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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Great Continental Drift Mystery

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A unit on plate tectonics designed for middle school students, this page must be read carefully to find the activities to be done in the class, but it provides a wealth of background for the teacher as well.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of religious data and research about Australia, along with regional and world comparisons. Also includes select socioeconomic data.
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Handout
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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Online: Kakadu, Australia's Ancient Wilderness

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Provides a wonderful in-depth view of the biological wonderland of Kakadu which is the largest terrestrial national park in Australia.
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Handout
Other

Hartao: An Introduction to Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces South African Alexander Toit as naming Gondwanaland and Laurasia.
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Website
Other

Project Gutenberg Australia: Australian History

For Students 9th - 10th
An internet library of a wide variety of primary sources for Australian history.
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Website
Other

Project Gutenberg Australia: Australian Explorers, Discoverers and Pioneers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to Australian explorers, discoverers, and pioneers.
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Handout
Other

Unusual Australian Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Many facts about Australia, including its history, environment, sports, cities and states, language, people, economy, and lifestyle.
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Website
Other

National Museum of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibits, events, educational resources, museum information, etc. on the National Museum of Australia can all be found at this site.
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Website
Other

Sydney Opera House

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is excellent for anyone who is looking to visit the Sydney Opera House. This site gives info on the events, the house, shopping, and restaurants.
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Website
Other

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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Website
Other

Asia Society: Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Website
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Museum: Australian Graphic Designer at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia this is the graphic designer section of the on-line exhibit and activity center, "Australian Designers at Work". This page examines the life and work of graphic designer Ray Parslow.
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Website
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences

Powerhouse Museum: Australian Wetlands Designer

For Students 9th - 10th
The Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia presents "Australian Wetlands Designer" from the exhibit "Australian Designers at Work". Meet wetlands designer Peter Adcock and learn about the relatively new field of environmental design,...
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Scientists Discover Spectacular Ruby Red Seadragon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the discovery of a seadragon. Includes video.
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Website
Other

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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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
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Website
Other

Geoscience Australia: Landslides

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on recent Australian landslides, maps of Australian landslides, landslide risk assessment, a survival guide, and a shore safety pamphlet. Use the toolbar to your left to navigate through the different information on...
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Orangutans May Soon Challenge Visitors to Tetris

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on new ways technology is being used to provide stimulation for great apes in zoos. Includes video.
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Website
Other

Australian Tourism: Facts and Planning

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is the official website for Australian tourism. It presents facts about Australia's geography, weather and climate, time zones, currency, and plants and animals, accompanied by excellent imagery. A useful feature of this page is...
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Graphic
Other

Qt Luong: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides many photos of Australia.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents many facts about Australia from the CIA World Factbook, concerning its background, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and current issues.
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Website
Other

Perth Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the Perth Zoo, and gives information about its current exhibits and events. Also provides education links to learn about wildlife and wildlife preservation.
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Website
Other

National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.