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My Favourite Resources Australian Plants

 

Australian Animal Printouts The Australian Environment Endangered Species Marine, water Australia Insects Freshwater Fish Birds Nature Reserve
Questions

 

Feral Animals

 

Mammals
My Favourite Sites
 
Please Note - Some of the URLs below have been shortened. You can check which ones by examining the row on the screen bottom or the URL when on the site.
 
General Information On Plants And Animals
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/3067

Australian Plants
http://www.austemb.org/flora.htm

 
Wildflowers Of WA
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~vm5s-tjm/e/ewa/indexewa.htm

Wonderful Resource By An Australian Teacher
http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/australia.html


 

 

TASKS: - WEBQUEST FORMAT
Country Areas Program in NSW.Includes Topics on  Australia. It doesn't get much better!
"CAP" Stage 3
http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/
"CAP" Stage 2 http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/

 
Themes 
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/denise/Themes.htm

This Australian site collates a large number of resources for teachers and classroom use, including webquests on topics such as Australia and Australian animals.
 

One of the first resources to go to when you are researching
http://www.edna.edu.au/go/browse/0 
 

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This site is a huge directory of wonderful sites. 
Use their search engine!
Animals
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/

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Endangered at
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/
 
Lots Of Resources Here
http://www.knowledgecollegetutors.com/work.htm

Links to websites, activities, lesson plans etc.
www.theteacherscorner.net/thematicunits/australia.htm

 

A Wonderful  Insects Page
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/aussieed/insects.htm
 
A Wonderful Environment Page
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/aussieed/environment.htm
Fantastic Science Resource
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/aussieed/science.htm
 
Biomes
http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/biomes
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My DIRECTORY Of Best Sites
Australian Mammals
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~stewil/AusMam.htm
Crocodiles
http://www.herbertonss.qld.edu.au/landofoz/shane.htm
 
The  Australian Environment
Far To Many Topics To List! Trinity College Site by R Horton
Environment

http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/

Australian Animals
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/

Endangered Species
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/

Marine, Water
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.

Australian Plants For Food
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/

Poison Plants
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/s

Australian Environment - Topics [200+]
Google

http://www.google.com/
 
Australian Plants
http://www.austemb.org/flora.htm


 


Australia

http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/cross/australia.htm

Far Too Many Topics To List - Use The Site Search Engine Site By R Horton at Trinity College WA
 


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Alphabetical List Of  Australian Animals
http://home.iprimus.com.au/readman/






 

 


Wild Connections 

URL: http://www.wildconnect.com.au
 

Australian Menagerie is a competitive game of chance and strategy which highlights the diverse range of Australia's wildlife and habitats.The site provides information about the habitat.
 
 

 

Action Plan for Australian  Freshwater Fishes 

URL: http://www.ea.gov.au/
 

Many Australian freshwater fish are endangered, by destruction of habitat or by the introduction of exotic fish into their streams. This action plan discusses the issues in preserving native species

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Birds Australia 

URL: http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/ 
 

Birds Australia (also known as the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union) is one of this nation's oldest conservation organisations. BA is dedicated to the understanding, conservation and enjoyment of ...






 

Encyclopedia of  Australian Mammals 

URL: http://www.eddept.wa.edu.au/

Provides detailed information about a wide variety of mammals native to Australia including their characteristics and habits, distribution, habitat and scientific names as well as information on intro..
 

Aussie  Nature Reserve Quest
A "CAP" Stage 2 Module - Nature Reserve
http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/







 
www.parklane.com.au/austext/schools/ISpy.htm

Endangered Animals
http://www.tsof.edu.au/
 

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Australian Animal Printouts -EnchantedLearning.com 

URL: http://www.zoomwhales.com/coloring/Australia.shtml 

This website contains printable colouring sheets and information about a variety of native animals and birds found in Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands.

 

Australian Animals || About Australia || Australian History || Australia's Aboriginal Peoples || Australian Geography || Australian States || Online Study
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/auzzie.htm


 
ABC TV's Our Animals 

URL: http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/animals/

Developed to support an ABC TV series of the 
same name aimed at lower to middle primary students, this web site looks at Australian animals, their physical features, food, homes and environment
 

Rain Forest
http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/rainforests.html
 
Disasters
http://www.virtualteacher.com.au/disasters.html
 
Wild Connections 

URL: http://www.wildconnect.com.au/ 

Australian Menagerie is a competitive game of chance and strategy which highlights the diverse range of Australia's wildlife and habitats.

