Australia Create a Map Activity | Solve Location Clues | Oceania Geography

Take map making to the next level and end the cycle of bored students copying from a book to label maps! Challenge your class to think critically and create a map of Australia by solving absolute and relative location clues - NO reference maps needed! Easy-to-follow directions make this a fun way to integrate mapping in your classroom! Everything you need is included!

Includes Printable Resources: Microsoft & PDF

• Printable Map Worksheet
• "Where is it?" Clues Worksheet
• Answer Key
• Teacher Reference Guide

Locations Covered:

• Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Indonesia, Sydney, Darwin, Melbourne, Tasmania, South Pacific Ocean, Tasman Sea, Indian Ocean, Coral Sea, Arafura Sea, Darling River, Murray River, MacDonnell Ranges, Kimberley Plateau, Hammersley Range, Darling Range, Great Dividing Range, Great Artesian Basin, Great Sandy Desert, Great Victoria Desert, Simpson Desert, Great Barrier Reef

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Total Pages:  4

Time:  45 Minutes

Grades:  5-12