Whether you are embarking on a unit on ecosystems, or on the characteristics of the Australian terrain, this picture-packed presentation would be a great one to use. Not only does the presentation contain useful information, it also has...

In this British Colonization learning exercise, students respond to 14 different types of questions related to British Colonization of Australia. First, they describe the First Fleet and how many ships were in it. Then, students describe...

In this British colonization of Australia cloze procedure instructional activity, students review a brief selection that is missing 10 words and then attempt to fill in each blank with a word they think the author might have used. A word...

Don't miss this gold mine of blank maps for your next geography lesson! Regions include traditional continents such as Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as other major world areas such as the Pacific Rim and the Middle East.

Young scholars consider why South Koreans fought in the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson plan, students engage in an activity through which they investigate why South Koreans fought in the Vietnam War and how their...

Excellent site for primary source materials on the history of Australia. From the Australian government's National Archives.

A summary of some of Australia's most significant explorers, including Charles Sturt, Edward John Eyre, George Grey, Peter Warburton, and others.

A history of European colonization in Australia beginning in 1606. Links to key events and people are provided.

A brief history of Australia's history as a penal colony.

A short article analyzing the negative effects of Australia's history as a penal colony on their society.

A comprehensive country profile focusing on the continent of Australia. Topics include basic facts, early history, colonization and settlement, politics, and economy. A map and links to related topics are included.

A short summary of Australia's involvement in the Boer War in what is now South Africa.

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...

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...