1. The Globally Ignored Country of Sri Lanka

2. Lesson #1: Map/Globe Skills Anuradhapura – D4 Polonnaruwa – E5 Kandy – G4 Map of Sri Lanka

3. Lesson #2: Critical Thinking Sanni MaskStudent Work Based on Sanni

4. Lesson #3: Biography/Civic Engagement Sybil Wettasinghe: positive civic behavior (graphic organizer) Sybil Wettasinghe: positive civic behavior (graphic organizer) Stories demonstrating trustworthiness, courtesy, respect, responsibility, etc. Stories demonstrating trustworthiness, courtesy, respect, responsibility, etc. The Umbrella Thief by Sybil Wettasinghe The Umbrella Thief by Sybil Wettasinghe

5. Lesson #4: Inquiry What do you want to know about European colonization in Sri Lanka? Pick-a-name… Ceylon Ceylian Ceiloa Which is it?

6. Artifact #2: Published Document The Umbrella Thief By Sybil Wettasinghe Sinhala Alphabet

7. Artifact #1: Arts Activity Geta Bera Drum Music

8. Artifact #3: Unpublished Doc Ceylon Constitution: Memorandum by the Secretary of State for the Colonies Ceylon Constitution: Memorandum by the Secretary of State for the Colonies Primary: Independence, symbols (national flag, anthem, bird, and flower), making the Ceylon (Sri Lanka) flag. Primary: Independence, symbols (national flag, anthem, bird, and flower), making the Ceylon (Sri Lanka) flag. Intermediate: Underlying themes of political unrest and nationalism, compare & contrast with the Declaration of Independence, research. Intermediate: Underlying themes of political unrest and nationalism, compare & contrast with the Declaration of Independence, research.

9. Artifact #4 - Interview Elizabeth Brown and her Sri Lankan Host Mother Annona Rambutan Sri Lankan Fruits Carambola KiribathCurry and Rice

10. Assessments 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 when they want to get rid of red bumps or boils? 2. Which of the following is a NEED to Sri Lankans 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 D. 56 syllabs A. 26 letters B. 26 syllabs C. 56 letters D. 56 syllabs

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12. Personal Rewards and Frustrations Rewards: Rewards: * Became educated about a country none of us knew much about (besides the tsunami). (besides the tsunami). * 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!!! * Having it relate to SOL objectives for some lessons.

13. Uses During Student Teaching Class party tying in cultural foods. Class party tying in cultural foods. Sanni masks could be created around Halloween time. Sanni masks could be created around Halloween time. Interactive read aloud using The Umbrella Thief. Interactive read aloud using The Umbrella Thief. Connections with music class using Geta Bera drums. Connections with music class using Geta Bera drums.

14. Closing Why Sri Lanka?