Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring. http://www.skwirk.com.au/ Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring. en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:05 GMT Wiliam RSS http://www.skwirk.com.au/images/logos/skwirk_print.gif Skwirk Interactive Schooling http://www.skwirk.com.au/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:47:19 GMT <![CDATA[The benefits, Why did Australia become involved in the war?, Australia and World War I, History, VIC, Year 9]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-416_t-1042_c-5303/VIC/9/The-benefitsWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-IHistory/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-416_t-1042_c-5303/VIC/9/The-benefitsWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-IHistory/  

Introduction

At the time that Australia committed herself to the war effort there was little opposition to be found in the public domain owing to the nation’s strong allegiance to Britain. More recently, however, a number of people have questioned the necessity of Australia’s involvement in World War I.

 

Geographical...

Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:47:19 GMT <![CDATA[The benefits, Why did Australia become involved in the war?, Australia and World War I, SOSE: History, WA, Year 9]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-56_u-416_t-1042_c-5303/WA/9/The-benefitsWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-ISOSE-History/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-56_u-416_t-1042_c-5303/WA/9/The-benefitsWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-ISOSE-History/  

Introduction

At the time that Australia committed herself to the war effort there was little opposition to be found in the public domain owing to the nation’s strong allegiance to Britain. More recently, however, a number of people have questioned the necessity of Australia’s involvement in World War I.

 

Geographical...

Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:34:01 GMT <![CDATA[Australia's duty, Why did Australia become involved in the war?, Australia and World War I, History, VIC, Year 9]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-416_t-1042_c-5302/VIC/9/Australias-dutyWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-IHistory/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-416_t-1042_c-5302/VIC/9/Australias-dutyWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-IHistory/ Introduction

At the outbreak of the War in Europe in 1914, Australia was still a very young nation, having been established as a Federation only 13 years earlier in 1901. Australia's regional position meant that it was geographically isolated from the long-standing conflicts between many of the European nations. Despite Australia's not being directly involved with the tensions which brought about the declaration of war, Australians soon found themselves playing an important role in what was thought to be 'the war to end all wars.'

The British Empire

To ensure the protection and security of the British Empire, Britain put aside her previous conflicts of interest with the French and Russian empires and signed agreements. These agreements required the reciprocal...

Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:34:01 GMT <![CDATA[Australia's duty, Why did Australia become involved in the war?, Australia and World War I, SOSE: History, WA, Year 9]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-56_u-416_t-1042_c-5302/WA/9/Australias-dutyWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-ISOSE-History/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-56_u-416_t-1042_c-5302/WA/9/Australias-dutyWhy-did-Australia-become-involved-in-the-warAustralia-and-World-War-ISOSE-History/ Introduction

At the outbreak of the War in Europe in 1914, Australia was still a very young nation, having been established as a Federation only 13 years earlier in 1901. Australia's regional position meant that it was geographically isolated from the long-standing conflicts between many of the European nations. Despite Australia's not being directly involved with the tensions which brought about the declaration of war, Australians soon found themselves playing an important role in what was thought to be 'the war to end all wars.'

The British Empire

To ensure the protection and security of the British Empire, Britain put aside her previous conflicts of interest with the French and Russian empires and signed agreements. These agreements required the reciprocal...

Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:03 GMT <![CDATA[The Territories, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, HSIE, NSW, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2878/NSW/4/The-TerritoriesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2878/NSW/4/The-TerritoriesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ The Territories

Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Capital Territory was the last area to be founded in Australia. It was built in 1913. The capital city is Canberra. This is also the capital of Australia.

See image 1

Canberra is where Australia's laws are made.

The Australian Capital Territory is inside a State! It is inside the State of New South Wales.

Canberra is an Aboriginal word that means meeting place.

Feature

  • Canberra is the home of the Australian War Memorial. This building was finished in 1941. The building has been added to since its completion. Additions to this built heritage feature include wars more recent than World War II...

    Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

    ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:03 GMT <![CDATA[The Territories, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, SOSE, WA, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2878/WA/4/The-TerritoriesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2878/WA/4/The-TerritoriesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ The Territories

    Australian Capital Territory

    The Australian Capital Territory was the last area to be founded in Australia. It was built in 1913. The capital city is Canberra. This is also the capital of Australia.

    See image 1

    Canberra is where Australia's laws are made.

    The Australian Capital Territory is inside a State! It is inside the State of New South Wales.

    Canberra is an Aboriginal word that means meeting place.

    Feature

    • Canberra is the home of the Australian War Memorial. This building was finished in 1941. The building has been added to since its completion. Additions to this built heritage feature include wars more recent than World War II...

      Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

      ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:03 GMT <![CDATA[The Territories, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, Civics and Citizenship, VIC, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2878/VIC/4/The-TerritoriesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2878/VIC/4/The-TerritoriesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ The Territories

      Australian Capital Territory

      The Australian Capital Territory was the last area to be founded in Australia. It was built in 1913. The capital city is Canberra. This is also the capital of Australia.

      See image 1

      Canberra is where Australia's laws are made.

      The Australian Capital Territory is inside a State! It is inside the State of New South Wales.

      Canberra is an Aboriginal word that means meeting place.

      Feature

      • Canberra is the home of the Australian War Memorial. This building was finished in 1941. The building has been added to since its completion. Additions to this built heritage feature include wars more recent than World War II...

        Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

        ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:03 GMT <![CDATA[Victoria and Tasmania, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, HSIE, NSW, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2877/NSW/4/Victoria-and-TasmaniaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2877/NSW/4/Victoria-and-TasmaniaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ Victoria and Tasmania

        Victoria

        Victoria is one of the smallest States, but it has one of the highest amounts of people living there. The capital of Victoria is Melbourne.

        See image 1

        A river separates the State of Victoria from New South Wales. This is called the Murray River. It is part of the longest river in Australia!

        Features

        • The natural heritage feature, the Twelve Apostles, can be found in Victoria. The 'Apostles' are limestone stacks sticking up out of the sea just off the Port Campbell National Park. There are only eight still standing, but the name remains.
        See image 2
        • Pentridge Gaol can also be found in Victoria. This feature...

          Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

          ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:03 GMT <![CDATA[Victoria and Tasmania, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, SOSE, WA, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2877/WA/4/Victoria-and-TasmaniaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2877/WA/4/Victoria-and-TasmaniaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ Victoria and Tasmania

          Victoria

          Victoria is one of the smallest States, but it has one of the highest amounts of people living there. The capital of Victoria is Melbourne.

          See image 1

          A river separates the State of Victoria from New South Wales. This is called the Murray River. It is part of the longest river in Australia!

          Features

          • The natural heritage feature, the Twelve Apostles, can be found in Victoria. The 'Apostles' are limestone stacks sticking up out of the sea just off the Port Campbell National Park. There are only eight still standing, but the name remains.
          See image 2
          • Pentridge Gaol can also be found in Victoria. This feature...

            Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

            ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:03 GMT <![CDATA[Victoria and Tasmania, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, Civics and Citizenship, VIC, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2877/VIC/4/Victoria-and-TasmaniaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2877/VIC/4/Victoria-and-TasmaniaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ Victoria and Tasmania

            Victoria

            Victoria is one of the smallest States, but it has one of the highest amounts of people living there. The capital of Victoria is Melbourne.

            See image 1

            A river separates the State of Victoria from New South Wales. This is called the Murray River. It is part of the longest river in Australia!

            Features

            • The natural heritage feature, the Twelve Apostles, can be found in Victoria. The 'Apostles' are limestone stacks sticking up out of the sea just off the Port Campbell National Park. There are only eight still standing, but the name remains.
            See image 2
            • Pentridge Gaol can also be found in Victoria. This feature...

              Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

              ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:02 GMT <![CDATA[Queensland and New South Wales, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, HSIE, NSW, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2876/NSW/4/Queensland-and-New-South-WalesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2876/NSW/4/Queensland-and-New-South-WalesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ Queensland and New South Wales

              Queensland

              Queensland is the second biggest State in Australia. The capital is Brisbane.

              See image 1

              Lots of people travel to Queensland from other places in Australia and around the world. Queensland has lots of beautiful beaches and good weather.

              See image 2

              Coolangatta is a place in Queensland. This Aboriginal word means pleasant outlook.

              Features

              • Queensland is the home of the Great Barrier Reef. This is a natural heritage feature. The Great Barrier Reef is so large it can be seen from outer space.
              See image 3
              • The Storey Bridge can be found in Brisbane,...

                Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:02 GMT <![CDATA[Queensland and New South Wales, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, SOSE, WA, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2876/WA/4/Queensland-and-New-South-WalesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2876/WA/4/Queensland-and-New-South-WalesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ Queensland and New South Wales

                Queensland

                Queensland is the second biggest State in Australia. The capital is Brisbane.

                See image 1

                Lots of people travel to Queensland from other places in Australia and around the world. Queensland has lots of beautiful beaches and good weather.

                See image 2

                Coolangatta is a place in Queensland. This Aboriginal word means pleasant outlook.

                Features

                • Queensland is the home of the Great Barrier Reef. This is a natural heritage feature. The Great Barrier Reef is so large it can be seen from outer space.
                See image 3
                • The Storey Bridge can be found in Brisbane,...

                  Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                  ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:02 GMT <![CDATA[Queensland and New South Wales, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, Civics and Citizenship, VIC, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2876/VIC/4/Queensland-and-New-South-WalesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2876/VIC/4/Queensland-and-New-South-WalesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ Queensland and New South Wales

                  Queensland

                  Queensland is the second biggest State in Australia. The capital is Brisbane.

                  See image 1

                  Lots of people travel to Queensland from other places in Australia and around the world. Queensland has lots of beautiful beaches and good weather.

                  See image 2

                  Coolangatta is a place in Queensland. This Aboriginal word means pleasant outlook.

                  Features

                  • Queensland is the home of the Great Barrier Reef. This is a natural heritage feature. The Great Barrier Reef is so large it can be seen from outer space.
                  See image 3
                  • The Storey Bridge can be found in Brisbane,...

                    Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                    ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:02 GMT <![CDATA[Western Australia and South Australia, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, HSIE, NSW, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2875/NSW/4/Western-Australia-and-South-AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2875/NSW/4/Western-Australia-and-South-AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ Western Australia and South Australia

                    Western Australia

                    Western Australia is the biggest State in Australia. The capital is Perth.

                    See image 1

                    Western Australia is so big that it has forests and deserts, amazing rock formations and long sandy beaches.

                    Nannup is a town in Western Australia. Nannup is an Aboriginal word. It can mean a meeting place by the water, or it could be the name of an Aboriginal guide from the area.

                    Features

                    • Western Australia is home to a heritage feature called the Pinnacles. The Pinnacles are natural. They can be found in the...

                      Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                      ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:02 GMT <![CDATA[Western Australia and South Australia, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, SOSE, WA, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2875/WA/4/Western-Australia-and-South-AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2875/WA/4/Western-Australia-and-South-AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ Western Australia and South Australia

                      Western Australia

                      Western Australia is the biggest State in Australia. The capital is Perth.

                      See image 1

                      Western Australia is so big that it has forests and deserts, amazing rock formations and long sandy beaches.

                      Nannup is a town in Western Australia. Nannup is an Aboriginal word. It can mean a meeting place by the water, or it could be the name of an Aboriginal guide from the area.

                      Features

                      • Western Australia is home to a heritage feature called the Pinnacles. The Pinnacles are natural. They can be found in the...

