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Andy Griffiths: Funny Books to Delight, Amuse and Disgust the Whole Family!

http://andygriffiths.com.au
Popular author Andy Griffiths has provided readers with an opportunity to read extracts from his books, find out the answers to frequently asked questions, investigate articles written by or about the author, and keep abreast of awards and news.
SCIS No: 1022559

BBC/CBBC: Me and My Movie

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/meandmymovie
Students and teachers wishing to become involved in making movies will be inspired by the opportunities presented here. The website features sections on the basics of movie making, sound effects and how to upload movies on the site so that they may be viewed by others.
SCIS No: 1383108

Education Resources and Facilities

http://nga.gov.au/Education/index.cfm
The National Gallery of Australia offers teachers a variety of topical, diverse and stimulating online resources. Links are available to forthcoming educational events and an e-newsletter, artsonline education.
SCIS No: 1383111

Energy Hog

http://www.energyhog.org
The US Alliance to Save Energy has produced a fascinating interactive resource that students, parents and teachers can use to reduce energy consumption at home and school. Teachers are catered for with background information and lesson plans, while students will enjoy undertaking the challenges various games offer.
SCIS No: 1383116

International Year of Astronomy 2009

http://www.astronomy2009.org
2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first observations of the universe using a telescope. The contributions of astronomy to science, culture and human endeavour will be celebrated next year, with UNESCO proclaiming 2009 the International Year of Astronomy. Links to national websites, including those of Australia and New Zealand, are available.
SCIS No: 1340375

Lateral Learning Speakers’ Agency

http://www.laterallearning.com
Teachers wishing to book prominent authors, illustrators or educators for school visits, conferences and festivals will find an extensive choice of highly regarded speakers through this agency.
SCIS No: 1383271

Ministry of Fisheries Student & Teacher Resources (Starfish)

http://www.fish.govt.nz/en-nz/Starfish/default.htm
This resource aims to educate students in Years 7–10 about the importance of ensuring that New Zealand’s oceans and fisheries remain healthy and sustainable for future generations. The Staff Room offers learning outcomes and teaching activities, while the Kids Zone features games, images and factsheets.
SCIS No: 1106910

New Zealand Historic Heritage: Conservation

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=34000
Part of the NZ Department of Conservation’s website, the focus of this webpage is on the preservation of historic sites on public conservation land. The material available is a useful adjunct to local area and settlement studies.
SCIS No: 1383276

Peter Moore: Travel Writer

http://www.petermoore.net
Senior secondary students with an interest in travel and travel writing will here find a diverse selection of material from inspirational Australian travel writer, Peter Moore. The website features extracts from his books, writing hints, interactive maps and slideshows.
SCIS No: 1383278

Physics Flash Animations

http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/GeneralInterest/Harrison/Flash
Ever needed to find an animation of Coulomb’s Law or viscous motion to illustrate physics content? This categorised website contains Flash animations relating to several branches of physics. A link to a tutorial is available for those wishing to create their own animations.
SCIS No: 1259976

Six Day War: 1967 Arab-Israeli War

http://www.sixdaywar.co.uk
History students and teachers researching the Six Day War will be able to access a variety of primary and secondary sources, including cartoons, articles, movie clips, photos, historical documents, maps, timelines and quotes.
SCIS No: 1383301

Slow Food International

http://www.slowfood.com
A community engagement program, Slow Food International connects like-minded citizens from all over the world who embrace local food traditions, conserving biodiversity and safeguarding gastronomic resources for future generations.
SCIS No: 1327598

Tiwi Art

http://www.tiwiart.com
Visual arts students will be intrigued by the stunning Indigenous artworks that can be viewed via this website. Extensive information is available on the Tiwi Islands, and forthcoming exhibitions and collections of Tiwi art.
SCIS No: 1383308

Wordbox: For Young Australian Writers and Readers!

http://wordbox.bravehost.com
This resource includes an extensive array of links for Australian school students wishing to enter writing competitions, reading activities and literary events. The site is organised chronologically and also offers tips for getting work published and hints from aspiring and published writers.
SCIS No: 1383316

Reviewed by Nigel Paull, Teacher librarian, South Grafton Primary School
Email: npaull@telstra.com

The Internet sites abstracted in Internetting corner are often of a professional nature and should be initially viewed by teachers and library staff to determine suitability for students. The links, content and address of these sites may not be permanent.