World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Photo Archive: The Ypres Salient, 1917
Photos to click on to see images of World War I trenches: "An Australian trench," "British infantry knee deep in mud," "An abandoned German trench at Messines Ridge".
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Can You Dig It?
Set in the Australian desert, players become bilbies to search at night for food while looking out for hungry predators like dingos, foxes, and swooping eagles.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Anbg Biography: Joseph Banks
The Australian government sponsors this profile of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), the naturalist and patron of science who was instrumental in the exploration and settlement of Australia.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Peramelidae (Bandicoots & Bilbies)
This site provides a very brief overview of the Australian bandicoot.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Koala (Phascolarctos Cinereus)
Explore the world of the Koala and gain a greater understanding of this Australian mammal through statistics and information on its appearance, habitat, behaviour, breeding, diet, and more.
Other
Crikey: Shopping Mall Oligopoly Cops a Hit
This news article discusses how stores at an Australian shopping mall colluded in order to drive out a new competitor, along with reasons given by the judge. (Dec 19, 2004)
Other
Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies
Australian agency whose goal is to contribute to a "society that actively nurtures the wellbeing and civil contribution of all children, young people, families and communities into the future". ACWA advocates for vulnerable children,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Starbucks Failed in Australia
Starbucks can be found all over the world, from Shanghai to Guantanamo Bay. But Australians largely rejected Starbucks' attempted takeover, which led to an embarrassing retreat for the brand. Find out why.
Senses Of Cinema
Senses of Cinema: Peter Weir
Peter Weir helped to define the rebirth of Australian cinema and amazed the world with fabulous movies like "Dead Poets Society." This is a tribute to his many achievements.
English Club
English Club: History of Soul Music
Learn the history of soul music from its origins in gospel music, through Motown and Memphis Soul, to contemporary rhythm and blues. The site includes three videos: Sam Cooke singing "A Change is Gonna Come," from 1964, with images from...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Sheep Farm: Measurement: Length & Mass
Meet George who lives on an Australian sheep farm. Can you help him with some chores?
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Sheep Farm: Counting Numbers: Count to 20
Take a trip with the Australian farmer on this sheep farm while counting to 20.
Other
The Boer War
A short summary of Australia's involvement in the Boer War in what is now South Africa.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Kuusankoski Public Library: Patrick White
This site from the Kuusankoski Public Library provides a good biography an Patrick White includes a list of his works.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Australia: State and Territory Capitals
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the state and territory capitals of Australia.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Art of Australia
Wikipedia offers a page on the art of Australia, including many hyperlinked names of artists and their works.
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Museums Victoria
Museum Victoria
Museum Victoria is Australia's largest public museum organization and is responsible for the care of the state's collections and conducting research.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Post Colonialism in Papuan Culture
Read the passage "Post-Colonialism in Papuan Culture" and complete the related six-question quiz.
Tramline
Desert Field Trip
Use this site to find out how deserts are formed, where the largest desert is located and if there are different types of deserts.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Money Master
Could you handle currency if you were in Canada, Mexico, England, Europe, Australia, or the U.S.? Choose a currency, choose a skill level, and start counting your money.
Geographic
Australia Geography
Many facts and statistics concerning Australia's geography, including climate, terrain, elevation extremes, natural resources, and environmental issues.
Other
"My Country" by Dorothea Mackellar
The poem "My Country" by Dorothea Mackellar, one of Australia's greatest poets. Links to other famous poets are also provided.
Other
"The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson
The poem, "The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson, considered to be one of Australia's finest poets.
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