Below are the new 'Weblinks'
links for this month. I will change them every month.
If you find a link that you like
your students to access through the 'intranet' please
let me know.
July
Abbreviations NEW
Match the contraction - 21551
This simple interactive game requires students to match a contraction with the full form of the words. Six examples are given on each card and the order on each can be changed to reinforce learning. Suitable for literacy revision and interactive whiteboard. http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/match/dragflip.asp?filename=jwildecontraction2
Aboriginal peoples - Land rights NEW
Blood brothers – From little things big things grow - 21552
'This clip shows singer–songwriters Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly discussing the background to their song 'From little things big things grow’, which tells the story of the Wave Hill walkout.' Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/blood-brothers-little-things/clip2/
Aboriginal peoples - Land rights NEW
Yellow fella - 21553
'This clip shows scenes from the life of Tommy E. Lewis as he prepares to set off on a journey to find his biological father’s grave.' Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/yellow-fella/clip1/
Aboriginal peoples - Social conditions NEW
Bran Nue Dae - 21554
'This clip shows playwright and musician Jimmy Chi and actor Stephen Albert talking about attending a mission school near Broome in Western Australia, and being separated from family to attend school in Perth.' Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/bran-nue-dae/clip1/
Advertising - 21556
Australian Screen contains short clips of historic advertisements with teacher's notes for Holden Cars, Aeroplane Jelly, Australia Post, Bushells' Tea among other brands that would be useful for students looking at the topic of identity. http://australianscreen.com.au/education/media/advertising/
Advertising NEW
Consumer guide to online behavioural advertising - 21559
The 'Consumer guide to online behavioural advertising' from the Internet Advertising Bureau, has useful information about the advertising on the Internet that is based on browsing activity and the advertisments that reflect the web user's interests. http://www.youronlinechoices.co.uk/
Advertising NEW
Emergence of advertising in America - 21558
The Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850 - 1920 (EAA) has a database with information and more than 9,000 images that relates to the early history of advertising in the United States. http://library.duke.edu/digitalcollections/eaa/
Advertising NEW
Practical guide to advertising - 21557
This 23 page practical guide to advertising from the British Advertising Association, has advice for small businesses about the benefits and methods of advertising. http://www.adassoc.org.uk/A_practical_guide_to_advertising.pdf
Aeronautics - Study and teaching NEW
Planemath - 21560
Planemath is a site specialising in the mathematics of flight and aviation. Activities include working out flight paths, the seating capacity of a plane and calculating the duration of flights. http://www.planemath.com/
Africa NEW
Arican - 21561
The African, launched in June/July 2009 is a magazine published by the Institute for Security Studies. It contains political and business news, features, book reviews and perspectives on Africa and Africans. http://www.the-african.org/index.php?page=home
Angles NEW
Angle sums - 21563
This interactive site encourages the exploration of the value of angles in triangles and quadrilaterals. Confident students can move to investigate more complex shapes such as pentagons, hexagons, heptagons and octagons. Requires Java. http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=9
Arithmetic NEW
Primary krypto - 21564
This arithmetic activity involves combining five number cards using the four operations to arrive at a 'target' number. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=173
Auroras - 21567
Exploratorium explains the Northern (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis). The site also has news of current aurora activity and forecasts, NASA images and information about auroras on other planets. http://www.exploratorium.edu/auroras/
Auroras NEW
Auroras: Paintings in the sky - 21566
Auroras: Paintings in the Sky, explains the phenomenon of auroras with particular reference to the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The site contains photos, movies and interviews with NASA scientists. Requires Quicktime and RealAudio. http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/index.html
Auroras NEW
Secrets of the Polar Aurora - 21568
An illustrated overview of Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), including its nature, causes and relation to solar phenomena is accompanied by images and diagrams. http://www.phy6.org/Education/aurora.htm
Australia - Race relations NEW
Voices of Australia - 21569
The 'Voices of Australia - Education Module' aims to increase student awareness of experiences of diversity, discrimination, race relations, friendship, and respect. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://www.hreoc.gov.au/education/voices/index.html
Australian South Sea Islanders NEW
Sense of belonging - 21570
Joe and Monica Leo embark on a journey to Vanuatu to recover a small part of their past. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://dl.screenaustralia.gov.au/module/361/
Baartman, Saartjie NEW
Biography of Saartjie Baartman - 21573
This site contains a short biography of Sara (Saartjie) Baartman. http://zar.co.za/baartman.htm
Baartman, Saartjie NEW
Displaying Sara Baartman, the 'Hottentot Venus ' - 21571
This article by Sadiah Qureshi examines the story of Saartjie Baartman against a political and racial background. It examines the display of Saartjie’s body in Europe as a 'singular specimen of humanity' against the background of the ethnological shows commonly held in London during the nineteenth century. It also looks at the constructs of race at the time. Advanced reading level required. http://www.shpltd.co.uk/qureshi-baartman.pdf
Baartman, Saartjie NEW
Sara Story - 21572
