SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 5

SARASAS AFFILIATED SCHOOLS

Social Studies Grade 5

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Foreword:
By Dr Chamrat Nongmak

When talking about bilingual education in private elementary - and
secondary schools in Thailand, the discussion invariably tends to focus
on Sarasas Affiliated Schools, a large group of private schools that were
formerly owned and administered bythe late Mr Piboon Yongkamol. Mr
Piboon, a well-known and respected educator, was
a leading pioneer of the bilingual education concept here in Thailand.
These schools provide a benchmark and a showcase for bilingual
education in Thailand. Many school proprietors, directors, and managers
make it a point to visit Sarasas Affiliated Schools seeking advice and
guidance from a successful leader in the field of bilingual education.

Sarasas programmes for teaching students in both English and
Thai have been carefully planned and developed step by step. One of the
toughest challenges Sarasas has had to face has been finding the
necessary texts and materials for teaching Thai subjects in English. This
is because a bilingual school, like any other Thai school, needs
government approval to operate and must teach the curriculum mandated
by the Ministry of Education. Unfortunately, the materials needed for
teaching Thai subjects in English are not readily available. Publishers do
little to support this need because the concept is still fairly new, and the
demand is small. This has forced Sarasas to create itsown texts and
materials.

Sarasas has been more fortunate than most other schools
struggling to developtheir own bilingual program. It already has bilingual
education experience, qualified staff, and the resources necessary to
produce its own high-quality textbooks and materials. The staff, of
course, is the most important ingredient.
Sarasas’ large, well-seasoned staff of highly competent, well qualified
and dedicatedteaching professionals, both Thai and native speakers
of English, gives it a unique advantage over others attempting to
produce these much-needed materials.

Even so, it has not been an easy task. The materials have been
produced throughthe careful process of research and development. The
revision or total change is done when those materials are proven to be

inadequate. The people involved in developing these textbooks or
workbooks are classroom teachers. They are the ones who will have to
teach with the same materials they have helped to create. Knowing this
gives them a greater incentive to do it right.

The teams of classroom teachers responsible for classroom
material developmentoperate under the close supervision of the Sarasas
Board of Executives. One of the roles of the board is to assure proper
quality control by collecting andcarefully evaluating the actual work done
by students using the new materials. They ensure that the students are
able to understand the material and use them effectively. One of the things
they check for is whether the level of English used in the books is
appropriate for the students’ level of English. The board also makes certain
that the content of the material is in accordance with the approved
syllabus. This science bookhas been developed through this process.

This book is not only useful for teachers but also for parents
and guardians.Its purpose is to encourage and support students in their
quest for knowledge and understanding of science, as well as stimulate
their interest and improve their skills. Each unit provides an introduction to
the material, a list of new words the student will encounter, problem-solving
examples to help the student better understand how to do the work, oral
exercises, and a review of what was learnt.

This new science material will provide students with a greater
international perspective and understanding of Science and Scientific
terminology, which will benefit them greatly in later life. This said I would
like to take this opportunity to thank those responsible for developing this
material and offer my sincere congratulations for a job well done.

Chamrat Nongmak,
PhD.

Former Deputy
Permanent Secretary

The Ministry of
Education

PREFACE

This Social Studies textbook has been developed for bilingual learners based on the
B.E. 2560 (A.D. 2017) revised version of Thailand’s Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E.
2551 (A.D.2008). The content of this book follows the Basic Social Studies for Grade 5 written
by the Institute of Academic Development.

This textbook aims to enhance students’ abilities needed in the 21st century. These
include analytical skills, creativity, and collaborative skills.

At the beginning of each unit of this textbook, a useful vocabulary list is provided to
learners. Examples demonstrate to students how to apply the information they have learnt to
solve related problems. Exercises and activities follow that allow for immediate practice. At
the end of each unit, a summary of the key learning concepts along with a revision exercise
is provided to help students consolidate what they have learned.

