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New York State Education Department

Global History and Geography Examination: January 2016

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What do the Inca Civilization, Wittenburg Church, and India's economy in the Mughal Period have in common? The well-rounded standardized test challenges scholars to remember all of them. They use different graphics and maps to answer...
Unit Plan
California Polytechnic State University

Australian Geography Unit

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
At the heart of this resource is a beautifully detailed PowerPoint presentation (provided in PDF form) on the overall physical geography of Australia, basic facts about the country, Aboriginal history, and Australia culture and lifestyle.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Australian Currency

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate currency and exchange rates.  In the middle school mathematics lesson, students use ratio and proportion to convert from Australian currency to the U.S. dollar and vice verse.  Students create their own...
Organizer
Curated OER

Australian Products Resource Page

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Australian products worksheet, students study the examples of agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and trade products of Australia. There are no questions to accompany this resource.
PPT
Curated OER

Geography of Australia: The Shaping of a Continent

For Teachers 7th
Whether you are embarking on a unit on ecosystems, or on the characteristics of the Australian terrain, this picture-packed presentation would be a great one to use. Not only does the presentation contain useful information, it also has...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What In The World Would You Have?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students calculate value of money in other countries, and explore how the economy affects the rate of exchange.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Case Study - An Ecotour

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students plan an ecotour of the Australian rainforest. They prepare fact sheets about animals, create a mural, prepare a advertising brochure and a guided tour of the rainforest.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating a Nation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the move to federation by the Australian colonies was abject of the displays of nationalism that characterized similar movements in other nations. Most notions regarding federation were treated with little serious...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Australia and Argentina: A Study in Contrast

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study world events and their effect on economic growth. They research and interpret graphs to determine explanations for economic growth. Students compare the World Wars and the Great Depression to the growth of Argentina and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exchange Rate Problems

For Students 8th - 12th
In this economics learning exercise, learners respond to 10 short answer and multiple choice questions about exchange rates throughout the world.
Handout
Information Technology Associates

Ita: Australia: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Australian economy with related statistics and figures, such as GDP, inflation rates, unemployment rates, and much more.
Website
Other

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...
Website
Other

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...
Handout
Other

Unusual Australian Facts

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

Australian Trade Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to economic treaties and articles between Australia and other nations.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Starbucks Failed in Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
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....
Graphic
Curated OER

Video:a Video Provides an Overview of Australia's Agriculture and Trade.

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Australian economy, including its strengths and weaknesses. Includes a short video on Australia's agriculture and trade.