Instructional Video

Geography Now! Indonesia

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Thanks to its gorgeous beaches, many view Indonesia as the Hawaii of the Muslim world. It is the largest archipelago nation, with anywhere between 13,500 to 18,300 islands. A video resource profiles the complex country and its diverse peoples.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video as a case study to examine Islam around the world
Classroom Considerations
  • Fits as the 78th installment of the Countries A-Z playlist
  • Images of mummies and jokes about relationship violence may make the video inappropriate for some students
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video demonstrates the diversity of Indonesian culture
  • Narrator explains complicated history in an engaging and concise way
Cons
  • Ad interrupts streaming