1. Unit Plan for Mrs. Camden’s Third Grade Class

2. Day One: Students will locate Australia, major cities, physical characteristics, and their location on a map and participate in a globe activity. Students will also be paired with a pen pal.
Day Two: Students will learn about the Aborigines and create art bark
Day Three: Students will investigate animals of Australia through a webquest
Day Four: Students will create a diorama
Day Five: Students will experience “Taste of Australia”, sing songs, play games.

3. Resources
Art supplies (styrofoam balls, glue, paint, paintbrushes, boxes, clay)
Internet (webquest, youtube and research)
(pen pals)
Books (variety)

4. Outcome
Upon completion of this unit students will become familiar with the environment and culture of another country through various forms of media.