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.
March
Africa - Civilisation NEW
Ancient Sudan: Nubia - 26169
This website has articles by Ibrahim Omer on the ancient history and cultures of the ancient civilisation of Nubia in Sudan. Topics include: History, Burials, Writing, Religion, Daily Life, Kingship, Ethnicity, Geography and Art History.
http://www.ancientsudan.org/index.html
Africa - Civilisation NEW
digNubia: Exploring the science of archaeology - 26170
This interactive website devised by the US Education Development Center has information about ancient Nubia and the archaeological methods used to discover the region's history. The website includes a timeline and maps and diagrams. Topics include Gods and Goddesses, ancient Meroitic writing, rulers of Nubia, tombs, artefacts, pottery, carbon-14 dating, archaeologist's tools etc.
http://www.dignubia.org/index.php?flash=no
Africa - Civilisation NEW
Nubia: Lost kingdoms of the Nile - 26171
A 36 page presentation about ancient Nubia. The presentation includes maps and images as well as brief notes on major features and periods in Nubian history.
http://www.theclaycenter.org/shared/content/pdfs/LKNpowerpoint.pdf
Africa - Civilisation NEW
Nubia: Royalty - 26172
The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago has provided online a description of Ancient Nubia. Topics include: royalty, daily life, religion, burial, art, artisans, land, warfare, role of women, and trade.
http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/ED/TRC/NUBIA/royalty.html
Africa - Geography NEW
Africa - a continent of contrasts - 26173
This module from the Royal Geographical Society aims to introduce students to the geography of Africa. Topics include: the scale and diversity of the continent, common misconceptions about Africa, conflict in Sudan, Ghana's economic success, and education in Ghana, and the future of Africa.
http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Teaching+resources/Key+Stage+3+resources/Africa+A+continent+of+contrasts/Africa+-+a+continent+of+contrasts.htm
Antarctica NEW
Australian Antarctic Division - 26174
Scientriffic magazine is produced by CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club and has 'science news, feature articles, hands-on experiments, comics, competitions and brain-bending puzzles.' Editor, Tanya Patrick, has produced a special Antarctica issue of the magazine following her visit there.
http://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/education-resources/scientriffic-magazine-antarctic-issue
Antarctica - Climate NEW
Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre - 26175
The Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre (ACE CRC) website provides information to enhance understanding of the crucial role played by Antarctica and the South Ocean in global climate and the impacts of climate change on Australia and the world. Topics include the Antarctic ice sheets, sea ice, ice cores, ice shelves, ocean circulation, carbon sink, fertilisation, acidification, ecosystem impacts and sea-level rise impacts.
http://www.acecrc.org.au/
Antarctica - Discovery and exploration NEW
Home of the blizzard - The Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) 1911 - 1914 - 26176
Home of the Blizzard and the Australian Antarctic Expedition website commemorate the Mawson expedition of 1911 to 1914, the Mawson Huts and Cape Denison. The website describes the expedition voyage, its work, Macquarie Island, Cape Denison, survival and homecoming. The website includes a special section about the heritage value of Mawson's Hut.
http://www.mawsonshuts.aq/index.html
Antarctica - Environmental aspects NEW
Environmental protection of Antarctica - 26177
The British Antarctic Survey website provides information about protecting the Antarctic environment. Topics include: waste, pollution, clean-up, protected areas, energy use and carbon emissions.
http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/about_antarctica/environment/index.php
Asoka, Maharajah of Magadah NEW
Ashoka - 26180
This website provides a biography and brief explanations of key events in the life of Indian King, Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty whose reign from 273-232 B.C. was strongly influenced by Buddhism and resulted in the promotion of 'dharma', a righteous path showing the utmost respect for life.
http://www.freeindia.org/biographies/ashoka/
Asoka, Maharajah of Magadah NEW
Ashoka facts - 26178
This webpage from the Encyclopedia of World Biography has a brief biography of the Indian King: Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty whose reign from 273-232 B.C. was strongly influenced by Buddhism and produced great changes in life and beliefs in tolerance and compassion.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Asoka.aspx
Asoka, Maharajah of Magadah NEW
King Ashoka - 26181
This webpage provides a description of the life and influence through edicts found on stone monuments, of the Indian King: Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty whose reign from 273-232 B.C. was strongly influenced by Buddhism and resulted in the promotion of 'dharma', a righteous path showing the utmost respect for life.
http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/ashoka.html
Asoka, Maharajah of Magadah NEW
Life of Ashoka Mauryan - 26179
This webpage provides a description of the life and influence of the Indian King: Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty whose reign from 273-232 B.C. was strongly influenced by Buddhism and resulted in the promotion of 'dharma', a righteous path showing the utmost respect for life.
http://www.csuchico.edu/~cheinz/syllabi/asst001/spring98/Ashoka.htm
Australia - Gold discoveries NEW
Eureka! The rush for gold - 26182
The State library of NSW has collected a number of photographs, art works and eye-witness accounts of the discovery of gold and life on the gold fields in NSW and Victoria during the 1850s.
