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templates for an Australia research project

Grade Level(s): 2-5
Resource Type: Research Project
Total Pages: 56
Answer Key & Rubric: Included
File Type: PDF

Australia Research Project  

Develop global awareness through a country research project about Australia

With this research project, students take the role of explorer. Using a variety of resources, including our kid-friendly Australia Profile page, they investigate the geography and culture of Australia to create a final product.

Our Australia Research Project includes:

  • Student Draft Book – step-by-step directions to guide students through the research process, with graphic organizers for note-taking; an answer guide is included
  • Country Research Project Templates – presentation tools to create an interactive notebook, poster, or display board
  • Choice Boardextension activities to inspire further exploration, including preparing a traditional dish and sharing a folktale
  • 4-Point Rubricassessment criteria for students to review before sharing and for teachers to apply while grading final projects
  • Globe Trottin’ Kids Passport & Australia Stamp” –  learn about more countries,  earn more stamps for your passport, and become an informed citizen of the world!  

Please Note: This country research project does not include information about the country. It will introduce and guide students through the research process to collect facts.

 

a draft book of graphic organizers for note-taking

interactive templates for Australia Research Project

choice board, passport, rubric, answer guide for Australia Research Project

Topics & Activities include:

Geography

  • identify the country’s location on a world map and continent map
  • complete a compass rose
  • create a map key
  • label a country map according to the map key

Quick Facts

  • record the country’s population, area, climate, products, and currency

Flag

  • color the country’s flag 
  • describe the meaning of its color(s) and symbol(s)

Languages

  • learn common words and phrases in the country’s official language

Food

  • create a menu for a day 

Clothing

  • design traditional clothing (paper, fabric) for paper dolls 

Sports

  • identify popular sports and activities

Animals

  • classify by animal group and display in a pocket chart

Influential People

  • sketch a portrait and write a description of the individual’s contributions 

Holidays & Celebrations

  • create Save the Date cards using 4Ws (what, when, where, why) and 1 H (how) 

 

🌎   A country research project is a fun learning experience for the whole class, cooperative groups, or independent investigations. 

🌍   Perfect for a multicultural night or fair.

🔆  Minimal Prep & Maximum Engagement


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Encourage further exploration with additional country research projects.

Kids will love learning about our diverse world and filling their passports!

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Egypt

England

France

Germany

India

Iran

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Mexico

Nigeria

Russia

South Africa

Spain

Thailand

United States

 

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