1. AUSTRALIA’S AVERAGE RAINFALL
Look at the two maps on the next slide and answer the questions

2. List two towns that had average rain fall.
List two towns that had lowest on record rain fall
What STATE had the most rain compared to the average? How do you know this?
What do you notice about WHERE the rainfall is the highest compared to the lowest?

3. List two towns that had average rain fall.
List two towns that had lowest on record rain fall
What STATE had the most rain compared to the average? How do you know this?
What do you notice about WHERE the rainfall is the highest compared to the lowest?

4. TASK: CREATE A RAINFALL MAP
1. Print the AUSTRALIA MAP on the next slide
2. Using the information provided in the table, map and colour the STATES of Australia according to their average rain fall.
Include a key that explains each colours meaning
E.g
* Under 500ml of rain RED
Between 500ml-599ml BLUE
Between 600ml-699ml GREEN
Between 700ml-799ml YELLOW

5. KEY:

6. Average rainfall for each state

7. Research: Australia Habitats
Research the different habitats that Australia has and put them into your map.
What are the characteristics of each habitat
Temperature
Rainfall
Animals that live there
Challenges animals face
Interesting information