Steel: Year 8 Design and Technology - Metal

Useful resources include:
Wikipedia – (the free on line encyclopedia)

Key search terms:
Steel
Steel production
Iron ore
Mining australia
Galvanizing
Galvanizing advantages
Galvanizing benefits
Galvanized steel

Useful links:

Interactive map
http://www.australianminesatlas.gov.au/

Bluescope steel corporate information for students.
http://www.bluescopesteel.com/index.cfm?objectid=7755CA2A-3636-4D67-9EB27EB1D9C6A32B

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_ore
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanization

Interactive web based educational software resources aimed at helping students understand the key concepts and relationships in ferrous metallurgy
http://www.matter.org.uk/steelmatter/six_stages/default.htm

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Year 7 - Bravery and Courage

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Gallipoli
http://www.anzacsite.gov.au/
Official Australian government site

http://www.abc.net.au/innovation/gallipoli/
Interactive site from the ABC

http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/gallipoli/
Australian War Memorial

The Kokoda Campaign
When you are searching for this topic, beware of getting information from sites run by companies encouraging treks on the trail, they may not be reliable!

http://www.defence.gov.au/ARMY/AHU/HISTORY/Battles/Kokoda.htm
Australian Defence Force site

http://www.awm.gov.au/units/event_291.asp
Australian War Memorial

Battle of the Coral Sea

http://www.anzacday.org.au/history/ww2/bfa/coralsea.html
ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee (Qld) Incorporated 1998.

http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/coral_sea/
Australian War Memorial

http://www.navy.gov.au/Battle_of_the_Coral_Sea
Royal Australian Navy

Fall of Singapore

http://www.ww2australia.gov.au/japadvance/singapore.html
Official Australian government site

http://www.defence.gov.au/ARMY/AHU/HISTORY/Battles/Singapore.htm
Australian Defence Force site

http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/remembering1942/singapore/transcript.asp
Australian War Memorial

Battle of Stalingrad

http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2008/s2152793.htm
transcript from ABC radio program PM

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_stalingrad.htm
This site was set up by Chris Trueman who has taught History and Politics at a major secondary school in England for the last 26 years.

Battle of El Alamein

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_el_alamein.htm
This site was set up by Chris Trueman who has taught History and Politics at a major secondary school in England for the last 26 years.

http://www.defence.gov.au/army/ahu/history/Battles/El_Alamein.htm
Australian Defence Force site

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/launch_ani_el_alamein.shtml
Follow the battle that signified 'the end of the beginning' of World War Two. An interactive overview of the Desert Rats' greatest victory.

http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/remembering1942/alamein23/
Australian War Memorial

Dunkirk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/launch_ani_fall_france_campaign.shtml
Follow the progress of the German forces as they cross the border, occupy Belgium and the Netherlands and trap the Allied forces at Dunkirk.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dunkirk
(always check wikipedia against another source for accuracy)

The Battle of Britain

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_britain.htm
This site was set up by Chris Trueman who has taught History and Politics at a major secondary school in England for the last 26 years.

http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/battle_of_britain/index.asp
Australian War Memorial

http://www.battleofbritain1940.net/contents-index.html
The official website of the Battle of Britain Historical Sociey.

Battle of the Bulge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge
(always check wikipedia against another source for accuracy)

http://video.google.com.au/videosearch?hl=en&rlz=1T4RNWN_enAU302AU302&q=battle+of+the+bulge&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=8y-SSvWUFY7OM7T2_ZEK&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4
American newsreel on Battle of the Bulge

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_the_bulge.htm
This site was set up by Chris Trueman who has taught History and Politics at a major secondary school in England for the last 26 years

Protest songs and poetry about war

http://playonlyrics.com/top_twenty_anti_war_song_lyrics

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protest_song
(always check wikipedia against another source for accuracy)

Kamikaze Bomber

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamikaze
(always check wikipedia against another source for accuracy)

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1740.html

War Propaganda

http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/korea/weapons/propaganda/
Australian War Memorial

http://www.teacheroz.com/WWIIpropaganda.htm
World War II Propaganda, Cartoons, Film, Music, & Art

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propaganda
(always check wikipedia against another source for accuracy)

Battle of Berlin

http://www.awm.gov.au/wartime/25/article.asp
Australian War Memorial

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/berlin_01.shtml
BBC History unit

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_for_berlin.htm
This site was set up by Chris Trueman who has taught History and Politics at a major secondary school in England for the last 26 years

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Berlin
(always check wikipedia against another source for accuracy)

Radiata Pine -Year 7

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Plantation Information Network
Make your own map of radiata pine plantation locations in Australia.
http://www.stba.com.au/documents/ProgressingRadiataPineinAustraliaApril2005.pdf

Propagation of Planting Stock
Details methods used in forest nurseries.

Treated Pine - The Process
Good description of pine treatment for outdoor uses.

Sawmilling Basics
Check specific milling processes here.

Harvesting of Wood
Information and multimedia about marking, felling and processing trees.

Mill Process
Process diagram of a pulp and paper mill.

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Year 8 - Introduction to Shakespeare

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All the world's a stage,

And all the men and women merelyplayers:

They have their exits and their entrances;

And one man in his time plays many parts.

from William Shakespeare's As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7

Here's where to find out the basic facts about the life of one of the English speaking world's most famous people:

http://www.william-shakespeare.info/site-map.htm

http://www.bardweb.net/language.html

http://www.literature-study-online.com/essays/shakespeare_women.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_Shakespeare

http://www.bardweb.net/globe.html

Ancient religions

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A good starting point is Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed from the library ce-net page -

Search for ancient religions.

Here are some links to sites where you can search for ancient religious rites:

http://library.thinkquest.org/C004203/religion/main.htm

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/religion/

http://search.about.com/fullsearch.htm?terms=ancient%20religions

http://bubl.ac.uk/link/linkbrowse.cfm?menuid=2595

Much ado about nothing - Year 10 english

60-Second Shakespeare On this page, a tabloid-style summary of the play from the BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/60secondshakespeare/themes_muchado.shtml

Much Ado about Nothing The action is set in modern times; Shakespeare's character names and language remain. An outstanding animated adaptation from the Stratford Festival of Canada. Requires Flash version 8.

http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/muchado/

Much Ado about Nothing Plot summary, themes, imagery, more.

http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/xMuchAdo.html#Much%20Ado

From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Much Ado About Nothing Study Guide has everything you need including a quiz.

http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/muchado/

Life in a Medieval Monastery - Year 9 Religion

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Follow these links to investigate monastic life in the Middle Ages:

http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/middle-ages-religion.htm

http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html

Aluminium: Year 8

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Design and Technology - Metal

Books and Encyclopedia
World Book Encyclopedia - Encyclopedia stand (Aluminium)
Relevant dewey numbers - 669 (use content and index)

Databases:

Encyclopedia Britannica online (search aluminium or links below)
- Aluminum's Raw Material - Bauxite
Includes an overview description of aluminium production.

- Aluminum Processing
This is a much more detailed article.

- *Metal
This is a shorter article which gives an overview of metal production.

Recommended Websites:

- Aluminium Fact Sheet
Good article from the Minerals Council of Australia.

- Aluminium
Includes uses, properties, a map of Australia and a simplified description of the production process.

- Aluminium from Chambers of Minerals and Energy, Western Australia
All the facts you need and some interesting extra information.

http://www.rocksandminerals.com/aluminum/process.htm