Author,
Sarasas Affiliated Schools

March 2022



UNIT 1 Good Citizen 00 WEEK 1-9
UNIT 2 Local Government 00
UNIT 3 Thai Culture and Thai Local Wisdom 00 WEEK 10-18

UNIT 4 Production of Goods and Services 00
UNIT 5 Banks 00
UNIT 6 Cooperatives and Sufficiency Economy 00

UNIT 7 Investigating the History of Locality 00 WEEK 1-9
UNIT 8 Indian, Chinese and Foreign Civilizations 00
UNIT 9 Ayutthaya Kingdom 00
UNIT 10 Thonburi Kingdom 00

UNIT 11 The Elements of Map and Geographical Tools 00 WEEK 10-18

UNIT 12 The Regions in Thailand 00

UNIT 13 Population and Environment Characteristics 00

Unit 1 Good Citizen

Good citizen
How to be a good citizen
Prevention of child rights abuses

Learning Concepts

How to be a good citizen

Prevention of child rights
abuses

Unit 1

Words to Learn Date: …./.…/…...

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning
Citizen (n) A member of a พลเมือง

________________ country.

________________

Traits (n) A distinguishing อปุ นิสยั
________________quality belonging to
________________ a person.

Humble (adj) Having or showing สภุ าพ,ถ่อมตน
________________ a modesty.
________________

Obligation (v) A duty or ภาระผกู พนั
________________ commitment.
________________

Compassion (n) Sympathetic pity ความเห็นใจ
and concern for

________________ the sufferings of
_______________ others.

Brain Teaser

What are the traits of a good citizen?

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Unit 1

Hands on

Good Citizen

A good citizen possesses positive traits, to live in peace and
harmony.

Having love and compassion for others.
Having due regard for the feelings,
wishes, rights or traditions of others.

A person who acts in accordance with the
law.

Someone who behave in a particular way
without needing anyone else to tell them
what to do.
Someone who is honest and has strong
moral principles.
A person who helps to keep and create a
good environment.

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Unit 1

Date: …./.…/….

Activity 1: Find the words. Encircle the positive traits
of a good citizen.

Awareness Respect Integrity Obedient Kind B N
O I
Discipline POXSHL E N
TK I ND I H T
AQ A DOMOG G E
RW ORBYOH R G
RC L EE TMT B R
OB HSDNKE O I
GQ EP I TER S T
AY PEEPHS Z Y
NM PCNBNT W N
TV H T TMPQ N E
EC DQRT I N B E
RT SC I PL I
VL VOH J KE
DI
QS

Brain Teaser

How to become a good citizen?

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Unit 1

Words to Learn Date: …./.…/…...

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Authority (n) The moral or legal เจา้ หนา้ ที่,

____________ right or ability to ผมู้ อี านาจ

____________ control.

Patriotic (n) Having or ความรกั ชาติ

expressing

devotion to and

vigorous support

____________ for

____________ one's country.

Rights (n) A moral or legal สิทธิ

____________ entitlement to have

____________ or do something.

Status (n) Professional สถานภาพ

____________ position; standing.

____________

Implement (n) A tool or instrument ทาใหบ้ รรลผุ ล

mean simple

____________ device for

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Unit 1

How to become a good citizen

Good citizens act in the best interests of the
common good by acting in accordance with
his/her rights, role and duties and laws
implemented by a state.

Having concern for Helping the
the environment. needy.

Obeying the rules Practicing good
and laws. values.

Abstaining from Being Patriotic
crime.
Obtaining a good
Respecting the education.
authority.
Fulfilling the right
Respecting the rights to vote.
of others.

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Unit 1

Status of a good citizen

Role of a good citizen - being a productive member of the society.

Teachers to educate. Students to obey and learn

Doctors to promote good Policemen to implement peace
health. and order.
Good citizen’s freedom – to act in accordance with the existing

rights without violating the rights of others and not against the

constitution.

Freedom of expression. Freedom of socialize.
Freedom of choice. Freedom to travel.

Rights of a good citizen – all citizens of the state should have.

The right to receive affordable The right of privacy.
health care from the state.

The right to own property. eTdheucraigtihotnt.o 12 years free 7

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Unit 1

Date: …./.…/….
Aocf taivgityoo2d: Wcitriizteen‘riagnhdt’ wif rtihtee‘swtarotenmg’einf titisisthneotathcetioanction
of a good citizen.

Obeying the rules and laws?
_________________

Throwing trash anywhere?
_________________

Respecting authority?

_________________

Committing criminal acts?
_________________

Practicing good values?

_________________

Brain Teaser
What are the rights of a child?

