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Keywords: Australia

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Asian, African, or Australian Inventors and Inventions

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Social Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics and Statistics
Collection: LEARN NC Lesson Plans
Grade Level: Secondary

Abstract: The lesson integrates both Social Sciences and Language Arts in a research and a creative writing component. The student will further understand inventors or inventions from Asia, Africa, and Australia, the focused continents in the 7th grade Social Sciences curriculum, as well as have the opportunity ... More »

Australian Travel Adventure

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Social Sciences, Science and Technology
Collection: LEARN NC Lesson Plans
Grade Level: Secondary

Abstract: Students will learn information about each of Australia's states and territories by researching information from Internet sites. They will then take what they have learned and decorate the outline of a car with symbols and pictures that represent information gained from their research.

Creative Commons and Educators: A marriage made in heaven?

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Abstract: An article outlining some of the concerns and conflicts between Creative Commons and the Australian Copyright Owners Community, and discusses other publications regarding this conflict. The article is written by Delia Browne, an iSummit Scholar and the National Copyright Directory, Australian Schools ... More »

Extremophiles: Life at Extremes

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Science and Technology
Collection: Microbial Life (MLER) (SERC)
Grade Level: Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract: This article examines the variety of extreme environments in which microorganisms exist. It is part of a "Bright Minds" newsletter, a three-year initiative of the University of Queensland aimed towards raising awareness and increasing interest for both teachers and students in the science field. Included ... More »

Native Australian Animals

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Social Sciences
Collection: Learn Activity (University of Hong Kong)
Grade Level: Primary

Abstract: This is an activity in which students are asked to indicate which animals are native to Australia and which are not.

Open Education Showcase: Initiatives in Australia

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Type: OER Matter

Abstract: A discussion of Australian government-funded Free for Education initiatives, including AEShareNet and The Learning Foundation. Other Free for Education Initiatives include Film Australia Digital Learning, Enhance TV Website, and Australian Film Commission.

Taxation in Australia

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Type: Course Related Materials
Subject: Business
Collection: Qedoc Learning Resources
Grade Level: Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract: A training quiz on aspects of the Australian tax system.