Australian Human Rights Commission
An Introduction to Human Rights and Responsibilities
How are your students' rights protected? What are their responsibilities in protecting the rights of others? A lesson on human rights and the responsibilities therein introduces class members to the concepts of global citizenship,...
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Aboriginal Plant Use in South-Eastern Australia
The Aboriginal people of Australia survived for over 40,000 years by using the plants that grow in the bush for food, medicine, tools, and utensils. Introduce young botanists to the wonders of the Outback with a 25-page packet that...
NSW Department Mineral Resources
Aboriginal Use of Raw Materials
What's the difference between base metals and precious metals? Experimenting with natural metals is an interesting way for kids to learn about the world around them. Use a resource that contains over 30 pages of worksheets and...
Jacaranda
First Australians
Here you'll find an extensive textbook chapter on Australia's indigenous people and the impact of European settlers on aboriginal tribes. The text includes several images, graphs, primary and secondary sources, follow-up questions, and a...
National Australia Day Council
True Blue? On Being Australian
Who or what is an Australian? Discover a plethora of student-centered, engaging activity ideas on the question of Australian identity, organized according to five major themes: people, symbols, place, sport, and words.
Essential Kids
Australian History for Kids
When did Aboriginal tribes arrive in Australia? When were the Sydney Olympic Games hosted? Review some major events in Australian history with this timeline activity worksheet.
Essential Kids
The Aboriginal Flag
Whether you're celebrating Australia Day or would like to introduce your young learners to the history of Australia and its indigenous peoples, this coloring sheet is a great way to start the conversation.
Box
Australia Day Printables
Here is your must-have resource for celebrating Australia Day with youngsters! It includes research activities, popular Australian songs, tracing and coloring worksheets, and other several other great printables.
Curated OER
Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling
Young explorers investigate Australian Aboriginal culture by listening to traditional Dreamtime stories and examining dot paintings created by Aboriginal artists. In addition, they locate the country on maps, discuss the geography of...
Curated OER
Aboriginal Hand Prints
A part of a study of Australian Aboriginal culture, class members listen to a Dreamtime story about a father who stenciled his handprint on a rock wall. Class members then make their own hand print art representative of themselves...
Curated OER
The Melbourne Cup- the Horse Race That Stops the Nation
In this Melbourne Cup reading comprehension worksheet, learners read an article about this famous horse race. Students answer 5 comprehension questions.
Curated OER
A Tale of Two Girls
In this cultural differences reading worksheet, young scholars read a short story. Students answer 5 questions about the events which are set in Australia.
Curated OER
Australia Today
In this geography activity, students write two facts about Australian people, culture and sports. They fill in a chart that explains what native Australian foods such as damper, pavlova, vegemite and lamingtons are.
NSW Department of Education
Identify and Values
In this online Australia worksheet, students learn state emblems, flags, famous people, immigration facts, and important days for Australia.
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...
Other
Australia: Australian Stories
This homepage provides links to many stories of Australian origin.
Other
Early Images of the Australian Aborigines
This exhibition provides images drawn from the early discovery and exploration accounts, including those of William Blake.
How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works: How Australian Traditions Work
Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Find People and Places: Australia
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...
Other
National Portrait Gallery of Australia
Delve into the depths of the Australian National Portrait Gallery. There are captivating exhibits featured online.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Australia
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.
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
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Australia, Interesting Facts
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart can be used with any level elementary class to study about the culture, environment and other features of Australia. There are links to many interesting and interactive websites. The...