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/discover_collections/history_nation/gold/index.html
Australia - Gold discoveries NEW
Gold and civilisation - 26183
The National Museum of Australia factsheet 'Gold and civilisation' describes the goldfield experience of the 1850s and the impact on Australian identity. The factsheet includes primary sources such as pictures and first hand accounts. Student activities examining the evidence are included.
http://www.nma.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/18966/gold_civilisation_student_colour.pdf
Barrie, J.M. NEW
Peter Pan - 26184
The Great Ormond Street Hospital website gives a brief biography of J M Barrie, a history of the play Peter Pan and J M Barrie’s connection with the hospital. Downloadable lesson plans are available.
http://www.gosh.org/gen/peterpan/
Careers NEW
SkillsOne - Hundreds of videos about getting a trade or skill - 26186
SkillsOne is a multi media website that aims to inspire young people to develop positive attitudes to trades and work skills. The website highlights emerging career opportunities and involves industry, educators, government, TAFE and vocational education. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.skillsone.com.au/
Chandragupta Maurya, Emperor of Northern India NEW
Chandragupta Maurya - 26187
King Chandragupta Maurya (born 340 BC) was the founder of the Maurya Empire in India. This webpage provides a brief biography of the Emperor Chandragupta Maurya who was also the grandfather of King Ashoka.
http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/chandragupta-maurya.html
Chandragupta Maurya, Emperor of Northern India NEW
Chandragupta Maurya - 26189
This webpage provides brief information about Chandragupta Maurya (born 340 BC) who conquered and unified most of the Indian sub-continent and was the founder of India's ancient Mauryan Empire, and grandfather of Ashoka the Great.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Chandragupta_Maurya.aspx
Chandragupta Maurya, Emperor of Northern India NEW
Chandragupta Maurya biography - 26188
This webpage describes Chandragupta Maurya (born 340 BC) who conquered and unified most of the Indian sub-continent and was the founder of India's ancient Mauryan Empire, and grandfather of Ashoka the Great.
http://asianhistory.about.com/od/india/p/Biography-of-Chandragupta-Maurya.htm
Charts NEW
iCharts - 26190
iCharts is an online service for interactive chart creation and social sharing. iCharts is a place to publish online charts based on public or private data. Charts can be formatted in a variety of ways. The website has a chart channel where a wide variety of graphs or charts can be viewed. Registration is required for the free service. Commercial rates are charged for private use.
http://www.icharts.net/
Chemistry NEW
Chemistry now - 26191
In co-operation with the National Science Foundation, NBC Learn has placed online a number of chemistry topics that relate to in everyday life (e.g. household cleaners, pain relief, scents, cheeseburgers, soap, chocolate, plastics etc.) and in the world around us. Each topic includes movies and lesson plans. Suitable for interactive whiteboard. Key concepts include: electrons, protons, valence shells, crystalline solids, lattices, viscosity, permeability, carbon cycle, octet rule, single and double bonds, polymers, polyamides, aramids, adrenaline, cortisol, chlorophyll, carotenoids, anthocyanin, proteins, peptides, peptoids, dispersants, surficants, surface tension, reactions, molecular structure, pigments, etc.
http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/learn/chemistry-now
Chemistry - Study and teaching NEW
Inquiry in action - 26192
Inquiry in Action from the American Chemical Society, provides free physical science activities, online learning and information about a wide variety of chemistry concepts. Topics include: molecules, water, physical change in solids, physical change in liquids, dissolving, chemical change, states of matter and density.
http://www.inquiryinaction.org/
Chess NEW
How to play chess - 26193
This website provides information for beginning chess players. Concise and well structured chess lessons are provided for beginners and intermediate players. Topics include: rules, middle game, end game, opening and tactics.
http://www.chessguru.net/
Colosseum NEW
Colosseum: Building the arena of death - 26194
This BBC interactive shows six key areas of the Colosseum in Rome. Users can investigate each aspect of the building's sophisticated technology and planning. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/colosseum/index_embed.shtml
Colosseum NEW
Colosseum: Emblem of Rome - 26195
This BBC article: 'The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome' by By Keith Hopkins, describes the planning, design and construction of the Roman amphitheatre. The article includes the spectator's experience and the importance of the building as a symbol of Roman culture.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/colosseum_01.shtml
Computer literacy - Study and teaching NEW
Digital literacy - 26196
The digital literacy website is an initiative of US President Obama's Administration and aims to provide a service to 'practitioners who are delivering digital literacy training and services in their communities.' Visitors to the website can browse resources, find educator tools, learn the basics, learn job skills, visit the like minded community or collaborate with others.
