Online Classroom: Australian Geography Series - Year 5

Book excerpt: Online Classroom: Australian Geography Series – Year 5 is a package that includes: Interactive Online Resource The online resource can be viewed on smart/whiteboards, tablets and laptops. This interactive resource includes videos, audio, clickable buttons, graphics and more. It is specifically targeted at engaging Year 5 students and bringing classroom lessons to life. Teachers’ Guide The teachers’ guide includes step-by-step instructions to using the online resource. All you will need to know about using the online resource is provided in this guide. The code and registration details are provided in this guide too. BLM Activity Sheets Photocopiable BLM activity sheets which link to the online content are included in this package. Originally created for our popular BLM ‘Australian Geography Series Book 5: Characteristics Of Places’, these activity pages have been modified for this package. Students can complete the activities after viewing the online content. All of the activity sheets have been carefully created to meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum. Online Classroom brings Year 5 Geography to life. The curriculum-linked topics include: Section 1: North America And Europe In this section learn about the continents of Europe and North America. Section 2: The Australian Environment: In this section learn about how people have changed Australia over time. Section 3: Place And Space In this section learn about how people use, manage and respond to places and spaces. Section 4: Bushfires And Floods In this section learn about the impact of bushfires and floods in Australia. Online Classroom can be used to: • plan and present your lessons • generate lively class discussions • set up group work • foster independent learning on individual devices • set online homework and digital research tasks