*under the equator that is!!



G'Day Mates! Welcome to the Land Down Under! Australia is a beautiful country (and continent) found under the equator. Although the people here speak English, their accents are so different that it is sometimes hard to understand! Keep your ears and eyes open and get ready for a great trip!

There are so many wonderful things to see in Australia. One of which is the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef lies on the eastern side of the country. It is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It is also home to many kinds of exotic fish.
The colourful reef, which is a point of pride for Australians, is visited by many tourists. Take a tour and see its beauty for yourself!

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0101/feature2/

 

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/reef/reef1_flash.html

There are many animal species found in Australia. Use the websites provided to explore the diverse wildlife and answer the questions. Don't forget to record your findings in your Travel Log!

QUESTIONS: 

1- What are the 3 fastest animals in Australia? How fast do they go?

2- Name 3 of the most dangerous animals in Australia. Where do they live? What do they eat? Whey are they dangerous? 

3- Draw a picture of each animal from question 2.

EXTRA: If you decide to do your final project on Beautiful Australia, here is some additional information you may want to use:
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/as.html

Who were the first people to settle in Australia?

Australia is located between which two oceans?

How large is Australia?

Where is the population concentrated?

Population?

Type of Governement?