Australian National Botanic Gardens
Aboriginal Plant Use in South-Eastern Australia
The Aboriginal people of Australia survived for over 40,000 years by using the plants that grow in the bush for food, medicine, tools, and utensils. Introduce young botanists to the wonders of the Outback with a 25-page packet that...
Chymist
Temperature
Three Dog Night isn't just the name of a band; it is also the way an Australian tribe, who used dogs to stay warm, would describe the temperature on a cool evening. After reading about many different ways of measuring temperature, the...
Curated OER
Amazing Aussie Animals
Fourth graders are introduced to Australian animals through a PowerPoint presentation. They choose an animal of interest and conduct in-depth research using several websites. They design a presentation with their findings.
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
A Deadly Passion
Depending on the level of maturity of your class, the case study presented here could be fascinating. It focuses on the mating behavior and post-mating rituals of the Australian redback spider, which involves the female eating the male...
Curated OER
This is Jeopardy
This PowerPoint provides review questions and answers from many different subject areas using a Jeopardy format. The topics that are covered include decimals, U.S. history, cells, Australian animals, and biomes. The material was designed...
National Geographic
Australia, Antarctica, and Oceana
Go on a traveling adventure throughout Australia, Oceana, and Antarctica! This textbook excerpt offers a full unit of study that can easily be supplemented by extra projects or research materials. Learners study maps, read about...
Curated OER
A Phylogenetic Perspective for the Cladistically Challenged
Students observe the structures of skulls as presented in drawings, and determine which are most closely related to the skull of the mosasaur.
Curated OER
Etymology
Young scholars tie together planet names with Greek mythology. Students browse thru a dictionary to see where exactly these names came from and what significance they have. Young scholars explore the origins of some English words.
Curated OER
Sharing Dragons
Students investigate the contribution of Chinese people to celebrations in Australia and explore why they have played such a prominent role. They suggest how a group from their local area, if they had moved to live in another country,...
Curated OER
Fisheries
Students research and report on the ocean's problems of disappearing or diminishing species around the world. students examine ecosystems and food chains and present their findings to a mock panel of science experts.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: The Geological Time Scale
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.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Malacology
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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South Australian Museum
The main page of the South Australian Museum describes the major exhibit currently on display. Links are provided to explore more of the museum.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Kagu O Logy Card
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...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: The Age of Reptiles
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...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Early Amphibians Bit First, Walked Later
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.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Volcano Blasts Once Super Heated Earth
From ABC News in Science, Julie Steenhuysen's article explores the results of ancient volcanic eruptions that caused a warming effect on the Earth and possibly caused the death of certain species.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: T Rex Thigh Shows Chicken Family Ties
From ABC News in Science, Julie Steenhuysen's article explores the evolutionary link between the ancient Tyrannosaurus rex (T-Rex) and the modern chicken.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Violent Storm Rages on Saturn
From ABC News in Science, Irene Klotz's article discusses the first storm in the history of the solar system (with the exclusion of storms on Earth) to develop a hurricane-like eye.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Humans Have a Bit of Shark in Them
From ABC News in Science, Jennifer Viegas's article explores an ancient link between humans and sharks which leads to discoveries in the possibilities of sharks being distant cousins of humans.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Leadbeater's Possum
Unique Australian Animals profiles the marsupial mammal Leadbeater's possum with photos and text.
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum
This site features links to information on Australia's museum.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum Society: Arthropods
A description of what arthropods actually are and a discussion of their origin, as well as some info on research.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Anbg Biography: Joseph Banks
The Australian government sponsors this profile of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), the naturalist and patron of science who was instrumental in the exploration and settlement of Australia.
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