This page tells the tragic life story of Sara or Saartjie Baartman, 'The Hottentot Venus' who was displayed as a curiosity around Europe and whose remains were returned to South Africa after almost two centuries. http://www.nathanielturner.com/sarastory.htm
Ballroom dancing NEW
Ballroom dance videos and dance DVD's - 21574
Although a commercial site selling dance materials, the Learning Center link on the home page contains free instructional videos on a variety of dance styles such as jive, foxtrot, tango and waltz; basic ballroom dance steps and a dancer's dictionary. http://www.thedancestoreonline.com/index.htm
Brisbane (Qld.) - Social life and customs NEW
Brisbane stories - 21575
Sponsored by Brisbane City Council this website provides stories from people in various places in the city. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://brisbane-stories.powerup.com.au/
Bromley, David NEW
David Bromley - Artist, illustrator, printmaker - 21576
The website of Australian artist, illustrator and printmaker David Bromley contains a biography and examples of his work. http://www.davidbromley.com/index.html
Bromley, David NEW
David Bromley editions - 21577
This site contains examples of Australian artist David Bromley's screen prints, woodcuts, embroideries and ceramics that demonstrate the inspiration his work takes from popular culture. http://www.davidbromleyeditions.com/
Camouflage (Biology) NEW
Animals that can hide - 21578
'Animals that can hide' provides information about how camouflage helps to protect animals. Animals featured include: Polar bears, Potoo birds, butterflies etc. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iFIHZJG9j0
Underwater creature camouflage - 21580
'Underwater Creature Camouflage' shows the protective techniques of sea animals such as the cuttlefish (a type of squid). Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC0zOLqYnRg&feature=related
Periodic table of videos - 21583
This periodic table from the University of Nottingham differs from most in that each element features a short video about its properties. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.periodicvideos.com/#
Chemical elements NEW
Visual elements - 21584
The Royal Society of Chemistry has created an attractive visual Periodic Table with chemical data available in pdf form. The site can be viewed with or without Flash, but Quicklime is needed for animations. http://www.rsc.org/chemsoc/visualelements/index.htm
Chemistry NEW
Chemical database - 21586
The Chemical Database from the University of Akron (Ohio) gives formula, molecular structure and uses of chemicals as well as hazard, health and first aid information. http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/
Chemistry NEW
Introduction to chemistry - 21585
This content on this website has been authored by Eden Francis, a teacher at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon, USA. There are ten separate lessons: Lab Fundamentals-I: Physical Properties, Lab Fundamentals-II: Chemical Reactions and Weight Relationships, Theory Fundamentals: Atoms, Elements and Compounds, Chemical Equations, Nature of Atoms: Atomic Structure, Periodic Table and Atomic Properties, Chemical Bonding: Ionic, Covalent, Metallic, Molecules and Intermolecular Bonding, Chemical Nomenclature, Review: What's In a Name. Each lesson contains explanations and a summary. http://dl.clackamas.cc.or.us/ch104-00/index.htm
Chess NEW
Chess tutorial - 21587
Beginners to the game of chess will find all they need to know on this site, which gives a brief history as well as basics such as setting up the board, names and values of the pieces, openings and tactics. http://www.chesscorner.com/tutorial/learn.htm
Christmas cookery - History NEW
Christmas food history - 21588
Food Timeline gives recipes and the history of foods traditionally eaten at Christmas, including Christmas birds, fruitcake, buche de Noel, gingerbread and mince pies. http://www.foodtimeline.org/christmasfood.html
Cities and towns - Environmental aspects NEW
ElectroCity - 21589
ElectroCity, an online computer game from New Zealand, requires players to manage their own virtual towns and cities taking into account energy, sustainability and environmental management issues. Free registration is needed. http://www.electrocity.co.nz/
Cities and towns - Environmental aspects NEW
Meeting the urban challenge, population reports - 21590
This paper from the Population Information Program, Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University discusses how governments and communities meet the challenges of rapid urbanisation, poverty, development and protection of the natural environment. Hyperlinks enhance navigation. http://www.infoforhealth.org/pr/m16edsum.shtml
Cities and towns - Environmental aspects NEW
Sustainable cities - 21591
This seven-part Radio Australia series on sustainable cities and challenges for the Asia Pacific, can be listened to online or downloaded in mp3 or pdf formats. Episodes cover: Liveable cities; megacities; Singapore; Bangkok; Melbourne; Beijing; challenges for the future such as waste management, pollution, transport and natural resources. http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/cities/
Climate change NEW
Climate - 21596
This weblog from the United Nations University provides frequently updated news about climate change issues. The website includes short movie items. http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/series/climate/
Climate change NEW
Climate change - 21594
Global Climate Change: NASA's Eyes on the Earth has key indicators (or vital signs) of the planet warming, news and information about the causes, effects, uncertainties and solutions to global climate change. http://climate.jpl.nasa.gov/
Climate change NEW
Global climate abatement map - 21597
Vattenfall, a European energy company has devised this interactive website to provide an analysis of global and regional CO2 abatement requirements to achieve an emissions level of 450 ppm by 2030. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.vattenfall.com/climatemap/
Climate change NEW
Wake up, freak out - then get a grip - 21598
This eleven-minute animated film on climate change presents the argument that the use of fossil fuels is pushing the planet to the point of no return. The science is presented in readily understood language and the script is provided for downloading. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://wakeupfreakout.org/film/tipping.html
