Chapter 1. Introducing science
Galileo Galilei
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/whos_who_level2/galileo.html
Short profile of the Italian physicist and astronomer.
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The Fred Hollows Foundation
http://www.hollows.org.au/
Go to the Resources section to find any information you need, read stories and view photo galleries.
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Chapter 2. Staying alive
Bird adaptation &ndash Feet
http://www.normanbirdsanctuary.org/feet_adaptations.shtml
This page has a good summary table of types of bird feet and what they are used for. Follow the link at the left to the page about birds' beaks.
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Sharks in Australian waters
http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/species/sharks/index.html
This gives a summary of sharks in Australian waters and then links to information about individual species.
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Insect borne diseases
http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/insects.htm
This Travel Doctor page gives a brief summary of diseases caused by insects then links to pages for each with further information.
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Chapter 3. Changing materials
Introducing physical and chemical change
http://www.launc.tased.edu.au/online/sciences/PhysSci/pschem/change/Change.htm
A simple summary of the difference between physical and chemical changes, plus some simple experiments.
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Why do metals rust?
http://www.suzy.co.nz/SuzysWorld/Factpage.asp?FactSheet=178
A fun page with simple information and activities about rusting
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Rudiments of Wisdom Cartoon Encyclopaedia
http://rudimentsofwisdom.com/default.htm
A fun way to find facts about a wide range of topics. Use the search engines for topics such as rust, iron and bronze
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Chapter 4. Big changes
Krakatoa
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakatoa
This Wikipedia article presents an extensive coverage of the nature and history of Krakatoa.
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Fossil fun
http://www.abc.net.au/beasts/fossilfun/
This ABC Walking with Beasts games sites has some fun ways to discover the variety of ways in which fossils are formed.
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Fossil sites of Australia
http://www.amonline.net.au/fossil_sites/index.htm
This Australian Museum Online site contains links to information about the major fossil site of Australia.
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Chapter 5. Safety first
Safety in sport
http://cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=288&id=1703
This Kid's Health page gives a good outline of safety gear as well as first aid and techniques for avoiding injury. More information is given on the Riding a Bike page.
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Wear the right gear
http://www.smartplay.com.au/vic/Article/Pub/ArticleDetail.asp?lngArticleID=36
SmartPlay Victoria is a website covering the prevention of sports injuries. This article is about wearing the right gear to prevent injury. You can follow links to individual sports you are interested in.
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Isaac Newton
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Newton
This Wikipedia article presents an extensive coverage of the life and work of Sir Isaac Newton
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Chapter 6. Tomorrow's weather
Australian Bureau of Meteorology
http://www.bom.gov.au/index.shtml
The BoM site has all you need to know about Australian weather and climate. Go to the Weather section for current temperature, rain, wind, etc. details. The Climate section summarises the average, range and variability of weather elements, e.g. rain, wind, temperature, fog, thunder, and sunshine, observed over many years at a location or across an area.
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The cloud classification system
http://www.australiansevereweather.com.au/techniques/moreadv/class.htm
An extensive coverage of the types of clouds, plus lots of photos of each.
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Weather maps
http://www.bom.gov.au/info/weathmap/
This BoM site covers the basics of creating and interpreting weather maps. Go to the Climate page for current and recent weather maps.
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Weather lore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_lore
An extensive coverage of an interesting range of the body of informal folklore related to the prediction of the weather. Further information can be found in the History of Weather Forecasting Wikipedia article.
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Chapter 7. Use it again
Plastics recycling
http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Info6_Plastics.doc
As well as general recycling information this site includes coverage of the properties and uses of the various recyclable plastics.
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Making packaging greener
http://www.science.org.au/nova/061/061key.htm
Biodegradable plastics made with plant-based materials have been available for many years. Their high cost, however, has meant they have never replaced traditional non-degradable plastics in the mass market. A new Australian venture is producing affordable biodegradable plastics that might change all that.
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The Green Games 2000
http://www.environment.gov.au/events/greengames/index.html
The environment is now the third pillar of the Olympic Movement, alongside sport and culture. This means environmental considerations are going to underpin the sporting and cultural aspects of all future Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Follow the many links covering the green aspects of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
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8. Water
Desalination
http://www.awa.asn.au/Content/NavigationMenu2/AboutWaterandtheWaterIndustry/WaterFacts/FactSheets/Desalination/default.htm
A detailed summary of the processes and costs of desalination from the Australian Water Association.
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Saving water
http://www.dwe.nsw.gov.au/water_urban/drought_water.shtml
An extensive list of ways to save water at home and in businesses. There are also steps to help understand water usage and costs, plus ways to develop an effective water conservation plan.
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Raingardens
http://library.melbournewater.com.au/content/wsud/sustainable_urban_design/Raingardens.pdf
Melbourne Water's fact sheet on Raingardens and creating stormwater sensitive homes.
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Chapter 9. Energy converter
How batteries work
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/battery.htm
An outline of how energy is stored in batteries and the chemical reactions that release that energy. Follow the links at the bottom of the page for further information.
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Energy conversion
http://dtei.sa.gov.au/energy/energy_action/school/fossil_fuels/energy_conversions
This page from the South Australian Dept for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure outlines the energy losses occurring during energy transformations. Follow the links at the left for many other areas about energy, it uses, production, advantages and disadvantages.
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Renewable energy
http://www.sustainableenergy.qld.edu.au/sources/renewable.html
This page from the Education Queensland site covers a variety of renewable energy sources. Follow the links at the left for many other areas about energy and using it wisely.
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Chapter 10. Under the skin
Stem cells
http://www.biotechnologyonline.gov.au/human/researchsc.cfm
This Biotechnology Online gives a detailed overview of stem cell research in Australia. Follow the links for further information.
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Australian Stem Cell Centre
http://www.stemcellcentre.edu.au/
This site gives a detailed overview of stem cell research in Australia. Follow the links for further information.
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Kingdom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_%28biology%29
This Wikipedia page includes a summary of the levels of classification and the main groups of plants and animals. Follow the links at the bottom to individual groups.
Worksheet 10.6
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