Databases
Start your research by typing your keywords into the following databases. Remember to check the 'Best Websites' section of Encyclopaedia Britannica whilst you are in the database.
- Britannica Schools This link opens in a new window
Britannica School covers the core subject areas of English, Maths, Science and History. Interactive lessons, activities, games, stories, worksheets, manipulatives, study guides and research tools.
- World Book Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
Online version of the complete reference work along with dictionary, atlas, links, magazines, historical documents, audio, video, images, and 3D photograph
What is an Ecosystem?
Food Webs
Foodweb and Ecosystem Articles
- National Geographic. (2011). Food chain. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/food-chain/An explanation of what a food chain is.
- National Geographic. (2019). Food webs. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/food-webs/An article that outlines what a food web is and it's components
- University of Western Australia. (no date). Making food webs. https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/-/media/Faculties/Science/Docs/Activity-making-food-webs.pdfA PDF activity where you arrange elements of the Kimberley Region food web.
- Slezak, Michael. (2015). Cane toad has surprise effect on ecosystem. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn27199-cane-toad-has-surprise-effect-on-australian-ecosystem/Explains an unexpected consequence of the cane toad invasion - "trophic cascade".
- Threatened Species Scientific Committee. (2005). The biological effects, including lethal toxic ingestion, caused by Cane Toads (Bufo marinus). https://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/key-threatening-processes/biological-effects-cane-toadsA detailed article about the biological effects of cane toads. It includes advice to, and the decision of the Minister of Environment and Heritage.
