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Warlugulong
Learners explore and appreciate variety of ways in which environment can be depicted for range of purposes. They compare different representations of place and environment, and analyze ways information is being communicated.
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African Safari
Seventh graders examine different countries in Africa to research. They choose one to concentrate their research on using the five themes of geography. They design a multimedia presentation that will make up the African safari.
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Creating a Nation
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...
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The Dynamics of the Leadership Process
Students explain the dynamics surrounding the selection of a leader for a country. They explain the involvement of individual citizens in the selection process.
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National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.
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National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.
The Economist
The Economist: Australia: Howard Hears the Voters Grumble
This article (May 10, 2007) discusses that even though Australia's economy is doing well under Prime Minister John Howard, he is rapidly losing ground to the opposition Labor Party. Registration is required.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Contemporary Political History of Australia
This homepage offers links to many articles dealing with current political issues in Australia.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Political History of Aboriginal Peoples of Australia
Many links to articles describing issues between Australians and aborigines.
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Australian Government: Foreign and Trade Policy
A description of Australia's foreign trade policy, along with many examples of trade organizations to which they belong.
The Economist
The Economist: Australia: World News
This is an online world news site from Australia featuring world news, politics, economics, and business and finance.
The Economist
The Economist: Politics This Week
This is an online news site that focuses on the world political news of the week.
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Australian Democracy
This homepage provides links to historical documents of Australian government, key terms, an overview of Australia's political system, and more.
The Economist
The Economist: Rudd's Rise: Labor's Leader Tops the Polls for Now
This article shows the rise of Kevin Rudd, leader of the Labor Party in Australia, as a potential threat to take over as Prime Minister.
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The Development of Australian Foreign Policy
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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University of Texas: Papua New Guinea: Political Map
A political map of the islands of Papua New Guinea which shows the province borders, major cities, and highways.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Australia: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Australia located in Oceania.
Information Technology Associates
Australia: Government
Facts concerning Australia's government from the 1996 CIA World Factbook.
BBC
Bbc News: Country Profile Australia
A comprehensive country profile focusing on the continent of Australia. Topics include basic facts, early history, colonization and settlement, politics, and economy. A map and links to related topics are included.
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State Library of Western Australia: The Apology Capture
The government of Australia issued an official apology to the 'stolen generation' of mixed race children of that country. Recollections of life and treatment are shared in this article by those who suffered the most, the children. Taken...
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Security Treaty Between Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America
Full text of the ANZUS treaty of 1952 between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Political Map of Australia and Surrounding Area, 1915
A map from 1915 of Australia and surrounding area showing the political boundaries throughout the region at the time.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Australia and New Zealand, 1916
A physical and political map of Australia and New Zealand in 1916 showing the states, territories, and divisions of Australia, including the commonwealth claims to southeastern New Guinea. This map also shows color-coded elevations from...
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....