Australian Curiosities

NEW!! Australian Inventions

 Learn about fascinating Australian inventions and read this article, '20 Australian inventions that changed the world.' 

 https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2010/06/australian-inventions-that-changed-the-world/

 Then, test your knowledge by trying this Kahoot!

 https://create.kahoot.it/share/australian-inventions/294baa74-83da-477d-85b8-42c3a7205fe3 

 Taronga TV
https://taronga.org.au/taronga-tv

Taronga Zoo is Australia’s largest zoo. Through Taronga TV, you can watch a 24/7 live-stream of the tigers, seals & elephants at the zoo. You can also listen to Zoo Keepers talk about Gorillas & Lemurs, or even watch a seal or a bird show! 
Laughing Kookaburras

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXA0-YAoo9Q

 The laughing kookaburra is a type of bird found in Australia. It's call is very unique - it sounds like it's laughing! At home, in Australia, I often hear laughing kookaburras outside. Watch the video to discover how they sound. 
About Koalas

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI3ADcDH0Uc

 Watch this video from National Geographic Wild, to learn all about Koalas.
After watching the video, try this Kahoot quiz to see what you can remember about Koalas!


Ash Barty - Young Australian of the Year 2020

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-25/tennis-star-ash-barty-named-young-australian-of-the-year/11900938

 Ash Barty is an Australian professional tennis player. Currently, she is the female world number 1. In January this year, she was announced as the Young Australian of the Year. 

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