Australia/Indian Ocean Trip

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Perth, Australia, one of the largest cities on Australia, is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. The mild almost tropical weather is greatly affected by the ocean currents giving them pleasant weather conditions. The Australian fifth graders will take an almost similar field trip as their American counterparts to the Western Australia Maritime Museum to learn about the past history near the Indian Ocean and how the ocean has affected the weather in the area. Additionally, the visit to the beach will reinforce how the area is affected by the ocean and its ocean currents. The students will also be able to reinforce what has been learned in the classroom with this real world experience.