*On-line Databases (you will need your library card number and
PIN to access these if not in a Waimakariri library)
Encyclopedias
*World
Book Online
Excellent general knowledge starting point, good illustrations,
maps, etc, current affairs
*Encyclopedia
Britannica Online
32 volume encyclopedia includes junior and student editions
Magazines
*Ebsco
general news and magazines
Thousands of full-text newspapers and general/specialist magazine
articles, including many NZ and Australian
*Proquest
Science
Full-text articles from science journals
General Science
BBC Schools Science
Chemistry, biology, physics – revision and tests
BBC Science & Nature
Learn and have fun - lots of interactive games
Biology
Sparknotes - Biology
Biotechnology Learning Hub
Up-to-date examples of biotechnology in NZ, with classroom
activities, worksheets and teaching resources
On-line Biology Book
Has diagrams and illustrations on many biology topics
DNA from the beginning
An
animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity
Chemistry
Sparknotes - Chemistry
Periodic table
Explore the chemistry of each element
Physics
Sparknotes - Physics
New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand
Department of Conservation
Flora and Fauna of NZ
EcoNews
Climate change, energy, sustainability, conservation and biodiversity,
waste and water - links to lots of NZ sites from Wellington
City Libraries website
Landcare research
Animal and plant pests, native plants
Ministry
of Agriculture & Forestry
Info on all things rural - animals, horticulture, forestry and
heaps more -
or if you are looking for Genetically
modified food/organisms here is their link
NIWA Science
Info on NZ
water and ocean environments; weather and climate; natural
hazards; atmosphere and climate change; also try Stuff
for Students under the Education tab
New Zealand Science
Learning Hub
Resources developed by educators for school years 5-10, linked to the science
curriculum. Once you've chosen a context, click on "Learn more" and
use the "Related Content" panel on the right (see Biotechnology
Learning Hub too)
Science New Zealand
Represents the 8 Crown Research Institutes advancing ideas
and latest news
Starfish
NZ Ministry
of Fisheries resource for students and teachers. Includes history, current
fishing methods and marketing, fish identification - check out the fact
sheets
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