http://www.digitalliteracy.gov/
Confucianism NEW
Confucianism - 26197
Confucianism is regarded as the cornerstone of traditional Chinese culture. This webpage describes the life of Confucius and the main aspects of his teaching.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/religion/confucianism/
Confucianism NEW
Confucius - 26198
Confucius (551-479 BC) is China's greatest saint and the founder of Chinese Confucianism. This website provides a brief biography of his life and teachings.
http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_aboutchina/2003-09/24/content_23084.htm
Confucianism NEW
Confucius - 26200
Confucius (551-479 BC) is China's greatest saint and the founder of Chinese Confucianism. Confucius was a teacher and philosopher who has had a great impact on Chinese thought. This website provides a brief biography and detailed information about Confucian philosophy.
http://www.friesian.com/confuci.htm
Confucianism NEW
Confucius biography - 26199
Confucius (551-479 BC) is China's greatest saint and the founder of Chinese Confucianism. This website provides a brief biography of his life and teachings.
http://www.notablebiographies.com/Co-Da/Confucius.html
Consumer protection - Law and legislation NEW
Consumers and the ACL - 26201
From 1 January 2011, Australia has one national law for fair trading and consumer protection - the Australian Consumer Law. The Australian Consumer Law website has been established by the Commonwealth Government to answer questions about the law as it relates to householders, farmers, business, shops and safety.
http://www.consumerlaw.gov.au
Costa Rica NEW
Biodiversity in Costa Rica - 26202
Costa Rica is considered to be one of the 20 countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world. This webpage provides a brief description of the nature and extent of its biodiversity. The site has further links to a database of species and ecosystems mostly in Spanish.
http://www.inbio.ac.cr/en/biod/bio_biodiver.htm
Costa Rica NEW
Costa Rica biodiversity, flora and fauna - 26203
This tourism website for Costa Rica has brief descriptions of the biodiversity contained within the country's tropical rainforests and wetlands. Wildlife described includes amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles and invertebrates.
http://www.anywherecostarica.com/flora-fauna
Costa Rica NEW
Costa Rica ecology, photo images, and movies: Tropical ecosystems of Costa Rica - 26204
This Costa Rica Tropical Ecology website provides pictures and movies that illustrate the biodiversity, geology and organisms within the country. The image photo gallery and movie collection was designed to support an educator's course syllabus and fieldwork. A wide variety of topics such as reptiles, volcanoes, earthquakes, spiders, insects, primates, turtles, mangroves, etc.
http://jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/tropics/costaricaimagecollection.html
Costa Rica NEW
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park - 26205
UNESCO World Heritage site, Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves and La Amistad National Park in Costa Rica and Panama have tropical rainforest cover and includes a high level of biodiversity. The website provides a brief description of the park whose flora and fauna is extremely diverse.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/205
Costume - Japan NEW
Rebirth of the tale of genji - 26206
This website from the Costume Museum in Kyoto, provides an illustrated costume history of Japan from earliest times to the Meiji period. Periods featured include: The Era of Jomon-shiki Culture and The Nara Era, The Heian Period, The Kamakura Period and The Azuchi-Momoyama Period, The Edo Period, The Meiji Period and The Showa Period.
http://www.iz2.or.jp/english/index.htm
Cricket - Australia NEW
Cricketing journeys to and from Australia - 26207
The National Museum of Australia has devised this website which explores objects and the stories of players who have participated in the transnational cricket community for over 150 years. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.nma.gov.au/collections/collection_interactives/cricketing_journeys/cricket_html/home
Crystals NEW
Crystal palace - 26208
This National Geographic photo display shows Mexico's Cave of Crystals, deep below the Chihuahuan Desert. It was formed over millennia and the crystals are among the largest discovered on Earth.
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/11/crystal-giants/crystals-photography
Current events NEW
Conversation - 26209
The Conversation provides informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting Australia and the world. Topics include: business, economy, environment, energy, health, politics, society, science and technology.
http://theconversation.edu.au/
Documentary films NEW
Film Australia collection - 26210
National Film And Sound Archive has devised for You Tube, access to the Film Australia Collection. This is a collection of Government produced films from 1920 to 2008 showing Australian life. There are approximately 5000 films in the collection.
http://www.youtube.com/user/FILMAUSTRALIA
Egypt - Antiquities NEW
lobal Egyptian museum - 26211
The Global Egyptian Museum aims to exhibit some of the more than 2 million objects from ancient Egypt that are kept in about 850 public collections around the world. Currently there are 1340 highlights and some objects are provided with audio comments and 3D-movies.
