WebLinks Vol2 No2 - February 1998

Copyright: P Pledger 1998      ISSN 1328-8148

Art – Asian

Asian Arts

http://www.asianart.com/index.html

This site has very comprehensive information and links to exhibitions of Asian art. It is divided into :Associations, Exhibitions, Articles and Galleries. The exhibitions are wide ranging and include many interesting images.

Astronomy

NOVA Online | Doomsday Asteroid (text)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/spacewatch/textindex.html

Nova Online has pages on a number of comets and links to a TV program related to the topic.  

 

Expanding universe : a classified search tool for amateur astronomy

http://www.mtrl.toronto.on.ca/centres/bsd/astronomy/index.html

"Expanding Universe" is a large collection of astronomy links, arranged according to a modified Dewey Classification.

 

Bioethics 

 

Bioethics for Beginners

http://www.med.upenn.edu/~bioethic/outreach/bioforbegin/

"Bioethics for beginners" web site. With an overview of the key bioethics issues and many links to related sites, this resource (hosted by the University of Pennsylvania) can provide background for further discussion.

 

Cassatt, Mary

 Mary Cassatt

http://www.metmuseum.org/htmlfile/education/cassatt/html/index.html

The life, times and work of the Impresssionist artist Mary Cassatt, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

 

Degas, Edgar

 

 *Edgar Degas

http://www.metmuseum.org/htmlfile/education/degas/html/index.html

Life, times and art of the Impressionist artist Edgar Degas from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

 

Easter

 

The Easter Page -- Traditions

http://www.execpc.com/~tmuth/easter/holiday.htm

Links to easter traditions around the world.The site includes links to crafts, images and foods of Easter and includes a link to Easter in Australia.

 

EASTER THEME PAGES

http://www.bushnet.qld.edu.au/~sarah/spec_ed/easter.html

An Australian site which has useful activities for classrooms related to Easter celebrations. Including craft, painting eggs and games. Also the site has links to Easter information in countries arouind the world.

 

Egypt – History

 

Holy Redeemer Catholic School/Resource Centre/Egyptian Mysteries Resources

http://www.crcssb.edu.on.ca:1080/~red/htm/egypt2.htm

This site has a list of links to ancient Egypt for K - 7 students. Topics include mummies, art and archaelology, pyramids, Rosetta Stone, teachers guide to ancient Egypt and lesson activities.

 Florey, Howard

 Tall Poppy Venue

http://www.tallpoppies.net.au/

On February 22nd 1998 the Australian Florey Centenary Committee will launch the Florey Web Site. It will be the first part of a bigger site run by the Australian Institute of Political Science which will celebrate famous Australian scientists.

 JANET FRAME

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/lbr/comm/nzp/frame.htm

Bibliographies of Janet Frame's books, reviews and articles provide students with lists from which to gather research in print form.

The Richmond Review, Feature article, Janet Frame's New Zealand by Renate Casertano

http://www.buss.co.uk/review/features/casert01.html

A short descriptive piece of prose which describes a meeting by the author with Janet Frame.

Geography

 

geog Addresses

http://www.stmic.tas.edu.au/academic/bookmarks/geog.html

A geography reference site which is divided into human rights, population, natural disaster, poverty, Asia and the Pacific, weather, countries of the world, Africa, Australian resources and population. It has many useful links.

Great Barrier Reef

 

State of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Workshop

http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/information/publications/sorr/contents.html

Workshop papers looking at Great Barrier Reef in detail. Topics include physical environment, status of fisheries, human use including the impact of tourism, status of flora and fauna and management.

 

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/

The great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority page has links to other sources of information about the great Barrier reef and coral reefs.

Heroes and heroines

 

Heroes

http://www.myhero.com/home.asp

A Heoes page which is very good for human rights biographies. It includes animal heroes, artist heroes eg Jim Hansen, business heroes eg George Lucas. Students also have the opportunity to submit their own heroes.

Human anatomy

 

Human Anatomy On-line - InnerBody.com

http://www.innerbody.com/indexbody.html

Site contains over 100 illustrations of the human body as well as anatomy lessons and descriptive information..

 

Inventions

Inventors

http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena.mit.edu/org/i/invent/www/archive.html

A site where inventions can be called up by alphabetical order. It also contains alphabetical order listing of inventors.

Philo T. Farnsworth

http://www.songs.com/philo

A site about the inventor of Television

The Galileo Project, Homepage

http://es.rice.edu/ES/humsoc/Galileo/

The Galileo Project provides information on the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) and the science of his time. Included at the site are sources of information about Galileo's Villa, resources which include, a database of histories of people who contributed to science, maps of Galileo's world, a timeline and related student work.

Kakadu National Park

 

Australian World Heritage Areas

http://www.erin.gov.au/portfolio/dest/wha/kakadu.html

Kakadu National Park site contains description of the natural and cultural features of the Park including a map as well as a link to information about management stategies.

