Exploring the Australian Outback

Exploring the Australian Outback
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This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Exploring the Australian Outback

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will understand the unique characteristics of the Australian Outback and its significance to the country.

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What do you already know about the Australian Outback?

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Crossing Borders Down Under
Australia is the only country that occupies an entire continent, with the majority of its population living in cities along the coast.

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PAIR WORK
Discuss with a classmate the cities you know in Australia and share your knowledge about the country.

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What is 'the outback'?
The outback refers to the remote inland regions of Australia, characterized by harsh climates and sparse population.

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Uluru
Uluru is a prominent landmark in the outback, representing the cultural and natural heritage of the region.

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The Red Centre
The central desert regions of the outback with extreme climates and minimal vegetation are often referred to as the 'Red Centre'.

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Diverse Landscapes
The outback encompasses diverse landscapes, including tropical rainforests in the north and desert regions in the central areas.

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Exploration and Population
The outback covers 6.5 million square kilometers, yet only 60,000 people live there, highlighting its vastness and sparse population.

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Schrijf 3 dingen op die je deze les hebt geleerd.

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De leerlingen voeren hier drie dingen in die ze in deze les hebben geleerd. Hiermee geven ze aan wat hun eigen leerrendement van deze les is.
Schrijf 2 dingen op waarover je meer wilt weten.

Slide 12 - Open question

De leerlingen voeren hier twee dingen in waarover ze meer zouden willen weten. Hiermee vergroot je niet alleen betrokkenheid, maar geef je hen ook meer eigenaarschap.
Stel 1 vraag over iets dat je nog niet zo goed hebt begrepen.

Slide 13 - Open question

De leerlingen geven hier (in vraagvorm) aan met welk onderdeel van de stof ze nog moeite. Voor de docent biedt dit niet alleen inzicht in de mate waarin de stof de leerlingen begrijpen/beheersen, maar ook een goed startpunt voor een volgende les.