Where in the World is Australia?

Where in the World is Australia?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to locate Australia on a map and a globe.

What do you already know about Australia?

What is a Map?

A map is a flat drawing showing the world or a part of it. It helps us find places.

What is a Globe?

A globe is a round model of Earth. It shows the whole planet and where countries are located.

Where is Australia?

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere. It's surrounded by oceans and is a separate continent.

Oceans Around Australia

Australia is bordered by the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Southern Ocean.

Australia's Neighbors

Australia is near countries like New Zealand, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.

Interactive Activity

Find Australia on a classroom map or globe. Use a marker or pointer to locate it.

Review & Recap

Australia is a continent and country in the Southern Hemisphere. It's surrounded by oceans.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.