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Words to Learn Unit 1

Date: …./.…/……

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Survival (n) The state of การอย่รู อด

_____________ continuing to live or

_____________ exist.

Protection (n) A legal measure การปกป้อง

intended to preserve

_____________ civil liberties and

_____________ rights.

Participate (v) Take part in an action. มีสว่ นรว่ ม

_____________

_____________

Abuse (n) Acts or behavior that การกระทาทารุณ

_____________ are damaging in

_____________ nature.

Develop (n) Grow or cause to เติบโต

_____________ grow and become

_____________ more mature.

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Unit 1

Prevention of Child Rights Abuses

A child is any person under the age of 18 who needs to be protected
more than ordinary people since their abilities are not equal to adults,
they need special protection to grow into quality adults in society.
The Right of Survival
From the moment a child is conceived they have
the right to life.
The Right to Protection
From the moment a child is born they have the right to
be protected from all forms of harm including
domestic violence.
The Right to Develop
Education and development are essential rights. The
right to develop includes the opportunity to further
specialized skills and physical and mental abilities that open ways for
them to have a brighter future and realize their dreams.

The Right to Participate
They have the right to freely express their thoughts,
views and opinions, and participate in society in areas
affecting them.

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Unit 1

Four Major Forms Child Abuse in Thailand

Child Labor
Children are forced to do work that is mentally, physically, socially or
morally dangerous and harmful to them that interferes with or
deprives them of their rights.
Sexual Abuse
Abuse involving a range of indecent or sexual activities between an
adult and a child. Such violence can have psychological, emotional,
and physical effects on the child.
Physical Abuse
Physical harm inflicted upon a child with cruel and malicious
intentions including beating, punching, slapping or otherwise
harming the child. This abuse can affect both psychological and
mental health.

Verbal Abuse
When a child is repeatedly made to feel worthless, unloved, alone or
scared. Name calling, belittling, swearing and insulting are
examples of verbal abuse. Abused children most likely become
abusive themselves, depressed, and develop anxiety.

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Unit 1

Protection of the Child Rights

The role of the parents or guardians
Must have information regarding the rights of their child.
Promote responsible parenthood or upbringing of their children.
To ensure that children are not forced into child labor and provide
for their needs.

The role of the society
Schools must operate or conduct counselling guidance activities
for students and parents to encourage students to behave
appropriately, be socially responsible and secure.
Establish policies related to children, such as support, that enables
the children to participate in the Children and Youth Council.

The role of the state
The State has a duty to make sure of the overall well-being of all
children. If parents or guardians are failing in their duties then the
state has the responsibility to intervene, removing the child if
deemed necessary and to find a safe foster family where the child
can be raised with the proper rights upheld.

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Unit 1

Date: …./.…/……

Activity 3: Answer the following questions.

Name one basic child right and write a brief explanation.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
As a student how can you contribute to the protection of child
rights?
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

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Unit 1 Date: …./.…/……

What have you learned?

Make a slogan for the awareness of protection of child rights.
1. Make a team with four members and discuss the protection of
child rights.
2. On some white cardboard, make a slogan relating to child
rights.
3. Choose one member to explain your slogan to the class.
.

Materials:
• White cardboard
• Coloring art materials
• Pencil

.
Notes
__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

________________________________________________

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Unit Review Unit 1

Date: …./.…/…...

What are the four major child rights?
1.______________________________________________
2.______________________________________________
3.______________________________________________
4.______________________________________________

What are the four major forms of child abuse in Thailand?
1.______________________________________________
2.______________________________________________
3.______________________________________________
4.______________________________________________

Write two ways you can be a good citizen.
9.______________________________________________
10._____________________________________________

_____ / 10

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Unit 1

Grading Myself Date: …./.…/…...

I KNOW I CAN I CAN DO
… ANALYZE …

I have learned about… …

Good Citizens.

How to be a good
citizen.

Prevention of child
rights abuses.

Teacher’s Evaluation Parent’s Evaluation

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Unit 2 Local Government

Significance of Local Government
Pattern of Local Government
Authority of Local Government

Community Benefits of Local Government

Learning Concepts

Local Government Significance of Local Government

Pattern of Local Government
Authority of Local Government
Community Benefits of Local
Government

Unit 2

Words to Learn Date: …./.…/…...

Picture Word Meaning Thai meaning
Regional (adj) Relating to a specific ภมู ภิ าค
_________________ geographical region.

Democracy (adj) Rule by the people. ประชาธิปไตย
_________________

Significance (n) Being important or of ลกั ษณะสาคญั
_________________ great worth.

Residents (n) People who live ผอู้ ยอู่ าศยั
_________________ somewhere

permanently.

Decentralized (adj) Controlled by many กระจายอานาจ
_________________ offices rather than

one single office.