History of fast food - 21604
The history of fast food from White Chain (1921) through to modern global franchises such as Macdonalds is briefly outlined on the How Stuff Works site. A fact box talks about the fast food industry's impact on the economy. http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/fast-food3.htm
Cookery NEW
Cooking up a storm - recipes for kids to make - 21606
Cooking up a Storm gives easy nutritious recipes for children to prepare, including healthy pizza, biscuits, soup and milk shakes. The sites comes from South Australia's Children's, Youth and Women's Health Service. http://www.cyh.sa.gov.au/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1514
Cookery NEW
Fresh for kids - 21605
The Fresh For Kids website explains about seasonal foods in Australia and gives simple recipes using fresh ingredients of the current season. Recipes are archived and also indexed alphabetically. http://www.freshforkids.com.au/recipes/recipes.html
Cookery, Japanese NEW
Cookbook - 21607
The Kids Web Japan cookbook has an introduction to Japanese food and simple recipes for favourites such as sushi, rice and noodle dishes and wagashi (Japanese sweets and cakes). http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/cook/index.html
Dancing NEW
Dance - 21608
Screen Australia's archives contain short clips about dance. These include Graham Murphy, Balinese dance from 1940, Ballet Russe and the film 'Strictly Ballroom'. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://australianscreen.com.au/education/arts/dance/
Democracy NEW
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House - 21609
The Museum of Australian Democracy has been opened in Canberra's Old Parliament House, home to Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988. The website is developing online resources such as an interactive democracy timeline to support permanent exhibitions and the learning area links to information about Old Parliament House, a parliamentary role play, the National History Challenge, a webquest on the Petrov Affair, Billy Hughes at war and facts about Australia's Prime Ministers. http://moadoph.gov.au/
Deserts NEW
About desertification - 21610
This page from the European Council on Ecological Desertification and Reforestation examines the process of desertification. It includes the causes, effects and extent of the problem. http://www.desertification.info/desertification.asp
Developing areas NEW
Development data - 21611
This website collates data on developing areas from authoritative agencies under the topics: migration, trade, inequality, governance, aid, health, education, population, agriculture and debt. http://www.developmentdata.org/index.htm
Developing areas NEW
Index of state weakness in the developing world - 21612
The Index of State Weakness in the Developing World was designed to provide a means analysing and understanding the world's most vulnerable countries. The Index ranks and assesses 141 developing nations according to their relative performance in four spheres: economic, political, security and social welfare, with the data available as a table, map and full report. http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2008/02_weak_states_index.aspx
Dinosaurs NEW
About dinosaurs - 21615
The Explorit science site gives a history of palaeontology including early discoveries of dinosaur remains. Information is presented under clear headings and includes a brief overview of life on earth in the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. http://www.explorit.org/science/dino.html
Dinosaurs NEW
Dinosaurs - 21613
Using the Dino-Directory of the National History Museum (UK) children can search for dinosaurs by name and find an image with taxonomic information, or browse the Dino Timeline to view dinosaurs from different eras. Other searches can be made for dinosaurs living in areas that are now countries or those who lived at the same time on the same continent. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/jdsml/nature-online/dino-directory/
PCR method - a DNA copying machine - 21618
The Eye of the Donkey educational game is based on the 1993 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, which was awarded to the invention of the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method that made it possible to copy large amounts of fragments of DNA in a few hours. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/chemistry/pcr/
DNA NEW
Structure of the DNA molecule - 21619
The historical background to James Watson and Francis Crick's pioneering work on the structure of the DNA molecule is provides as part of Access Excellence's Classic Collection of science history. A diagram of the DNA molecule and three activities are included. http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEC/CC/DNA_structure.php
Elizabeth I, Queen of England NEW
Year 12 HSC English unit extension 1 - 21622
This website from Southern Cross University contains a unit of work for Year 12 English Extension students for the study of language and gender using the film 'Elizabeth', directed by Shekhar Kapur. Resources include a glossary of film language terms. http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/edu/ICT/student_pages/sem2_2007/dmonnier/index.html
Online vocabulary - 21624
The Flashcard Hub provides free flashcards for students who are learning English as second language (ESL). Two sets of cards in seven categories are provided: Around Town, Everyday Actions, In the Classroom, Irregular Verbs, Occupations, Sports and Vacations. Each category allows practice of picture/word association, memory, spelling, phonics with a set for self-study. http://www.flashcardhub.com/
English as a second language - Composition and exercises NEW
Sportsmixer - 21626
This activity from the British Council's Learn English Kids site requires students to read the instructions to correctly equip a girl to play a variety of sports, such as football, skiing and tennis. http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-games-sportsmixer.htm
English language - Synonyms and antonyms NEW
