Astronomy

Amazing Space Web-Based Activities-

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/

Amazing Space has interactive activities that include comet trajectories, black holes and the solar system. The site includes lesson plans.

Cosmic Evolution - Start Here-

http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/cosmic_evolution/

Cosmic Evolution: From Big Bang to Humankind, examines the evolution of matter and energy. The site about the origin and development of the universe comes from Tufts University. Features of the site include movies, diagrams, animations and educational activities.

Atoms

All About Atoms - What are atoms?-

http://education.jlab.org/atomtour/

The pages for students on this site from the US Jefferson Lab provide information about the parts of the atom.

Australia - Gold discoveries

Welcome to 'A Golden Heritage'-

http://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/agoldenheritage/index2.html

A Golden Heritage Online provides information about the discovery and mining of gold in Victoria during the 19th century. The site provides information about the miners, mining methods, towns, services, political developments eg. Eureka Stockade, law and society of the time.

Biodiversity

OLogy-

http://ology.amnh.org/biodiversity/index.html

The American Museum of Natural History has devised this biodiversity site to assist upper primary and junior secondary students. The site includes information about plant and animal classification, endangered species, the food chain in an African rainforest, city pond life, benefits of biodiversity etc.

Chemistry

ChemBalancer - Welcome-

http://www.dun.org/sulan/chembalancer/

ChemBalancer has a set of interactive chemistry equation balancing exercises. The site begins with the equation for combining iron and sulphur and continues to the combustion of methane.

Chemistry TOC-

http://science.uniserve.edu.au/school/curric/stage6/chem/

This web-site from the University of Sydney provides useful links for all areas of the HSC Chemistry course. Topics include metals, water, energy, materials, acids and options such as forensic chemistry, shipwrecks, the biochemistry of movement and the chemistry of art.

Creative Chemistry - fun activities, worksheets, practical guides-

http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/index.htm

This UK chemistry site has worksheets, activities eg. chemistry hangman, and help with investigations for GCSE and A-level students.

Science Online: Chemistry-

http://www.lmpc.edu.au/Science/chemistry/chemistry_online.htm

Science Online: Chemistry has been created to assist NSW HSC students who require assistance for the preliminary course on (chemical earth, metals, water and energy) as well as the main topics (production of materials, acidic environment, chemical monitoring and management). The site also has information for two options topics and hints for the research assignment.

General Chemistry Web Course Tutorial-

http://wine1.sb.fsu.edu/chm1045/chm1045.htm

This site aims to provide an introduction to a range of chemical concepts. Topics include atomic structure, stoichiometry, thermo-chemistry, molecular geometry and bonding.

HordeNet at The University of Akron-

http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/index.html

This site includes a virtual classroom with an introduction to general, organic and biochemistry as well as chemical analysis and separation. Also included on the site is an interactive Periodic Table and a searchable chemical database.

Rodspages Homepage-

http://home.clara.net/rod.beavon/index.htm

This UK site has information for senior students of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. Also included on the site is information about exams, and famous scientists such as Robert Hooke.

Communicable diseases

CDC Health Topics A to Z-

http://www.cdc.gov/health/default.htm

This page provides a listing of disease and health topics found on the US Centers for Disease Control web-site. The page has a comprehensive list of infectious diseases, information and fact-sheets.

CDC-Influenza-

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluinfo.htm

The US National Center For Infectious Diseases has provided a detailed description of influenza disease, its diagnosis, prevention and control. The site also has questions and answers about the virus.

Centers for Disease Control- Diptheria - Baby Bag® Online-

http://www.babybag.com/articles/cdc_dip.htm

This page from the US Center for Disease Control provides information about diptheria and immunization against the disease.

Common Cold-

http://www.commoncold.org/

This site provides a comprehensive, updated and referenced source of information about the common cold. The site includes information about treatments, prevention, colds in children and myths about the disease.

Department of Health-

http://www.info.gov.hk/dh/ap.htm

The Hong Kong Department of Health has detailed information about severe acute respiratory syndrome (also known as SARS or atypical pneumonia). The site includes frequently asked questions, latest information, health advice and publicity materials.

