Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Great Continental Drift Mystery
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.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Australia
Compilation of religious data and research about Australia, along with regional and world comparisons. Also includes select socioeconomic data.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Christmas Island
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.
PBS
Pbs Online: Kakadu, Australia's Ancient Wilderness
Provides a wonderful in-depth view of the biological wonderland of Kakadu which is the largest terrestrial national park in Australia.
Other
Hartao: An Introduction to Plate Tectonics
Introduces South African Alexander Toit as naming Gondwanaland and Laurasia.
Other
Project Gutenberg Australia: Australian History
An internet library of a wide variety of primary sources for Australian history.
Other
Project Gutenberg Australia: Australian Explorers, Discoverers and Pioneers
This resource provides links to Australian explorers, discoverers, and pioneers.
Other
Unusual Australian Facts
Many facts about Australia, including its history, environment, sports, cities and states, language, people, economy, and lifestyle.
Other
National Museum of Australia
Exhibits, events, educational resources, museum information, etc. on the National Museum of Australia can all be found at this site.
Other
Sydney Opera House
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.
Other
National Archives of Australia: Documenting a Democracy
Excellent site for primary source materials on the history of Australia. From the Australian government's National Archives.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
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...
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Australian Graphic Designer at Work
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.
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Australian Wetlands Designer
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,...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Scientists Discover Spectacular Ruby Red Seadragon
Read about the discovery of a seadragon. Includes video.
Other
Australia: Country Information
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...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
Other
Geoscience Australia: Landslides
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...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Orangutans May Soon Challenge Visitors to Tetris
Article reports on new ways technology is being used to provide stimulation for great apes in zoos. Includes video.
Other
Australian Tourism: Facts and Planning
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...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Australia
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.
Other
Perth Zoo
Describes the Perth Zoo, and gives information about its current exhibits and events. Also provides education links to learn about wildlife and wildlife preservation.
Other
National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.