This comprehensive geography unit for grades 6–8 invites students to explore the countries, landforms, and cultural landmarks of Australia and Antarctica. With a balance of academic structure and creative engagement, learners gain a deeper understanding of both physical and human geography across the continent.
What’s included:
Mapping activities to build geographic literacy
Vocabulary games and comprehension tasks
Narration prompts and notebooking pages to support retention
Optional “Level-Up” challenges for deeper exploration
The unit supports cross-curricular learning goals and helps students develop global awareness while reinforcing critical thinking and written expression.
Required resource:A Child's Introduction to the World: Geography, Cultures, and People--From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall of China
Optional literature tie-ins: Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry and Race to the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica by Rebecca E.F. Barone
