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Which subject	Geography
What topic	Australian geography
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Australian Geography

Objectives

• Students will identify and describe key physical features of Australia, including deserts, mountains, and rivers.
• Students will understand the concept of climate zones in Australia.
• Students will locate major cities and landmarks on an Australian map.
• Students will develop map reading skills and utilize geographical terminology.

Materials

• Australian map (printed or digital)
• Pictures of various Australian landscapes (deserts, mountains, rivers)
• Climate zone charts
• Markers and colored pencils
• Worksheets for mapping major cities and landmarks
• Projector (if digital materials are used)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 4

Subject

Geography

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Australia	5	Briefly introduce Australia, discussing its location and significance in the world. Show a map.
2	Physical Features	10	Present and discuss key physical features (deserts, mountains, rivers) using pictures and maps.
3	Climate Zones	5	Explain the different climate zones in Australia. Use climate charts and relate it to geography.
4	Mapping Major Cities	5	Distribute worksheets for locating major cities and landmarks. Explain how to use the map effectively.
5	Group Activity	3	Students will work in pairs to complete their worksheets, discussing their understanding of geography.
6	Review and Q&A	2	Summarize key points of the lesson and open the floor for questions.
7	Conclusion and Homework	2	Go over homework assignments (finding a fact about a city or landmark in Australia) and dismiss.

Homework

• Each student will research one fact about a major city or landmark in Australia and prepare a short description to submit in writing the next class.

Assessment

• Homework will be collected and checked for understanding without any formal presentation, ensuring every student has a chance to contribute.

National Curriculum Correlation

• The lesson aligns with the Australian national curriculum standards for geography, focusing on understanding the physical environment and map reading skills.

Lesson script