Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Create a World

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students combine imaginative powers with known map-making techniques to create a whole new world.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animals: Koalas

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners use the Internet to discover information about the Koala. They examine their diet, behavior, and habitat.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Population and Population Density

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and interpret graphs. For this population lesson, students explore population and population density as they read several data graphs and respond to questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sea Connections

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars, after locating different marine habitats on a globe, play a card game about ecosystems, food webs and organisms.
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Other

Public Domain Maps of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Clear maps of Australia in color. Other maps are also available for viewing or download through links on the page.
Graphic
Other

Nationmaster: Maps of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-one different maps of Australia.
Graphic
University of California

Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Australia [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of Australia.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Australia: State and Territory Capitals

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the state and territory capitals of Australia.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Find People and Places: Australia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Australia's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Pacific location and a video about ancient rock paintings made by the...
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Australia

For Students 3rd - 6th
Use this site to visit the land Down Under and learn about the country of Australia. Explore art, history, animals, flags, explorers, folk music, dinosaurs, map, geography, story time and more. Includes an interactive quiz.
Unit Plan
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.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Australia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on Australia. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
From the BBC, an overview of the Asia-Pacific country of Australia. Presents a map, timeline, facts at-a-glance, and information on leaders and the media. For fun, listen to the Australian national anthem.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Oceania and Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the region of Australia, Oceania, and its countries on this website. Find out about the flags, maps, exports, natural resources, geography, and languages of Oceania.
Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: Australia/oceania

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a description of Oceania that although the smallest continent includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Micronesia. Click on any tab about the map to learn much information about its geography, symbols, natives, and...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: The Australia Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
An eight-question geography quiz over Australia.
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University of Texas at Austin

The Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection contains more than 250,000 maps covering all areas of the world, and ranging from political and shaded relief maps to the detailed and the historical. Select from a region of the world or an area of highlighted interest.
Graphic
Curated OER

Map of Australia

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Australia. Maps and current flag are included.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Heard Island and Mc Donald Islands (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Heard Island (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Norfolk Island (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Norfolk Island (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Coral Sea Islands (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Coral Sea (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cocos Islands (Australia), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...