Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Heard Island and Mc Donald Islands (Australia)
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...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Coral Sea Islands (Australia)
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...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia)
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...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Christmas Island (Australia)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Christmas 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...
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives Learning Curve: British Empire
This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.
Other
National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne, Australia)
The online arm of the National Gallery of Victoria, which maintains an extensive collection of art by Australian artists and a collection of international art as well. Both collections are easy to browse through by artist name or subject...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Continents: Australia
Use these internet sites and complete the activities for each one to learn more about the smallest continent.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Australia: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Australia located in Oceania.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Aranda
Learn about the culture of the Aranda speakers of central Australia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dieri
Learn about the culture of the Dieri people of Australia, specifically their kinship system.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kamilaroi
Learn about the culture of the Kamilaroi people of New South Wales, Australia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kariera
Learn about the culture of the Kariera people of Western Australia. This source focuses on their social organization.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Sydney Opera House
Take a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House, one of the most recognizable buildings of the twentieth century.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Aborigines
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the origins and experiences of the Aborigine people and evaluate their effectiveness in preserving their culture.
Other
Cyark: Sydney Opera House
One of the most recognizable structures in the world, the Sydney Opera House stands as an emblem of artistic excellence and modernism for Australia. Get in-depth information and/or explore the house in 3D.
University of California
Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Australia [Pdf]
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of Australia.
abcteach
Abcteach: Australia
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides lots of links to elementary information about Australia. Find agricultural products, maps and animal forms, learning games, and more.
Other
A Culturequest on Aboriginal Tools and Culture
Find out what the Australian Aboriginal people used spears, boomerangs, bowls and baskets for and the history behind each tool.
Other
Perth Museums
This site describes 14 of Australia's museums. No links are provided, only information and addresses.
Other
L.j. Bear: Travel Bear: Queensland, Australia
This adorable site follows the travels of "L.J. Bear" on his trip to Queensland, Australia. Includes colorful photos, and a story about the journey of this stuffed bear.
Other
Five Day Australian Mini Unit
Lesson plan about Australia that covers culture, government, geography, and animal and plant life. Calls for teachers to arrange for Internet penpals from Australia.
Other
Sydney.net: Building Program
Provides informations and other links about the Sydney Opera House Building Program
Other
New South Wales Country Areas: Aussie Nature Reserve
A colorful WebQuest from the New south Wales Country Areas where students will learn lots of information about animals of Australia. Using the information, they will create a "Nature Reserve," made up of six animals of their choice.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Australia
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Australia can be found on this website.