Australia day

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This lesson contains 15 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 30 min

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Slide 1 - Slide

Down Under

Slide 2 - Slide

By the end of today's lesson you will ...
- have learnt new facts about Australia
- have found out more about Aboriginals
- have worked on your watching and speaking skills
- be able to talk about Australian history and culture

Slide 3 - Slide

What comes to your mind when you think about Australia?

Slide 4 - Mind map

Slide 5 - Slide

What do you think about when you hear 'Australia day'?

Slide 6 - Open question

Slide 7 - Video

What was the name of the first captain who came to Australia in 1770?
A
Andrew James
B
Arthur Philip
C
James Cook
D
Philip Crook

Slide 8 - Quiz

On which day did Captain Arthur Philip start the new colony?
A
28 April
B
26 January
C
5 May
D
20 February

Slide 9 - Quiz

The British were the first people who lived in Australia.
A
True
B
False

Slide 10 - Quiz

Which of the following is NOT another name for Australia day?
A
Day of mourning
B
Invasion day
C
Survival day
D
Day of loss

Slide 11 - Quiz

Why is Australia day also called 'Mourning day'?

Slide 12 - Open question

What do you think about Australia day after everything you heard?

Slide 13 - Open question

Speaking 
  • Choose a subject that is closely related to Australia 
  • In duos prepare your subject for about 5 minutes. 
  • Look for information online if necessary. 
  • Write down a maximum of five key words that you can use during your talk.
  • Present your subject to the rest of the class. 
  • Try to talk for 3 minutes. 

Slide 14 - Slide

Slide 15 - Video