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Australia: the Land Down Under

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars give a solid history and geographic explanation of the country of Australia and explain why it is important. They use some creativity in designing their own island, by using the physical features of this particular country.
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Cultural Mapping

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars are introduced to the cultural diversity in Australia. Using new vocabulary, they define multiculturalism and explore their own cultural backgrounds. In groups, they complete a series of worksheets to develop a better...
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Australia

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students participate in activities in which they discover facts about Australia. They examine its climate and history. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
Worksheet
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Australia Shape Book

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Australia shape book worksheet, students use a map shape of Australia to make a shape book after printing as many pages they will need for their projects. They fasten the pages together for use in reports, vocabulary words or...
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Orienteering: Map Skills

For Teachers K - 4th
Students discover orienteering. In this orienteering lesson, students search for six specific landmarks. Students brainstorm how maps and landmarks are helpful.
Worksheet
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BOLTSS Map

For Students 8th - 12th
In this geography instructional activity, students identify the six features always used on maps. They identify each of these features by the acronym BOLTSS. Students examine the Melbourne Cricket Ground shown and respond to the 4...
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Australian Christmas

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Where is Australia? How is an Australian Christmas from other Christmases around the world? Learners participate in a mini-research project where they discover what an Australian Christmas is like.
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History/Geography

For Teachers K
Students review North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. They identify Australia as the smallest continent. They identify Australia as an island continent nicknamed "the land down under." They color a map of Australia.
Organizer
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Australia Map Resource Sheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Australia map resource worksheet, students use the map of Australia to supplement their study of the country. They see a map labeled with Australian cities, and the surrounding countries and water bodies.
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Australia Map Skills

For Students 4th - 6th
For this Australia map worksheet, students research, find and label the following cities: Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne and Path.
Interactive
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Australia States, Territories and Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 14 identification questions regarding the shapes of countries and capitals of Australia.
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Australia

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars research Australia using the Internet. They draw a flag, identify and label Australia's major cities. They discover facts about Australia's tourists attractions and culture. They design a travel brochure using the facts.
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Map Keys

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography learning exercise, students identify who a cartographer is and what they do specifically. They study an outline map of a fictitious island and then, respond to the three questions that follow. Finally, students add...
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Curriculum Project

Comprehension and Discussion Activities for the Movie Rabbit-Proof Fence

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Lead discussion and thoughtful analysis as pupils view Rabbit Proof Fence, a drama based on true story about three aboriginal girls who ran away from Western Australia to return to their Aboriginal families in 1931. Here you'll...
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Australian Aboriginal Art And Storytelling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore Aboriginal storytelling traditions through the spoken word and through visual culture. They listen to stories of the Dreamtime told by the Aboriginal people and investigate Aboriginal storytelling in contemporary dot...
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Australia

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Australia map, students research and locate the main regions, states and important landmarks found on the map and discuss them with their classmates.
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G'Day Mate

For Teachers K
Students understand that Australia is the smallest continent, locate it on a map and sing about the continents. In this Australia lesson, students listen to facts about Australia and complete a book about information they have learned.
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World Maps Online

Introduction to the World Map

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the differences between maps and globes. In this map skills instructional activity, students are shown a globe and a map and recognize the differences. Students use post-it notes to locate several locations on the world...
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Middle Ages Traveler

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In these Middle Ages worksheets, students use the maps to help them find the answers to the questions that help them understand the directions of north, south, east and west. Students also color another map of France according the...
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Australia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the continent of Australia.  In this Geography lesson plan, 6th graders create an Australian city using their knowledge of Australian cities.  Students participate in a game about the continent. 
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Australian Geography Unit

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
At the heart of this resource is a beautifully detailed PowerPoint presentation (provided in PDF form) on the overall physical geography of Australia, basic facts about the country, Aboriginal history, and Australia culture and lifestyle.
Worksheet
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Australian Map (Regions)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Australian map worksheet, students research and label the regions of Australia on an Australian map. Students check their labeled regions when completed.
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Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Young explorers investigate Australian Aboriginal culture by listening to traditional Dreamtime stories and examining dot paintings created by Aboriginal artists. In addition, they locate the country on maps, discuss the geography of...
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Earth Day Book

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
This Earth Day, celebrate our beautiful planet with an activity book that challenges scholars to show off their map skills, complete a crossword puzzle, write acrostic poems, alphabetize, and reflect on their personal Earth-friendly habits.

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