Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Australians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Australian Landforms and Their History
A history of the formation of the Australian continent, along with descriptions of many of Australia's unique features. Links to the geographical features of Australia are provided, such as highest mountains, islands, or longest rivers.
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Australian Tourism: Facts and Planning
This is the official website for Australian tourism. It presents facts about Australia's geography, weather and climate, time zones, currency, and plants and animals, accompanied by excellent imagery. A useful feature of this page is...
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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 Revealed Geography and Weather
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the geography and weather of Australia. This is part of a series of eight flipcharts.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Australian Aborigines
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australian Aborigines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Geographic
Australia Geography
Many facts and statistics concerning Australia's geography, including climate, terrain, elevation extremes, natural resources, and environmental issues.
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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...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Australia Find It! Quiz
Students use the online "Little Explorers" picture dictionary to seek answers to questions about animals that live in Australia. This exercise, which promotes dictionary use, deductive reasoning, and science and geography vocabulary,...
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...
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.
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Australian Government: Dept. Of Agriculture: Environment
Improving stewardship and sustainable management of Australia's environment including topics such as biodiversity, EPBC Act, Marine, Protection, International Activities, and Partnership.
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs: Brazil
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...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Australia
This resource presents many facts about Australia from the CIA World Factbook, concerning its background, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and current issues.
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.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Australia
From the BBC, an overview of the Asia-Pacific country of Australia. Presents a map, timeline, facts at-a-glance, and information on leaders and the media. For fun, listen to the Australian national anthem.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Australia
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....
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: World Flags
Enchanted Learning features this website devoted to the study of the world's flags. There are fact sheets, illustrations, current and historical flags, and related links.