DYSENTRY-

http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/ghb/CommunicableDisease/dysentry.htm

This page from the Grampian NHS Board has information about dysentry, its symptoms, spread and prevention.

Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases-

http://science-education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/diseases/

The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Curriculum Supplement is a creative, inquiry-based instruction program, designed to promote active learning and stimulate student interest in infectious diseases. The site includes videos, student activities as well as a teacher guide.

Facts about SARS - Features - The Lab - Australian Broadcasting Corporation-

http://www.abc.net.au/science/features/sars/default.htm

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has published and online guide, Facts about SARS. The site includes information about the disease, the virus, outbreaks, social effects, symptoms, treatment and news.

Facts - Legionnaires Disease (Legionellosis)-

http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/legionnaires/thefacts.htm

The Victorian health department has published a comprehensive description of legionnaires' disease. The site includes information about how the disease is caught, spread, symptoms, risk, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Factsheets-

http://www.nfid.org/factsheets/

The US National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has compiled a comprehensive list of factsheets that can be accessed from this page. Diseases described include chickenpox, diptheria, hepatitis, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus and tuberculosis.

Frequently Asked Questions on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-

http://www.who.int/csr/sars/sarsfaq/en/

The World Health Organisation has provided this page with answers to frequently asked questions about severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Infections-

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/hc_infections?OpenDocument

This health site from Victoria has articles and information about infectious diseases grouped under headings such as children, from animals, gastric, hepatitis, respiratory, skin, sexually transmitted disease, bacterial and viral.

Infectious Diseases-

http://dsdph.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/projects/infectious-diseases.htm#fact-sheets

Western Sydney Area Health Service has provided a number of brief fact sheets on common infectious diseases. Diseases include chicken pox (varicella), German measles (rubella), glandular fever (Mononucleosis), Hepatitis, legionnaires' disease, meningococcal disease, pneumococcal disease, Ross River fever, scabies, scarlet fever, shingles (herpes zoster) and whooping cough (pertussis).

Influenza-

http://www.influenza.ch/

This Swiss site has information about influenza, its history, symptoms, viruses, development, vaccination, etc.

Varicella (Chicken Pox)-

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/chicken_pox.html

This site from the Nemours Foundation, provides information about chickenpox or varicella. Details include the signs and symptoms, how it got its name, related articles and additional resources.

WHO/OMS: Infectious diseases-

http://www.who.int/health-topics/idindex.htm

The World Health Organisation has published a comprehensive list of fact-sheet information about specific infectious diseases along with information about immunisation and control.

Conflict management

Out on a Limb - A Guide to Getting Along-

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/conflict/index.html

Out on a Limb - A Guide to Getting Along, is designed to help young pupils with conflict resolution issues. The site stresses the importance of listening to others and communicating feelings and encourages positive outcomes.

Cookery, South Africa

South Africa's Official Internet Gateway - South African cuisine-

http://www.safrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/culture/food.htm

In a series of seven articles Barbara Ludman explores the influence of different cultures on South African cooking. Referring to dishes such as kaiings, bobotie, biryani, umngqusho and biltong she shows the influence that KhoiKhoi, Malay, Indian, African and European cuisine had on the development of South African cuisine.

Coral reefs and islands

NOAA's Coral Reef Information System-

http://www.coris.noaa.gov/

This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration site has information about coral biology, reef ecology, threats to coral reefs, a glossary of coral reef terminology and reports on the environmental status of reefs worldwide.

Countries

Cultural Profiles Project-

http://cwr.utoronto.ca/cultural/

The Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Department web-site has over 100 country profiles that provide information for volunteer hosts, who welcome new immigrants. The profiles have photographs and details of geography, history, religion, family life, food, and festivals.

Deserts

Simpson Desert - Home page-

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/simpson_cp/

Simpson, Simpson Desert, National Parks, The Simpson Desert is located within the driest region of the Australia. National Parks and Wildlife SA have devised this site with information about the history, aboriginal people, natural attractions and visitor information for the Park.

