Cultures and Religions of the Himalayan Region

Name: Jared J. Procopio
Department: Social Studies

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Tibet

Part 1: Geographic Location

Objective: Students will be able to locate the Tibetan region on a world map.

Materials: Oversized map (created in the Mapping the Himalayan Region lesson), markers, atlas, click here for an online image of Tibet's location, or click here for a physical and politcal image of Tibet. Click here for a basic overview of Tibet.

Procedure: Using an atlas or a printout of the online image of Tibet's location, students will draw Tibet onto their oversized map.

Part 2: Language

Objective: Students will be able to count to ten as well speak several basic conversational phrases in Tibetan.

Materials: Use the following links to access information about how to write and speak Tibetan.

Procedure: During the unit on Tibet, use basic Tibetan phrases and method of counting in lieu of English. Be sure to teach your students what the basics are, then encourage them to use the language as well.

CLICK HERE for the Tibetan Language Audio Guide

CLICK HERE for a guide to the Written Tibetan Language

CLICK HERE for a Tibetan Language Stroke Order Handout