Brain Teaser
What are some important roles that the local government plays?

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Unit 2

Hands On

Significance of Local Government

The Thai government includes three branches: central government, regional
government, 2and the local government. Local government is the lowest tier
of public administration which is localised and has limited powers allowing
local residents to participate. It is the most beneficial to the people. Local
government offices work closely with people in the community and make
reports to transfer to the appropriate regional office.

It is the basis of government. A democratic system that allows
locals to train the people to govern themselves.
Educate the people about the rules. Local administrators must
listen to the people and educate them about the obstacles in the
rule of law.
Help share the burden on the government.
It meets the needs of local people. The locals have a huge
awareness of local problems and their needs.
It’s a source of political leadership. The local government
creates and practices political experiences for local politicians.

It is in line with the principal of decentralization.

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Unit 2

Activity 1: Fill in the blanks with one of Date: …./.…/…...
the words from the box below.

political leadership decentralization democratic
problems and needs local government regional

1. ___________________is the most beneficial to the people.
2. A ________________ system allows local people to govern
themselves.
3. The local government helps solve local _______________________.
4. ________________ is necessary to help locals gain experience in
national politics.
5. __________________ is when there is more than one office in control.
6. Local government works closely with people in the community
and makes reports to send to the ________________office.

Brain Teaser
How does the government succeed in decentralization?

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Unit 2

Words to Learn Date: …./.…/…...

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Elected (v) Someone chosen to ลงคะแนนเสยี ง

__________________ hold a position by

voting.

Municipality (n) A city that has เทศบาล
__________________ corporate status and a

local government.

Metropolitan (adj) Relating to the capital มหานคร
__________________ city and its surrounding

areas.

Provincial (adj) A province (region) of a จงั หวดั

__________________ country.

Sub-district (n) An administrative ตาบล
__________________ division that is a part of

a district.

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Unit 2

Pattern of the Local

Government

Provincial Government Organization

Provincial Service
Administrative

Provincial Administrative Provincial Adminisrative
President Council

The Provincial Government Organization comprises of the legislative and the
executive branches. The legislative branch is called the Provincial
Administrative Council, and the executive branch is called the Provincial
Admirative President. The provincial administrative president shall control
and take charge of the administration and will be directly elected from the
administration election. He/she holds office for a term of four years.

Important roles of the Provincial Government include:

Badge of Wisdom of the Local
Commandments Local People Development

Mold and support Keep up Natural Cultural
the Administrative and Environmental Arts
Body Resources

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Unit 2

Municipality in Local Governments

Municipalities are local governments with

responsibilities in advanced cities or metropolitan areas.

Municipality Local
Administrative

The Mayor (Executive Branch) The Municipal Council
(Legislative Branch)

Municipality are divided into three categories. City Municipality, Town

Municipality and Sub-district Municipality. All 3 types of municipalities

consist of legislative and executive branches.

The Mayor is elected and holds office for four years. He/she
is responsible for making policies and administrations in
municipal areas.
The Municipal council is the law-making department of the
municipality. It acts to pass and control the administrative
affairs of the mayor.

The legislative branch is called the City Municipality has 24 members

Municipal Council, of which the Town Municipality has 18 members

number of members differs between Sub-district Municipality has 12

each type of municipality. members.

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Unit 2

Important roles of the municipality include:

Clean water Preventing and
stopping infectious
diseases

Drainage Providing and
maintaining land
and waterways

Public Facilities Keeping public
order

Providing and Maternal and child
maintaining facilities welfare
to treat patients
Cleanliness of Electricity and
public roads and lighting
corridors

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Unit 2

Sub-district Administrative Organization

The Sub-district is the smallest local government
and is divided into two parts.

Sub-District Administrative

. The President (Executive The Council (Legislative
Branch)
Branch)

The President is elected by the people and may select two
deputy mayors and secretaries for the administrative

The Council is the law-making department that puts the law into practice and
rules the administration. The council is selected by the residents. Important
roles of the council include maintaining waterways, land, clean roads, public
waste, preventing diseases, natural resources and environmental groundwork,
education, religion and culture.

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Unit 2

Bangkok Metropolitan

Bangkok City

Govenor of Bankok Distirct Office (Bangkok
Council)

Bangkok is a special form of local government with a large area of land

covering the entire metropolitan area.

The Governor is responsible for managing the entire Bangkok metropolitan
area. The governor is elected by the residents and holds office for a term of
four years starting from the election date.