http://www.globalegyptianmuseum.org/default.aspx
Egypt - History - To 332 B.C. NEW
Egypt guide - 26212
The Discovery Channel website claims to have 'everything you need to know about ancient Egypt'. Topics on the website include: pharaohs, pyramid construction, Nefertiti, Rameses, Tutankhamun, tombs, etc.
http://dsc.discovery.com/egypt/
Egypt - Religions NEW
Religion in the lives of the ancient Egyptians - 26213
This article from the University of Chicago: 'Religion in the Lives of the Ancient Egyptians' by Emily Teeter and Douglas J. Brewer, describes the origin and nature of the Egyptian gods, the cult of the gods, the importance of Maat, the king and Osiris, etc.
http://fathom.lib.uchicago.edu/1/777777190168/
Endangered species NEW
IUCN red list of threatened species - 26214
The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Red List of Threatened Species 'is widely recognised as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.' Plants and animals are divided into seven categories. Users can browse each category to examine an alphabetical list of the species, or search by key word. Images of threatened species can be viewed by year in the photos section.
http://www.iucnredlist.org/
Energy conservation NEW
Energy and kids - 26215
This Energy for Sustainable Development, Bulgaria (ESDB) website gives facts, history and the science of energy from varying sources. Contains downloadable games and lesson plans.
http://www.kids.esdb.bg/index.html
English language - Study and teaching NEW
Into English - 26216
Into English is a commercial website run by two NSW English tutors. It offers some free materials and exemplars of their study materials.
http://intoenglish.com.au/
Environmental protection NEW
Environmental performance index - 26217
'The 2012 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) ranks countries on performance indicators tracked across policy categories that cover both environmental public health and ecosystem vitality.' These indicators provide a gauge at a national scale of how close countries are to established environmental policy goals.
http://epi.yale.edu/
Environmental protection NEW
Happy planet - 26218
The Happy Planet Index shows the ecological efficiency with which human well-being is delivered around the world. The index combines environmental impact with well-being to measure the environmental efficiency with which a nation's people live long and happy lives. The website provides information about the method of measurement used to calculate the index, useful charts and maps show additional features such as changes in the index over time. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.happyplanetindex.org/
Food NEW
Chilled education - 26221
The UK Chilled Food Association's website has information about the industry, career prospects in chilled food and teacher resources on food subjects.
http://www.chillededucation.org/
Geography NEW
GeoBeats - Guided video tours of your next international destination - 26222
Geobeats provides guided tours of tourist destinations from around the world. Videos vary in quality and searches are limited to browsing.
http://www.geobeats.com/
Geography NEW
Globe genie - 26223
Globe Genie transports the visitor to a random spot somewhere across the world. Using Google Street View photos students can visit all continents (including Antarctica) and gain impressions of the landscape. A slide show of a selection of 10 or more views can be shown. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.globegenie.com/
Geography NEW
Map battle - 26225
Map battle uses Google maps and quiz questions to test pupil knowledge of place geography.
http://www.mapbattle.com/_page0
Geography NEW
World - 26224
Visualgeography.com allows the visitor to explore the world through images of flags, money, language, maps and other information. The website includes quizzes about the world and individual countries.
http://www.visualgeography.com/
Gladiators NEW
Gladiator - 26226
The author, Carole D. Bos, at the Awesome Stories website, has written descriptive information about Rome during the time of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. The author describes the Roman Games and gladiator combat, based on primary sources.
http://www.awesomestories.com/flicks/gladiator
Great Barrier Reef NEW
Great Barrier Reef - 26227
This resource from PBS explores Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The website demonstrates the types of relationships among living things that have contributed to the biodiversity of the reef and elaborates on some of the adaptations that have enabled species to survive and reproduce in a unique habitat.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/survival/coral/index.html
Great Barrier Reef NEW
Great Barrier Reef - 26229
This tourist website describes Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef.
http://www.greatbarrierreef.org/
Great Barrier Reef NEW
Seaview - 26228
The Catlin Seaview Survey aims to carry out the first comprehensive study to document the composition and health of coral reefs on the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea across an unprecedented depth range (0-100m). There are three components to the Catlin Seaview Survey: photographing the reef in full 360 degree panoramic vision, deep reef survey and a mega fauna survey. The website provides stunning sample images, panoramas and video. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.catlinseaviewsurvey.com/
Great Barrier Reef - Environmental conditions NEW
Great Barrier Reef needs more protection - 26230
In this brief resource the Wilderness Society examines the long-term viability of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Topics include: bottom trawling, land clearing and farming, coastal resort and harbour development and cumulative damage.
http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/marine-coastal/scienlettr
Heart NEW
Hyper heart - 26233
The University of Utah's Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library has devised an interactive human heart that can be used to understand blood flow and the operations of the heart. Users can view the heart in motion, complete with a stop, play, etc. An electrocardiogram accompanies the diagram and the heart sounds chart to gives the user detail about each motion of the heart. Tutorials further explain the heart model. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://library.med.utah.edu/kw/pharm/hyper_heart1.html
Hopper, Edward NEW
Edward Hopper - 26235
The Tate Modern held an exhibition of American artist Edward Hopper's work. The accompanying webpages provide background information about the artist's life and work. Examples of his work are divided into early works, landscapes, 1920s-1930s, 1940s-1950s, and 1950s-1960s.