Language arts - 21627
Grizzle and his friend Lexis the magician teach learners of English about synonyms. After an introduction (in American English) students can match jigsaw pieces of words with the same meaning. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://e-learningforkids.org/Courses/EN/L0701/flash.html
Environment NEW
Energy conservation and the environment - 21628
Part of the need2know knowledge base for young people, this section includes animal cruelty, green labels, eco warriors and sustainable development. http://www.need2know.co.uk/need2know/environment/conservation
European Union NEW
EuroparlTV - 21629
EuroparlTV website has video clips, interviews and materials about the European Union and its Parliament. Topics include the history of the European Parliament, elections, debates on issues, human rights and how the Parliament works. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.europarltv.europa.eu/
Embryo-abnormal development - Fetal alcohol syndrome - 21632
The University of NSW Department of Embryology has detailed information about Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) including diagnosis, developmental disorders and recent research and statistics. http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/defect/page5a.htm
Fibres NEW
International Year of Natural Fibres 2009 - 21633
The official web site of the United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres 2009 describes 14 natural fibres including the origin, producers, uses and geographical distribution. Fibres are: abaca, alpaca, angora, camel, cashmere, coir, cotton, flax, hemp, jute, mohair, ramie, silk, sisal and wool. http://www.naturalfibres2009.org/en/index.html
Fibres NEW
Natural plant and animal fibres - A return to renewable resources - 21634
The use of natural fibres to produce clothes, cloths, carpets, cordage, paper, sails, insulation and building materials is described on this site which gives additional information about plant, animal and insect fibres, including: kenaf, ramie, abaca, jute, flax, sisal, hemp, cotton, soy, bamboo, mohair, wool, camel, alpaca, llama, angora, cashmere, yak and silk. http://www.binhaitimes.com/
Fishing industry - Environmental aspects NEW
End of the line - 21635
Campaigning website highlighting the dangers of overfishing. Includes a page of fish facts and information about sustainable fish to buy. http://endoftheline.com/
Flight NEW
Daring flight - 21636
In this companion web site to the NOVA program 'A Daring Flight', students can learn about Louis Bleriot's early attempts at flight, take an interactive audio tour of the Bleriot XI and view a slide show of some of Bleriot's early ideas for flying machines. Little-known aviator Harriet Quimby, the first woman to fly the English Channel, also features on the site. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bleriot/
Flight NEW
WebWings - 21637
The WebWings website uses Single-Concept Learning Modules (SCLMs) to teach scientific principles relating to flight. Topics covered are: The Bernoulli Effect; History of Aviation; Gravity and Weight; Bernoulli vs Newton; Thrust; Drag; Wings and Tails; Construction Materials; Measuring; Air Pressure. http://www.bsu.edu/academy/webwings/index2.html
Flinders, Matthew NEW
Flinders' journeys | - 21638
The State Library of NSW has a timeline of the life and voyages of explorer and navigator Matthew Flinders, who circumnavigated Australia with George Bass. The site has links to electronic copies of journals kept while he was on board HMS Investigator and when a prisoner Mauritius. http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/discover_collections/history_nation/terra_australis/flinders.html
Flinders, Matthew NEW
Flinders's journey - 21640
The interactive map from the ABC site The Navigators has excerpts from Matthew Flinders' Journal from the explorer's circumnavigation of Australia 1802-1803 aboard HMS Investigator. The site contains a brief glossary of Indigenous words compiled by Flinders. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.abc.net.au/navigators/captains/journeymaps/default.htm
Flinders, Matthew NEW
Matthew Flinders' cat, Trim - 21639
Trim, the faithful cat of navigator Matthew Flinders is celebrated on this site which outlines Trim's life from a kitten born on board HMS Reliance to his journeys with Flinders as he circumnavigated Terra Australis, or the Great South Land (named 'Australia' by Flinders) and capture on Mauritius. The site links to The Flinders Papers from the National Maritime Museum. The site will appeal to capable readers. http://www.purr-n-fur.org.uk/famous/trim.html
Food NEW
European Food Information Council (EUFIC) - 21641
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) provides science-based information on food safety, food quality, health and nutrition. The website includes food safety, food technology, consumer insights, diet related diseases, consumer behaviour, latest science on food and nutrition and daily energy balance. http://www.eufic.org/
Fractions NEW
Fractions - 21642
An interactive whiteboard activity from the National Grid for Learning (Wales) involves simple sorting and selecting activities that teach basic concepts about fractions, including the recognition of halves and quarters. http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/ngfl-flash/fractions/fractions.html
Fractions NEW
Introduction to fractions - 21643
Fractions are graphically displayed on this interactive site from BBC Skillswise. Students can select from a pizza, people, a measuring cup or a bar of chocolate and by choosing different numerators and denominators, the display changes to reflect their choice. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/fractions/introduction/flash2.shtml
Games NEW
Game rules - 21644
This site contains the rules of many traditional games classified under headings: Traditional board games; Table games; British pub games; Outdoor games; Traditional sports; Deck games; Card, dice and tile games; casino games and Traditional children's games and pastimes. http://www.mastersgames.com/rules/rules.htm
Games NEW
Online guide to traditional games - 21645
