Timor-Leste Country Study | East Timor Geography Research Project & Worksheets

Explore the newest nation of Southeast Asia!
Take your students on a journey to the "Crocodile Island" with this engaging Timor-Leste (East Timor) Country Study. Perfect for geography units, Asian studies, or International Days, this "No Prep" packet provides everything your students need to write a report or learn about this resilient and beautiful nation.

WHAT’S INCLUDED :
🇹🇱 Country Fact Sheets/Posters: Colorful, information-packed pages covering Timor-Leste's Capital City (Dili), Population, Language (Tetum & Portuguese), Currency (US Dollar), and Flag meaning.
🇹🇱 Geography & Location: Maps and details about its location in Southeast Asia near Indonesia and Australia.
🇹🇱 Culture & Traditions: Visuals and info on Traditional Clothes (Tais woven cloth), Traditional Music (Babadok drum), and Folk Dance (Likurai).
🇹🇱 Sports: Fascinating details about Football (Soccer) and "Kite flying" games.
🇹🇱 Food: Delicious details on Ikan Sabuko (tamarind fish), Batar Da'an (corn & beans), and Feijoada (bean stew).
🇹🇱 Famous Landmarks: Real photo reference cards for the Christo Rei Statue, Jaco Island, Mount Ramelau, and the Government Palace in Dili.
🇹🇱 Research Worksheets: Guided writing pages for students to record facts about the climate, interesting facts (like its road to independence), and culture.

PERFECT FOR:
👀 Geography & Social Studies Units (Southeast Asia).
👀 Country Research Projects.
👀 International Day / Culture Week.
👀 History of Independence Units.
👀 Morning Work / Early Finishers.
👀 Substitute Teacher Plans.

HOW TO USE:
🚀 Direct Instruction: Use the colorful fact posters to teach the class about Timorese culture and geography.
🚀 Research Stations: Print the informational pages and place them around the room. Have students walk around to find the answers for their worksheets.
🚀 Independent Study: Hand out the packet as a self-guided project for students to complete at their own pace.