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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.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Chairs of Old Parliament House

For Students 9th - 10th
Online display explores the meaning of the old chairs of the Parliament House to Australia's democracy.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketches of colorful characters in Australia's colonial past.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Marlbatharndu Wanggagu Once Upon a Time in the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit tells the story of the history of the North Western Australian Aboriginal people while integrating storytelling, cultural heritage, and contemporary art.
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Project Visa

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive internet resource guide to visa and embassy information for all countries around the world. Search by region or view the entire country list. Links to other travel, visa, and immigration sites.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Week of 5 5 14: Sediment Could Harm Great Barrier Reef

For Students K - 1st
Learn what scientists are now saying could harm Australia's Great Barrier reef, and how to prevent it.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Continents

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Brightly colored printouts, maps, and graphics on the greatest land masses on earth. See how continental drift works, look up extremes, label maps, learn about latitude, longitude and other geography terms. Teachers will find a Landforms...
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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Green Tree Python

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on what the Green Tree Python looks like, where it can be found, what it eats, and how often it reproduces.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Australia. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Koala

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Koalas are marsupials, related to kangaroos." Fun facts, video and audio clips make this a great National Geographic site for student research projects.
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Mem Fox

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read all about favorite author Mem Fox in this very comprehensive website. Features her biography, her books and some stories even read aloud.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about health in Australia via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information. The 'News and features' tab includes...
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Youngzine

Youngzine: Week of 9 8 14: World's Most Livable City

For Students 3rd - 8th
What makes a city a great place to live, and which countries have the most livable cities? Find out what the experts say on the topic. Includes video.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kangaroo and Wallaby

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on kangaroos and wallabies including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Art of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a page on the art of Australia, including many hyperlinked names of artists and their works.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: Places

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Generate graphic organizers, report forms, Venn diagrams, shape books and much more on the continents of the world. Sub-directories include links to games, maps, word searches and comprehension...
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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.
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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...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Feed the Dingo

For Students 3rd - 6th
Help build the Australian desert ecosystem by filling it with appropriate plants and animals.
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National Museums Liverpool

Liverpool Museums: Leaving From Liverpool

For Students 3rd - 8th
Narrative that follows a family's journey from Liverpool in 1858 as they emigrate to Australia. Help the family make decisions as they set sail, view sketches, and hear their personal stories.
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Other

Edmund Barton: Our First Prime Minister

For Students 6th - 8th
Online exhibit that traces the life and career of Australia's first prime minister, Edmund Barton.
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Other

Australia: Just the Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
General facts concerning Australia, with links to demographics, geography, government, and history.
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Other

Kids World Travel Guide: Australia Facts for Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site is designed to expose kids to the different attractions and points of interest throughout Australia. Individual territories are discussed and are accompanied by great images.