Continuing on from the research started in class, your task is to work collaboratively with your partner to research the Australian topic that you picked. Topic areas are listed below with some ideas to get you started. This is not a complete list of what to research, you will need to decide with your partner what different areas of research will be included in your final piece of work.

You should discuss with your partner how you are going to split up the research to share the workload, so that you are not both looking up the same information.

Remember to read the information that you find carefully and take notes in your own words to show your understanding of the information. Please do not simply copy large pieces of text straight from the web pages you find, you will not be able to use this straight into your final brochure without it being edited into your own words. Remember to check at least 3 websites to make sure the information you have is correct.

You have until the 28^th of February to collect the information that you need to complete the brochure in school with your partner.

After we have completed our brochures, you will then be set the task of preparing for a personal talk to the rest of the class on the area that you have been researching. Personal talks will take place towards the end of term.

• Harry and Harris – Aboriginals – history, culture, traditions, clothing, where they live, history, culture, traditions, clothing, where they live.
• Amelia and Maria – Traditions and Celebrations – unique to Australia. Reasons for celebrating, how they celebrate etc.
• Cameron, Scot and Sonny Muir – Famous Australians – People from history, inventors, TV/Film stars, musicians
• Ava and Rachael McL – Great Barrier Reef – creatures that live there, location of the reef, threats to it etc.
• Alfie and Samuel – Australia Day – history of the day, events used to celebrate
• Fraser and Sonny Marco – Sydney – facts about the city, size, number of people living there, things to do, famous landmarks, location.
• Adam and Nathan – Sports – sports unique to Australia, differences/similarities to sports in Scotland, professional sports played in Australia
• Jessica and Lauren – Food – traditional food, popular food to eat. How it’s prepared/served. Food eaten at particular times in the year.
• Lexie and Hannah– Perth – facts about the city, size, number of people living there, things to do, famous landmarks, location.
• Alex and Megan – Landmarks – man made and natural landmarks around Australia
• Eilidh and Jake– Climate – Weather throughout the year. Compare and contrast to Scotland. Seasons in Australia.
• Rachael W and Lottie– Melbourne – facts about the city, size, number of people living there, things to do, famous landmarks, location.
•  Freddie and Eban– Adelaide – facts about the city, size, number of people living there, things to do, famous landmarks, location.
• Lydia and Leila – Wildlife – native species unique to Australia, dangerous animals. Where they live, what they eat etc.
• Kris and Rachel McD – Leisure Activities – popular things for children to do in Australia.
• Molly and Katie – Art – Famous artists, types of art styles.

Happy researching!