Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Australia: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Australia located in Oceania.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Aranda
Learn about the culture of the Aranda speakers of central Australia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dieri
Learn about the culture of the Dieri people of Australia, specifically their kinship system.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kamilaroi
Learn about the culture of the Kamilaroi people of New South Wales, Australia. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kariera
Learn about the culture of the Kariera people of Western Australia. This source focuses on their social organization.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Sydney Opera House
Take a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House, one of the most recognizable buildings of the twentieth century.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Aborigines
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the origins and experiences of the Aborigine people and evaluate their effectiveness in preserving their culture.
Other
Cyark: Sydney Opera House
One of the most recognizable structures in the world, the Sydney Opera House stands as an emblem of artistic excellence and modernism for Australia. Get in-depth information and/or explore the house in 3D.
University of California
Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Australia [Pdf]
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of Australia.
abcteach
Abcteach: Australia
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides lots of links to elementary information about Australia. Find agricultural products, maps and animal forms, learning games, and more.
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
Perth Museums
This site describes 14 of Australia's museums. No links are provided, only information and addresses.
Other
L.j. Bear: Travel Bear: Queensland, Australia
This adorable site follows the travels of "L.J. Bear" on his trip to Queensland, Australia. Includes colorful photos, and a story about the journey of this stuffed bear.
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.
Other
Sydney.net: Building Program
Provides informations and other links about the Sydney Opera House Building Program
Other
New South Wales Country Areas: Aussie Nature Reserve
A colorful WebQuest from the New south Wales Country Areas where students will learn lots of information about animals of Australia. Using the information, they will create a "Nature Reserve," made up of six animals of their choice.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Australia
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Australia can be found on this website.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Kevin Rudd
A brief profile of Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Other
National Pollutant Inventory: Background Information
This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Australia
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is about Australia. There are pictures of things in Australia that are famous icons which could serve as a useful starting point for a discussion about national identity and stereotypes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Australia's Explorers
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart resource provides a framework in which students can explore and research some of Australia's early explorers.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Continents of the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is devoted to identifying, locating, and learning facts about the 7 continents. It contains interactive maps, facts, and a short video at the end.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Australia
[Free Registration/Login Required] Discover Australia with this flipchart! Explore the land and its people!
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Australia Revealed Culture & Arts
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about the culture and arts of Australia. This is part of a series of eight flipcharts.