. oz. Thick Coconut Milk

$12.00

Curry 60 oz. Long Grain

White Rice $7.00

20 oz. Mild Curry Paste $10.00 Lesson 2 Paper Plates $2.50

String $3.50

Personal Rewards and Personal Rewards and FrustrationsFrustrations

Rewards: Rewards: * Became educated about a country * Became educated about a country none of us knew much about none of us knew much about

(besides the tsunami).(besides the tsunami).* We were challenged to think * We were challenged to think

creatively.creatively. * We can now share our knowledge * We can now share our knowledge with our students.with our students.

Frustrations:Frustrations:* Resources, resources, resources!!!* Resources, resources, resources!!!

* Having it relate to SOL objectives for * Having it relate to SOL objectives for some lessons.some lessons.

Uses During Student Uses During Student TeachingTeaching

Class party tying in Class party tying in cultural foods.cultural foods.

Sanni masks could Sanni masks could be created around be created around Halloween time.Halloween time.

Interactive read Interactive read aloud using aloud using The The Umbrella Thief.Umbrella Thief.

Connections with Connections with music class using music class using Geta Bera drums.Geta Bera drums.

ClosingClosing

Why Sri Lanka?