Print out the diagram and cut it out as a jigsaw to show the movements. Discuss how this influenced the kinds of animals that are in Australia. Divide the children in the class into smaller groups. Each group chooses one of these environments to investigate. Go to this site or use magazines to find out about some of the special features of the land and see photographs.
Children plot the places and print or cut out photographs to put on their maps.
They make a key for the types of animals that live there. Assessment Children present their maps with the place names, the animals and the main geographical features. They make a poster promoting their area to tourists. The importance of animals to the Aborigines Ask the children what they know about the Aborigines of Australia and record their ideas as a mind map. Write down some questions you would like the children to investigate about animals and their part in aboriginal life.