Jigme Singye Wangchuck

Famous People

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about the former king of Bhutan. They review new vocabulary and discuss Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s idea of “gross national happiness.”

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
Asia
Bhutan
politics

Vocabulary

tiny
border
contact
declare
public
suggest
palace
gross
content
log
cabin
give up
abdicate
throne
constitution
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane