Pupil Activity Booklet Asian Civilisation Museum Primary 6 Social Studies Amanda Huang Xuanqi, Chen Weijie, Dalvin Chandran and Foo Yingting (Bachelor of Arts/Education, Class of 2016) Name: Class: Date: (Note: Graphics, photographs and/or maps in the original fieldwork package which are copyrighted have been removed.) 1
. Inquiry Question How have the legacies of Southeast Asia shaped our way of life in the region today? Fieldwork Rules S T A R S Safety first Try your best Attitude Respect Stay focused 2
Guiding Questions Station 1: Tiny Mighty Rice When and how was rice introduced to Southeast Asia? How is rice grown? What is the impact of rice in Southeast Asia today? Location: Gallery 4, Level 1 A The Beginning of Rice Cultivation Follow the clues to explore the exhibits. Answer the following questions by filling in the blanks below. 1 What is another name for rice cultivation? -- 2 When did rice cultivation start? Southeast Asia is believed to be one of the centres for rice cultivation in the world with a history of at least years in mainland Southeast Asia. Rice has displaced every other to become the local food in Southeast Asia. 3
3 Draw the missing pattern in the picture below. Time period: Name of tool: Place of origin: Purpose of tool: B Rice Cultivation and Climate 1 Find the board with the given clue and fill in the blanks below! 4
Did you know? Rice The grain that is responsible for. It has formed the for many of the great civilisations of Southeast Asia. 2a) Read the information board and tick the correct boxes. You may tick more than one box. There were seasonal winds. Monsoon winds bring rain up to three metres annually in some areas. In January, monsoon winds blow from the Northeast and the South China Sea, and in July, the winds reverse their direction. Monsoon rains provide a regular and enough supply of fresh water that is important to the development of wet rice cultivation. b) What is the climate like in Southeast Asia? Do you think that the climatic conditions in Southeast Asia are suitable for rice cultivation? Why? 5
C Food Game In one minute, write down as many types of Southeast Asian dishes using rice as an ingredient. Reflection: Tell Nam Nam about how you feel towards the rice farmers and show your appreciation for having rice as a staple food in Southeast Asia. If not for rice farmers like Nam Nam 6
Guiding Questions Station 2: Jewels of the S.E.A. What are the uses of jewellery in Southeast Asia? How does the jewellery in Southeast Asia shape the wearer s identity? What is the relevance of jewellery in Southeast Asia today? Location: Gallery 4, Level 1 A Uses of Jewellery 1 Look for the artefacts and answer the questions. Retrieving the legacies depends on you! a) What is it? b) Where does it come from? c) What is it made of? I want to know more! Family wealth and heirlooms, including are through the female line and are considered an important part of the family heritage. The have also retained their traditional as a special sign of their. 7
2 a) What is it? b) Where does it come from? c) What is it made of? d) One interesting fact 3 Indo-Javanese Traditions The ceremonial dress and jewellery worn by this in the early part of the 20 th century represent the of the Indonesian encounter in the Central Javanese period. The ensemble consists of heavily jeweled and ornaments. 8
Let s pause You now know more about some ways jewelleries are used. Now look at the jewelleries in your bag. Discuss and respond to the question below. Are jewelleries still relevant today? B) Designs of Jewellery Find out more about the designs of the artefacts in the following tasks. 1 Find the pair of Chinese made gold filigree Malay wedding necklaces and sketch it below. Fill up the Knowing more section as you read its descriptions too! 9
Let s find out more In Southeast Asia, wealthy Chinese, Peranakan and Malays all saw the wedding as a perfect chance to show off their K and. The auspicious symbols help us identify the of the original owners. 2 Find the artefact shown below. Do any of the symbols resemble the Eight Immortals? You may use the ipad to help you zoom in. DO YOU KNOW? A technique used to create the jewellery was lostwax casting, an ancient process that creates a metal sculpture, usually made of wax or another soft material. 10
Let s find out more The Peranakan communities have produced jewelleries, combining a variety of cultural influences. They have adopted many aspects of or practices. It may also be found in the bridal ensembles of many communities. What does the design of the jewellery you have observed tell you about its owners? 11
