1. Australia Mrs. Barker’s Web Quest

2. Introduction  Your goal will be to locate FIVE different facts about Australia to share with the class.  You may present this information with a poster, a PowerPoint, or a written report.  You must use Mrs. Barker’s information sheet to keep track of information you find.  Next, choose your 5 facts.

3. Facts: Choose 5  Climate: What is the climate or weather like in Australia?  Major Cities: Name 3 major cities in Australia and name 1 important fact about each one.  Famous Places: Name a famous place and why it is famous.  National Symbols: Our national symbol is the Bald Eagle. What is Australia’s national symbol?  Flag: Draw a picture and/or describe their flag.  Song: Do they have a national song? If so, what is it?  States: We have 50 states. Is Australia divided into states? If so, what are they named.  Holidays: Name one Holiday that is different than ours.  Food: What is a popular food in Australia?  People: Our native people were called Indians. What are Australia’s native people called.  Animals: Name 2 animals you will find in Australia that are not found in the USA.

4. Websites You May Use  Quick facts about Australia Quick facts about Australia  Kidport Library Kidport Library  Kidzone Kidzone  Treks and Trails Treks and Trails  Fact Monster Fact Monster  Kids World Travel Kids World Travel  Enchanted Learning Enchanted Learning  Australian Food Australian Food  World Atlas World Atlas