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Useful websites and links for science teaching
Good website that covers data collection techniques including ice cores for atmospheric research.
Air, Atmosphere and Weather
Botany
Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Science
Astronomy
Health
Australian weather maps in real time and notes on forecasting.
Covers phases of the moon, solstices and solar/lunar calenders
Image files of nebulae, galaxies and supernova remnants
Excellent site covering all things in space exploration
Covers the Parkes, Narrabri, Mopra, and Tidbinbilla observatories. Also covers the SKA and MNRF Projects.
Large Australian site covering horticultural techniques such as herbarium and collection management, plus photographs.
Good site covering current research in biotechnology, with a broad description of associated benefits and risks.
Current Australian research into polymers, ceramics, metals, textiles and advanced/composite materials.
Current Australian research into ecosystems, mapping and monitoring and ecological sampling.
Australian government site with many links to environmental projects and grants.
Current news on the environment in Australia and around the world.
Information on minerals, geomagnetism, earthquakes, oil and gas exploration, mapping and remote sensing.
Information covering global health issues; malaria, SARS, cancer, obesity, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.
Australian site covering issues such as stem cell research to public and environmental health topics.
Current research into food safety and quality, processing technologies and genetic engineering.
Light and Sound
Information covering the history of research into visible light.
Extensive information on the mining industry and material uses. Aimed at primary, secondary and tertiary students.
Covering all aspects on hydroelectricity generation by the
Snowy Mountains Scheme.
Non-profit organisation that combats climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide emissions from cars by planting trees
Great website on sound theory for use in junior science, physics and tertiary classes Simple animations accompany explanations.
General Physics
Modern physics investigated, with applets on quantum mechanics, waves, isotopes and how the periodic table works.
Classical physics through to modern physics. Find out about Newtons laws, vectors (etc). Includes nice animations as well.
Large geology site covering a variety of topics including erosion, sedimentation, Australian landforms, the earth's structure etc
Lectures, information and fund raising opportunities by Australian cosmetic chemists
Lego Robotics
International site where student teams are guided by mentors to solve a real-world problem using robots!
Supplier of Lego robotics and many other educational supplies
Supplier of Lego robotics and Lego based equipment
Australian site where students compete in a variety of Australia-wide challenges on robot dance, search and rescue and soccer!
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