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Table of Contents

Field Activity 1: Plant & Animal Identification! 2

Field Activity 2: Media Observations! 21

Field Activity 3: Familial Structure Observations ! 26

Field Activity 4: Chiang Mai City Information! 30

Field Activity 5: Chiang Mai History! 33

Field Activity 6: Temple Visit! 36

Field Activity 7: Hike! 38

Field Activity 8: School Visit! 40

Field Activity 9: Retreat ! 42

Field Activity 10: Fish Farm ! 45

Field Activity 11: NGO Visits ! 48

Appendix A: General Fish Morphology! 54

Appendix B: Leaf Characteristics! 55

Appendix C: Flower and Fruit Characteristics! 57

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Field Activity 1: Plant & Animal Identification

PurposeThis activity will help you familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna of the Chiang Mai area.

As with all assignments in the Foundations Activity Field Guide, you will need to find ten (10) Thai words related to the activity to translate (including into Thai writing).

AssignmentDuring the course we will encounter an amazing amount of biodiversity. By collecting detailed information on at least six (6) unique species, you will acquire a more focused understanding of how a few species fit into the diverse ecologies of these areas. During field activities, take the time to carefully observe the organisms around you. Combine your first-hand observations with available field guides, readings, and conversations with local people (hike guides, host families, etc). This process will enhance your own, and the group’s, understanding of this organism’s part in the greater ecosystem.

Complete 6 entries to the greatest degree possible. You may choose to do more, but 8 poorly described species does not substitute for 6 well described species. It will typically take multiple sources of information, and several revisits to complete each entry. You should not need to use the internet, local instructors and field guides should provide sufficient information.

• 6 total described species including:At least two (2) animal (any animal other than a household pet)At least two (2) plants

• All organisms need to be numbered and listed in Table of Contents

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ID Table of ContentsID Table of Contents

Species # Species Name

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

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Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

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phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

SketchSketchSketchSketch

Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

Mor

phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

SketchSketchSketchSketch

Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

Mor

phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

SketchSketchSketchSketch

Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

Mor

phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

SketchSketchSketchSketch

Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

Mor

phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

SketchSketchSketchSketch

Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

Mor

phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

SketchSketchSketchSketch

Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

Mor

phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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# Species InformationSpecies InformationSpecies Information

Common NameCommon Name Scientific Name Other Name (language)

SketchSketchSketchSketch

Taxonomic InformationTaxonomic Information

Mor

phol

ogy

Beha

vior/H

abit

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EcologyEcologyLocations Observed Observed Habitat

Ecological RoleEcological Role

Cultural Significance Economic ValueFood Value

Construction Value

Household Use

Other Use

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 2: Media Observations

PurposeTo gain a greater understanding of Thai media.

AssignmentOver the course of Foundations course, take time to observe the four (4) following areas of media: advertising (video and/or print), television, magazines, and newspaper. Answer the questions below as well as write any additional observations that you make. If you feel limited by your Thai for this activity (for example don’t understand everything going on in a television show), talk with your host family and/or other students to help you fill in the blanks.

AdvertisingWhat are they advertising?

How do they advertise?

Are there any social values advertised? How?

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Television What types of relationships do you notice? Compare and contrast these views of relationships to those you might see in the U.S.

Select one relationship in the show to focus on. Do you think that the relationship portrayed is realistic? Think about your own interactions with your host family, Thai teacher, and other Thais.

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Magazine:What is the layout of the magazine? What are the prominent images?

What is the subject matter of the main story/stories?

NewspaperWhat are the names of the two main English language newspapers?

Compare and contrast these two newspapers. Do either of them portray a specific viewpoint?

How do the layouts of Thai and English-language newspaper differ?

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General:What happens every evening around 8pm?

Does your host family have a reaction to the 8pm programming (if you aren’t watching TV at this time, ask them about it).

Additional Observations:

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 3: Familial Structure Observations

PurposeThis activity will help you think about the familial roles within your Thai host family and how this can (or cannot) be extended to societal relationships and roles in general.

