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A quick look at the history of the periodic
table
ACD/ChemSketch
Atomicarchive.com: exploring the history, science and consequences of the atomic bomb
Atomic structure timeline
Atoms, molecules, water and pH
Australian Science and Technology Heritage
Centre
BioFact Report
Chemicool periodic table
chemmybear.com
CHEMTUTOR
Cogito.org: connecting young thinkers around the world
Data-Logging: an introduction
Encyclopedia of the atmospheric environment
Eric Weisstein’s world of science
Fuel Cell Institute of Australia Pty Limited
Learning about renewable energy
Light-Science.com
Molecular expressions: science,
optics & you: secret worlds: the universe within
Nobelprize.org
National Hydrogen Institute of Australia
NSW Department of Mineral Resources
People and discoveries (A science odyssey)
Plant technologies
Polymer discovery-KCPC education resources
Radiocarbon WEB info
Science talk
Titanic: a special exhibit from Encyclopaedia Britannica
WebElements periodic table
A
quick look at the history of the periodic table 
Focusing on the history of the periodic table, this site
provides a brief synopsis that is useful for students
constructing a timeline. Examples of some of the periodic
tables that have been developed are relevant for students of
module 8.3.3 Metals in Stage 6 Chemistry. The information is
also relevant to outcome 5.7.1 in the Science Years 7-10
syllabus. Information is presented in a straightforward style
and there are useful links to comical elements, the
development of the periodic table, and study sites. Humour
and enthusiasm make this an entertaining site. There is a
useful flat version of the periodic table for students to
print. B. Sampford
USER LEVEL:Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA:Science
SYLLABUS:Chemistry Stage 6; Science 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS:Chemical
elements; Periodic law
PUBLISHER:AlexanderDESIGN, USA
REVIEW DATE:21/5/04
[546]SCIS 1063789
ACD/ChemSketch
ChemSketch 5, downloadable from this site, is a freeware
drawing package for producing diagrams of atoms and
molecules. The user is required to register with an email
address and a password, and is given the opportunity to
nominate areas of interest for regular mail outs. This is a
particularly valuable site for teachers of the Chemistry
Stage 6 syllabus preparing teaching materials that show
bonding in molecules or ionic solids, with an excellent
interactive periodic table, or for students calculating
molecular weights, molar volumes and densities or for
generating IUPAC systematic names. There is also an
instruction manual available for free download. B.
Sampford
USER LEVEL:Stage 6 Professional
KLA:Science
SYLLABUS:Chemistry Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS:Atoms; Chemical bonds;
ChemSketch (Computer program) Molecules; Periodic law
PUBLISHER:Advanced Chemistry Development
Inc., USA
REVIEW DATE:17/06/04 [541.2]SCIS
1063839
Atomicarchive.com: exploring the history, science and consequences of the atomic bomb
The controversy and science surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb is extremely well presented in this fascinating website. Main areas include basic atomic physics, fission, fusion and nuclear weapons. Much of the information is especially useful for Physics Stage 6 students completing the outcome on the Manhattan Project in the Option: From quantum to quarks. This site has many relevant photographs, videos, maps and animations that would make excellent teaching materials, particularly the videos. An education section provides appropriate questions and answers. All scientists mentioned throughout are hyperlinked, providing an additional source of research and information. Science 7-10 teachers developing extension work about atomic structure will find this site a most useful starting point. I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Physics Stage 6; Science 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Atomic bomb - History; Cold War; Hiroshima - Bombardment, 1945; Nuclear physics; World War, 1939-1945 - Japan
PUBLISHER: AJ Software & Multimedia, USA
REVIEW DATE: 02/09/08 [623.4] SCIS 1377354
Atomic structure timeline
In developing knowledge and understanding of the history of
Chemistry as prescribed by outcomes P1 and H1, students of
the Chemistry Stage 6 syllabus will find this
concise timeline of the development of our modern model of
atomic structure invaluable. Scientists covered range from
Democritus to Fermi, with links to current developments in
this field. Most of the scientists are linked to biographies
that contain further information about their contributions to
science. This site is authoritative, easy to navigate and
would make an excellent starting point for student research
in this field. The information is also relevant to outcome
5.7.1 in the Science Years 7-10 syllabus. B.