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Resources for Learning and Teaching 

URL: http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/

This website created by an active South Australian teacher librarian contains on-line units of work & activities, thematic web pages with internet links.



 

Coast and Marine Publications -Coastcare Community Handbook 

URL: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/coasts/cch.html 

This is a handbook for groups interested in the environment - specifically the South Australian coasts. It includes identification of coastal plants and animals (including marine pests), as well as in..


 

What are  Invertebrates? 

URL: http://www.amonline.net.au/invertebrates/ 

This Australian Museum site contains information related to Invertebrates, marine ecology and the collections held by the museum. More than 95% of the Earth's animal species are invertebrates

Fantastic resource on mammals
http://www.amonline.net.au/mammals/resources/links.htm


 

Australia's  threatened species 

URL: http://www.science.org.au/nova/010/010key.htm

Part of rhe Nova Science in the News site, this unit of work is about Australia's threatened species. Background is given for the reasons for species being endangered 

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Cleland Wildlife Park 

URL: http://www.cleland.sa.gov.au/main.htm

Australia's unique range of marsupials, reptiles, and birds is unsurpassed on any continent on earth. Koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, parrots, and goannas to name a few, have all adapted brilliantly




 

Aboriginal plant use in South-Eastern Australia 

URL: http://www.anbg.gov.au/aborig.s.e.aust/index.html

Produced by the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, this site explores indigenous use of Australian native plants with graphics and location pointers.


 

Natural Heritage Trust -  Bushcare 

URL: http://www.ea.gov.au/land/bushcare/

A key program of the Commonwealth Natural Heritage Trust which aims to protect, enhance and increase native vegetation in Australian landscapes.  The site provides an overview of the program.




 

Maps and Images of Australia 
(Geoscience Australia) 

URL: http://www.agso.gov.au/map/

AGSO - Geoscience Australia is the national agency for geoscience research and information. The data provided by the site ranges from information on fossil fuel and renewable energy plants
 

Landcare Field Guide 

URL: http://www.netc.net.au/enviro/fguide/ 

Created by Landcare Victoria, Department of 
Natural Resources and Environment, FarmSmart, this field guide concentrates on early indicators to the more common land degradation problems


 

Gardening for Butterflies - some basic principles and a Townsville case study 

URL: farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/APOL14/jun991.html

Article on rearing and attracting butterflies to gardens, describes habitat requirements and life cycle of butterflies

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Backyard Birdwatch - The Birds of Urban 
Australia 

URL: http://www2.abc.net.au/science/birds/

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's ( ABC) simple online identification guide to over 50 birds commonly found in Australian urban locations




 

National Library of  Australia - Birds! 

URL: http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/birds/

This exhibition is about birds that fly and sing in the Australian....


 

WILD Sample Audio - ABC 

URL: http://abc.net.au/archives/av/wildsound.htm

Part of the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission) Archives and Library services, this page contains links to its sound library for Australian birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, habitats and general
 

ABC TV's Our Animals 

URL: http://abc.net.au/schoolstv/animals/default.htm

The programme currently showing on ABC TV looks at Australian animals, their physical features, food, homes and environment and social groups.
 

PetNet -  Responsible Pet Ownership in Australia 

URL: http://www.petnet.com.au/

Petnet is a site for Australian's with an interest in pets. Information on responsible ownership and care of pets. 


 

Title:  Australian Wildlife 
Description: Australian Wildlife. This is a wonderful site that moves from the various ecosystems of Australia to displays of the animals and plants that make up that ecosystem. Everything from mangroves regions, rainforest, 
arid regions through to reefs. Lots of excellent thumbnail photos that can be clicked on for full/half screen versions. 
http://www.gullivermedia.com.au/wildlife.html
 

Water Watch Australia
http://www.waterwatch.org.au/








 

Official South Australian Site On  The Outback
http://www.outback2002southaustralia.com/
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Australian  Animal Printouts
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/Australia.shtml


 
Marine 
[Trinity College Library]
http://library.trinity.wa.edu.au/subjects/pe/marine.htm
Feral Animals Of Australia
www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/Thinktank/2693/feral.html

http://www.ozramp.net.au/~senani/animaust.htm
http://www.ozramp.net.au/~senani/aniausti.htm

http://rubens.anu.edu.au/student.projects/rabbits/wildanim.html

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By Wayne Roy
March 2002
First Revision May 2002
Second Revision Dec 2002

Revisit Oct 2004

Index

Wayne
Updated Nov. - Dec. 2004
Feb.  - May  2005