Bangkok Council is the law-making department that puts the law into practice
and controls the administration of the metropolitan government. There is one
council for every 100,000 residents. There are 50 counties in Bangkok which
equals at least 50 Metropolitan Councils.
Responsibilities include:

Social Maintaining Environmental Relief Urban
welfare order care work planning

Registration Transport Groundwork Sports Education Disaster
Prevention
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Unit 2

Pattaya

Pattaya City

Pattaya City Mayor Pattaya City Council

Pattaya city is a special local government with only a part of Chonburi
Province.
Pattaya City Mayor oversees the administration of Pattaya City and has 24
members. The mayor of Pattaya is elected by the people of Pattaya.
Pattaya may select a deputy mayor to assist the administration of Pattaya.
Pattaya City Council is the law-making department and governance.
Responsibilities include:

Nature Urban Traffic Port and

Planning Market

Maintaining Managing Environment Drainage and
Order Sub-districts and Resources Clean water

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Unit 2

Activity 2: Match the word with the correct Date: …./.…/…...
description about the local governments.

1. It is operated by 5 different departments. a. Provincial
_________
Administrative
2. Keeping public order, public facilitation,
Council
_________ maternal and child welfare.

_________ 3. The smallest local government. b. Municipalities

4. Important roles include cultural arts, c. Local Government
_________ badge of commandments and wisdom of d. Roles of Municipality

the people.

5. Local governments with responsibilities e. Subdistrict
_________ in advanced cities or metropolitan areas. Administrative
_________ 6. Covers some of Chonburi Province. Organization

f. Pattaya City Council

President

Brain Teaser

What are some of the ways that the government helps

and protects people?

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Unit 2

Words to Learn Date: …./.…/…...

Word Meaning Thai Meaning
Authority (n) The power to give ผมู้ อี านาจ
_________________ orders and make
_________________ decisions.

Commercial (adj) Related to business เชงิ พาณิชย์
_________________ and trade.
_________________

Welfare (n) The health, สวสั ดิการ

_________________ happiness, and

_________________ fortunes of a person

or group.

Utilities (n) A service or สาธารณปู โภค

_________________ something that is

_________________ useful.

Budget (n) An estimate of income งบประมาณ
_________________ and spending for a
_________________ set period.

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Unit 2

Authority of the Local Government

Public Safety: Take measures to Finance (They make their own
keep society safe including budget): It comes from taxes, fees,
emergency services (firefighters, licenses, utilities and aid from the
EMS emergency medical services, government.
police officers).

Social Welfare Work: for example, Personnel: They have the power to
health services, child welfare place the appropriate personnel
facilities and nursing homes. (workers) to efficiently operate local
functions and to meet local needs.

Commercial Affairs: Jobs related to Local Affairs: They create ease for

commerce or business to provide residents by providing things such

services to residents such as as roads, bridges, docks, parks,

market creation, sales, pawn shops, museums and waste disposal.

and walking management.

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Unit 2

Activity 3: Search for information about Date: …./.…/…...
the authority of local government.

Which authority of the local government is shown in each picture?

1. _______________________ 2. _______________________

3. ________________________ 4. ______________________

5. ________________________ 6. ______________________

Brain Teaser
How can we benefit from the local government?

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Unit 2

Words to Learn Date: …./.…/…...

Picture Word Meaning Thai meaning

Prevention (n) Stopping การป้องกนั

_________________ something from

happening.

Facilitation (n) A place or piece การอานวยความสะดวก
_________________ of equipment

provided for a
purpose.

Urban (adj) Characteristic of เกี่ยวกบั เมือง
_________________ a town or city.

Disposal (n) The action of การกาจดั
_________________ throwing away.

Recreational (adj) Relating to an สนั ทนาการ

_________________ activity done for
enjoyment.

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Unit 2

Community Benefits of the Local Government

The local governments must provide benefits that are of public
interest to the public community.

Community Danger Prevention

Police department Fire department

Public Facilitation

Road construction Parking lots Traffic

Urban planning Welfare management Markets

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Local Residents Development

Public Schools Children welfare

Welfare for disabled Welfare for elders

Environmental Maintenance

Disposal of waste, clean roads, establish and maintain
parks and recreational facilities, and public interest
operations.

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Unit 2

Activity 4: Answer the following questions about Date: …./.…/…...

community benefits of the local government.

