Australia's Climate Maps Guide Holidays

Using maps to choose the perfect holiday destination Year 3 Geography Understanding temperature and climate zones

WALT - We Are Learning To

Use geographical information to understand climates and environments Identify temperature on a choropleth map Compare temperature and climate zones in Australia Use map keys or legends to extract information

Why Do These Places Look So Different?

Both photos were taken in winter Both places are in Australia One is Tasmania, one is Northern Territory What might explain the difference?

Australia's Climate Zones Map

Climate Zone Challenge

Write a statement about Tasmania OR Northern Territory Include which climate zone they are in Share your statement with the class Use your whiteboard to show your answer

The Holiday Problem

Every summer my family goes on holidays in Australia We love to go swimming! Last summer we went to Tasmania - too cold to swim! How could a map help us plan where to holiday?

What is a Choropleth Map?

A special map that uses colours to show information Different colours represent different temperatures Cho-ro-pleth (practice saying it!) The legend tells us what each colour means

Australia Summer Maximum Temperature Map

Hot vs Cool Holiday Destinations

{"left":"Perfect for swimming: Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia\nGreat for cooler activities: Tasmania, Victoria mountains, South Australia hills\nDesert areas get very hot in summer","right":"Coastal areas can be cooler than inland\nTemperate zones have milder temperatures\nTropical zones stay warm year-round"}

Plan Your Perfect Summer Holiday

Think-Pair-Share: Where would you go? Use the temperature map to help decide Consider: Do you like hot or mild weather? Remember: We want to go swimming! Share your choice and explain why