Explain how some animals could have evolved almost exclusively in Australia. Describe the location and characteristics of the Great Barrier Reef. List characteristics of the outback, including location. Identify and list five important mineral resources and locate on a map. On a map identify and label the lakes, rivers, deserts, and mountains of Australia.
Students can now add to and correct their lists of brainstormed characteristics of Australia.
Large poster showing cities and landforms of Australia. Create a marsupial mobile. Using goop, create a raised relief map of Australia. Create a learning center for elementary students to use. Using maps, plot the distance from other nearby land areas including islands and land masses.