Continent: Australia
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| Continent: Australia |
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Description:
| These sites have information about Australia, including its animals, geography, climate, and history. Includes photographs, maps, quizzes, and games, plus a virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House. Also includes a link to eThemes Resources on koalas and Australian Aborigines. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Ettomogah Wildlife Sanctuary
Just hop on in the site index and click on the icons to learn more about New South Wales animals, fun stuff for kids, Australian recipes, and the national anthem.
General Australian Climate
This site explains the different temperatures, rain trends, and seasons throughout Australia. There are links to current information.
Physical map of Australia
Find out what Australia looks like from space. The borders and labels have been added.
Backyard Birdwatch
Learn to identify some of the birds of urban Australia. You can use the "Identifier" to search for a particular bird or browse the list.
FactMonster: Australia
Read about the geography, government, and history of this continent. Includes many basic facts. NOTE: The website includes pop-up and banner ads.
Australia for Kids
Simple facts about Australia. Includes information about the flag and a quiz.
Enchanted Learning: Australia
This site has information about Australian animals, folk music, arts, and stories. Includes a quiz.
Sydney Opera House
Look at photographs of the famous Sydney Opera house and view its unique architecture.
Sydney: Bridge Climb
Learn more about the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the world's largest (not longest) steel arch bridge.
Tales from the Billabong
This site for kids has stories and games about Australia. Includes explanations for slang words.
Just the Facts About Australia
This site offers good factual information for students doing research on this continent. Topics include the wildlife, the states and territories, and the government. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Australia Concentration Game
Play this concentration game with symbols from Australia. NOTE: The site includes ads and pop-up ads.
Australia Word Search
Try finding these Australian words. NOTE: The site includes ads and pop-up ads.
PBS: Australia: Beyond the Fatal Shore
This PBS site includes videos, maps, and an interactive timeline. Learn more about the history of this continent and the people who live there.
BBC: Australia
This country profile includes an overview as well as information on Australian leaders. Click on "Media" for information on print and broadcast media. Students can also listen to the national anthem and view a timeline. This text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers.
Documenting a Democracy
This Australian government site has information on the founding of the Australian nation. There are many original documents, photographs, and a timeline. Included is a map of Aboriginal Australia. This text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers.
eThemes Resource: Animals: Koalas
These sites include many facts about koalas, including their diet, behavior, and habitat. Find out why they should not be called "koala bears." Includes movies, audio files, a Webcam, and online quizzes and games.
eThemes Resource: Australian Aborigines
These sites are about the art and culture of the Australian Aborigines. There are animations, lesson plans, and pictures, as well as information about bark painting, Dreamtime stories, and the didjeridu instrument. Some sites have audio files so students can listen to the didjeridu. There are also two maps of the Aborigine land.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 7, 3, 5, 8, 5, 6, 7
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