Simpson Desert - ExplorOz-

http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/Deserts/Simpson_Desert.asp

This site is designed for 4 wheel drive visitors to the Simpson Desert. The site gives useful information about the history of the region, its attractions, a map, trek notes and visitor advice.

Eggs

British Eggs - Schools Web Site-

http://www.skillsware.co.uk/eggs/index1.htm

The British Egg Information Service has developed this site for lower secondary pupils. The site examines the science of eggs as well as the use of eggs in cooking and nutrition.

Eggcyclopedia-

http://www.aeb.org/eggcyclopedia/main_frame_page.html

Eggcyclopedia has information, definitions, diagrams, graphs, games, mythology, cooking tips and nutrient details related to various aspects of the egg. The site is supports the caging of battery hens.

Electricity - History

American Experience | Edison's Miracle of Light | AC - DC: What's the Difference?-

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/sfeature/acdc.html

This site provides brief information and a diagram about Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse and the early development of AC and DC electrical power.

Did Thomas Edison really invent the light bulb?-

http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/explain/docs/edison.asp

This page examines the role of Thomas Edison, Joseph Swan and George Westinghouse in the early development of the light bulb and electrical power.

George Westinghouse - The History of Electricity-

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blwestinghouse.htm

This page provides information about the role of George Westinghouse in the early development of electrical power.

Invention of the Universal Electrical Power System - Case Study Collection -

http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/niagara.htm

This page provides a detailed account of the early development of electrical power in the United States. References are made to the roles of Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse.

Life of George Westinghouse - Succeed through Biographies-

http://www.school-for-champions.com/biographies/westinghouse.htm

This page provides a biography of George Westinghouse and includes a description of his role in the early development of electrical power.

Electronics

Basic Electronics.COM -- Internet Guide to Electronics-

http://webhome.idirect.com/%7ejadams/electronics/index.html

The web-site Basic Electronics, provides an introduction for pupils. The site includes basic principles including Ohm's Law, circuit theory as well as practical sections such as soldering, multimeters and projects.

Design Electronics-

http://www.doctronics.co.uk/design.htm

Design Electronics has information related to electronics and circuits. Other topics include resistors, voltage dividers, signals, using a multimeter and investigating sensors.

Fitz-Gerald, Sarah

Sarah fitz-Gerald - home page-

http://www.sarahfitz-gerald.com/

Sarah Fitz-Gerald is the Australian Squash Champion and Australian Athlete of the Year 2003. Her web-site explores her career highlights, provides a biography and has latest news of her achievements.

Folklore

A Europe of Tales-

http://www.europeoftales.net/

A Europe of Tales, available in eight languages, has traditional tales from Scotland, Finland, Iceland, Italy and Brittany. Each story is accompanied by background information and a teacher's guide.

Goldilocks and the three bears-

http://www.nwlg.org/pages/resources/lox/index.html

Goldilocks and the three bears is available on this web-site. The story can be edited by pupils, down to the required number of words.

Hardy, Thomas

Talking to Thomas Hardy-

http://www.talkingto.co.uk/ttth/index.asp

Talking to Thomas Hardy provides answers by experts to questions from web-site users. The answers include Hardy's novels, other works, his working life and private life.

History - 20th century

A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict-

http://www.pbs.org/weta/forcemorepowerful/

The Force More Powerful web-site from PBS provides accounts of the non-violent movements during the 20th century. Stories include Gandhi and India Independence in 1930, Nashville Civill Rights in 1960, Apartheid in South Africa in 1984, Denmark in 1940, Poland in 1980 and Chile in 1983. Each account has descriptions of people, a timeline, map and analysis.

Japan - Social life and customs

Japanese customs and traditions-

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e638.html

Japanese customs and traditions described on this site include kimono, yukata, tea ceremony, geisha, gardens, cherry blossoms, Japanese plum, traditional music, sumo, swords, public baths and festivals.

Japanese customs in the home-

http://www.shinnova.com/part/99-japa/abj25-e.htm

Information on this page describes Japanese customs in the home. Topics include slippers, tatami, the kitchen, bathroom, greetings and guests. The site includes links to other information relevant to social and cultural aspects of Japan.