Sampford
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Science 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Atoms; Science –
History
PUBLISHER: Watertown High School, USA
REVIEW DATE: 17/06/04 [539] SCIS
1048008
Atoms, molecules, water and pH
An introduction to chemicals for university biology students,
this well written site has information relevant for Chemistry
Stage 6 students. The first section on Atoms
and Molecules would be an excellent revision
tool at the end of the Topic: The chemical earth.
Simple language and colour diagrams give clear and effective
explanations. The analogy of electrons and movie seats is a
particularly good teaching tool. Students completing the
Topic: The acidic environment will find the
information on pH and buffers useful. Students can complete
simple calculations, such as pH practice
problem, record their answers and receive instant
feedback. Overall this site has great potential for students
and teachers. I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Chemistry
PUBLISHER: University of Cincinnati,
Clermont College, USA
REVIEW DATE: 25/05/05 [540] SCIS
1207812
Australian Science
and Technology Heritage Centre
Teachers or students looking for authoritative secondary
source material dealing with Australian scientists or
organisations undertaking research and development activities
in science or technology will find this a valuable starting
place. Bright sparcs leads to an online
register of over 4 000 Australian scientists and innovators.
For each entry, biographical details and career highlights
are included along with links to other sites. Teachers would
need to allow time to verify the curriculum relevance of
these linked sites. Australian science at
work contains details of industries, corporations,
research institutions, scientific societies and other
organisations that have contributed to Australia's
scientific heritage. B. Sampford
USER LEVEL: Stage 5Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Biology Stage 6;Chemistry Stage
6; Earth & Environmental Science Stage 6; Physics Stage
6; Science 7-10; Senior Science Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Scientists; Technological
innovations; Trade and professional associations
PUBLISHER: Australian Science &
Technology Heritage Centre
REVIEW DATE: 17/06/04 [509.94] SCIS
1068755
BioFact Report
Teachers and students wishing to keep up to date with recent
developments in science will find this portal useful. It has
direct links to twenty five other sites providing science
news. Some of these include Science Daily, Science a
gogo, ABC News science,
Discovery channel, NY Times science,
Mars global surveyor, and Hubble
images. The site is relevant to the Science
Years 7-10 syllabus and all senior science syllabuses.
Teachers could use the site to update their knowledge, to
illustrate the link between science and technology or as a
starting point for student research. It could also be useful
as a vehicle for critical analysis and comparison of sources
of information as part of the information search process. J.
Morgan
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Biology Stage 6; Chemistry Stage
6; Earth and Environmental Science Stage 6; Physics Stage 6;
Science 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Science
PUBLISHER: Arthur Kerschen, USA
REVIEW DATE: 17/06/04 [500] SCIS
1165059
Chemicool periodic
table
The basis of this straightforward web site is a regular
periodic table. A simple click on any element provides an
enormous amount of additional data, including
States, atomic number and weight,
Energies, oxidation number, electron
configuration, Appearance,
Characteristics and reactions, Other
forms, Radius,
Conductivity, and
Abundance. Also online for each element are
Encyclopedia Britannica articles.
Essentially a chemical database, the site allows very quick
and easy access to information normally found by researching
a variety of sources. It is a useful site for students
comparing specific properties of elements. W. Chaffey
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Science
7–10; Senior Science Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Periodic law
PUBLISHER: Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, USA
REVIEW DATE: 16/03/05 [546] SCIS
1195828
chemmybear.com
Chemistry students and teachers will find this attractively
presented site useful and informative. There are online
experiments, which contain the method, and the expected
results. Stills of Animated molecules may be
clicked on to link to pages with the downloadable
GIF files. These show rotating molecules accompanied
by a short discussion of each. By choosing An element
of interest the user is presented with information
on an element at random. This is very detailed and largely
text based so it is quick to load. There are links to
numerous other chemistry sites, but time would be required to
verify their curriculum relevance. K. Heap
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Science Stages 4-5; Chemistry
Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Chemistry
KEYWORDS: Chemistry; element; molecules
PUBLISHER: Paul Groves, South Pasadena High
School, USA
REVIEW DATE: 3/5/04 SCIS 1030660
CHEMTUTOR
Straightforward and easily navigated, this site provides
clearly written explanations and examples of basic chemistry
concepts and study tips. While some sections go beyond the
requirements of the Chemistry Stage 6 syllabus, the
site contains excellent material to support all modules of
this course. Good cross referencing makes it easy to find
material on given topics, and there are also useful sections
on Numbers and math,and Units and
measures, with particular reference to chemistry.
