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Erin Gardner

Christmas Around the World: Australia

Grades: 1st Grade
Subjects: Social Studies

Student Instructions

How do say “Merry Christmas” in Australia? Just like that! People in Australia speak English, but something that is very different? It is summertime at Christmas, so families can celebrate by having a picnic on the warm, sunny beach! Have you heard the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas"? Let's listen to this version about Christmas in Australia. Listen for some new words! 1. Tap link on Slide 1 to listen to the American “12 Days of Christmas.” 2. Tap link on Slide 2 to listen to "The Twelve Days of Aussie Christmas." 3. Tap pen to match the Aussie words to the American words from the song on Slide 3. 4. On Slide 4, learn about where Australia is on the map. 5. Tap check to save your work.

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