Australia Unit Study
Age Range: 10-14
Duration: 6 weeks
This is a study of a classic Australian novel for young adults together with a look at the geography of the continent. Although designed to be used by a small group, meeting once a week with independent work to be completed between meetings, this study guide can be used by a family or individual child.
- The award-winning novel ‘Pastures of the Blue Crane’ was written in the mid 1960s and is a coming-of-age book about sixteen year old Amaryllis Mereweather. It is set on the east coast of Australia.
- Study guide includes weekly research suggestions into the history and geography of Australia and weekly fun activities.
- Continent study covers a look at the geography of Australia and Oceania.
Resources
| Novel: | Pastures of the Blue Crane | |
| Literature Guides: | Pastures of the Blue Crane Study Guide | ResourceMouse |
| Geography: | The Seven Continents: Australia and Oceania | Evan Moor |
Work Plan
| Wk | Pastures of the Blue Crane | Geography: Australia and Oceania |
| 1 | Chapters 1 – 4 | Sec 1: Australia and Oceania in the World |
| 2 | Chapters 5 – 9 | Sec 2: Political Divisions of Australia and Oceania |
| 3 | Chapters 10 – 12 | Sec 3: Physical Features of Australia and Oceania |
| 4 | Chapters 13 – 18 | Sec 4: Valuable Resources of Australia and Oceania |
| 5 | Chapters 19 – 22 | Sec 5: Australian and Oceanic Culture |
| 6 | Chapters 23 – 27 | Sec 6: Assessment Sec 7: Note Takers |