The history and rules of many games is provided on this website, including cricket, lawn tennis, skittles and quoits. There are also many international variants of games, such as chess. http://www.tradgames.org.uk/index.html
Geometry NEW
Calamity's quest - 21646
Students must recognise the correct shapes and identify lines of symmetry in order to free a princess from an evil ruler. Incorrect answers mean that the Evil Ruler wins a gold nugget. This geometry game from the BBC is suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/maths/games/calamitys_quest/big_sound/full.shtml
Geometry NEW
Exploring circle geometry properties - 21647
This interactive site from Canada enables students to learn about the properties of circle geometry by beating the clock on a series of questions and by investigating the properties of inscribed angles, central angles, tangents and chords. Work can be saved and printed. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/html/object_interactives/circles/use_it.html
Spiege - 21650
This website provides daily news, analysis and opinion from the news magazine Der Spiegel. The magazine is available in German and English. http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/
German language - Study and teaching NEW
Basic phrases, vocabulary and grammar - 21649
This website has one hundred German language tutorials for beginners. http://www.ielanguages.com/German.html
Great Depression, 1929-1941 NEW
Dust Bowl, 1936 - 21653
Short film footage of the dust storms that ravaged the mid-west of the United States during the Great Depression and brief information about the area known as 'The Dust Bowl' is on his Eyewitness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/himdustbowl.htm
Guitar music NEW
Guitar pro tabs with online player - 21654
Guitar tablature or notation for hundreds of popular songs is freely available on this site, arranged for beginning, intermediate or advanced students. Audio and animated accompaniment and a clear explanation of how to read the tabs are provided on the free site with subscribers having access to additional features. http://www.songsterr.com/
Gulpilil, David NEW
Gulpilil: One red blood - 21655
'This clip shows Indigenous actor David Gulpilil with his family at Ramingining in north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Gulpilil describes his father’s country, growing up in the bush' etc'. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/gulpilil-one-red-blood/clip1/
Harwood, Gwen NEW
Editing poet Gwen Harwood - 21656
This program from ABC Radio's 'The Book Show' features an interview with Alison Hoddinott who was Australian poet Gwen Harwood's editor for 40 years. In the program, which can be downloaded in mp3 format or listened to online, she discusses her editorial relationship with the poet. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/bookshow/stories/2008/2214519.htm
Childline - 21658
The NSPCC has devised this website so that young people can get help and advice about a wide range of issues such as: Bullying, Neglect, Alcohol, Family relationships, School Gangs, Racism, Puberty, Relationships, Sex, Drugs and Pregnancy. http://www.achance2talk.com/
Health NEW
Teenage health information - 21660
This website from the British Heart Foundation has information about teenage health issues such as eating, physical activity, smoking, heart issues and illegal drugs. The website includes games and interactive activities related to a healthy heart. http://www.yheart.net/yheart/default.aspx?page=1
Health NEW
Yoobot - 21659
A free online game from the charity the British Heart Foundation allows you to create a virtual version of yourself and choose what ‘you’ eat and what exercise ‘you’ do. This is essentially a game to educate young people about good health. http://www.yoobot.co.uk/
Historic sites NEW
CyArk - 21661
CyArk is a non-profit body with a mission to digitally preserve world cultural heritage sites through collecting, archiving and providing access to data created by laser scanning, digital modelling, and other technologies. Each project gives a gallery of images, 3D models, information and a map. Completed projects include Angkor Wat, Pompeii,Tikal and Ancient Thebes. Free registration gives access to teaching material. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://archive.cyark.org/
Hockney, David NEW
David Hockney - 21662
The authorised site of British artist David Hockney contains a selection of images of his work, including paintings, drawings, photographs, graphics and stage design. These are accompanied by an illustrated biography, chronology and links to additional resources. http://www.hockneypictures.com/
Human rights NEW
Human rights library - 21663
The online Human Rights Library at the University of Minnesota contains a large collection of international human rights treaties, U.N. human rights materials, court materials, human rights education materials, bibliographies and links to other human rights and international law sites. http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/
Human rights NEW
Stir your world! - 21664
Issues covered on this Australian human rights site include poverty, child exploitation, HIV/AIDS, water, trade, international debt relief and climate change. Country profiles include Laos, Vanuatu, India, East Timor (Timor Leste) and Democratic Republic of Congo. http://stir.org.au/stir/Default.aspx
Information skills NEW
Researching with Wikipedia - 21665
This page from Wikipedia provides advice to students and teachers about the online encyclopaedia's usefulness as a tool for learning and researching information. The webpage highlights the strengths and weaknesses of Wikipedia and provides information about special considerations when using it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Researching_with_Wikipedia
Information technology NEW
Media college - Video, audio and multimedia resources - 21666
This New Zealand based website has tutorials, references, resources, and forums on electronic media production. Topics include video and television production, audio work, photography, graphics and web design. http://www.mediacollege.com/
Kings, queens and rulers NEW
Rulers - 21667