3 It s Your Group Design! Draw your group jewellery set in the box below. Name of the jewellery set: The jewellery set is because 12
Guiding Questions Station 3: ohm-my-god! What are the main religious influences of Southeast Asia? What impact do these religions have on our lives in Southeast Asia today? Location: Gallery 4, Level 1 A Track that Artefact! Each group has been given an envelope with two photographs in it. Track down those two artefacts and record the details required. Artefact 1 What is it? Where is it from? When was it made? One interesting fact Is it a Hinduism or Buddhism artefact? How do you know? 13
Artefact 2 What is it? Where is it from? When was it made? One interesting fact Is it a Hinduism or Buddhism artefact? How do you know? Artefact 3 What is it? Where is it from? When was it made? One interesting fact Is it a Hinduism or Buddhism artefact? How do you know? 14
B A Guided Tour Write down your points in the boxes provided. Points to 15
C Standing the Test of Time Although not practised by everyone in Southeast Asia today, Hindusim and Buddhism have lasting impacts on people s lives in the region, even today. Each group will be assigned an impact: a) hospitality, b) filial piety and c) yoga and meditation and you will do a skit for the class to guess the impact. Observers will write the answers on the table. Impact of the Religion 1 2 3 Reflection List three things you have learnt or appreciate about the Hindu-Buddhist belief system in the box below. 16
Guiding Questions Station 4: Threads that bind How was textile brought to Southeast Asia? What is the meaning behind the designs and patterns of the textiles in Southeast Asia? How is batik made? How did textile trade in the past impact Southeast Asia today? Location: Gallery 4, Level 1 A Origins of Textile Explore the exhibits and fill in the passage below. Origins of Textile in Southeast Asia Cotton textile from eastern were a key component of trade in Southeast Asia as early as the 14 th century. Historical evidence suggests that this goes back to even earlier. They were greatly admired for their, durability, and bright colour fast designs. 17
Adaptation of Textiles to Southeast Asia Context Over hundreds of years, the trade in textiles into a highly sophisticated business. Specific sizes and designs could be produced to suit the traditional tastes of markets. Often, these had Southeast Asian not found in textiles made for Indian or regional markets. 18
B What do the Patterns Mean? Each group has been assigned to look for a particular textile exhibition. Look for your textile and focus on the details on the textile and describe the details on the mind map the next page. You may also include any other relevant information that you can find. 1 2 3 19
Group The group presented on I have learnt that Group The group presented on I have learnt that 20
C Produce Your Own Batik Look into your bag and take out a packet of batik pieces with the following design and colour it. 21
Reflection: A Diary Entry Dear Diary, I took art as an O level subject and fell in love with batik printing when my teacher introduced it to us in class. I turned one of my rooms at home into a studio and used it to print batik at home. My daughter was only two when that happened. She would stand at the doorway and point out whichever design that appealed to her and chant, Beautiful! She is already 27 now. How time flies. We started out by selling our batik clothes at pasar malams and gradually started distributing them in shopping centres. Customers loved the vibrant and intricate prints that we produced and business was good for a few years. However, the demand for batik did not last. Other fashion dominated the market and batik was slowly phased out. You don t see people wearing batik as an everyday wear anymore. These days, you only see batik being worn by the cabin crew from the Singapore Airlines as part of their uniform, or during festivals such as Hari Raya, where the Muslims wear baju kurungs that feature batik designs. It s sad because batik designs are intricate, carry much cultural meaning and express one s identity. Tan Hong Jiu, ex-batik maker 22
Now that you have read the diary entry, answer the questions below. 1 Why was batik popular in the market back then? 2 Why did the demand for batik fall? 3 How is batik still relevant today? 4 What do you feel about the phasing out of batik in our society today? Imagine you are part of a team that is tasked to promote the batik culture. In your groups, come up with a jingle (as part of an advertisement) to help promote batik. 23