AssignmentThroughout the Foundations course, observe and discuss the following with your family in order to answer the following questions.

How many people are living in your household?

How is everyone related? Draw a family diagram or tree

Are there people outside of the nuclear family living at your house or nearby? If so, who and where? If not, where do extended family members live?

What are the interactions like between children and parents, siblings, with you?

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What do you observe about “Pi-Nong” relationships? What does it mean to be a “Pi” and what does it mean to be a “Nong”?

What does your family want and/or expect for their children. If there are no children in your host family, what does your host family think about the future of the youth/younger generation?

Since ASEAN is becoming a prominent issue in the region, ask your host family what they think about ASEAN. Do they or have they learned about it in school? Do they think it will benefit, harm, or have no effect on future generations in Thailand?

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Additional Observations:

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 4: Chiang Mai City Information

Purpose: To gain a greater understanding of Chiang Mai and the surrounding area.

Assignment: Throughout the Foundations course you will gather information about Chiang Mai. You will have a few specific opportunities to learn about the city (during your city orientation scavenger hunt as well as the old city/historical tour) However, you will need to gather additional information outside of these times. Use both free time (which may be hard to come by during homestays) and trips with your host family to make additional observations. Furthermore, discuss with your host family and other students to fill in any information you may not have been able to experience first-hand.

What is the public transportation in Chiang Mai like? Think about how you get to and from ISDSI. If you are provided with a ride from your host family, talk with other students and observe what you see on the roads.

What is the walkability of the city like? What makes the city an easy or difficult place to walk? Is walking a realistic means of getting around the city? Why or why not?

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What do you notice at malls and markets? Who patronizes each of these? Compare and contrast the items being sold at each of these locations.

In your neighborhood, what do you notice about the community? Does your host family talk often with neighbors or are they more isolated within their home? Is there a sense of community in the neighborhood? Feel free to compare and contrast to your home community. Provide examples.

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 5: Chiang Mai History PurposeThis activity will help you familiarize yourself with the history of the old city section of Chiang Mai. AssignmentList the different locations that you visit, including the name, what they are, and why are important and/or interesting. Draw a diagram or map of the route you took in the old city.

Example: Wat Jed Yod, a temple at the edge of the city (off the superhighway). The name is derived from the unique 7 peaks (chedis) on the top of the temple.

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Pick one location to further research. Use your visit as well as the internet, library, host families, and other resources to get more information about your chosen location. Location name:

Why do you find this location interesting

How is the location important in the history of Chiang Mai?

How is the location important in modern day Chiang Mai.

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 6: Temple Visit PurposeThis activity will help you understand your visit to the temple as well as allow you to consider the larger role of Buddhism in Thailand.

AssignmentAnswer the following questions: What are the core teachings/most important aspects of Buddhism?

What are the main rules that monks have to follow? What are the main rules that Thai Buddhist lay people have to follow?

What role does a Buddhist monk play in society and why is it important?

Draw a picture or diagram of one part of the temple (note interesting features and things you may have not seen before).

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 7: HikePurposeThis activity will help you familiarize yourself with local flora and fauna of the Chiang Mai area. During the hike, you will have the opportunity to identify several plants (activity 1), as well as complete the assignment below.

AssignmentDraw a basic diagram of your hike, noting important features such as: changes in elevation, changes in vegetation, construction or development, farmland, villages, temples, etc.

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 8: School VisitPurposeThis activity will help you gain a better understanding for your school visit and a basic understanding of the Thai educational system. Activity Answer the following questions about your visit: What is the name of the school you visited?

Is the school private or public?

Where are the students’ backgrounds (ethnic, financial, familial, etc)?

What did you notice about the students? Teachers? Curriculum? Atmosphere? How is this different or similar to the U.S?

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Was teaching a challenge? Why or why not?

English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 9: Retreat

PurposeUse the following questions to help you think about and reflect on the activities at the retreat.AssignmentWhat is your leadership type, according to the activity? Do you think that this is an accurate representation? Why or why not?