Some alternate arrangements of the Periodic
Table are relevant to module 8.3: Metals in
the Preliminary course, and many sections provide interesting
snippets of historical information. The
Stoichiometry roadmap in
Mols, percents and
stoichiometry, and an abundance of problems
including answers, are useful teaching tools. B. Sampford
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Chemistry
KEYWORDS: Acids; atomic structure; mols;
periodic table; reactions; solutions
PUBLISHER: David Wilner
REVIEW DATE: 3/5/04 SCIS1045375
Cogito.org: connecting young thinkers around the world
An interesting website designed for talented Mathematics and Science students, this resource encourages students to take their learning beyond the classroom. It has been created as an online community for academically talented young people. Members are able to participate in online interviews with experts and engage in young scientist forums. The website contains News, Editorials, Podcasts, digital libraries, virtual tours and Competitions. Featured topics include subjects like nanotechnology, biofuels, and global warming. There are research projects by young scientists. Students can access resources, associated websites, blogs and online tutorials. S. Richards
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Biology Stage 6; Chemistry Stage 6; Earth & Environmental Science Stage 6; Physics Stage 6; Science 7-10; Senior Science Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Mathematics; Science
PUBLISHER: John Hopkins University, USA
REVIEW DATE: 02/09/08 [500] SCIS 1375713
Data-Logging: an introduction
Created by a science teacher, this site clearly explains the
hardware and software available; the different kinds of
sensors; the advantages and possibilities of electronic
capture of data; data display; the use of graphs; and a
comparison of the data loggers of different manufacturers.
The site is supported by excellent graphics showing
experimental set ups and sample results. For teachers of the
Science syllabuses, this site is an excellent and unbiased
starting point in learning to use data loggers and
incorporating them into teaching programs. For students,
there is valuable information on the presentation of data. B.
Sampford
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Biology Stage 6; Chemistry Stage
6; Earth & Environmental Science Stage 6; Physics Stage
6; Science 7-10; Senior Science Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Science – Data
processing
PUBLISHER: University of Leicester, UK
REVIEW DATE: 17/06/04 [540.285] SCIS
1063867
Encyclopedia of the atmospheric environment
Highly relevant and well presented, this information will inform students about the atmospheric environment and atmospheric pollution. Icons from The Simpsons are utilised to give two levels of information: a simple definition and a more advanced level. Most pages have photographs, graphs or other visual stimulus material to enhance the written text. This site is a very good resource for the Chemistry Core: Chemical monitoring and management, with many of the outcomes on greenhouse gases, ozone and the atmosphere covered extremely well in appropriate language for students. Science 7–10students investigating the greenhouse effect will also benefit in using this fine site. I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Science 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Atmosphere
PUBLISHER: Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme, UK
REVIEW DATE: 10/09/07 [551.51] SCIS 1322878
Eric
Weisstein’s world of science
The author presents an online encyclopaedia of
Astronomy, scientific
Biography, Chemistry,
Physics and Mathematics at
this site. Suitable for senior science and mathematics
students, this web site allows students to search for
information by topic and alphabetical order.
Biography contains information organised
according to the branches of science, gender, and
Nationality. Nobel Prize winners are
profiled. The information under each listing is succinct and
supported by appropriate graphics. A useful bibliography is
also included. J. Morgan
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Biology Stage 6; Chemistry Stage
6; Physics Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Science –
Encyclopaedias
PUBLISHER: Wolfram Research, USA
REVIEW DATE: 16/03/05[503] SCIS 1189028
Fuel Cell Institute of Australia Pty Limited
With environmental issues becoming increasingly important in our society,
this resource about alternative fuel cells provides very contemporary information for schools.
