malaysia & careers in math
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Do Now1) You should have 2 notecards2) On one notecard, write Malaysian
Culture as the title, and write Math Culture on the other
3) On the Malaysian culture notecard, list 3 things you know about Malaysia or Asia
My Beloved CountryMalaysia
Location:South East Asia
Malaysia
Malaysian Flag
West Malaysia East Malaysia
HistoryPreviously colonized by:
- the Portuguese (1511)- the Dutch (1641)- the British (19th Century)- the Japanese (1942)- the British (1945)
IndependenceMalaysia obtained Independence (Merdeka) from the British on 31st August 1957 through the leadership of Tunku Abdul Rahman who became our first Prime Minister.
MERDEKA!MERDEKA!MERDEKA!
CultureMalaysia is a Multi-ethnic country.
Malay(67%)
Chinese(25%)
Indian(7%)
Other (0.7%)
Traditional Costumes
Cheongsam(Chinese)
Sari(Indian)
Baju Kurung(Malay)
Baju Melayu(Malay)
Religion and FestivalsIslam – Hari Raya Puasa
National Mosque(Kuala Lumpur)
Ketupat(rice that has been wrapped in a woven palm leaf pouch )
Buka Puasa
Balik Kampung
Religion and FestivalsBuddhism – Chinese New Year
Kek Lok Si Chinese Temple
Lion Dance
Angpau(Red Packet)
Religion and FestivalsHindu – Deepavali and Thaipusam
Sri MahamariammanHindu Temple
Deepavali(Festival of Lights)
Thaipusam
Religion and FestivalsChristianity - Christmas
Christ Church(Malacca)
Christmas Decorationsin a shopping mall
Santa and his helpers
Traditional Games
Congkak with marbles
Gasing(Spinning Top)
Wau(Giant Kite)
Other Traditional Items
Kompang(Traditional Music)
Sepak Takraw(Traditional Sport)
Wayang Kulit(Traditional Theater)
Food (Malay)Laksa
(White noodles in spicy soup)
Nasi Lemak(Coconut Rice with chilli,
cucumber, anchovies and peanuts)
Rendang(Meat in Curry)
Lemang(Rice cooked in Bamboo)
Satay(Barbequed meat)
Food (Chinese)Bak Kut Teh
(noodles in soupwith pork)
Char Kuay Teow(fried noodles with
prawn and egg)
Chee Cheong Fun(rolled up noodles
with sauce)
Hokkien Noodles(thick noodles fried
in black sauce)
Prawn Noodles(yellow noodles with prawns)
Wantan Noodles(thin noodles with porkslices in black souce)
Char Siew Pao(dumplings with assorted fillings)
Food (Indian)Banana Leaf Rice
(white rice with assorted food served
on a Banana Leaf)
Chapati(toasted dough eaten
with food as a substitute for rice)
Nan(baked dough eaten plain or with fillings)
Roti Canai(fried dough eaten
plain or with filling )
Food (Dessert)Ais Kacang
(Shredded ice withsyrup, nuts and beans)
Cendol(Shredded ice with Coconut
milk and brown sugar)
Goreng Pisang(Banana slices fried
with batter)
Durian(King of all Fruits)
School System
Age School Type
4-6 Kindergarden
7-12 Primary School
13-17 High School
18-20 High School or College
Tourist Attractions
Batu CavesNational Sports Stadium
Kuala Lumpur Tower
Petronas Twin TowersSultan Abdul Samad Building
National Monument
Tourist Attractions
Taman Negara(National Park)
Mount Kinabalu(highest peak in South East Asia)
Sipadan Island
Taman Negara(National Park)
Redang Island
Langkawi Island
Specially Malaysian
Malaysian Airlines
Air Asia(budget airlines in Asia)
F1 Circuit(Sepang)
F1 Circuit Route
Specially Malaysian
Trishaw(old mode
of transport)
Sampan(village
fisherman’s boat)Rafflesia
(World’s biggest flower)
My Family
Math Culture
How do you think math is relevant to your lives?
My Career Choice
Math Careers1) Each of you will be assigned a
career2) Read the handout and take notes on
one side of your “Math Culture” notecard
3) Prepare to give a brief introduction about your “Math Career”
Round-a-roo(m)1) Pretend this is your real job!2) Find a partner and introduce
yourselves to each other (each will be given 2 minutes).
3) Listener should take notes on the notecard or a piece of paper.
4) We will do several rounds.
Question 1
A flag has symbols that show something about a country.
Name a symbol in the Malaysian flag and what the
symbol means.
Question 2
What are the 3 main ethnic groups in Malaysia?
Question 3
Name 2 countries that are neighbors of Malaysia.
Closing(on the other side of Malaysian culture
notecard)
List 2 or 3 things that you learned from
today’s lesson