Australia/New Zealand

History

1. Describe the Aboriginal people of Australia (i.e. where did they originate from, what is their culture like, etc.)

2. Who claimed Australia in 1770? For which country?

3. Define penal colony.

4. Why was Australia colonized by Great Britain?

5. Define squatter.

6. How do the Aboriginal people explain the creation of the Earth? (video)

7. Where do the Aborigines live today? (video)

8. What is the Dreamtime?

Australian History

Aborigines' Dreamtime

Geography

1. What land features are present in Australia?

2. What type of climates are present?

3. What does urbanised mean?

4. Where are most people in Australia from originally?

5. What areas are included in Australia? (video)

6. What is Australia’s interior known as? What resources are located there?(video)

7. Where are the largest cities located?(video)

8. Who are Australia’s main trading partners?(video)

Australia's Geography (video)

Australia's Geography

Environmental Issues

These articles contain a great deal of information. Be sure that your answers are thorough!

1. What is the danger of new plants and animals being introduced in an environment?

2. How is deforestation hurting Australia’s agriculture?

3. What is happening to Australia’s sources of water?

4. What is climate change?

5. What causes climate change?

6. What are the effects of climate change on Australia?

Global Warming in Australia

Australian Environmental Issues

Current Issues

Research the Top 3 Most Pressing Issues facing Australia today.  List each issue and explain why this is an important issue and what is being done or could be done to solve it.