The somewhat irregular layout and vast amounts of content may require clear teacher direction for
effective use within lessons. The material is very relevant for Chemistry students studying batteries
within Production of materials. Science 7-10 students exploring alternative energy sources could also
use this site as a source of extension material. Various diagrams are used throughout to sustain student
interest and increase understanding. Primary schools and High schools (NSW-Australia)
have helpful and practical information about schools currently participating in trials of these fuel cells.
Details of competitions and activities may further engage students. I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Science; SciTech
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Science 7-10; Science & Technology K-6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Fuel - Environmental aspects
PUBLISHER: Fuel Cell Institute of Australia
REVIEW DATE: 16/07/07 [621.31] SCIS 1311532
Learning about renewable energy
With renewable energies being the key to creating a clean energy future, this easy to navigate site provides the user with current information, pictures and links to videos about a variety of renewable energy sources. Chemistry Stage 6 students completing the section on ethanol production in the Topic: Production of materials will obtain the most from this site. The information is at an appropriate level for high school students with Student resources being particularly valuable. Science 7–10 students completing outcomes on renewable energy sources and strategies to balance human activities will also find this site useful. The majority of sections are enriched with external links that would need investigation for suitability. I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6;Science 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Renewable energy
PUBLISHER: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA
REVIEW DATE: 04/04/08 [333.79] SCIS 1313508
Light-Science.com
Providing information about topics from all branches of science, this general science website has some potential for students as a browsing site. Science Stage 5 students will find the section Projects & experiments useful when investigating ideas and deciding on their mandatory research project. Chemistry and Physics students may also find the background information on scientists such as Chadwick, Dalton, Planck and Millikan useful with several of their topics. The site is easy to move through and it is pleasant to view notes, graphics and photographs of scientific issues in the public arena, although the site has not been updated for over five years. Teachers developing extension work in junior Science may find this site a useful starting point. I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Physics Stage 6; Science 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Science; Scientists
PUBLISHER: International Raelian Movement, USA
REVIEW DATE: 24/04/09 [500] SCIS 1400001
Molecular expressions: science, optics & you:
secret worlds: the universe within
How big is space, how small are quarks and where do we fit in
between? Students are able to explore this question by being
able to zoom in and out of scientific images, from deep space
to the smallest particles known to physics. The student
activity at Perspectives: powers of 10 would be a good place
to start. Students will find the interactive topics in the
Tutorials accessible and interesting. Teacher resources
offers a well organised sequence of activities and includes a
range of research proposals to further engage students. The
Science 7–10 outcome components of the
universe isdirectly related to this site. D.
Thompson
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Biology Stage 6; Chemistry Stage
6; Physics Stage 6; Science 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Atoms; Microscopes and
microscopy; universe
PUBLISHER: National High Magnetic Field
Laboratory, USA
REVIEW DATE: 11/09/06 [502.82] SCIS
1253811
Nobelprize.org
Visually appealing and very informative, this dynamic site is a well-constructed resource, especially for History and Science students. Simulation activities in Educational games have excellent learning materials on lasers, polymers, the ear, international trade, and the novel Lord of the flies. Each activity is based on a Nobel prize winning achievement and each has distinct syllabus connections. The site has a wealth of biographical primary source material in Nobel prizes, including Nobel laureate images, interviews, articles and speeches such as Max Planck’s 1918 Nobel lecture. Women Nobel laureates is a solid resource for junior students investigating female scientists, and Modern History students can imbibe the acceptance transcripts of syllabus personalities Gorbachev, Mandela, and Woodrow Wilson. The Nobel museum has some fine material for schools, and Alfred Nobel contains biographical data and a slide show of Nobel’s will and the major events leading to the first awards in 1901. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: English; HSIE; Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Economics Stage 6;English 7–10; Modern History Stage 6; Physics Stage 6; Science 7–10; Senior Science Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Nobel prizes – Biography; Nobel prizes – History
PUBLISHER: Nobel Foundation, Sweden
REVIEW DATE: 30/04/07 [001.4] SCIS 1073437
National Hydrogen Institute of Australia
Alternative and renewable energy sources are examined on this detailed website.
