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- Year 1
What is Australia like?
In this lesson, we are going to be virtually flying to Australia; the continent is also known as Oceania and Australasia. Today, we are learning more about this small continent. First, we will be filling our brains with facts about the population, how many countries are in Australia and the currency they use. Then we will be looking at the interesting animals and landmarks you could see if you visited Australia.
- Year 1
What is Australia like?
In this lesson, we are going to be virtually flying to Australia; the continent is also known as Oceania and Australasia. Today, we are learning more about this small continent. First, we will be filling our brains with facts about the population, how many countries are in Australia and the currency they use. Then we will be looking at the interesting animals and landmarks you could see if you visited Australia.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Zooming into Australia and exploring flora and fauna
- Sometimes called Australasia or Oceania.
- Identifying key physical features
Licence
4 Questions
Q1.1) How many countries does Australia have?
Q2.2) Which hemisphere is Australia in?
