Create a colourful puzzle map of Australia and name each state.
Create a google doc with a table to record your research.
Research the following facts for TWO states:
- State flower
- State animal
- State bird
- State capital
Pick one natural landmark of each state.
Choose 2 other facts to include a photo (state flower, animal, bird or capital city)
Cut out these rectangles and stick them around your map of Australia
Political maps show cities and roads.
Physical maps show natural features like mountains and deserts.
We will use Google Docs to help us research for this task.
A landmark is a recognisable natural or man-made feature that helps in navigation or is notable for its unique characteristics. Man-made landmarks are structures built by humans, such as buildings, statues, or cities, while natural landmarks are features of the Earth, including mountains, rivers, or deserts.
Great Barrier Reef: The world's most extensive coral reef system.
Ningaloo Reef: A pristine coral reef in Western Australia.
Twelve Apostles: Iconic limestone stacks off the coast of Victoria.
Horizontal Falls: A unique natural phenomenon in the Kimberley region.
Bay of Fires: Stunning coastal scenery with vibrant red-orange rocks.
Uluru (Ayers Rock): A massive sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory.
Kakadu National Park: A vast wilderness area with diverse ecosystems.
The Bungle Bungle Range: Orange sandstone domes in the Kimberley region.
Lake Eyre: A massive inland salt lake, known for its periodic flooding.
Simpson Desert: A vast area of red sand dunes.
Kangaroo Island: Known for its wildlife and unique geological formations.
Daintree Rainforest: The world's oldest rainforest.
Blue Mountains: Famous for its sandstone cliffs, valleys, and waterfalls.
enolan Caves: A complex system of limestone caves in the Blue Mountains.
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park: A wilderness area in Tasmania.
Litchfield National Park: A park in the Northern Territory with waterfalls and wetlands.
Sydney Opera House (NSW): A globally recognised architectural masterpiece.
Sydney Harbour Bridge (NSW): An iconic bridge offering panoramic views of Sydney.
Parliament House (ACT): The seat of Australia's federal government.
Port Arthur Historic Site (TAS): A UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing a convict settlement.
Adelaide Oval (SA): A historic cricket ground and stadium.
Cape Byron Lighthouse (NSW): The easternmost point of mainland Australia.
Eureka Rebellion Historic Precinct (VIC): A site related to the Eureka Stockade.
Busselton Jetty (WA): The longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere.
Kuranda Scenic Railway (QLD): A historic railway line with hand-made tunnels and bridges.
Australian War Memorial (ACT): A national memorial dedicated to Australia's war dead.
Big Things: A collection of large, whimsical structures across Australia (e.g., Big Banana, Big Apple).
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