Resource Key
When accessing content use the numbers below to guide you:
LEVEL 1
brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)
LEVEL 2
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.
LEVEL 3
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)
Science Websites
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BBC. (2015, March 30). Latest news on the science and environment. Retrieved from http://beta.bbc.com/news/science_and_environment/ Web
Latest news on the science and environment. Retrieved from http://beta.bbc.com/news/science_and_environment/ Web
BBC Science and Environment provides the latest news, developments and feature articles in Science. -
Science Daily. (2020). Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/
Follow all of ScienceDaily's latest research news and top science headlines!
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Education Victoria. (2020). Science websites. Retrieved from https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/science/Pages/learnteach.aspx
This section contains links to web sites and online tools that provide learning and teaching support for science teachers.
Introduction
Welcome to the research guide for Sciences. This guide has been created to assist Year 10 students researching the benefits of Sciences for solving world problems.
Big Bang Theory
TWIG. (n.d.). Big Bang Theory [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www-twig-world-com.db.plcscotch.wa.edu.au/film/big-bang-theory-852/
NB: Video requires Google Chrome or Safari to view.
Why we need the Explorers
The Case for Curiosity Driven Research
Linked Databases
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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Online version of the complete reference work along with dictionary, atlas, links, magazines, historical documents, audio, video, images, and 3D photograph
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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.
Wiltshires recycled railway sleepers a UK first
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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-57628901
Railway sleepers made of recycled bottles, food packaging and unwanted plastics have been installed on a mainline railway for the first time.
Network Rail said the use of the new materials in Wiltshire will help it to become carbon negative by 2050.
Why getting things wrong is good for science
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/why-getting-things-wrong-is-good-for-science/p09mb351
When new facts emerge does it mean science can't be trusted? Quite the opposite. Here's why questioning established understanding is good.