This site contains lists of heads of state and heads of government of all countries and territories for the past 300 years. The subdivisions of various countries such as states and provinces and a selection of international organisations are also included. Current events and political change are documented chronologically. http://www.rulers.org/
Loneliness NEW
Loneliness can take toll on health - 21668
An article: 'Loneliness can take toll on health' from a weblog that aims to foster a sense of belonging and thereby end isolation and loneliness. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://www.plan.ca/belong/2007/11/loneliness-can-take-toll-on-health.html
Materials NEW
Advanced materials - 21669
This NOVA Science in the News describes advances in materials technology in the areas of clothing, transport and medical science. As with all NOVA texts, a glossary, further reading, activities and additional links are provided. http://www.science.org.au/nova/093/093key.htm
Materials NEW
Engineering materials - 21670
The properties of materials such as elements, alloys, polymers, and piezo ceramics are provided on the efunda (Engineering Fundamentals) site. The process of soldering is also described. http://www.efunda.com/materials/materials_home/materials.cfm
Mathematics - Problems and exercises NEW
MathMovesU - 21671
It is not necessary to register to use this site, although doing so enables users to save points and win prizes. By indicating age and gender, problems are tailored with appealing content such as sport, music, and fashion. The mathematical subject matter is presented as games, polls, and interesting maths facts. http://www.mathmovesu.com/
Mathematics - Problems and exercises NEW
Mendel's magic math market - 21672
Mendel's Magic Math Market is an interactive game to teach about decimals and fractions. Students make fractions and decimals by using their magic wand in the fruit shop. Attempting harder levels is dependent on success at earlier levels. http://e-learningforkids.org/Courses/EN/M0901/index.html
Mathematics - Study and teaching NEW
Emaths - 21673
This website is incomplete but does contain a number of tutorials, suitable for interactive whiteboard, on topics such as number, algebra, shape and space and handling data. http://www.emaths.co.uk/learn.htm
Chairs - 21676
An interactive investigation allows students to explore the problem of seating in a restaurant. By manipulating configurations of chairs and the size of tables they can look at the patterns between numbers of tables and chairs and describe a rule. http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=144
Nutrition NEW
Balanced plate - 21677
The British Food Standards Agency has devised this interactive game, 'A Balanced Plate', to teach about food groups. Students must place a given food on the plate in the food group it belongs to. In English or Welsh. Requires Shockwave. http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/flash/a_balanced_plate_intro.swf
Nutrition NEW
Unmuddle the meals - 21678
This activity from the British Food Standards Authority requires students to decide where foods eaten for the main meals of the day belong on the food group plate. Foods such as pizzas and salmon rolls with a number of ingredients must be sorted into correct categories. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/flash/unmuddle_the_meals_intro.swf
Paper crafts NEW
Amazing paper airplanes - 21680
This site has coloured pattern sheets and step-by-step folding instructions for creating paper aeroplanes such as the Concorde, Harrier jets, Cruise missiles and the NASA Space Shuttle.- http://www.amazingpaperairplanes.com/
Paper crafts NEW
Readymech - 21679
Readymech has a selection of free patterns and instructions for appealing paper toys that can be printed on thick matte paper and assembled quickly with double-sided tape. http://www.readymech.com/
Photographs - Collections NEW
Gallery - 21682
The National Education Network has provided a large searchable collection of pictures, sound and video for use in education. Topics include: environment, architecture, landscape and geology, animals and birds,l people, history, art, music and literature, leisure, celebrations and festivals, culture, heritage, fashion, food, drink, business, industry, plants, religion, science, technology, shapes, sport, hobbies, transport, war, weather, work and London. http://gallery.nen.gov.uk/index.php
Photography - History NEW
Fantastic photomontage and its possible influences, 1857 - 2007: a timeline - 21683
A timeline of the history of photomontage, described by the author of this site as 'constructed tableaux photography', from the first combination prints in the 1850s to contemporary art photography is provided with commentary. http://www.d-log.info/timeline/index.html
Polymers and polymerisation NEW
Conductive polymers - 21684
Based on the 2000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry award for the discovery that plastic can be made electrically conductive, this interactive game challenges students to use conductive polymers to furnish a house. http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/chemistry/conductive_polymers/
Poverty NEW
Poverty reduction - 21686
The strategies of the Asia Development Bank (ADB) to reduce poverty in the region are outlined on this site, which links to the Millennium Development Goals and the ADB Poverty Knowledge Database. http://www.adb.org/POVERTY/
Public health - Australia NEW
Australia's health 2008 (AIHW) - 21687
The 2008 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) provides an overview of the health of the nation with statistical tables and data. The nine sections, that include population data, prevention and specific disease information (cancer, diabetes, infectious disease etc.) can be downloaded separately. http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10585
Pulp and paper industry NEW
Clean air - clean water - pulp info centre - 21688
This Canadian site describes the basics of pulp mill production in the manufacture of paper products and advocates clean chlorine-free processes to prevent pollution. http://www.rfu.org/cacw/home.html
Pulp and paper industry NEW
Reflex - 21689
Paper manufacturer Reflex has information on its website about how the product is made, a history of paper, sustainability and fact sheets on recycling and carbon neutral production. http://www.reflex.com.au/Home/
