Location and importance of Indonesia
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe Indonesia's location and explain why it is important in its region and globally.
Key learning points
- Indonesia is the largest country in Southeast Asia and is an archipelago consisting of over 17 000 islands.
- Indonesia is important regionally and globally.
- Indonesia is placed within a wider political, social, cultural and environmental context.
Keywords
ASEAN - the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a group of 10 nations who cooperate on trade and security with the aim of boosting their economic, social and cultural development
Context - the background conditions and situation that help explain what is happening in a country
Common misconception
Indonesia is made up of small islands and has a small population.
In fact, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and while its 17 000 islands do include many small islands, it has many large islands too: for example, Java is around the same size as England and Borneo's size is similar to France.
Teacher tip
The ASEAN website includes information about ASEAN's aims and history, as well as the flags of its members (which some students may enjoy identifying), and a video of the ASEAN anthem which could be an interesting resource to use in starting the lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the capital city of Indonesia?
Q2.Which continent is Indonesia part of?
Q3.What is Indonesia mostly made up of?
Q4.What is the name of the ocean to the south of Indonesia?
Q5.Which famous island in Indonesia is known for its tourism and beaches?
Q6.What natural hazard is common in Indonesia because of its location on the Ring of Fire?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Where is Indonesia located?
Q2.What is ASEAN?
Q3.What does the word "context" mean when studying a country like Indonesia?
Q4.Which of the following best describes Indonesia?
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