Interactives - helping you to find out about Australia
Explore the following interactive modules to find out about Australia,
and if you are a student from another country, perhaps practice your
English language skills.
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Snapshot of Australia Quiz
This is a great way to begin before you explore all of the video, information
and activities on this rich website. In finding out what you don't already know
about Australia, you will know what to look for!
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Interactive Atlas
The atlas lets you investigate maps and statistics about Aboriginal people, climate,
geography, bushfire seasons, overseas trade, soil erosion, universities and
much more. You can also test your knowledge by answering the accompanying questions.
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Can you save the Little Penguins?
Why not be a penguin researcher and monitor 14 Fairy Penguins as they swim out
to sea in search of food for themselves and their babies. What dangers will
they face? How many will return? What can we learn from the Little Penguins
that will help us to care for our environment?
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interactive (.swf, 693KB)
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Outback Farm
Have you ever been to an outback farm in Australia? Well here is
your chance! But first you have to locate it and decide whether
you think it will be a good farm. Once you are there let's see
if you can run a sustainable farm and also develop primary products
for the export market. Quite a challenge and you can even do
some English language exercises along the way. Good luck.
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interactive (.swf, 2.2MB)
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Can you help create sustainable cities?
Sydney and many other Australian cities are still developing. Imagine
that your are living in Australia today. Look at the choices
and decide what you would do. These choices have consequences.
Good luck.
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interactive (.swf, 562KB)
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