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Aboriginal astronomy  
URL:http://www.questacon.edu.au/starlab/aboriginal_astronomy.html
Category:General early childhood curriculum  Aboriginal Studies  Earth, Sky & People 

Australia's indigenous peoples have a rich heritage of astronomical observation and story telling. This website contains stories from 'The Emu in the Sky', a collection of Aboriginal astronomy stories from all around Australia.

Adelaide Planetarium  
URL:http://www.unisa.edu.au/planetarium/
Category:Our Place in Space  Earth, Sky & People 

Located at the University of South Australia, the Planetarium displays images of the stars, sun, moon and planets. Information about demonstration sessions time and astronomy courses are available from the site.

Aerospace: activities and lessons  
URL:http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/aeroact.htm
Category:Science teaching units  Our Place in Space  Earth, Sky & People 

A variety of aerospace activities and lesson ideas from NASA.

After School Astronomy Clubs  
URL:http://afterschoolastronomy.org/activities/index.html
Category:Senior secondary physics  General science resources  Our Place in Space  Earth, Sky & People 

This site by NASA is designed for after school astronomy clubs however the activities and resources can be used in the general classroom for astronomy studies. Includes topics such as space flight, the solar system, Earth, and astrophysics.

Alive on Everest  
URL:http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/everest/
Category:Earth, Sky & People  Physical Activities 

The team of climbers tackled Everest 1997 and students and teachers worldwide can read about the expedition. The team monitored changes in team members' bodies and minds as they moved into the Death Zone at 7,900 metres. Students can trace the progress of this expedition througha number of headings. The Climb follows the various phases of the climb from sea level to the death zone. It includes detailed descriptions and photographs of various aspects of the climb and the geography of the mountain. Live includes live audio , newsflashes, mail and feedback and sound bytes from the team. A History looks at Everest and the Himalayas; including the birth of the Himalayas, early pioneers, early Everest attempts, Sherpas on Everest, first to the summit, first without oxygen and more. Newsflash includes first-hand reports from the team as they made their way up the face of Everest. The Mail section lists some of the questions sent to the team during the expedition. Subjects covered include physiology, technology and equipment, the 1996 Everest tragedy and living on the mountain. The Resources section includes maps, suggested reading and Internet links on the Internet. Everest Quest '96 tells the story of the ill-fated climb of Everest in 1996. An enormous amount of information is available through this site and teachers and students can trace the progress of scientific experiments conducted during a real-life adventure. Suitable for middle primary to upper secondary.

Animated Guide: Hurricanes  
URL:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4588149.stm
Category:Natural & Social Systems  Earth, Sky & People 

From the BBC, this animated site allows the user to find out about the formation of hurricanes and why they are so devastating. It has an interactive wind speed button which demonstrates the effects that different wind speeds have during hurricanes.

Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites  
URL:http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/meteorites/?src=kf_h
Category:Earth, Sky & People  Earth Sciences 

At this website, the American Museum of Natural History provides an introduction to meteorites. Students can learn about meteorites' origins, characteristics, and their appearance. Individuals can discover how scientists study meteorites, which contain the older material in the solar system, to understand the origin of the solar system and the creation of planets. The site presents meteorite impacts and hazards on Earth and the Moon. Users can view and learn about two large meteorites, Ahnighito and Cape York, on display at the Museum. The site offers a video illustrating the journey of a meteorite.

As the Cocky Flies  
URL:http://www.ga.gov.au/map/names/distance.jsp
Category:Australian geography  Earth, Sky & People 

This interesting website will calculate the distance between any two places in Australia that are listed in the Gazetteer of Australia.

Asia Quake Disaster 2004 (BBC News In Depth)  
URL:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2004/asia_quake_disaster/
Category:Disasters  Earth, Sky & People 

BBC News In Depth Special on the Indian Ocean Tsunami disaster. Includes an animated earthquake guide; information on the human impact of the tsunami, children, survivors, rebuilding, aid efforts and reports from affected countries.

AstroCappella: Astronomy Songs  
URL:http://www.astrocappella.com/activities/
Category:General science resources  Our Place in Space  Earth, Sky & People 

AstroCappella is a musical exploration of the universe, combining song and astronomy, to teach kids of all ages . This resource is useful for teaching auditory/musical learners science theory in a fun way. Teachers can purchase the CD however the website provides access to music and video files (You Tube), as well as lesson plans and activities.