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Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, was one of the hardest hit countries of the December 2004 tsunami. Use this opportunity to explore the culture, history, and geography of this small but interesting country |
Sri Lanka Information
If you are
preparing for a report, this site has extensive information on Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka
Reference Page
From the CIA FactBook, find lots of excellent information about Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Quick Facts
Here you'll find a great starting point with lots of additional
information to make your information search easy.
History of Sri Lanka
Read a brief history of
colonial rule of this country and the coming of independence in 1972.
The Tragedy of
the Tsunami
BBC News provides several stories about the change in Sri Lanka
since the tsunami.
Animals of Sri Lanka
The
animals of Sri Lanka surprisingly survived the tsunami with few deaths. Take a
look at the
wildlife that live on this island.
Frogs of Sri Lanka
An amazing discovery was made in 2002 on the island
of Sri Lanka. Read here to find out!
Geography of
South Asia
Help students understand the geography and culture of this
region. (Grade 4 - 8)
Latitude, Longitude, and Mapmaking
This lesson
requires students to review the concepts of latitude and longitude.
Start with the basics of geographic study. (Grade 6 - 8)
Let's Study Explorers -
Marco Polo
This lesson provides a simple, interesting way for
students to broaden
their understanding of Asia. (Grade 5 - 7)
On the Road
with Marco Polo: Sea Voyage to India
Trace the route and explore the
impact of this journey in this EdSitement lesson (Grade 3 - 5)
Should the Ming End the Treasure Ship Voyages?
This lesson presents the background surrounding
an important Chinese decision and asks students, as advisors to the Ming court, to advise
the Emperor whether or not to
end the voyages altogether. You'll find this lesson to be
an excellent introduction to the extent of
trade hundreds of years ago. (Grade 9 - 12)
Violence in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has political
unrest and more suicide bombings
than any other place in the world. This cross-curricular lesson covers art
and social history at the
same time. (Grades 9 - 12)
Also remember to investigate the special Tsunami resources from EdGate!