Kakadu National Park

http://www.unesco.org/whc/sites/147.htm

Brief description of Kakadu National Park and links to rationale for its inclusion as World Heritage site and links to related sites.

Koalas

 

Koala Resources for Students on the World Wide Web

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/koala.htm

Many links to general information about the koalas, their physiology, habitat, diet, diseases, endangered species and teacher resources.

Languages

 

CSS Internet News

http://www.networx.on.ca/~jwalker/

Direct Translation Page is a free web page translation service in the language pairs of English-Spanish, English-French, English-German, English-Portugese, English-Italian and vice versa. ESL students would find this useful.

 

Jeffrey's Jjapanese - English Dictionary - Gateway

http://enterprise.ic.gc.ca/cgi-bin/j-e/

Japanese to English and English to Japanese gateway

 

travlang front page

http://www.travlang.com/

Links to foreign languages and on-line translating dictionaries for travellers, introductions to other languages and currency exchange rates. Extensive links including world cultures and general travvel information.

Mathematics

 

Mathematics Problem Solving Task Centres

http://www.srl.rmit.edu.au/mav/PSTC/index.html

This Australian site has been designed to assist teachers and students in problem solving and those who use Task Centres. Maths problems are given for junior primary, primary and secondary students.

Middle Ages

 

Labyrinth Home Page

http://www.georgetown.edu/labyrinth/

Extensive collection of resources for Medieval History studies.

 

Medieval Period

http://llink.ci.lexington.ma.us/WWW/LPS/LHS/Library/medieval/medieval.html

This site was designed for high schools and contains many links including general resources, religion, literature, art, music, law, government, feudalism, warfare, daily life.

 

Medieval Women

http://www.millersv.edu/~english/homepage/duncan/medfem/medfem.html

Information about medieval women writers and saints as well as art, domestic life, religion, warfare and health.

 

Middle Ages

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/

This site looks at life in the Middle Ages.

 

Middle Ages links

http://www.microfusion.com.au/links/midages.htm

Links to life in the Middle Ages, clothing, castles, religion and Engllish history.

Motion Pictures

 

The Motion-Picture Industry: Behind-the-Scenes

http://library.advanced.org/10015/

This site site provides a close look at the motion picture industry, how a film is made, and links to many film and entertainment sites.

Music

 

Classical Composers

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/composer.htm

Excellent theme page of classical musicians, it containslinks to classical composers including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and manyothers.

Ocean

 

OCEAN98-Welcome

http://www.ocean98.org/

This site from UNESCO has news and current information, ocean facts and statistics, information about scientific and other expeditions, educational information, a description of the OCEAN 98 programme, a schedule of activities and events, and educational stories and activities.

 

VIMS Marine Education

http://www.vims.edu/adv/ed/index.html

This site has a virtual aquarium, a marine science career page, and special online events to encourage awareness of the marine environment. The site particularly targets students and teachers.

 

Ocean Potions

http://www.oocities.org/Athens/2714/

Links related to marine education for K to 8 students.

 

Ocean Planet Homepage

http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html

The Smithsonian Institute has presented recent research which has been has revealed about the oceans.

 

COLOR BOOK INDEX

http://www.wylandkids.com/9cb2_01.htm

A page which has pictures and facts about many marine animals, including dolphins, whales, turtles, penguins, otters and sharks. For primary students.

Ozone layer

 

Ozone Facts

http://www.solaus.com.au/ozone/ozone.html

Frequently asked questions about Ozone depletion.

Pandas

 

Bears Theme, Gander Academy

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/panda.htm

A page of links for Panda bears which give information about characteristics, diet, habitat and location, pandas in zoos and a picture gallery.

Physics

 

Help for Physics Students

http://www.cyberspc.mb.ca/~dcc/phys/physhelp.html

A site with many Physics links, including Physics FAQ, a Physics dictionary, General Physics, Educational Sites, Problem Solutions,Simulations/Animations, Physics Educational Software, Physics or General Science Magazines/Journals.

Planets

Express Tour of the Solar System

http://www.astro.ku.dk/~lars_c/tbp/nineplanets/express.html

A guide to the planets, this site contains information about such topics as orbit, diameter, mass, name and exploration.

Poetry

 

Book Stacks' 1997 Poetry Exhibit

http://www.poetry.books.com/

A poetry site which looks at the meaning of poetry under the headings of fire, air, earth, water and spirit.

Rainforest

 

Grade Three, Gander Academy, Rain Forest Theme

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/rforest.htm

A Rain forest theme page for primary students. It has links to general information, animals, plants, people, destruction, Amazon, saving ;the rainforest, student projects and teacher resources. Useful links for all ages.

Reference books

 

ANDC Home Page

http://online.anu.edu.au/ANDC/

The Australian National Dictionary Centre page has information about Australian words, a Schools Dictionary Project, classroom topics and related sites. The Centre conducts research into Australian English.

 

Infonation: Choose Countries

http://www.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/infonation/e_infonation.htm

United Nations information page which allows you to view and compare up to date statistical data for countries.

 

JUMBO! The Download Network

http://www.jumbo.com/

A Network which contains a Homework Heaven site which has many links useful for student research, a utilities channel to download computer tools, Games channel, sports, music and many more.

 

The World Factbook Help Page

http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/nsolo/wfb-help/index.htm

The CIA Factbook for 1996 which accesses up to date information on countries under the following headings: Flag and Map, Geography, People ,Government, Economy, Transportation, Communication, Defense

Republicanism Australia

 

Con Con

http://www.abc.net.au/concon/

The Constitutional Convention on the Republic is the main focus of this site which has news, views, games and interactive activities and the opportunity to repond to the issues via e-mail. The site includes a section for schools.

Roach, Archie

 

OF WHITE LIES AND STOLEN LIVES: "The Age", 6/7/96

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~aar/stolen.htm

The story of Archie Roach the singer and songwriter who was taken from his parents at an early age. Reprinted from the Guardian newspaper.

Road Safety

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety

http://www.saferoads.org/index.html

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is an alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer. This site has useful information on aspects of roadsafety such as airbag effectiveness.

 

Airbags

http://ericir.syr.edu/Projects/Newton/9/airbags.html

Newton's Apple site which looks at the role of airbags, gravity and forces in car accidents.

 

Buyer's Guide to Child Restraints

http://www.nrma.com.au/motoring/safety/restraints/index.html

Information on many aspects of the use and types of child restraints, including rearward and forward facing restraints, airbags and the preferred buy rating.

 

Lower Speeds, Safer Streets

http://www.nrma.com.au/motoring/features/lowerspeeds.html

An article from the NSW NRMA organisation which details the effects of lower speed on street safety.

 

Media Statement - TR1/97

http://www.dot.gov.au/media/sharp/1997/tr1_97.htm

A Media statement issued on 1st January, 1997 from the Minister for Transport and Regional Development containing brief statistics about national road toll.

 

NCAP Crash Test Area

http://www.nrma.com.au/motoring/safety/ncap/index.html

Informationa about crash tests from the New Car Assessment Program which provides test information related to severe frontal car crashes.

 

NCAP Crash Test Area: Airbags

http://www.nrma.com.au/motoring/safety/ncap/airbags.html

Brief information about the role of airbags in car crashes.

 

NSW Road Safety Program

http://www.nrma.com.au/community/road-safety/road-safety-program/nsw/index.html

Brief tips on road safety for cyclists, drivers, passengers and pedestrians.

 

Other WWW Links

http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/other.htm

A page of links to State Government Road Safety and Road Transport authorities. World wide links are also included.

Search Engines

 

Mining Company

http://www.miningco.com/

Subject based search engine with sites searchable under headings such as cultures and beliefs, famil, news and issues, and other subjects.

Smoking

 

Inside Pro and Con: Second-hand Smoke

http://www.nonline.com/procon/main_nov5.htm

The two sides of the smoking in public issue are addressed in this edition of Pro and Con, a site which examines various social issues from two points of view. A recognised authority proposes the facts and arguments in support of their case.

Snakes

 

Adelaide Snake Catchers Home Page

http://www.disc-masters.com.au/snakes/

Information on first aid for snake bite, keeping snakes as pets and information on venomous snakes in Australia.

Spiders

 

australian museum online - SPIDERS

http://www.austmus.gov.au/spider/ex00.htm

Excellent site about spiders from the Australian Museum. It includes many links to Australian and world spiders, spider activities, spider pictures and spider research.

 

Thalassemia

 

Cooley's Anemia Foundation

http://www.thalassemia.org/medical/medical.htm

Information about Thalassemia which includes a description of the condition and ways it can be treated including bone marrow transplants. The site includes frequently asked questions as welll as detailed medical information.

 

Thalassemia

http://www.oocities.org/HotSprings/8730/

This site has detailed information regarding the Thalessmia.

Tigers

 

Tiger Information Center

http://www.5tigers.org/index.html

Tiger Information Centre which has information about tigers, activities for young students and conservation of this endangered species.

Titanic

 

Titanic in the classroom:contents

http://www.nexus.edu.au/TeachStud/titanic2/home/menu.htm

This site has ideas for students and
teachers along with a list of other links.

 

Investigating the Titanic: A WebQuest by Nancy Valente

http://www.lfelem.lfc.edu/tech/DuBose/webquest/valente/titanicquest

A webquest on the Titanic which provides links to many sites.

Volcanoes

 

Volcanoes -- Introduction

http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcanoes/entry.html

This site looks at the issue of volcanic eruptions and their prediction. Information is given about the formation of volcanoes, forecasting, and coping with the risk of eruptions. There are also links to related resources.

 

Interesting facts on volcanoes

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/frequent_questions/group8.html

131 frequently asked questions about volcanoes.