7th Grade Australia and New Zealand Resources
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Australia's Olympic Athletes – Going for Gold
How much do students know about Australia's outstanding athletes? In this worksheet, students match each Olympic gold…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralia and New ZealandOlympic Games -
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Chart Columbus's Voyages
Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMapAustralia and New Zealand -
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The Life of Edith Cowan - Word Fill
Use the words in this worksheet to complete a passage about Edith Cowan, Australia's first female parliamentarian.…Subjects:AustraliansWomen's RightsSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
Educate students about the history of Australia's Snowy Mountain Hydro-Electric Scheme with this reading passage and…Subjects:Water Cycle, Ground Water, Rivers (Hydrology)Australian HistoryNatural Resources -
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Map of Australia
Explore Down Under with your child and this map. This printable map outlines the boundaries and regions of Australia.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMapAustralia and New Zealand -
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First Fleet
Students will write an essay imagining they traveled to Australia with the First Fleet.Subjects:Australian HistoryColonizationBritish History -
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Bushranger Dan Morgan
Use this creative-writing and research activity to help students learn about bushrangers and the life of Dan Morgan.…Subjects:Australian HistoryAustraliansEssays -
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National Symbols Quiz
How well do your students know Australia's national symbols? Test their knowledge of the national flag, anthem,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralian HistoryAustralia and New Zealand -
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Compulsory Voting: For or Against?
This worksheet presents many of the arguments in favor of and against Australia's compulsory voting policy. It asks…Subjects:U.S. GovernmentGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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Australia
Basic information about the geography, government, and history of Australia.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeographyAustralia and New Zealand -
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Statistics for Australia
General facts about Australian life such as economic, ethnicity, and population statistics.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralia and New Zealand -
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Fun Facts About Australia
Interesting facts about Australia. Use this in conjunction with the Australia Poster lesson plan, or as just a fun…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralia and New Zealand -
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Preventing Cancer: Risk Factors & Mortality Rates in Australia
Learn about cancer risks you can avoid. The information in this article can help you protect yourself from developing…Subjects:Australia and New ZealandDisease Prevention -
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Notable Australian Women
Celebrate Australian women's history with this worksheet. Students will identify each notable Australian woman by her…Subjects:AustraliansAustralian HistoryWomen's Rights -
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If I Were a Philanthropist...
What would you do if you were a philanthropist? This worksheet includes a reading passage about Sir Edward Hallstrom–a…Subjects:Creative WritingAustralia and New ZealandLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Bombing of Darwin
Enrich your history lessons with this writing activity. Students will write an essay about the Japanese Air Force's…Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)Australian HistoryJapan -
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Australian of the Year
How much do you know about the Australian of the Year Awards? In this worksheet, students will complete sentences about…Subjects:Heroes & Role ModelsAustraliansAward and Prize Winners -
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Australian Honours System – Writing Prompt
Do you know someone worthy of an Australian honour or award? In this writing prompt, children think of positive role…Subjects:Government and CivicsWritingAward and Prize Winners -
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Australian of the Year Award Recipients
Learn about great Australian role models with this worksheet about Australian of the Year Award recipients. Students…Subjects:AustraliansAward and Prize WinnersHeroes & Role Models -
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John Simpson Kirkpatrick
John Simpson Kirkpatrick was a hero at Gallipoli during World War I. Students will write an essay about an act of…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Facts About New Zealand
Use this printable with questions about New Zealand, Australia's closest neighbor, to supplement and enhance your lesson…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralia and New Zealand -
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Lighthouses of Australia
After reading about the history of lighthouses in Australia, students will practice their geography skills with a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMonuments and LandmarksAustralia and New Zealand