7 Continents: Australia and Oceania, Grade 4 - 6 Teacher Resource

By Rachel Lynette and Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Australia and Oceania

The 7 Continents: Australia and Oceania helps students learn about Australia and Oceania through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics:

Section 1: Australia and Oceania in the World
Introduces students to the location of Australia and Oceania in the world.

Australia and Oceania's Relative LocationAustralia and Oceania's HemispheresAustralia and Oceania's Absolute LocationUsing a Projection Map

Section 2: Political Divisions of Australia and Oceania
Introduces students to the four regions and 14 countries of Australia and Oceania.

Population of Australia and OceaniaCountries of Australia and OceaniaLargest Countries by AreaSmallest Countries by AreaLargest Countries by PopulationDependent TerritoriesAustraliaMelanesiaMicronesiaPolynesiaCapital Cities

Section 3: Physical Features of Australia and Oceania
Students learn about the landforms and bodies of water of Australia and Oceania.

Landscapes of Australia and OceaniaMountain RangesDeserts of AustraliaRainforestsIslands of OceaniaThe Great Barrier ReefUluruBodies of WaterAustralia's LakesAustralia's RiversNew Zealand's Fjords

Section 4: Valuable Resources of Australia and Oceania
Students learn about the various natural resources of Australia and Oceania.

Coal in AustraliaHydroelectricity in New ZealandMining Metals and MineralsAgriculture in AustraliaSheep FarmingFishing in OceaniaOceania TourismUnique Wildlife

Section 5: Australina and OceanianCulture
Introduces students to the beliefs and traditions of the people of Australia and Oceania.

Australia and Oceania's Tourist AttractionsArts and Entertainment in Australia and OceaniaMajor Religions of Australia and OceaniaNative Cultures of Australia and OceaniaAustralian and Oceanian CuisineCelebrations of Australia and Oceania

This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key. This is a reproducible resource (photocopying of lessons is permitted) for single classroom or individual home use only.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609631285
• ISBN13: 9781609631284
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7