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