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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Australia: Geography, States and Territories, Population

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Australia's geography, including population, government and economy, largest cities, and landmarks such as the Great Barrier Reef and more.
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Other

Australia's Cultural Diversity

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines religious and cultural diversity in Australia, along with population breakdowns.
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Other

Australia: Just the Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
General facts concerning Australia, with links to demographics, geography, government, and history.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Australia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Australia located in Oceania.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: World Geog: Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, and Antarctica

For Students 9th - 10th
World Geography learning module explores the unique characteristics of Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, and Antarctica.
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Other

Easter Traditions in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the Easter traditions in Australia.
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Other

Valentines Traditions in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at some facts about Valentine's Day in Australia.
Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: The Economic History of the Commonwealth of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to articles concerning economic issues in Australia.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Continents: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these internet sites and complete the activities for each one to learn more about the smallest continent.
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Other

Project Gutenberg Australia: "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the downloadable text for the essay "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell, which describes the experience of the narrator (possibly Orwell himself) who shot an aggressive elephant while working as a police officer in Burma.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Australia Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Australia Day. The history and facts about this holiday which commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet.
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New York Times

New York Times: Traditions From Australia Face Contemporary Life

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A review of the "Corroboree", the name of a dance with Aboriginal roots. (Oct. 6, 2001)
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How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: How Australian Traditions Work

For Students 4th - 8th
Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.
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Other

National Museum of Australia: Voyaging With a Needle: Embroidered Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Hand-embroidered map samplers, the work of women needle workers from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, convey what was known of the world at the time and traces the routes of explorers, such as James Cook, who were then active....
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Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Museum: Australian Graphic Designer at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia this is the graphic designer section of the on-line exhibit and activity center, "Australian Designers at Work". This page examines the life and work of graphic designer Ray Parslow.
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Other

"The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson

For Students 9th - 10th
The poem, "The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson, considered to be one of Australia's finest poets.
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Other

"Bell Birds" by Henry Kendall

For Students 9th - 10th
The poem "Bell-Birds" by Henry Kendall, one of Australia's most famous poets.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Australians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Other

Kidcyber: Some Australian Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Reptiles

For Students 3rd - 5th
Some of the dinosaurs that dwelt in Australia, like Muttaburrasaurus and Leaellynasaura, are described here. The site also has a dinosaur timeline, an ABC of prehistoric reptiles, information about the different periods in which...
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Museums Victoria

Immigration Museum: Discovery Centre Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a timeline, personal stories and information sheets regarding Autralia's immigration history.
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Other

A Culturequest on Aboriginal Tools and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what the Australian Aboriginal people used spears, boomerangs, bowls and baskets for and the history behind each tool.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Animal Species: Red Indian Fish, Pataecus Fronto

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Red Indian Fish, which lives only off the coasts of Australia. Description includes identification, habitat, feeding and diet, as well as other characteristics or qualities of the species.
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Museums Victoria

Museum Victoria: 600 Million Years: Victoria Evolves

For Students Pre-K - 1st
600 Million Years is a permanent exhibition at the Melbourne Museum that examines how Australia evolved through the geological ages, and the dinosaurs and other prehistoric life that lived in the Victoria area in the distant past. The...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Solar Eclipse Memory Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your memory while you learn about eclipses of the Sun. Click on tiles to reveal pictures of solar eclipses and maps of the path of the November 2012 eclipse in Australia. Try to find matching pairs of pictures.

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