Rainforests - Environmental aspects NEW
Burning season - 21690
Burning Season, a one-hour documentary about annual burning and clearing of Indonesian rainforests, can be viewed online. The film, viewable in six discrete parts, explores alternatives to deforestation and concludes with a submission to the Bali Conference on climate change. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/burning-season/video-full-episode/1987/
Reconciliation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australia NEW
Reconciliation - 21692
The study guide for a CD entitled 'Stories from the Heart: Sounds of the Rock' is also suitable as a stand-alone document that explores the key issues of reconciliation as identified by the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation through song, personal account and historical data. Words of all songs, including 'From Little Things Big Things Grow' are published in this study guide from Caritas. http://www.caritas.org.au/education/study_guide.pdf
Reconciliation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australia NEW
Reconciliation Australia - 21691
Reconciliation Australia has resources including fact sheets, information on the Apology, a history of reconciliation in Australia and the 1967 referendum, suitable for the 2009 United Nations International Year of Reconciliation. http://www.reconciliation.org.au/
Scattered people - 21694
Scattered People tells the story of three families and their plight as refugee claimants. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://brisbane-stories.powerup.com.au/scatteredpeople/
Refugees, Afghan NEW
Molly and Mobarak - 21695
'Molly and Mobarak follows the emotional journey of Mobarak Tahiri, a young Hazara refugee from Afghanistan living on a Temporary Protection Visa, as he struggles to adjust to life in the regional NSW town of Young.' Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/molly-mobarak/clip1/
Sudanese settlers feel 'thin sense of belonging' - 21697
This news article highlights the need to involve Sudanese community in resettlement processes in Australia. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/10/12/1191696174833.html
Religions NEW
Sacred stories - 21698
Stories from major world faiths such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and Islam are retold on this British Library site. Texts can be viewed with or without subtitles and all contain additional detail and focus questions. Stories include David and Goliath, The Elephant and the Three Blind Men and Prophet Muhammed and the Spider. http://www.bl.uk/learning/cult/sacred/stories/
Rome - History NEW
Anachronisms - 21699
An explanation of the concept of historical anachronism is followed by an interactive exercise of spotting ten anachronisms in a Roman scene. Students are then encouraged to create their own anachronistic story. http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/campionhs/history/anachronism%20lesson/page1.htm
Sculpture, African NEW
Genesis: Ideas of origin in African sculpture - 21700
An online exhibition from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) explores creation myths in sculpture from 17 African cultures including Yoruba, Dogon, Senufo, Bobo Oruba, Dogon, Senufo, Bobo and Bamana people. Images of objects, videos of performance and explanatory text are provided. http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={36C7412C-EEF8-11D5-9414-00902786BF44}
Search engines NEW
Duck Duck Go - 21701
Duck Duck Go is a new search engine with a simple interface that claims to deliver more accurate results with less information clutter. http://duckduckgo.com/
Search engines NEW
Quintura for Kids - 21702
Quintura is a visual search engine with an appealing interface for young children. As well as the usual word string search, students can select the tag cloud which will gradually refine a search from a broad topic to a narrow one. http://quinturakids.com/
Silkworms NEW
Silk - 21703
Information about silk and silkworms on this Indian site is accompanied by a clear diagram of the life cycle of the silkworm. A description of the four types of silk produced in India – mulberry, tasar, mugar and eri – is given. http://orissagov.nic.in/textiles/sericulture_whatissilk.htm
Snow leopards NEW
Cat facts - 21704
The Snow Leopard Trust has fact sheets about the habitat, life cycle, behaviour and ecology of the snow leopard and explains why the species is endangered. http://www.snowleopard.org/catfactsclassroom/catfacts
Snow leopards NEW
Snow leopards for kids - 21705
On this page for children the Snow Leopard Conservancy answers frequently asked questions about this endangered species, including life span, habitat and conservation measures. The site also contains videos, images and puzzles. http://www.snowleopardconservancy.org/kids/text/kids.htm
Ecologies of care: Belonging in Un/Australia - 21710
Ecologies of Care: Belonging in Un/Australia by Kim Satchell at Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. High level comrehension skills required. http://www.unaustralia.com/electronicpdf/Unsatchell.pdf
Social integration NEW
Peer culture and belonging - 21709
To be able to face new situations confidently and 'fit in', young people need to build up a strong sense of ‘self’. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://www.abc.net.au/talkitup/chalkitup/peerculture.htm
Social integration NEW
What boys need: a sense of 'belonging' - 21708
An article in the Medical Journal of Australia: What boys need: a sense of 'belonging' by William J Phillips. The article highlights the ten factors that contribute to boys sense of belonging. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/185_08_161006/phi10330_fm.html
Sports medicine NEW
Sports medicine advisor - 21711
This index of sports medicine topics from the University of Michigan accesses illustrations and information about the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of a range of sports injuries including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), knee injury and calf strain. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/sma/sma_index.htm
Stolen generations NEW
