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Throughout this unit, students will discover the lifestyles and cultures of other countries in Asia and across the world. They compare features of these countries and cultures with Australia. ======

They will explore questions such as:
 * How are Australians part of a global society?
 * How are the people and traditions of Asia similar to and different from Australia?
 * How do people live in other places?
 * How have other cultures contributed to Australia’s identity and traditions?
 * Why does Australia have a responsibility to help developing nations?
 * How are Asia and Australia connected?[[image:leesclassroom:india.jpg width="245" height="187" align="right"]]

This PowerPoint will detail the project, assessment and other useful information: [|Asia Project Group Activity.ppt]

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 * Below are some websites that you may find useful for your particular country.**

[|Lonely Planet Asia] [|All About Asia] [|Travel Asia] [|Ask Asia for Kids]
 * Below are some websites that you may find useful for your project work.**

[|www.nationalgeographic.com] The National Geographic site contains information, maps and photos of every country. [|www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm] This website provides maps and geographical information about all countries. [] This website provides comprehensive information, in particular about the issues facing underdeveloped countries as they move towards the United Nations’ millennium goals. Click on the ‘Country Guides’ button on the right-hand side menu. [|cyberschoolbus.un.org] This is a United Nations website for younger people. Click on ‘The Millennium Development Goals’ feature to find information about the millennium goals from children’s perspectives. [|www.wfp.org]The World Food Program website has information about food shortages in Asia and the world and why they have occurred. To navigate this site, click on the ‘Where we work’ button on the left-hand side menu, then select a country. [|www.caritas.org.au] This is the website of an Australian aid organisation, Caritas. Other organisations which also provide interesting aid stories and information include: UNICEF, World Vision and Amnesty International. [|www.ausaid.gov.au] The Australian Government website outlines this country’s international aid program. Resource
 * Interesting sites that explore Asia and Australia in terms of humanitarian issues include:**