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Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
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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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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...
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The Boer War

For Students 9th - 10th
A short summary of Australia's involvement in the Boer War in what is now South Africa.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Early Amphibians Bit First, Walked Later

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Will Dunham's article explores the evolutionary history of eating habits within the realms of amphibians. It specifically refers to the ancient amphibians use of biting food rather than sucking it.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: T Rex Thigh Shows Chicken Family Ties

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Julie Steenhuysen's article explores the evolutionary link between the ancient Tyrannosaurus rex (T-Rex) and the modern chicken.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Humans Have a Bit of Shark in Them

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Jennifer Viegas's article explores an ancient link between humans and sharks which leads to discoveries in the possibilities of sharks being distant cousins of humans.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum Society: Arthropods

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Christmas Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion on Christmas Island, an Australian territory, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Information Technology Associates

Ita: Australia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Australian economy with related statistics and figures, such as GDP, inflation rates, unemployment rates, and much more.
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Australian National Botanic Gardens

Anbg Biography: Joseph Banks

For Students 9th - 10th
The Australian government sponsors this profile of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), the naturalist and patron of science who was instrumental in the exploration and settlement of Australia.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Shark Has Virgin Birth

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Jennifer Viegas's article covers results from a recent study in which a female bonnethead shark was able to reproduce without the presence of a male shark.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Ancient Whale Broke All the Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Stephen Pincock's article covers the discovery of a 25 million year old fossil of a whale skull found on a beach in southern Australia.
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Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Battle for Gallipoli

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines how Allied strategists intended to open a new front in the Balkans by invading Gallipoli in response to the stalemate on the war's western front.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Mars as You've Never Seen It Before

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, this article charts findings of the Rosetta ("Europe's comet-chasing spacecraft") as it took photographs of Mars from a close-up perspective.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Hera

For Students 3rd - 8th
A one-page collection of essential facts about Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Australia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

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