Australia and Oceania

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 Location Australia and Oceania's Hemispheres Australia and Oceania's Absolute Location Using 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 Oceania Countries of Australia and Oceania Largest Countries by Area Smallest Countries by Area Largest Countries by Population Dependent Territories Australia Melanesia Micronesia Polynesia Capital 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 Oceania Mountain Ranges Deserts of Australia Rainforests Islands of Oceania The Great Barrier Reef Uluru Bodies of Water Australia's Lakes Australia's Rivers New Zealand's Fjords Section 4: Valuable Resources of Australia and Oceania Students learn about the various natural resources of Australia and Oceania. Coal in Australia Hydroelectricity in New Zealand Mining Metals and Minerals Agriculture in Australia Sheep Farming Fishing in Oceania Oceania Tourism Unique Wildlife Section 5: Australina and Oceanian Culture Introduces students to the beliefs and traditions of the people of Australia and Oceania. Australia and Oceania's Tourist Attractions Arts and Entertainment in Australia and Oceania Major Religions of Australia and Oceania Native Cultures of Australia and Oceania Australian and Oceanian Cuisine Celebrations of Australia and Oceania