This week we begin our quick exploration of Australia. Most of the MEAT of the standards have been taught (economic types, governmental structures, and the impact of location, climate, and natural resources). Students just need to apply this knowledge to the culture of Australia. Below are the standards and learning targets for this unit. SS6G12 The student will be able to locate selected features of Australia. The intent of this standard is for students to be able to locate major physical features in or near Australia using a world and regional political- physical map. a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert. 1. I can locate the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and the Great Victoria Desert on a world map. 2. I can locate the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and the Great Victoria Desert on a regional political-physical map. SS6G13 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia. a. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live. 3. I can compare and contrast how the location, climate, and natural resources of Australia affect where people live. b. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade. 4. I can compare and contrast how the location, climate, and natural resources of Australia impact trade. SS6G14 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of people who live in Australia. a. Explain the impact of English colonization on the language and religion of Australia. 5. I can explain the impact of English colonization on the language and religion of Australia. SS6CG7 The student will explain the structure of the national government of Australia. a. Describe the federal parliamentary democracy of Australia, distinguishing form of leadership, and the role of the citizen in terms of voting and personal freedoms. 6. I can explain the governmental structure of Australia including the type of leadership and how this person became the leader as well as the roles of the citizens. SS6E8c. Describe the economic system used in Australia. 7. I can explain the economic system in Australia. SS6E9 The student will give examples of how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Australia. 8. I can explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Australia. SS6E10 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Australia. a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP). 9. I can explain the relationship between investment in human capital and Australia's GDP. b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP). 10. I can explain the relationship between investment in capital and Australia's GDP. c. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy. 11. I can describe the role of natural resources in Australia's economy. SS6H8 The student will describe the culture and development of Australia prior to contact with Europeans. a. Describe the origins and culture of the Aborigines. 12. I can describe the origins and culture of the Aborigines. SS6H9 The student will explain the impact European exploration and colonization had on Australia. a. Explain the reasons for British colonization of Australia; include the use of prisoners as colonists. 13. I can explain the reasons for British colonization of Australia and the role of prisoners as colonists. b. Explain the impact of European colonization of Australia in terms of diseases and weapons on the indigenous peoples of Australia. 14. I can explain how the Aborigines were impacted by the diseases and weapons brought to Australia by the Europeans. MONDAY - Review SS unit test on Europe given last week. We will also set up our Australia Binder. Students should have a binder with tabs. EXIT TICKET: Reflect on how you performed on the SS Test. What changes, if any, in your study habits, will you make? HOMEWORK: Correct SS Test (due by Thursday) TUESDAY - We explore Australia's geography with PPT and foldable describing Australia's features and locating features on a world and regional map. EXIT TICKET: From looking at the geography, what can you predict about how the location affects their trade and where people live? HOMEWORK: Reading/questions about Australia's features & Map labeling
WEDNESDAY - Students share their homework with the MINGLE protocol. The students compare and contrast how the location, climate, and natural resources of Australia affect where people live with PPT - and complete graphic organizer. EXIT TICKET: How does Australia use its natural resources? HOMEWORK: Gallopade reading/questions
THURSDAY - Students pair up and check their homework. Discuss any questions. Students explore the Aborigines and the impact of English colonization on the language and religion of Australia with PPT and concept map. EXIT TICKET: The Aborigines are: HOMEWORK: Cooking Up A Civilization (due Tuesday)
FRIDAY - Check homework together. Explore the history of Australia with PPT and timeline. EXIT TICKET: What two events stand out to you about Australia's history? HOMEWORK: History of Australia reading/questions
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