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Alex: Hush Down Under

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this lesson students will listen to a read-aloud of Possum Magic, by Mem Fox. Students will then help the teacher search the Internet for Australian connections (animals and habitats). The students will write in their journals...
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animal: Turquoisine Grass Parrot

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy the images of this beautiful bird while learning more about its characteristics and lifestyle.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Wallaroo (Euro)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this description of a Wallaroo to find out why this animal is not a wallaby or a kangaroo.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: Red Kangaroo

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, illustrated with many photographs, profiles the red kangarook, Australia's largest kangaroo from nearly 60 species.