Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of the geography of Australia.

Materials and Prep

Materials: World map, coloring pencils, paper

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the shape of Australia on the map.

Activities

• Coloring the Map: Print out a map of Australia and use your coloring pencils to color it in. Make sure to include the oceans surrounding Australia.
• Capital Cities: Learn about the capital cities of Australia - Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Point them out on the map.
• Animal Fun: Research some unique animals found in Australia, such as kangaroos, koalas, and emus. Draw your favorite Australian animal.
• Aboriginal Art: Discover Aboriginal art and try to create your own dot painting inspired by their traditional art style.

Talking Points

• Australia is a country: "Australia is a big island country surrounded by water."
• Unique Animals: "Australia is home to kangaroos, koalas, and emus. These animals are found only in Australia."
• Capital Cities: "Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide are other big cities in Australia."
• Aboriginal People: "The Aboriginal people are the first people to live in Australia. They have a rich culture and history."
• Great Barrier Reef: "The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system. It is located off the coast of Queensland in Australia."