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/hopper/about.htm
Hopper, Edward NEW
Edward Hopper - 26236
The WebMuseum has provided a brief information about American painter, Edward Hopper and a number of images of his paintings grouped as: interior scenes, street scenes and landscapes.
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/hopper/
Hopper, Edward NEW
Edward Hopper at the National Gallery of Art - 26234
Edward Hopper at the National Gallery of Art exhibition provides excellent information about the American artist's life and work. The website is divided into 4 sections: themes, timeline, closer look and screening. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2007/hopper/index.shtm
Hydrodynamics NEW
Float and sink - 26237
This BBC interactive activity highlights the properties of buoyant materials. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/5_7entry/8.shtml
India - History - To 1526 NEW
Ancient India - 26238
This archived website from Washington State University has information about Ancient India. Topics include: The History of Ancient India, The Land and Peoples, Harappa, The Aryans, The Conquests of Alexander, The Mauryans, 321-185 BC, The Age of the Guptas and After, and Ancient Indian Religion.
http://web.archive.org/web/20110103205709/http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCINDIA/ANCINDIA.HTM
India - History - To 1526 NEW
Maurya dynasty - 26239
'The Mauryas: Indian dynasty in the fourth-third centuries BCE, unified the subcontinent for the first time and contributed to the spread of Buddhism.' The webpage highlights the roles of Chandragupta Maurya (c.321-c.297) and his grandson Ashoka Maurya (c.272-c.232).
http://www.livius.org/man-md/mauryas/mauryas.html
India - History - To 1526 NEW
Mauryan Empire achievements and contributions - 26240
This website about the history of ancient India has information about the Mauryan Empire achievements and contributions.
http://www.theindianhistory.org/Mauryan/mauryan-empire-achievements-and-contributions1.html
Internet - Safety measures NEW
Easy guide to socialising online - 26242
The 'Easy guide to socialising online' has information about how internet users can protect themselves and their information when using social networking websites, search engines and online games. Sections include: information about social media sites, and cybersafety tips and factsheets.
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/easyguide
Internet - Safety measures NEW
On guard online - 26241
The US website 'OnGuard Online' provides practical tips from the federal government to help Internet users guard against fraud, computer vulnerabilities, and protect personal information. Key areas of the website include articles and videos about computer security, phishing, spam, online safety etc. The website also includes games and quizzes to test cyber awareness. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://onguardonline.gov/NetCetera
Internet - Safety measures NEW
Stay smart online - 26243
The Australian Government's cybersecurity website provides awareness raising information for Australian internet users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online. The website has special sections for teenagers and primary aged students and an alerts page for network threats and vulnerabilities.
http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/
Inventions NEW
Inventions and discoveries - 26244
The US Library of Congress has devised this section of the website: 'John Bull and Uncle Sam: Four Centuries of British-American Relations' in which comparisons are made between countries regarding inventions and discoveries during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/british/brit-5.html
Japan - History NEW
Exhibitions: National Museum of Japanese History - 26245
The exhibitions section of the National Museum of Japanese History has several brochures with images taken from its galleries to illustrate various stages in Japanese history from earliest times to the modern era. Summaries of present and past exhibitions featuring aspects of Japanese history are also accessible on the website.
http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/exhibitions/index.html
Japan - History NEW
Explore Japan: History - 26246
This webpage provides an overview or timeline of Japanese history from ancient times to the modern age. At the bottom of the page are links to 8 frequently asked questions about early Japan.
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/history/index.html
Japan - History NEW
Feudal Japan's class structure - 26254
This webspage provides information about the four-tiered class system in feudal Japan. Samurai warriors were on top and merchants at the bottom. The website also provides further links to the history of feudal Japan.
http://asianhistory.about.com/od/japan/p/ShogJapanClass.htm
Japan - History NEW
Introduction to Japan: History - 26248
Japan has 'been greatly influenced by foreign ideas and institutions, art and literature. The wholesale importation of Chinese religious and political institutions during the sixth century was followed by a long and essentially 'Japanese' feudal period, which was to last until the 19th century.' This website describes the history of Japan from ancient times to the modern day.