Japanese Etiquette-

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e622.html

This site provides brief descriptions related to Japanese etiquette or customs. Topics relate to inside the home, taking a bath, toilets, table manners, chopsticks, dining out, sitting, greeting, gifts, names and superstition.

Lee, Harper

The TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Student Survival Guide-

http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Belmont_HS/tkm/index.html

This site provides an annotation to the text of the novel 'To kill a mocking bird' by Harper Lee. The site contains links to other sites to help with student understanding.

Machines

Edheads - Simple Machines Activities - Grades 3 and up - Simple Machine-

http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/

Edheads Simple Machines Activities are designed to assist primary pupils understand simple and compound machines.The site has over 50 different machines and includes the lever, pulley, wheel and axle.

Mass media and women

ABC Radio National - The Sports Factor Transcript - 21 February 1997-

http://www.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/1997/sportsf/sf970221.htm

This page is a transcript of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation program, The Sports Factor, that examines the portrayal of women in sports magazines and weighs the pros and cons of creating separate sports magazines and events for women.

Active Australia - Programs - Women and Sport - Sexploitation-

http://www.activeaustralia.org/women/sexploitation.htm

This article concerns the increased focus that has been placed, by the media, on the physical attributes of female athletes. This promotion can be seen as a form of exploitation and has been labelled as 'sexploitation'.

Media coverage of women in sport-

http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/assets/pubs/industry/info_mediawomen.pdf

This article from the NSW department of Sport and Recreation examines the issue of 'sexploitation' and the media coverage of women in sport. The information sheet provides facts and statistics related to the media portrayal of the role of women in sport.

Women's Sport in Brisbane -- And the Media said-

http://www.brisbane-stories.powerup.com.au/women_sport/04_media_speak/media_speak.htm

This Brisbane City Council community web-site provides examples of how sports women have been portrayed in the media since the 1920's.

Materials

AZoM - Materials Information by Material-

http://www.azom.com/materials.asp

This site provides an alphabetical listing of many different types of materials such as, acrylic latex, alloy steels, bone china, glass, poly vinyl acetate etc. The materials are accompanied by brief descriptions.

Design and Technology Home-

http://www.gglover.co.uk/

This Resistant Materials site has been designed by a teacher for pupils taking a GCSE in Design and Technology.

Materials by Design: Table of Contents-

http://www.mse.cornell.edu/courses/engri111//toc.htm

Materials by Design from Cornell University provides information about new materials used in products such as guitars, sports equipment and telecommunications. The site also includes information about the 5 major classes of materials.

Medicine - History

History of Biomedicine-

http://www.mic.ki.se/History.html

The Karolinska Institute in Sweden has devised this site with extensive links to information about the the history of medicine from ancient times to the modern period. The site also includes a history of diseases. Topics include ancient indigenous, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Chinese, Indian, Islamic and early European medicine.

History of Medicine Home Page-

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/hmd.html

The U.S. National Library of Medicine web-site has articles, links, factsheets and very comprehensive online exhibits related to the history of medicine. Click on Exhibitions and Public Programs.

MedHist: UK's gateway to resources for the history of medicine-

http://www.medhist.ac.uk/

The UK Wellcome Trust directory of web-sites on medical history includes topics such as biographies, diseases, phrenology, and the role of women. There is a timeline of medical history and the site can be searched by disease, geographical area and historical periods.

Science Odyssey: Then+Now: Medicine and Health-

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/thenandnow/medhealth.html

This PBS site provides a timeline of 20th century discoveries in medicine. Each discovery is explained in detail. Topics include plague, influenza, penicillin, polio, leukemia and smallpox.

Motor cars - Safety measures

About Toyota: Operations -- Design, R&D -- Developing Product Excellence-

http://www.toyota.com/html/about/operations/design_rd/develop_prod_excel.html

Toyota Technical Center provides information about the engineering of its products for safety, environment, economy and design etc.

Car safety-Key text-

http://www.science.org.au/nova/057/057key.htm

Nova Science has devised this topic about car crumple zones and airbags and how they are contributing to a lower road toll.