Each page is enhanced with numerous colour images and photographs.
Chemistry students completing the Topic: Production of materials,
about assessing the potential of ethanol as an alternative fuel and of hydrogen fuel cells
as an alternative battery, will benefit in using this site.
The information on the greenhouse effect and renewable energy is valuable for Science 7-10.
Secondary students' use of this site would need to be fairly structured as some sections could
lose less focused students in the detail provided. This site could be used as extension material
for those with an active interest in current Australian applications of alternative energy sources.
I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Science 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Alternative technologies; Hydrogen; Renewable energy
PUBLISHER: Solar Hydrogen Research, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 16/07/07 [333.79] SCIS 1303609
NSW Department of Mineral
Resources
The site provides current information on coal, metallic and
industrial mineral production under Information for
educators, and there is a timeline within
Mining minfacts relevant to module 8.3:
Metals in the Chemistry Stage 6 syllabus.
MinFacts provides useful secondary source
material for students identifying the industrial separation
processes used on a mixture, in module 8.2: The chemical
earth. MinFact 63 contains interesting
information about the use of cyanides in gold processing as
an example of a separation technique and one side of its
environmental implications. Geological survey of
NSW will be useful for the Geography Stage
6 syllabus and for the Earth and
Environmental Science Stage 6 syllabus. Students may
need some guidance in navigating this site. B. Sampford
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE; Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Earth &
Environmental Science Stage 6; Geography Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Mines and mineral resources
– New South Wales
KEYWORDS: Metals; minerals
PUBLISHER: NSW Department of Mineral
Resources
REVIEW DATE: 3/5/04 SCIS 1045548
People and discoveries (A science
odyssey)
Biographies of approximately 120 twentieth century
scientists are explored at this site. Information is best
accessed from the pages Discoveries or
People, or entries can be viewed by topics
such as: Medicine and health;
Physics and astronomy; Human
behavior; Technology; and
Earth and life sciences. Some useful
timelines are included. Some of the notable scientists
included are: Jonas Salk; Alexander
Fleming; Niels Bohr; Albert
Einstein; Stephen Wozniak;
Francis Crick; and Rosalind
Franklin. This is a very useful site for all science
courses, particularly Stage 6, allowing students and teachers
to focus on both the lives and scientific discoveries of many
significant scientists and the processes they used. These
biographies would also assist the HSIE outcome CCS3.1. J.
Morgan
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage
6
KLA: HSIE; Science
SYLLABUS: Biology Stage 6; Chemistry Stage
6; Earth & Environmental Science Stage 6; HSIE K-6;
Physics Stage 6; Science Stages 4-5; Senior Science Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Inventions – History;
Medicine – History; Science – History; Scientists
– Biography
KEYWORDS: Biographies; scientists
PUBLISHER: WPGH, Boston, USA
REVIEW DATE: 3/5/04 SCIS 1037676
Plant technologies
The steps in the manufacture of sulfuric and nitric acids
are described in simple terms at this site which uses a
combination of text and graphics to explain both the
chemistry and the engineering aspects of the processes. Go to
'Ethanol and other industrial processes' to find the
information on nitric acid. Several different methods used
for the production of each acid are explained; as are
strategies commonly used to reduce the production of waste
oxides of nitrogen and sulfur. This site is appropriate for
students researching aspects of module 9.3: The acidic
environment; and option 9.5: Industrial
chemistry of the Chemistry Stage 6 syllabus.
This is a very useful site. J. Morgan
USER LEVEL: Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Agricultural chemistry;
Manufacturing processes; Nitric acid; Sulphuric acid
KEYWORDS: Acids; air pollution; nitric
acid; sulfuric acid
PUBLISHER: MECS, USA
REVIEW DATE: 3/8/06 SCIS 1037813
Polymer discovery-KCPC education
resources
Specifically written as support material for the
Chemistry Stage 6 syllabus, the site contains
information on Addition polymerisation,
Condensation polymerisation, and obtaining
Ethanol from plants, with specific syllabus
references to module 9.2: Identification and production
of materials. There is also information to support
option 9.5: Industrial chemistry. For each topic,
there is a quick overview or a more detailed scenic route
through the information. The text is clear with links to an
extensive glossary. Nomenclature is a
section which underpins the study of organic chemistry. The
text is enriched with references to relevant articles in
current scientific periodicals. This is a very valuable site
for chemistry teachers and will continue to be updated. B.