http://www.culturalprofiles.net/japan/Directories/Japan_Cultural_Profile/-40.html
Japan - History NEW
Japan : Country studies - 26247
The US Library of Congress Country Studies has information about Japan and its early history to the emergence of modern Japan.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/jptoc.html
Japan - History NEW
Japanese history - 26249
The Japan Guide website provides a concise history of Japan from earliest times to post World War II. Featured periods include: Nara, Heian Periods, Kamakura Period, Muromachi Period, Azuchi-Momoyama Period, Edo Period and the Meiji Period.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e641.html
Japan - History NEW
Tokugawa Japan - 26250
This archived website from Washington State University has information about Feudal Japan. Topics include: Warring States Japan, including the Ashikaga Shogunate(1338-1567), Oda Nobunaga,Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Life in Tokugawa Japan, Tokugawa Neo-Confucianism, Kokugaku: Japanese Studies and Motoori Norinaga.
http://web.archive.org/web/20110104014359/http://www.wsu.edu/%7Edee/TOKJAPAN/TOKJAPAN.HTM
Japan - History - 1600-1868, Tokugawa period NEW
Tokugawa Art Museum - 26251
The Tokugawa or Edo period in Japanese history 1603–1867 is represented on this website. It features information about aspects of the period as represented in its galleries. Topics include: symbols of the Samurai warrior, the tea ceremony, a Daimyo's room, No theatre and court traditions.
http://www.tokugawa-art-museum.jp/english/
Japan - History - To 1600 NEW
Ancient Japan - 26252
This archived website from Washington State University has information about Ancient Japan. Topics include: Yayoi and Jomon, The Yamato State, Shinto, Nara Japan, The Heian Period, Early Japanese Buddhism and Culture.
http://web.archive.org/web/20110104020717/http://www.wsu.edu/%7Edee/ANCJAPAN/ANCJAPAN.HTM
Japan - History - To 1600 NEW
Feudal Japan - 26253
This archived website from Washington State University has information about Medieval Japan. Topics include: The Heiji War, The Kamakura Bakufu, The Ashikaga Bakufu and Medieval Japanese Buddhism.
http://web.archive.org/web/20110104021547/http://www.wsu.edu/%7Edee/FEUJAPAN/FEUJAPAN.HTM
Law - Australia NEW
Foolkit - A lawyer's toolkit - 26255
This website was designed for lawyers but also includes information for the general public. It contains a collection of legal information and resources about the law in Australia. Topics include: Courts, legal system, lawyers, barristers, areas of law and legal tools.
http://www.foolkit.com.au/
Leonardo, da Vinci NEW
Leonardo's life: A timeline of genius - 26256
This webpage from the Open University provides an interactive timeline of the life of Italian Renaissance artist and inventor, Leonardo's da Vinci.
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/world-history/leonardos-life-timeline-genius
Madagascar NEW
Tour of Madagascar for kids - 26257
This website is an interactive tour of Madagascar. It provides information about the geography, people, wildlife and environment. Download a pdf on the wildlife of Madagascar.
http://www.wildmadagascar.org/kids/index.html
Melbourne Cup - Problems, exercises, etc. NEW
Flemington on Cup Day - 26258
The National Museum of Australia has developed this interactive depiction of Flemington Racecourse on Melbourne Cup Day. Activity shows the horses, racegoers, operations of the race organisers, fashions, the Cup, and race preparation. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.nma.gov.au/av/flemington/
Moon NEW
Moon - 26259
This activity allows the user to drag images of different phases of the moon to their correct places in lunar cycles. The user 's challenge is to complete the calendars by filling them with the correct moon phases for all days. A print version of the activity is also available. American child voice-over. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://sciencenetlinks.com/media/filer/2011/10/14/moon_challenge.html
Moon NEW
Moon worksheet - 26260
This printed activity allows the user to paste images of different phases of the moon to their correct places in lunar cycles. The user challenge is to complete the calendars by filling them with the correct moon phases for all days. An interactive version of the activity is also available.
http://sciencenetlinks.com/media/filer/2011/10/14/moon_worksheet.html
Music - Theory NEW
Online ear training games - 26261
Theta Music Trainer is a commercial ear training and music theory website that has several free activities to try. Registration is required for some activities.
http://trainer.thetamusic.com/en
North America - Discovery and exploration NEW
European voyages of exploration: Imperial Spain - 26262
The University of Calgary describes American exploration and conquest in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It focuses particularly on Spain (Conquistadors) in this section of the website. Topics include Columbus, Aztec conquest, Cortes, Inca conquest, Pizarro, and impacts of the conquest.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/eurvoya/Imperial.html
Olympic Games (2012 : London) NEW
London 2012 - 26263
The Royal Geographical Society has created a module for the London 2012 Olympics in which students are challenged to examine the sustainability of the games on the development of the capital. The module includes three interactive activities, suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Teaching+resources/Key+Stage+3+resources/London+2012/London+2012.htm
Pendulums NEW
Energy transformation for a pendulum - 26264
This interactive activity demonstrates the energy transformation for a pendulum. Concepts include: Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy and Mechanical Energy. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/energy/pe.cfm
Pericles NEW
Pericles - 26267
This PBS website provides a biography of Pericles (c. 495 - 429 B.C.) the leader of Athens, Greece, in ancient times, who was responsible for building of the Parthenon and who fought in the Peloponnesian War.
http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/characters/f_pericles.html
Pericles NEW
Pericles - Leader of Athens - 26265
This webpage describes the life and achievements of Pericles (c. 495 - 429 B.C.) who, in ancient Greece, was the leader of Athens at the time of the building of the Parthenon and the Peloponnesian War.
