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Brain Jogger

Brain Jogger. What is the first image you think about when you think about Australia? Why do you think that is?. Geography of Australia. Great Barrier Reef. Great Barrier Reef. World’s Largest Coral Reef, largest variety of coral Located off the East Coast of Australia

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Brain Jogger

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  1. Brain Jogger • What is the first image you think about when you think about Australia? Why do you think that is?

  2. Geography of Australia

  3. Great Barrier Reef

  4. Great Barrier Reef • World’s Largest Coral Reef, largest variety of coral • Located off the East Coast of Australia • Located in the Coral Sea • Huge variety of marine life

  5. Shoulder Buddy • The Great Barrier Reef is listed at one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Does it deserve this honor?

  6. Coral Sea

  7. Coral Sea • Part of the Pacific Ocean • Off the Northeast coast of Australia • Coral Sea has many small islands with no inhabitants

  8. Outback • Semi-arid/dry land • Majority of Australia • Interior of Australia • Aborigines forced to move here.

  9. Discussion • Do you think many people live in the Outback?

  10. Brain Jogger • Coral Sea • Great Barrier Reef • Outback • Great Victoria Desert 5. Ayers Rock D B A D C B E E A C

  11. Great Victoria Desert

  12. Great Victoria Desert • Located in South Australia • Very little rainfall a year • Very few Australians live there

  13. Uluru-Ayers Rock • A Monolith, like Stone Mountain • Located close to the center of the continent • Important to Aborigines

  14. Ticket out the Door • Which of the physical features that we have seen today is the most important to Australia? Why?

  15. Brain Jogger • Which of the physical features that we have seen recently is the most important to Australia? Why? • Great Barrier Reef, Uluru-Ayers Rock, Coral Sea, Great Victoria Desert, Outback

  16. Map Exploration • Use the pages on your blue sheet to find the correct map to answer the questions. • Answer completely. • When Done: Turn into the back. • After you complete the assignment: • Read pages 347-348 • Then: Summarize the Sections “Australia’s Aborigines” and “The Arrival of the Europeans” in your own words, and two sentences each. • When Done: Keep at your desk, return books

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