This resource includes a full, 15-page packet of information, graphic organizers, and templates, and a rubric necessary for students to research, take notes, and write an essay about a history and culture topic of the regions of Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Island region. In this unit, students learn how to conduct reliable resource, cite sources -- both in-text and in a Works Cited, write a thesis and strong supporting paragraphs. Download and view the preview for