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/pericles/p/Pericles.htm
Pericles NEW
Pericles biography - 26266
This website provides a biography of Pericles (c. 495 - 429 B.C.) the leader of Athens, Greece, in ancient times, who was responsible for building of the Parthenon and who fought in the Peloponnesian War.
http://www.biography.com/people/pericles-9437722
Photographs - Collections NEW
MorgueFile free photos for creatives by creatives - 26268
Morguefile.com provides 'free' stock photos for student use. Students need to be aware of the licence restrictions when using stock photos. The classroom section of the website provides lessons in photography.
http://morguefile.com/
Photosynthesis NEW
Photosynthesis - 26269
This animation is about photosynthesis in plants. It includes the movement cycles for carbon dioxide, oxygen and water. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/facilities/multimedia/uploads/alberta/Photo.html
Physics - Simulation methods NEW
Physics simulation software - 26270
Physion is a Physics simulation software for creating interactive physics simulations and educational experiments. It can be used as a virtual physics laboratory to demonstrate some basic physics concepts.
http://physion.net/
Picasso, Pablo - Exhibitions NEW
Picasso - 26271
The Art Gallery of NSW has placed online an education kit in conjunction with the exhibition Picasso: masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris. The kit focuses on 6 works and includes exhibition notes, activities, and a slideshow.
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/education/education-materials/education-kits/exhibition-kits/picasso/
Port Macquarie (N.S.W.) NEW
Exploring the world at Port Macquarie - 26272
The National Museum of Australia has devised this website featuring the NSW coastal town of Port Macquarie. Users can explore three different places in and around the town and find out how individuals in the past have investigated, recorded and responded to the town's landscapes, plants, animals and community.
http://www.nma.gov.au/av/portmacquarie/
Qin Shihuang, Emperor of China NEW
Emperor Qin Shi Huang: First emperor of China - 26273
This webpage provides a brief biography of the first emperor of China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 BC-210 BC) who unified the country and is famous for the Terracotta Warriors buried near his mausoleum.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/terra_cotta_army/qin_shihuang_1.htm
Qin Shihuang, Emperor of China NEW
First emperor of China - 26274
The author, Carole D. Bos, at the Awesome Stories website, has written descriptive information about the first emperor of China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 BC-210 BC), famous for unifying China and the Terracotta Warriors buried beside his mausoleum near Xian.
http://www.awesomestories.com/biographies/emperor-china
Qin Shihuang, Emperor of China NEW
Qin Shi Huang - Biography of China's first emperor - 26275
This webpage provides a biography of the first emperor of China, Emperor Qin Shi Huang (259 BC-210 BC) and outlines his achievements.
http://asianhistory.about.com/od/profilesofasianleaders/p/qinshihungbio.htm
Reading - Phonetic method NEW
Reading bear - 26276
Reading Bear is a collection of free, multimedia phonics presentations. It aims to teach children to read by introducing phonics principles systematically, while teaching new vocabulary.
http://www.readingbear.org/
Research NEW
Power of Research - the free science online game - 26278
Power of Research is a free online game about practical science and research. Users of the website can role play a doctor, problem solve long term research topics. Registration required.
http://www.powerofresearch.eu/DefaultPlayer.aspx?lan=en&red=true
Road safety NEW
Geared - 26279
GEARED was devised by the NSW Roads and Maritime Services Department and aims to provide information about driver's licence, car choice and purchasing, driver education and safety.
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/geared/index.html
Road safety NEW
Journey beyond road trauma - 26280
Journey Beyond Road Trauma is an online social network for all those affected by road trauma. The website provides a space where people can tell their story, create compelling tributes, find support and understanding from the online community, and increase the public's awareness of the effects of road trauma. The website includes classroom resources and related links.
http://journeybeyondroadtrauma.org/cms/journey-beyond-road-trauma---education/
Road safety NEW
Road safety - 26281
The Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Transport has placed advice online related to road safety issues. Topics include: National Road Safety Strategy, Help for Learner Drivers, statistics, and vehicle safety.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/safety/index.aspx
Safety education NEW
Youthsafe - preventing serious injury in young people - 26282
'Youthsafe is a not for profit organisation and peak body for ‘preventing serious injury in young people’ aged 15 to 25 years in NSW.' The website provides a number of fact sheets and advice for teenagers in relation to safety on the road, at sport, celebrating and in the workplace.