Sampford
USER LEVEL: Stage 6; Professional
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Polymers and polymerisation
KEYWORDS: Polymer
PUBLISHER: Key Centre for Polymer Colloids,
The University of Sydney
REVIEW DATE: 7/5/04 SCIS 1045699
Radiocarbon WEB info
Designed to provide online information concerning radiocarbon 14 dating, this site contains a lot of detailed, useful information, but will probably be too daunting for most students to use independently as its lacks the inclusion of stimulating colour and animations. The most relevant section for student use would be K-12 which summarises the main facts behind the science of radioactive dating and its uses. Material is written for a lay audience and it could be useful as a secondary source for Chemistry students. While Chemistry teachers will find this site useful when checking information, the dates and statistics appear to not have been updated since 2002. There are a variety of potentially useful web links, such as the original scientific paper on dating the Shroud of Turin and a virtual dating game. I. Mavin
USER LEVEL: Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Radiocarbon dating
PUBLISHER: Radiocarbon WEB, NZ
REVIEW DATE: 02/09/08 [551.7] SCIS 1377363
Science talk
ABSTRACT
An online teaching resource, the site promotes teaching and learning in Science and Mathematics. The site’s educational sections are: Chemistry practicals (8), Physics practicals (16), Maths practicals (7), Virtual experiments (9), and Games and puzzles (3). Sections are laid out in headings which equate to lesson ideas. Each of these is an audio and visual presentation by a scientist, and site users can view a transcript of the lesson. The site is developing and will feature more lessons, including video interviews and master classes. The site provides information on technological help for teachers using the material.
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: Mathematics; Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; General Mathematics Stage 6; Physics Stage 6; Senior Science Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Chemistry; Educational games; Mathematics; Physics; Science – Experiments
PUBLISHER: Centre for Learning Innovation, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 10/09/07 [500] SCIS 1330754
Titanic: a special exhibit from Encyclopaedia Britannica
The site is slide show exhibit of the luxury passenger liner, Titanic, lost on its maiden voyage in 1912. Annotated slides include images of the Titanic under construction in Belfast, poor Irish emigrants waiting to board the ship, facsimiles, close-ups of construction details, the ship's lifeboats, the lavish fittings of the first class staterooms, parlour suites, lounge and dining rooms. Photographs of passengers, and profiles of some first class passengers such as Astor and Strauss, make the site an interesting visual resource for the study of rich and poor in European society in the Modern History Stage 6 Core Study: The world at the beginning of the twentieth century. Historically, the event caused a societal shift in thinking about wealth and excess. Underwater images of the wreck and some scientific images dramatically illustrate the effect of the sea for students of the Chemistry Option: Shipwrecks, corrosion and conservation. For students pursuing an interest in this famous ship, Titanic on the web and the site's reading notes will prove useful resources. R. Darlington
USER LEVEL: Stage 6
KLA: HSIE; Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6;Modern History Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Titanic (Ship); Shipwrecks - Atlantic Ocean
PUBLISHER: Encyclopaedia Britannica, USA
REVIEW DATE: 25/11/08 [910.9163] SCIS 1377768
WebElements periodic table
The Science 7–10 and Chemistry syllabuses refer to the
relationships between elements that can be interpreted from
the periodic table. This is a detailed and very useful site
for both of these syllabuses as it allows students to explore
the properties of all elements. Each element is described
with an abundance of data on such topics as
History, Isolation,
Uses, and Compounds. The
element is photographed and quirky cartoons will appeal to
chemistry enthusiasts. There are interactive activities such
as matching balls of various sizes with the molar volume of
different elements. Students could be encouraged to
experiment with this site as a preparation for formal work on
the periodic table. R. Dircks
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: Science
SYLLABUS: Chemistry Stage 6; Science
7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Chemical elements; Periodic
law
PUBLISHER: University of Sheffield, UK
REVIEW DATE: 21/08/05 [546] SCIS
1035048
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