Curated OER
Find–a-word
In this word search worksheet about Australia, students respond to each of 25 questions that are hints to locate the vocabulary terms in the puzzle. The list of words is not given.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Koala
"Koalas are marsupials, related to kangaroos." Fun facts, video and audio clips make this a great National Geographic site for student research projects.
Read Works
Read Works: All About Koalas
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage is about the topic of koala bears. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
Read Works
Read Works: The Koala Search
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage includes information about koala bears and researchers' concerns about threats to them in their environment. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Cientficos Descubren Que El Oro Crece en Arboles
In Spanish. Article reports on the recent discovery of gold deposits in eucalyptus tress in Australia.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Koala
Gather the facts about the adorable Australian marsupial, the Koala. This webpage provides a simple descriptive overview of the koala. It also discusses where they are found, their habitat, reproduction, activity, feeding and much more.