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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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National Archives of Australia: Documenting a Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site for primary source materials on the history of Australia. From the Australian government's National Archives.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: The Art of the First Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum (London): The Art of the First Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
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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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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Political History of Aboriginal Peoples of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Many links to articles describing issues between Australians and aborigines.
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The History of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to many articles concerning Australian history, including its settlement, convicts, women, aborigines, and twentieth-century Australia.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Aborinigal and Torres Strait Islander

For Students 9th - 10th
The Australian Museum Online presents the anthropology of the Indigenous people of Australia. See their collection of artifacts and read about western desert art and other historical ideas about Australia.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Marlbatharndu Wanggagu Once Upon a Time in the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit tells the story of the history of the North Western Australian Aboriginal people while integrating storytelling, cultural heritage, and contemporary art.
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Australia: Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, a great overview of all things having to do with Australia. Explore studying in Australia, visiting or migrating there, learn about the people, economy, culture, religion, history, and...