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.

South Haven, Lake Michigan Lighthouse

Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Australia

Google Document & Google Maps

Good evening Group,
I have completed both maps for the Australian and Michigan students. I have sent collaboration emails to both of you to see if you would want to add or remove anything from them.

I have also added on to the Google Document (including adding map descriptions on Page 2). Please review and add or remove what you think will make it better.

Just finishing up. Watching the Super Bowl. Go Patriots!

I can upload everything to the blog tonight. I plan on uploading at around 11:00.
Thanks, Rick

Google Document and Google Map

Good afternoon Group,
I am working on adding to the shared Google Document as well as starting the Google Map. I think the main focus with the Google Map is the comparing and contrasting the regions. Southwest Michigan is near Lake Michigan while Australia is near/surrounded by the Indian Ocean. How will the ocean water and freshwater affect their weather? How will the different hemispheres affect the weather? It is February and Michigan it is in the middle of winter while across the world the weather in Australia is summer. The amount of precipation will vary greatly due to these differences.

Update: Google Map. I think I need to make two separate Google Maps for the assignment because the fifth grade students in southwest Michigan will be going on a trip while the fifth grade students in Perth, Australia (southwest Australia) will both be going on trips. I am sending a collaboration request for the Michigan map right now. The Australia map will be following soon.

Thanks, Rick

Google Documents

Hello Group,
Teresa thanks again for taking the lead on creating the Google shared Document. I did just receive the request tot share the document. I will be working on my thoughts/input later this afternoon. We will also need to decide what country we would want to include on the Google Map. I think maybe Australia or Japan. Some country with completely different weather than our own would be interesting. I have used Google Maps in my last semester class. So, I hope to be a good source for it. Talk to you all later today.

Rick

Google Docs

Good Afternoon,
     I discovered how to create a google document. I am a first time user. If I shared it correctly you should be able to add your input at any time. I still have yet to add mine.

Have a Good Day
~Teresa