1. What are examples of danger prevention provided by the government?
__________________________________________________________________
2. Name at least 3 public facilities provided by the government.
_________________________________________________________________
3. How does the government help residents?
_________________________________________________________________
4. What are some key environmental maintenance services provided by
the local government?
_________________________________________________________________
5. What are some ways that you can participate in government activities?
________________________________________________________________

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Unit 2 Date: …./.…/…...

What have you Learned?

Choose a district of government that you want to represent. Make a flyer
that advertises the role and the benefits of that district of government.
1. Make a team of two to four people.
2. Your flyer needs to have information and pictures.
3. Present your ideas neatly and creatively.

Remember a flyer is to make people aware about information.
4. Present your flyer to the class.

Notes

___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
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___________________________________

Unit 2

Unit Review Date: …./.…/…...

1. The local government is the ______________________.

A) main government B) most beneficial to the people

C) biggest D) smallest

2. The local government helps ______________________.

A) educate the people B) all the answers are correct

C) urban planning D) share the burden on the

government

3. The local government is currently operated by ____________ departments.
A) five B) three
C) six D) one

4. The provincial administrative president holds office for a term of_______.

A) four years B) four terms

C) four months D) two years

5. The provincial administrative council is the _________________.

A) administrative body B) law-making body

C) the head C) government

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Unit 2

6. Municipalities are local governments with responsibilities in

____________.

A) metropolitan areas B) markets

C) businesses D) countries

7. The president of the sub-district Administrative Organization may select

two ____________.

A) parties B) mayors

C) mayors and secretaries D) workers

8. Pattaya City Council has __________________ members.

A) 12 B) 24

C) 16 D) 15

9. ______________ of the local government include commercial affairs,

social welfare and finance.

A) Administration B) Duties

C) Authorities D) Work

10. The local government must provide benefits that are of

_______________.

A) public interest B) help

C) work D) benefit

__ / 10

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Unit 2

Grading Myself Date: …./.…/…...

I KNOW … I CAN I CAN DO …
ANALYZE …
I have learned about…

Significganocveeronfmtheentlocal
Pattern on Local
Government
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Teacher’s Evaluation Parent’s Evaluation

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Thai culture and

Unit 3 and Thai local wisdom

Thai culture
Thai local wisdom

Learning Concepts

Thai local wisdom

Thai culture

Unit 3

UWniotrd7s to Learn Date: …./.…/…...

Picture Word Meaning Thai Meaning

Inherit (v) Come into สืบทอด

possession of

_____________ (belongings) from

_____________ someone else.

Traits (n) A distinguishing คณุ ลกั ษณะ

_____________ quality or

_____________ characteristic.

Idea (n) A mental ความคิด

_____________ expression; an

_____________ opinion or belief.

Eloquence (v) Fluent or persuasive การพดู คลอ่ ง

_____________ speaking or writing.

_____________

Symbolic (adj) Significant purely in เป็นสญั ลกั ษณ์

terms of what is

_____________ being represented

_____________ or implied.

What are Thai cultures?

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Hands on Unit 3
Unit 7

Thai Culture

Culture is patterns of behavior that people in society practice and
follow. Thai people’s values, culture and livelihood have been
preserved and inherited from the past to present through many
generations.

Language Machine Law Religion Education

Values of Thai Culture

Material Culture Thai silk fabrics
Material culture includes the Thai pottery
objects or belongings of human
beings, including a wide range of Thai dance drama
physical items. “The Kon”
Artistic Culture
Mural painting
Artistic culture is works. Art Inside Ubosot
includes painting, sculpture,
architecture, nativity and music,
many of which are influenced by
Buddhism.

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Unit 3

Unit 7Mental or morality

It is the justice that is values of Thai, most of them are related to
Buddhism.

Respect Buddhism Respect to adults Purifying the mind

Legal culture and elders “Asana”

Thailand used to be an absolute monarchy (The king had complete

administrative power). In the 20th century we changed to a

sovereign democracy, the king is head of state but the country is

run by a democratic government.
Absolute manners and respects

Thai people maintain manners and respect for one

another, as well as, the royal family. Manners

include bowing to the king, respect for your elders

and dressing neatly.
Linguistics culture and literature

Thai people have a polite language culture that

reflects cultural life.

Values of Thai culture

Material values, jaksan, and culture. Wood carving, embroidery,

knitting, weaving, and pottery making are the main occupation of

Thai people who make money for themselves and their families.

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