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Australia: the Land Down Under Lesson PlanAustralia: the Land Down Under Lesson Plan
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7th - 8th
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Australia: the Land Down Under

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Students 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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australia, social studies

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