Travel to Bali — Geography & Culture Worksheet for 13-Year-Olds

Instructions

Imagine you're about to embark on an exciting adventure to the beautiful island of Bali, Indonesia! This worksheet will help you learn more about its culture, language, and geography. Read each section carefully and answer the questions to the best of your ability.

Part 1: Bali Fast Facts

Match the term on the left with its correct description on the right. Write the correct letter in the blank space.

Part 2: Speak Like a Local

Knowing a few local phrases can make your trip even better! Fill in the Indonesian translation for each English phrase using the words from the word bank below.

Word Bank: Selamat pagi, Terima kasih, Enak, Sama-sama, Halo

1. Hello: ____________________
2. Thank you: ____________________
3. You're welcome: ____________________
4. Good morning: ____________________
5. Delicious (when talking about food): ____________________

Part 3: Cultural Corner - The Canang Sari

As you walk through the streets of Bali, you will see small, beautiful baskets made of palm leaves everywhere—on sidewalks, in front of shops, and at temples. These are called Canang Sari. They are daily offerings made by Balinese Hindus to show gratitude to the gods. Each little basket is filled with colorful flowers, a bit of rice, and sometimes crackers or candy, topped with a single burning incense stick. The smoke from the incense carries the "sari," or essence, of the offering up to the heavens. It's a beautiful daily ritual, but be careful where you walk so you don't step on one!

Based on the reading, answer the following questions with a complete sentence.

1. What is the purpose of a Canang Sari?


2. _________________________________________________________________________


3. What does the smoke from the incense do, according to the text?


4. _________________________________________________________________________

Part 4: Budget Challenge

Time to go shopping at the Ubud Art Market! You have a budget of $40 USD.

The current exchange rate is: 1 US Dollar = 15,500 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

1. First, calculate how many Rupiah you have to spend. (Show your work!)



2. You see a sarong you love for 180,000 IDR and a set of wooden chopsticks for 95,000 IDR. Can you afford to buy both items? (Circle one) YES / NO


3. Let's say you decide to only buy the sarong. How much of your budget in Indonesian Rupiah would you have left over? (Show your work!)

Part 5: Design Your Day in Bali

You have one full day to explore Bali. Plan your perfect day by choosing ONE activity from each category below. You can use a search engine for ideas if you're not sure! Write down your choice and a short sentence explaining why you picked it.

• A MORNING Nature Activity: (e.g., hike a volcano, visit a rice terrace, go snorkeling)

  My Choice: ______________________________________________________________

  Why I chose it: ___________________________________________________________



• AN AFTERNOON Cultural Site: (e.g., visit a famous temple, take a cooking class)

  My Choice: ______________________________________________________________

  Why I chose it: ___________________________________________________________



• AN EVENING Meal: (e.g., try a famous Balinese dish like Nasi Goreng or Satay)

  My Choice: ______________________________________________________________

  Why I chose it: ___________________________________________________________

Answer Key

Part 1: Bali Fast Facts

1. D
2. C
3. E
4. B
5. A

Part 2: Speak Like a Local

1. Halo
2. Terima kasih
3. Sama-sama
4. Selamat pagi
5. Enak

Part 3: Cultural Corner - The Canang Sari

1. The purpose of a Canang Sari is to show gratitude to the gods.
2. According to the text, the smoke from the incense carries the essence of the offering up to the heavens.

Part 4: Budget Challenge

1. $40 USD x 15,500 IDR/USD = 620,000 IDR.
2. YES. The total cost is 180,000 + 95,000 = 275,000 IDR, which is less than the 620,000 IDR budget.
3. 620,000 IDR - 180,000 IDR = 440,000 IDR left over.

Part 5: Design Your Day in Bali

Answers will vary based on student research and preference. The goal is to choose one realistic option for each category and provide a logical reason for the choice.