Howstuffworks "Safety Channel Home Page"-

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/channel.htm?ch=auto&sub=sub-safety

Topics on the How Stuff Works site include air bags, brakes, crash testing, power brakes, radar detectors, red-light cameras, seatbelts and 'jaws of life'.

IIHS-HLDI | Airbags-

http://www.hwysafety.org/safety_facts/airbags/airbags.htm

The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has information about the design use and safety of air-bags.

Physics Zone: Forces, accelerations, and car accidents-

http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/physicszone/lesson/02forces/accident/accident.htm

This site provides a number of video clips illustrating the forces and acceleration involved in car accidents. The site includes crash test information and explanations of the physics of crashes.

Multiculturalism

NSW Heritage Office Website - Multicultural Heritage-

http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/12_index.htm#3

Multicultural Heritage provides histories of the Chinese, Greek and Italian communities in NSW. This histories are accompanied by maps, photographs and statistics.

La Trobe University - Central Administration-

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/language/students/Migrant%20Stories.html

La Trobe University Language Centre, has placed online, student stories, written in 2001, of their culture and migration experience.

La Trobe University - Central Administration-

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/language/students/Migrant%20Stories%20term%201%202002.html

La Trobe University Language Centre, has placed online, student stories, written in 2002, of their culture and migration experience.

Music

Music and the Brain - Related Articles-

http://www.educationthroughmusic.com/brainarticles.htm

This page provides links to a number of articles about the effects of music on the brain and learning.

Music - History

Music History Resources-

http://www.satellite-one.net/musicology/

This site has summaries of music history based on a standard undergraduate text, A History of Western Music by Donald Jay Grout and Claude Palisca (4th ed.). Topics include music in the Middle Ages, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Beethoven, Opera, 18th century and 19th century.

Physical fitness

Contents-

http://schoolsite.edex.net.uk/323/html/contents.html

The UK Science Museum has placed online a number of interactive and worksheet activities designed to test physical attributes such as reaction time, recovery time, energy expenditure and energy replacement.

Exercise and Physical Fitness Page-

http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/index.html

Georgia State University exercise and physical fitness page has information for senior secondary students starting a fitness program, aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, perseverance, nutrition and body composition.

Kellogg's Kids Health & Fitness-

http://www.kidshealthandfitness.org.au/

This commercially sponsored site aims to provide 'simple ways for kids to eat right, play well and stay healthy'. Topics on the site include fitness, a learning quest, competition and nutrition.

Poetry

BBC Education - Listen and Write-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/listenandwrite/

Listen and Write from the BBC has poetry writing activities and interactive writing tools such as a thesaurus. The site has information about similes, limericks, rhyming raps, couplets and haiku.

Privacy, Right of

Conference Papers-

http://www.aic.gov.au/conferences/regional/isnard1.html

A conference paper delivered to the Australian Institute of Criminology by Adrienne Isnard examines the issue: 'Can Surveillance Cameras be Successful in Preventing Crime and Controlling Anti-social Behaviours?'

EPIC Video Surveillance Information Page-

http://www.epic.org/privacy/surveillance/

The US Electronic Privacy Information Centre has provided a summary page on the issue of video surveillance together with links to relevant US and international news items, legal aspects and guidelines.

IACP - Publications - Publications-

http://www.theiacp.org/documents/index.cfm?fuseaction=document&document_id=164

The International Association of Chiefs of Police has placed on-line a report by Laura J. Nichols, 'Use of CCTV/Video Cameras in Law Enforcement'. The paper highlights practical considerations and policy issues.

Code of Practice for the Use of Overt Video Surveillance in the Workplace-

http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/pc.nsf/pages/videocodeir

This site presents the NSW Privacy Commissioner's 'Code of Practice for the Use of Overt Video Surveillance in the Workplace.'

New York Surveillance Camera Players-

http://www.notbored.org/the-scp.html

New York Surveillance Camera Players, is a group formed in 1996 to protest against the use of surveillance cameras in public places. The group organises performances that are played out in front of cameras.The site provides information about the issue and has links to similar organisations throughout the world.

Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner-

http://www.privacy.gov.au/

The Australian Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner provides information and fact sheets about current legislation and the role of the department. The site includes statistics and information about issues such as email spam, privacy in business, privacy rights etc.

Privacy and Personal Information Protection Guideline Summary-

http://www.oit.nsw.gov.au/pages/4.3.20.h-IM-Privacy.htm

The NSW Office of Information Technology provides guidance for video surveillance in the workplace.

Privacy Bill inquiry-

http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/laca/Privacybill/coverpages.pdf

This PDF file contains 'The Advisory Report on the Privacy Amendment Bill 2000' by the Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. The report examines privacy issues related to businesses, employees, the media, medical records and other issues.

Roger Clarke's Dataveillance-

http://www.anu.edu.au/people/Roger.Clarke/DV/

Roger Clarke's dataveillance and information privacy pages contain comprehensive articles and reports on the issue as it applies to Australia.

Quotations

Simpson, James B., comp. 1988. Simpson’s Contemporary Quotations-

http://www.bartleby.com/63/

Compiled by James B. Simpson, this database contains over 10,000 quotations, from thousands of sources, from 1950 to 1988. Notable people include Ezra Pound, George Orwell, and Desmond Tutu. The database is searchable by author, subject or key word.

Spanish language

Spanish Grammar Exercises-

http://www.colby.edu/~bknelson/exercises/index.html

Developed by Barbara Kuczun Nelson this Spanish grammar web-site has language exercises based on text, video and audio resources.

Spanish Pronto!-

http://www.spanishpronto.com/spanishpronto/

Spanish Pronto includes a basic introduction to the language, common words and text for reading practice.

Survival

EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE (tm) - A Kid's Wilderness Survival Primer-

http://www.equipped.org/kidprimr.htm

A Kid's Wilderness Survival Primer has useful advice for young people about things to do to ensure safety in a wilderness environment.

Guide to survival-

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/eax/wntrsfty.htm

This US page provides information about what to do in the event of a winter storm. The information includes the effects of cold conditions, hypothermia, survival preparation and emergency actions.

Responsible walking-

http://www.delm.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/Attachments/RLIG-53C6LR/$FILE/safety.pdf

This poster from the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service has some key points to consider in regard to responsible walking in Australian bush areas.

Safety - Surviving out in the Desert Southwest-

http://www.troop5psc.com/FirstAid/desert.html

This U.S. Scouting Service Project web-page has advice regarding survival in desert environments. The page includes survival tips, signals, equipment and how to find water.

Scouts Bush Survival notes-

http://longgullyscoutsfarrer.webone.com.au/scouts_survival.htm

This scout devised web-page provides basic information about Australian weather conditions, what to do if you are lost, survival and emergency tips and shelters.

Wilderness Survival-

http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/wilderness/survival/index.html

This Canadian web-site has information about basic survival in a wilderness environment, travel, food, water, first aid and health.

UNE - Robb College - Gone Camping-

http://www.une.edu.au/campus/robb/links/camping/survive.htm

This site from the University of New England has tips for survival, cold conditions, water and food in Australian wilderness regions.

Textiles

Textiles Online-

http://www.e4s.org.uk/textilesonline/

Textiles Online is an 'interactive resource for exploring the world of textiles'. Topics include design, environment, future, recycling and sustainability. The site includes student activities and teacher notes.

Trials

The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London 1674 to 1834-

http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/

The Proceedings of the Old Bailey: London, 1674-1834 aims to place online, 'accounts of over 100,000 criminal trials held at London's central criminal court.' The site can be searched by keyword, date, name, place, crime and punishment eg. transportation. The site also provides historical background on legal issues, architecture and minority groups. Useful for convict history.

Vegetarianism

The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom-

http://www.vegsoc.org/

The UK Vegetarian Society provides information about vegetarian food, vegetarianism, vegetables, diets, recipes and cookery.

Woodwork

Wood Characteristics-

http://www.woodbin.com/ref/wood/

For each wood listed on this page the following information is provided: 'common name, scientific name, geographic sources, appearance, physical properties, woodworking properties and uses. The database currently includes 120 individual woods and wood groups.'