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Australia, Antarctica, and Oceana Unit PlanAustralia, Antarctica, and Oceana Unit Plan
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National Geographic
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4th - 9th
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Australia, Antarctica, and Oceana

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Go on a traveling adventure throughout Australia, Oceana, and Antarctica! This textbook excerpt offers a full unit of study that can easily be supplemented by extra projects or research materials. Learners study maps, read about native plants and animals, consider unique geographic features, and use inference skills while reading country fact charts. You'll find tips on organizing notes, assessments, technology integration, vocabulary, and a wind vane lab at the end of the resource. 

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Encourage kids to practice note taking as they read, using the tips on page 805

Classroom Considerations

  • If your class is working with 1:1 iPads or Chromebooks, consider simply giving them the URL so you don't need to print all 32 beautiful, full-color pages

Pros

  • The images are breathtaking and will capture learners' interest
  • Reading is broken up well with activities, questions, and graphics
  • The maps are well-done and explanatory with physical, population, and political versions

Cons

  • The World Regions Video referenced on the title page is not included in this free resource

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