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Curated OER

A New Century Of Flight

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils study an article on high speed travel.  In this investigative lesson plan students pupils read an article, answer questions then work in groups to calculate problems. 
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Australia: Australian Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to many stories of Australian origin.
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Project Gutenberg Australia: Australian History

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet library of a wide variety of primary sources for Australian history.
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Project Gutenberg Australia: Australian Explorers, Discoverers and Pioneers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to Australian explorers, discoverers, and pioneers.
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Australian Infomation: Australian Culture Guide: A Guide to Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Australian culture through tourism, inspirational stories, inspirational poetry, and through amazing Australia facts.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Dinosaurs and Their Relatives

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore extensive information about a variety of Australian dinosaurs, as well as Chinese ones. The evolution of birds from dinosaurs is also described. This online exhibit offers images and facts about dinosaurs, their relatives and...
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Australian Landforms and Their History

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the formation of the Australian continent, along with descriptions of many of Australia's unique features. Links to the geographical features of Australia are provided, such as highest mountains, islands, or longest rivers.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
This online site for the Australian Museum introduces the nature and culture of this unique continent. This particular section focuses on the creatures of Australia including spiders, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, insects, frogs,...
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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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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Abc Online

For Students 9th - 10th
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is a government owned radio and television broadcaster for the country of Australia. In addition to covering the top headlines in Australia, Asia Pacific, and the world, ABC includes content on...
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Australian Travel and Culture Portal Online: Famous Australians

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at famous Australians including actors, authors, artists, athletes, businessmen, politicians, singers, and Australian men & women of note.
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Aao: The Anglo Australian Observatory Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Anglo-Australian Observatory located in the center of Australia is a joint venture between the Australian and British governments. Page gives basic information about the observatory and its telescopes. Check out the site map first...
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Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial: Australian Involvement in the First World War

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Australian army's involvement in World War I.
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Australian Tourism: Facts and Planning

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the official website for Australian tourism. It presents facts about Australia's geography, weather and climate, time zones, currency, and plants and animals, accompanied by excellent imagery. A useful feature of this page is...
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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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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Australian Aborigines

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australian Aborigines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Australians and New Zealanders

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australian and New Zealander Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Australian Mist

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides images and a summary of the Australian Mist cat breed. This resource also offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Birds of Sydney Harbour

For Students 9th - 10th
This beautiful site from the Australian Museum touches upon the bird fauna of Sydney Harbour. You can learn about the changing habitats, how to identify birds and where to see them. There is also a list of the different birds that can be...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this lesson plan, students will consider "Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Entomology

For Students 9th - 10th
Australian Museum has a massive collection of insects. Read about their "feature insect," along with a stalk-eyed signal fly, a wombat fly, and a phantom phasmid.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Australian Cattle Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a short discussion of the Australian Cattle Dog while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Australian Kelpie Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an illustrated discussion of the Australian Kelpie Dog while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Australian Shepherd

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a discussion of Australian Shepherds while providing statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.

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