                        Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                        ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:02 GMT <![CDATA[Western Australia and South Australia, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, Civics and Citizenship, VIC, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2875/VIC/4/Western-Australia-and-South-AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2875/VIC/4/Western-Australia-and-South-AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ Western Australia and South Australia

                        Western Australia

                        Western Australia is the biggest State in Australia. The capital is Perth.

                        See image 1

                        Western Australia is so big that it has forests and deserts, amazing rock formations and long sandy beaches.

                        Nannup is a town in Western Australia. Nannup is an Aboriginal word. It can mean a meeting place by the water, or it could be the name of an Aboriginal guide from the area.

                        Features

                        • Western Australia is home to a heritage feature called the Pinnacles. The Pinnacles are natural. They can be found in the...

                          Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                          ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:01 GMT <![CDATA[Features, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, HSIE, NSW, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2874/NSW/4/FeaturesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2874/NSW/4/FeaturesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ Features

                          There are lots of things around the country and in our individual communities that make Australia special and unique. There are wonderful natural features, amazing built features and special heritage features. What are natural, built and heritage features? Let's have a look.

                          Natural features

                          A natural feature is something that was not created by people. It is something that happened naturally in the environment.

                          Natural features are things like Uluru (Ayres Rock) or the Daintree rainforest. People did not make these. We call these natural features because they are amazing things or places that occurred naturally. There are many more natural features in Australia.

                          See image 1

                          Natural features can be...

                          Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                          ]]>                                                     Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:01 GMT <![CDATA[Features, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, SOSE, WA, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2874/WA/4/FeaturesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-17_u-284_t-766_c-2874/WA/4/FeaturesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesSOSE/ Features

                          There are lots of things around the country and in our individual communities that make Australia special and unique. There are wonderful natural features, amazing built features and special heritage features. What are natural, built and heritage features? Let's have a look.

                          Natural features

                          A natural feature is something that was not created by people. It is something that happened naturally in the environment.

                          Natural features are things like Uluru (Ayres Rock) or the Daintree rainforest. People did not make these. We call these natural features because they are amazing things or places that occurred naturally. There are many more natural features in Australia.

                          See image 1

                          Natural features can be...

                          Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                          ]]>                                                     Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:01 GMT <![CDATA[Features, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, Civics and Citizenship, VIC, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2874/VIC/4/FeaturesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-76_u-284_t-766_c-2874/VIC/4/FeaturesLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesCivics-and-Citizenship/ Features

                          There are lots of things around the country and in our individual communities that make Australia special and unique. There are wonderful natural features, amazing built features and special heritage features. What are natural, built and heritage features? Let's have a look.

                          Natural features

                          A natural feature is something that was not created by people. It is something that happened naturally in the environment.

                          Natural features are things like Uluru (Ayres Rock) or the Daintree rainforest. People did not make these. We call these natural features because they are amazing things or places that occurred naturally. There are many more natural features in Australia.

                          See image 1

                          Natural features can be...

                          Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                          ]]>                                                     Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:14:01 GMT <![CDATA[Australia, Let's look at Australia, Cooperating communities, HSIE, NSW, Year 4]]> http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2873/NSW/4/AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-1_u-284_t-766_c-2873/NSW/4/AustraliaLets-look-at-AustraliaCooperating-communitiesHSIE/ Australia

                          Australia is the only country on the planet that is also a continent. It is a very big country and is one of the driest places on Earth.

                          See image 1

                          Australia's size and location

                          Only five countries in the world are bigger than Australia: Russia, Canada, China, the United States of America and Brazil.

                          See image 2

                          Australia is the smallest and flattest continent. There are two oceans around Australia: the Indian Ocean to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.

                          Australia's states and territories

                          Every Australian State and Territory has its own parliament, flag, and floral emblem.
                          Where do you live?...

                          Skwirk is Australia's leading online education and home schooling website suitable for homework help and tutoring.

                          ]]>