The 7 Continents: Australia & Oceania, Grades 4-6+

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. Landscape of Australia and Oceania Deserts of Australia Ayers Rock The Great Barrier Reef Islands of Oceania Mountain Ranges Rainforests Bodies of Water New Zealand's Fjords Australia's Lakes Australia's Rivers 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: Australia and Oceanian Culture Introduces students to the beliefs and traditions of the people of Australia and Oceania. Tourist Attractions Arts and Entertainment Major Religions Native Cultures Cuisine Celebrations