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"The Geebung Polo Club" by Andrew B. Paterson

For Students 9th - 10th
The poem "The Geebung Polo Club" by Andrew B. Paterson, one of Australia's most famous poets.
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"Bell Birds" by Henry Kendall

For Students 9th - 10th
The poem "Bell-Birds" by Henry Kendall, one of Australia's most famous poets.
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Galleria Carnivora

For Students 9th - 10th
Leave your jackets in the Coat Check Room and then feel free to traipse through the Galleria Carnivora. Use this site to learn all you ever wanted to know about carnivorous plants.
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Marine Education Society of Australasia: Red Indian Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Red Indian fish, found only in the waters around Australia. The page includes: distribution, description, ecology, interesting facts, and status of this species.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "An Adventure in the New Hebrides" by Louis Becke

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the full text of the short story "An Adventure in the New Hebrides" by Louis Becke.
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Koala

For Students 3rd - 8th
Guide to the koala that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
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Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Quokka

For Students 3rd - 8th
Comprehensive resource on the Quokka features facts about the physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation, and tips on what you can do to help.
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Short Beaked Echidna

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference source on the Short-beaked Echidna that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you...
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The National Rivers Website

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives some often asked questions that are answered about rivers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Australia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Art Gallery of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in Sydney, Australia, the Art Gallery of New South Wales offers a "mixed collection", representing different parts of the world. The words at the top of the site are the keys to information about the museum. "Collection" clearly...
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum (London): The Endeavour Botanical Illustrations

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of articles and online exhibits that gives information on the various specimens, plants and animals that were collected and illustrations were then made. Cook led the world's first scientific naval expedition to the South Pacific.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Numbat

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the unique characteristics and natural history of the numbat (marsupial anteater). Special focus is given to how and why this animal is endangered, and what conservation efforts are currently underway. Related learning...
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Usc Center for Global Education: World Wide Colleges

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site provides links to universities around the world and explanation of the educational systems and standards of some of the countries. Links to many of the web sites are in the native language.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Sea Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise site that describes various sea turtles. A general description of the sea turtles life span, range, food, behavior and offspring is included.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Ac/dc

For Students 9th - 10th
Background information on Hall of Fame inductees AC/DC, famous rock and roll band of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Provides a list of their more popular songs.
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PBS

Nova: Bone Diggers: Australia's Vanished Beasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Get profiles of 10 different examples of Australia's extinct megafauna. Each profile includes a picture of what the animal looked like.
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PBS

Nova: Bone Diggers: Anatomy of Thylacoleo

For Students 9th - 10th
Thylacoleo or the extinct marsupial lion had an unusual array of adaptations that enabled it to be an effective predator. Explore an interactive fossil of the lion to learn more about each of its' adaptations.
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Article
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The Age Company: Strength in Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines that even though Australia has an abundant supply of natural resources, they should not rely just upon those for their economic growth, but strive for greater levels of innovation.
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The BIG zoo

The Big Zoo: Duck Billed Platypus

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a general overview of the duck-billed platypus. Content explores what this animal eats, where it lives, how its social life is structured, how it raises its young, and more.
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The Boston channel.com: Little Blue Penguins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource features a day in the life of a little blue penguin. Students and teachers can observe these unique birds from the penguin cam.
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The Sports Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Programs Resource Network: Christmas Trees & More

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a wealth of information about Christmas trees that grow here in the U.S. Content includes tree facts, tree types, selection and care, Christmas traditions, recipes, and more! Be sure to click on Christmas Tree Fun for...
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Nga (Australia): Michael Riley Sights Unseen

For Students 9th - 10th
This retrospective focuses on the artwork and career of Aboriginal artist Michael Riley. His medium is photography. His work centers around his people and others' perceptions of them.

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