PEGS Factors of Australia 5-E Lesson | Fun Oceania Practice Activities | Google

Students explore Australia by examining its PEGS factors - Political, Economic, Geographic, Social. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E lesson format is easy for you to use! A PEGS reference chart is included for your students’ interactive notebooks. Begin with an overview of the PEGS, then preview Oceania by investigating physical & political maps of the region. Next, a “Target Practice” activity challenges students to classify fun facts about the continent by the PEGS factor they best fit. Finally, assess learning with a “Show What You Know” summative activity. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Social Studies curriculum changes focus, sometimes drastically, from year to year. The PEGS factors are common themes that unite all SS classes. Similar ideas are taught as PESTLE, STEEP, or PEST. Building a strong foundation with these concepts leads to vertical alignment across grade levels. Use PEGS resources all-year to enrich your curriculum!

Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
• 2 Practice Activities
• PEGS Reference Chart
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, GSE & NCSS

Total Pages:  61

Time:  50 Minutes

Grades:  5-12