Discovering Australia: A Journey Down Under

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• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs
• Leerroute 4

Discovering Australia: A Journey Down Under

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to name 5 things about Australia, understand its distance from Amsterdam, identify the most popular sport, compare its size to the Netherlands, and recognize common and dangerous animals.

What do you already know about Australia?

Five Facts About Australia

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

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

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

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

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

Distance from Amsterdam

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

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Most Popular Sport

The most popular sport in Australia is ?

Size Comparison

Australia is about 185 times the size of the Netherlands.

Common and Dangerous Animals

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

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.