What challenges do you think you may incur given your leadership type?

How will you address these challenges?

What are the ABC’s in First Aid?

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What is your role in first aid and risk management as a student on this program?

What are some activities that you think you will find challenging this semester (regardless of leadership type) and why?

In addition to learning about the vegetation of Mok Fah during your hike (and completing plant ID(s)), you will be expected to talk with the ranger about the area. Write about the most interesting thing you learned from the ranger on your hike on Sunday morning. Why is this interesting and why do you think it is important?

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 10: Fish FarmPurposeThis activity will help you connect the information you’ve learned in seminars with your visit to the fish farm. The fish farm is one part of the Northern Thailand Foundation for Enablement (NTFE). Before and during your visit, you will learn specifically about the fish farm as well as the NTFE as a whole. Answer the following questions for both the fish farm and the NTFE. AssignmentFrom the lectures, what type of NGO do you consider the NTFE to be?

The fish farm at the Northern Thailand Foundation for Enablement (NTFE) is a good example of the self-sufficiency economy ("setagit paw piang" เศรษฐกิจพอเพียง).What does self-sufficient economy mean? How is NTFE self-sufficient?

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What is NTFE's scope of influence? (who is benefiting from their work?)

What are this NGO's strengths and weaknesses?

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Field Activity 11: NGO Visits

Purpose: To gather more detailed information about the NGOs that you visit and share it with your classmates.

AssignmentFor each of the four (4) NGOs that you visit gather additional information about the organization. Answer the following questions as well as record any additional information that is interesting.

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Name of the NGO:

What type of NGO is it?

Who/what does this NGO serve?

What is their impact? (magnitude/volume of clients)

Where do they get their funding?

Who is involved in the running of the organization, both on-site staff as well as funders and/or other involved.

Additional information about the NGO:

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Name of the NGO:

What type of NGO is it?

Who/what does this NGO serve?

What is their impact? (magnitude/volume of clients)

Where do they get their funding?

Who is involved in the running of the organization, both on-site staff as well as funders and/or other involved.

Additional information about the NGO:

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Name of the NGO:

What type of NGO is it?

Who/what does this NGO serve?

What is their impact? (magnitude/volume of clients)

Where do they get their funding?

Who is involved in the running of the organization, both on-site staff as well as funders and/or other involved.

Additional information about the NGO:

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Name of the NGO:

What type of NGO is it?

Who/what does this NGO serve?

What is their impact? (magnitude/volume of clients)

Where do they get their funding?

Who is involved in the running of the organization, both on-site staff as well as funders and/or other involved.

Additional information about the NGO:

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English Word Thai Word (phonetic) Thai Word (เขียน ภาษาไทย)

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Appendix A: General Fish Morphology

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Opposite Alternate Whorle Opposite Planar Opposite

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Simple Palmate Digitate Odd-Pinnate Even-Pinnate Bipinnate

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Pinnate Arcuate Parallel Palmate

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Looped Ladder- Networ

Needle Scalelike Linear Oblong Elliptical Spatulate Ovate Orbicular

Reniform Cordate Obovat Cuneate Oblanceolat Falcate

Leaf

Sha

pes

Lanceo-late

Appendix B: Leaf Characteristics

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Leaf

Tip

Sha

pes

Acuminate Acute Obtuse Truncate Emarginat

Leaf

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Cordate Cuneate Rounded Obtuse Oblique

Peltate SheathingTruncateHastateAuriculate

Lobed Clefted DividedParted

Entire Serrate Doubly Serrate

Undulate Crenate

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gins

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Appendix C: Flower and Fruit Characteristics

Winged Nut

SamaraCapsuleLegume (Pod)

Legume(Pod)

Samara

SpreadingFunnel-shaped

Salverform GloboseTubularPea-likePapilionaceous

AggregateDrupe NutBerry Capsule

Corymb Umble Panicle Compound Umble

Spike Raceme

Head CatkinAxillarySolitary Cauliflory

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