http://youthsafe.org/
Shape perception - Problems, exercises, etc. NEW
Pattern block rock - 26283
Pattern Block Rock activity connects the user's knowledge of geometric shapes and equivalency to musical notes and rhythms. Once the pattern blocks are chosen the user presses play and the pattern will transform into a musical composition.
http://www.philtulga.com/patternblock.html
Swimming NEW
Open water swimming - 26285
Information about distance and marathon swimming in open water. Topics include: history, rules, champions, facts, techniques, racing, etc.
http://www.10kswim.com/mainMenu.html
Swimming NEW
Virtual swim - 26286
Virtual swim provides animated graphics of swimming styles used by champion swimmers for all swimming styles over varying distances. The swimmers can be viewed in 3D from various positions and the strokes can be slowed for ease of viewing. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://virtual-swim.com/index.html
Textbooks NEW
FlexBooks - 26287
CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to reduce the cost of textbook materials worldwide. This US website has free downloadable digital textbooks and champions high quality, open-source, free, customisable content for science, maths, technology etc. for years K to 12. The current listing of books appears set for a US audience but books may be able to be adapted for other countries.
http://www.ck12.org/flexbook/
Tourist industry - Thailand NEW
Paradise lost - 26288
The Royal Geographical Society has created a module about tourism in contemporary Thailand. Topics include: The land of smiles, When to go, Downtown Bangkok, Working for tourism, Islands and beaches, Culture and Paradise lost. The unite examines the physical and human factors that make Thailand a popular tourist destination, the impacts of tourism on a migrant workforce and the cultural impact of tourism.
http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Teaching+resources/Key+Stage+3+resources/Paradise+lost/Paradise+lost.htm
Traffic accidents - Statistics NEW
Fatal road crashes in Australia in the 1990s and 2000s - 26289
This information sheet from the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport aims to provide statistical snapshots of the characteristics of fatal road crashes in Australia from 1990 to 2009. 'It includes some insights into the types of crashes prevalent during this period, the major factors and the road user groups most frequently involved.'
http://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/2011/files/is_041.pdf
Tsunamis NEW
Anatomy of a tsunami - 26291
Following the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004, researchers produced computer simulations of the monstrous series of waves that took hundreds of thousands of lives. This website provides an interactive simulation of the waves showing wave heights and speed. Suitable for interactive whiteboard.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/anatomy-tsunami.html
Tsunamis NEW
Tsunami - 26290
This Australian Government Emergency Management website has provided brief information for students about tsunamis.
http://www.ema.gov.au/www/ema/schools.nsf/Page/Get_The_FactsTsunami
Turtles NEW
Save the turtles - 26292
Save the Turtles, Inc. is an organisation which believes education is a key element in protecting sea turtles. Also includes a section for teachers with downloadable resources and interactive games.
http://www.costaricaturtles.org/index.html
Victoria - Gold discoveries- Social aspects NEW
Golden Victoria - 26293
The State Library of Victoria has collected a number of photographs, art works and eye-witness accounts of the discovery of gold, life on the gold fields and the impact on society in Victoria during the 1850s.
http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/golden-victoria
Voyages and travels in literature NEW
Journey - 26295
Intended as a guide, from Public libraries in New South Wales have compiled a list of HSC English Area of Study related texts and resources based on the theme of The Journey. This list is divided into: Imaginative Journeys, Inner Journeys and Physical Journeys.
http://www.insidebreak.org.au/english-area-of-study/the-journey/
Voyages and travels in literature NEW
Journeys - 26294
This website provides resources for HSC English Area of Study: Journeys. The website provides 'a suggested reading list with indications as to the focus area(s) they are suitable for: fiction and non fiction, graphic novels as well as film.'
http://www.e-rudite.net/new_page_3.htm
Websites - Design and construction NEW
Readability test tool - 26296
This website readability test tool can be used by referrer, URL or direct text input to find the score that the site has for readability. Scores for Flesch Kincaid Reading Ease and Grade Level, Gunning Fog Score, SMOG Index, Coleman Liau Index and Automated Readability Index.
http://www.read-able.com/
Whales NEW
Whale trackers - 26297
Whale Trackers is a series of documentary films about the lives of whales, dolphins and porpoises around the world. The website documentaries are accompanied by fact sheets for pupils, teacher guides and a photo gallery. Topics include: Mediterranean - The Sea in the Middle of the Earth, Sperm Whales of Greece, Illegal Driftnet Fishery, Disappearing Dolphins, and Sanctuaries of the Sea - Are Marine Protected Areas for Cetaceans a Solution?
http://www.whaletrackers.com/