Geography Bee 7: Australia/Oceana Ecosystem, Location, Movement-Let's Kahoot It!
This geo bee (#7) offers a fast-moving introduction/review on location, human geography and iconic ecosystems specific to Australia and Oceana, followed by a game style Kahoot. Middle School Standards & Trivia Fun. Small classes.
Miss Mollie Geography & Social Studies Writing
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(137)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional. Students are encouraged to review the provided handouts before class. Student can also practice location with the online interactive games cited on the handout. These activities will improve the depth of their learning and also give them a competitive edge in the Kahoot challenge.Assessment
The Kahoot game quiz results will show student mastery of geography concepts and terms. Follow up discussion from the final class review will supplement those results. Mark ups and marginal notes on the handout of terms and ideas, plus online map practice (screen shot) & the certificate of achievement can serve as artifacts for a student portfolioGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Let’s challenge ourselves to a Geography Bee on Australia and Oceana. This class is part of a series designed to help students have fun studying human geography facts. Perhaps your student does not know much about Australia and Oceana. This class can serve to introduce students to a new region of the world, before more in depth study. On the other hand, perhaps your student knows this region very well. Then this class can serve as a review. Trivia fans are welcome! This geo bee (#7) focuses on human geography of this region plus locations, ecosystems, landforms and the movement of living and non-living things. Class will begin with a review of 31 concepts and terms such as: country names, locations, aspects of the ecosystems and life. To help students prepare, a handout is provided that includes links to online map games, plus a list of terms and ideas (with definitions) that are covered in our challenge. Students can practice with the handout if they want to be more competitive, before class begins. Web accessible, interactive map resources for practice are also a great resource. We will begin class with a review or introduction of terms, ideas and locations, highlighting those that students have questions about. Students will then participate in a Kahoot challenge that offers a choice of four possible answers to each question, along with a picture clue. Kahoot offers a game show format. Questions include simple definitions, comparisons of similar terms, application questions and examples. This quiz is designed for students with a basic understanding of the map of Australia and Oceana. Students can practice with interactive, online map puzzles before class. The handout, which we could call our 'cheat sheet' is attached to our greeting message after a students enroll. During the Kahoot, students will see the correct answer to each question immediately after each answer is tallied, allowing them to reinforce correct understanding. After our Kahoot quiz is completed we will review the more challenging terms as time allows. Our contestants (students) will have approximately four opportunities to work with vocabulary, concepts and the map of Australia and Oceana, reinforcing learning through repetition in a variety of formats. Students will receive a certificate of accomplishment that recognizes completion of the class and their Kahoot challenge. Other classes you can currently sign up for on Outschool, in this series: Geography Bee: Map Skills Vocabulary - Let’s Kahoot It! Geography Bee 2: Landforms in Europe - Let’s Kahoot It Geography Bee 3: Russia - Places and Things - Let’s Kahoot It! Geography Bee 4: Middle East - Culture, Economy & the Map - Let’s Kahoot It! Geography Bee 5: South Asia - Locations, Trade and Society - Let's Kahoot It! Geography Bee 6: East-SE Asia Geography & Thinking Skills-Let’s Kahoot It! Geography Bee World Series (1) - Let's Kahoot It! [All 7 Geography Bees in this series are bundled in one sign up]
Learning Goals
Students will demonstrate mastery of up to 31 concepts related to "Geography Bee 7: Australia/Oceana Ecosystem, Location, Movement-Let's Kahoot It!" by practicing for meaning, reviewing, completing a Kahoot game quiz and then reviewing errors. These concepts are embedded in middle school geography learning standards. Students will demonstrate thinking skills: chronology, statistical analysis and source analysis.
National Geography Standards Addressed
4 The physical and human characteristics of places Places and Regions
5 That people create regions to interpret Earth's complexity Places and Regions
9 The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface Human Systems
11 The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface Human Systems
13 How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface Human Systems
15 How physical systems affect human systems Environment and Society
18 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future. The Uses of Geography
Other Details
Parental Guidance
N/A
Supply List
Handout will be provided (for student review and reference): Handout #1: List of terms , concepts and definitions on Australia and Oceana countries that may be covered in Kahoot (plus links to resources)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses Kahoot.
Map Resources: CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/static/aa3b3c94d8146ccc6b2affc23a2e23be/asia-political.pdf
Other map resources and practice interactive games: see handout
Joined August, 2020
5.0
137reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from George Washington University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Trinity University of Washington D.C.
Teacher qualifications: I am certified as a Social Studies Teacher in my state, and have taught Social Studies (including World Geography) for over 18 years. My classes have had lots of fun and engagement with Kahoot Challenges and other techniques for bringing fun to the classroom while building student skills. Highlights of Education: B.A. History, Master's Degree Public Policy, 30 credits beyond Master's including Education, Geography, History and English Language Arts. Teaching Certificate: Social Studies, History, English Language Arts, Special Education EndorsementReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-6 learners per class
