1. Australia Tectonic plate Supercontinent Southern hemisphere Water swirls clockwise! Summer in winter! Isolated Unique flora & fauna Native species Exotic species

2. Australia First colonized by…? Aborigines Continuous culture for 70,000 yrs! Didgeridoos Dream world One with nature Walk-about

3. Australia British first sent prisoners 1851, gold discovered 1901, gained independence Still heavily influenced by Britain Now--open door policy Becoming a “plural” society Trade with Asia

4. Australia Reversed seasons Amazing wildlife Native vs. exotic

6. Australia Reversed seasons Closer to sun December – March great winter vacation spot! Unique wildlife Koala Kookaburra Kangaroo Bilbey Duck-billed platypus

7. Australia Ozone Hole Caused by CFC pollution Gone by 2050? Use sunscreen!

8. Australia Southern Constellations The Southern Cross