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Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
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The Development of Australian Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the history and changes in Australia's foreign policy, as they try to establish new ties other than Britain, the United States, and New Zealand.
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How Stuff Works

How Stuff Works: How Australian Traditions Work

For Students 4th - 8th
Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.
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National Archives of Australia: Documenting a Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site for primary source materials on the history of Australia. From the Australian government's National Archives.
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The History of Australian Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of theater in Australia, with links to many articles, plays, performers, and other things related to Australia's theater history.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Australians and New Zealanders

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australian and New Zealander Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: The Geological Time Scale

For Students 9th - 10th
What was Australia like during prehistoric times? Follow through history from 110 million years ago until the present and discover the different mammals, birds, and reptiles.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Malacology

For Students 9th - 10th
See the Australian Museum Online collection of mollusca. Read about how the sea slug defends itself and the history of the bivalve pulvinitidae.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Aborinigal and Torres Strait Islander

For Students 9th - 10th
The Australian Museum Online presents the anthropology of the Indigenous people of Australia. See their collection of artifacts and read about western desert art and other historical ideas about Australia.
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Historical Maps of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
These incredible historical maps from the University of Texas Library Online provide a clear and detailed account of Australia's history. They also include maps of New Zealand and Tasmania.
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South Australian Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
The main page of the South Australian Museum describes the major exhibit currently on display. Links are provided to explore more of the museum.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Kagu O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
OLogy cards are like virtual baseball cards about all kinds of science topics. This one about the Australian kagu contains information about habitat, diet, and other ecological information. See if you can answer a few questions when...
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes facts about the people, land, government, history, economy, foreign relations, and political conditions of Brazil. There is a concentration on Brazil's diplomatic relations with Australia plus some travel advice if you plan on...
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Menopause

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a valuable informational resource on the topic of menopause, including information on history, myths, and therapy. Also includes a message board and FAQ section.
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Convicts in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Australia's history as a penal colony.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: The Age of Reptiles

For Students 4th - 8th
In this interactive you will discover the history of ancient reptiles. Click your mouse on the dinosaur you wish to explore and learn all about its history. Learn about Pterosaurs, Nanatius, the Sauropod, Minmi paravertebral and many...
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English Club

English Club: History of Soul Music

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Australia: Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Death: The Last Taboo

For Students 9th - 10th
Throughout the world, death and the rituals that surround it are steeped in taboos. Explores what happens to us when we die and the different ways we deal with death.
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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Political History of Aboriginal Peoples of Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
Many links to articles describing issues between Australians and aborigines.
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Unusual Australian Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Many facts about Australia, including its history, environment, sports, cities and states, language, people, economy, and lifestyle.
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The Boer War

For Students 9th - 10th
A short summary of Australia's involvement in the Boer War in what is now South Africa.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Early Amphibians Bit First, Walked Later

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Will Dunham's article explores the evolutionary history of eating habits within the realms of amphibians. It specifically refers to the ancient amphibians use of biting food rather than sucking it.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
A short essay that describes what the ancient Olympic games were like.

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