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Title:
| Country: Thailand |
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Description:
| These websites are about Thailand. Here students can find information about the history, geography, people and culture of this Kingdom. You can take a virtual tour of the Royal Palaces, see images of Buddhist sculpture, or watch a slideshow about the rare white elephants. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Map of Thailand
This printable map shows the major cities and rivers of Thailand.
Enchanted Learning: Flag of Thailand
This site has a picture of and information about Thailand's flag. There are links to a printable flag that you can color, an outline map of Thailand, and a short quiz. NOTE: This site includes ads.
ThinkQuest: Thailand
This student created site talks about the history of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Thai Symbols
These pages were created by students in Thailand and show the things that they think best represent Thai culture. NOTE: This site contains a discussion forum.
Palaces of the King
On this site you can take virtual tours of the Royal Palaces of Thailand. Click on the thumbnail images to go to a particular palace, and then use the drop down menus to reach specific destinations. The virtual tours require QuickTime and Flash.
PBS: White Elephants of Thailand
Watch this slideshow about the rare white elephants of Thailand, which are the property of the king.
PBS: Thailand: Jewel of the Orient
This colorful site has information about travel in Thailand, as well as facts about the animals that live there and an overview of Buddhism. There are quick facts about the country and lots of photographs.
Banknotes of Thailand
Click on the links under the heading "Images" to see pictures of Thai currency. NOTE: This commercial site links to an online store.
FactMonster: Thailand
This article about Thailand includes many facts about the country, including a map and a picture of the flag. There is also a link to an encyclopedia entry. NOTE: This site contains ads.
CIA World FactBook: Thailand
This site has lots of facts about Thailand, including information about the economy, government, people, geography, and a map.
BBC: Thailand
This site contains many quick facts about the country of Thailand, information about the government, and links to the official media sources. There is also a Thai history timeline and an audio file of the National Anthem.
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Education Standards:
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ME Standards:
3.A.2, 3.B.2, 3.A.1, 3.B.3
MO Standards:
5.A.1, 5.A.1, 7.D.1, 5.B.1
NV Standards:
G4.GS.4.2
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