Beyond sorry - 21712
'This clip shows Eastern Arrernte woman Zita Wallace, a member of the 'Stolen Generations, her aunt Aggie Abbott and husband Ron telling her story as she prepares to return to her grandfather’s country after having lived in a white community since childhood.' Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://australianscreen.com.au/titles/beyond-sorry/clip1/
Stolen generations NEW
Us taken-away kids - 21713
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 'Bringing them Home' report this website presents the stories of some of the Aboriginal people who belong to the 'stolen generation'. Suitable for the NSW HSC English topic 'Belonging'. http://www.humanrights.gov.au/bth/taken/index.html
Sudan - History NEW
Heart of Darfur - History of Sudan - 21714
Background to the conflict in Darfur (Sudan) is explained in a historic timeline on this PBS site that also contains a video about Sudanese refugees and the efforts of peacekeepers, a map, a guide to factions and links to additional resources. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/heart-of-darfur/history-of-sudan/582/
Clothes line - 21716
The Clothes Line from Oxfam explores cotton production and the textile industry in India with particular reference to free and fair trade. As well as lesson plans, there are downloads for students including background information on the cotton industry and trade with India. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/clothes_line/
Tourist industry NEW
Tourism - 21718
The HSC Online website from Charles Sturt University outlines the Tourism and Events framework for the NSW curriculum. Topics covered include customer service (with a self-testing quiz), an interactive financial transactions module and glossaries of key terms for all units. http://www.hsc.csu.edu.au/tourism/
Typhoid fever - 21720
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) answers frequently asked questions about typhoid fever including how the disease is transmitted, where it is prevalent, signs, symptoms and vaccination. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/typhoidfever_g.htm
Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever - 21722
NetDoctor explains the causes of typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever and the symptoms of the first and second phase of each. Complications and preventive measures are discussed. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/diseases/typhoid.htm
United States - History - 1933-1945 NEW
Documenting America - 21723
More than 160,000 images of American life from 1935-1945 can be viewed online in the Farm Security Administration Office of War Information Collection. They depict rural life and the impact of the Great Depression, farm mechanisation, the Dust Bowl and the mobilisation effort for World War II. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/fsowhome.html
Vikings NEW
Vikings - 21724
Available as an interactive Flash site or as a simpler version, this BBC Learning website from Scotland looks at Vikings, their travels, their lifestyle and their homes. Pupils can build their own longship or longhouse and play a Viking board game. http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/sysm/vikings/index.shtml
Vocabulary NEW
Jim's whirlyword machine - 21725
Users spin Jim's Whirlyword Machine and decide if the resulting three-letter word is a real word or not (Level 1). Level 2 has them trying to make real words and Level 3 players need to meet a given challenge. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/wordsandpictures/cvc/whirl/game.shtml
Weaving NEW
Beginning weaving - 21726
This hand-on weaving workshop aimed at Grade 7 – 9 learners, explains the basic techniques involved in weaving: tabby weave, basket weave, dovetail, manipulated weft, twill weave, twining and Ghiordes (YOR-deez) knot. http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/weave.htm
Weaving NEW
Learning to weave using a cardboard box loom - 21727
The All Fibre Arts page explains how to make a loom, using a cardboard box, and then gives instructions of how to weave, using a homemade loom. http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/aa01/aa040201.htm
Weaving NEW
Weaving - 21728
This webpage explains how to weave a handbag step by step. Using photographs, it explains how to warp and weft and how to finish off the weaving. http://www.art-rageous.net/Weaving.html
World Digital Library - 21730
The World Digital Library offers access to significant primary materials from cultures around the world, including manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films, prints, photographs and architectural drawings. The site can be browsed by location, time period, topic, type of item or the institution which holds it and can be searched in seven languages. http://www.wdl.org/en/#
World War, 1914-1918 NEW
First World War - 21731
The National Sound and Film Archive is a repository of archived visual material relating to Australia's history. This link has more than 30 items from films and documentaries relating to aspects of the First World War. Topics include the Gallipoli, boy soldiers, Frank Hurley's photography, repatriation and the work of the Red Cross. http://australianscreen.com.au/education/war/first-world-war/
World War, 1939-1945 NEW
Second World War - 21732
The National Sound and Film Archive is a repository of archived visual material relating to Australia's history. This link has more than 40 items from films and documentaries relating to aspects of the Second World War. Topics include the Holocaust, propaganda pieces, Pearl Harbour, Hiroshima, Kokoda and the loss of HMS Sydney. http://australianscreen.com.au/education/war/second-world-war/
World War, 1939-1945 - Maps NEW
World War II in Europe : maps - 21733
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has an animated map depicting the progress of the Second World War in Europe, beginning with the invasion of Poland in September 1939 and ending with the surrender of Germany in 1945. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. Requires Flash. http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/media_nm.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005137&MediaId=3376