Discovering Australia: A Journey Down Under

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Discovering Australia: A Journey Down Under

Learning Objectives

• At the end of the lesson, you will be able to name 5 things about Australia. 
• Identify the most popular sport, tell its size different to the Netherlands, and name common and dangerous animals.
• Read a short text about Australlia and fill in missing answers. 

What do you already know about Australia?

earth.google.com

Five Facts About Australia

1. Australia is the world's sixth-largest country. 

2. It is known for its special wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas. 

3. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Australia. 

4. The country is home to landscapes, from deserts to rainforests. 

5. The Aboriginal culture has a deep history in Australia.

Distance from Amsterdam

- Australia is approximately 14,500 kilometers (9,000 miles) from Amsterdam. 

🚶‍♂️If  you walk to Australia, it would take you about 3 years—without stopping! 

✈️A plane takes about 21-24 hours to fly from Amsterdam to Australia, depending on the stops. 

Most Popular Sport

The most popular sport in Australia is ?

AFL- Australia Football League 

Size Comparison 

Australia is about 185 times bigger than the Netherlands.

Common and Dangerous Animals

The kangaroo is one of the most common animals in Australia. The most dangerous animals are the box jellyfish, saltwater crocodile, and funnel-web spider.

How many continents are there?

1. 5
2. 9
3. 7
4. 11

In what continent is Australia?

1. Australia
2. Asia
3. Afrika
4. America

Who were the first people in Australia?

1. Americans
2. Aboriginals
3. Indians
4. Eskimos

How does a snake feel?

1. Slimy
2. Wet
3. Smooth
4. Dry

What is the most famous animal in Australia?

1. Koala
2. Sharks
3. Spiders
4. Kangaroo

How do wel call a baby Kangaroo?

1. Chandler
2. Rachel
3. Ross
4. Joey

Do baby kangaroos and baby koalas have the same name?

1. Yes
2. No

Aan de slag

Wat:  Vorm groepen van 4 of 5. Je docent geeft jullie een leestekst. Lees de tekst eerst samen als groep. Neem 3 minuten de tijd om de tekst samen als groep te lezen

Opdracht: Kies één persoon om te schrijven. De rest van de groep loopt door het lokaal, bekijkt de afbeeldingen, en leest de korte teksten om de ontbrekende informatie in jullie leestekst aan te vullen.

Tijd: Je hebt 3 minuten om te 10 minuten om deze activiteit af te ronden.

Hulp: Je mag de docent om hulp vragen, maar zij zal de antwoorden niet geven.

Werk samen als een team! Alle antwoorden zijn in het lokaal te vinden.

Klaar: Controleer jullie tekst. Kijk of je nog meer feiten kunt toevoegen.

Wat moeten we doen?

Answers to the gap fill activity 

Did you know that Australia is 185 times bigger than the Netherlands? It is also the sixth largest country in the world! Australia is famous for its beaches, surfing and swimming.

If you want to travel to Australia from the Netherlands, it takes about 21-24 hours by plane. But if you walked, it would take 4 years!

Some of the most dangerous animals in Australia include the box jellyfish, the funnel web spider, and the saltwater crocodile. Some of the most common animals in Australlia are Kangeroos. 

The Sydney Opera House in Sydney is one of the most famous buildings in Australia. Another famous place is the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world.

Australia is also home to a unique sport called AFL (Australian Football League), which is different from regular football!

Afsluiting 

1. What are some things you learnt about Australia? 

2. Name a common and dangerous animals? 

3. Would you like to visit Australia 

What did you think about the lesson?