Social Studies 6, May 6-7

Posted: May 5, 2020

Daily task: To learn about the people of Australia and Oceania

 

1.     Go to the following link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/oceania-human-geography/

2.     Make sure to preview the entire text before you read.  Look at the map, pictures and scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page to see if anything catches your eye. ‘

3.     Once you’ve taken a peek around, scroll down to the section titled Cultural Geography.  Over the next 2 days read about Contemporary Cultures. Stop when you reach Political Geography.

 

 

1.     What country within the continent Australia and Oceania is one of the most diverse in the world?

2.     What is a customary land title?

3.     What is one of the most popular sports played throughout the continent?

4.     What purpose does the Festival of Pacific Arts serve?

5.     What are some effects the tourism industry has on Australia?