Resource Key
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)
Definitions
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Organ noun - a grouping of tissues into a distinct structure, as a heart or kidney, that performs a specialised task.
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Limb noun - a part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk, as a leg, arm, or wing: the lower limbs; artificial limbs.
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Procedure noun - an act or a manner of proceeding in any action or process; conduct.
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Ethical adjective - pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
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Social adjective - of or relating to the life, welfare, and relations of human beings in a community: social problems.
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Economical adjective - avoiding waste or extravagance; thrifty: an economical meal; an economical use of interior space.
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Political adjective - of or relating to citizens: political rights.
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Cultural adjective - of or relating to culture or cultivation.
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Environmental noun - the social and cultural forces that shape the life of a person or a population.
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Online version of the complete reference work along with dictionary, atlas, links, magazines, historical documents, audio, video, images, and 3D photograph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.
Senior Library Books
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World's Best from Australia : the Innovator
Call Number: 609.94 WORISBN: 9781875359325Publication Date: 1996Australia's geographic isolation has bred a culture of enterprise and innovative thinking that in the 1990s has led to numerous ground-breaking developments. From the bionic ear, open-heart surgery techniques to creative products and services that make everyday tasks more simple.
Introduction
Imagine yourself without sight or hearing. Now imagine yourself being diagnosed with a faulty heart valve or kidneys. Finally, think about what would happen if you lost your leg or arm in an accident … these are all tragic events, however humans have the ingenuity to be able to solve or treat these problems.
“Scientists have been making amazing advances in bionic technology in recent years: robotic exoskeletons that help people walk, artificial eyes that help blind people see. Some of these technologies are meant as medical aids to help people regain function. But some... is meant to give people superhuman capabilities.” (Locke, 2014).
This research guide explores the latest research into Bionics.
Bionics
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Bionics. (2015). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from http://school.eb.com.au/levels/middle/article/273221
This article offers information on Bionics. Bionics is the science of designing, constructing, evaluating, and maintaining artificial systems that imitate living systems. Bionics applications include: life sciences, energy sources, new materials, propulsion and information processing.
Organ Donation and Transplantation
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World Health Organisation. (2009). Global glossary of terms and definitions on donation and transplantation. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/transplantation/activities/GlobalGlossaryonDonationTransplantation.pdf?
Global terms and basic definitions on cell, tissue and organ donation and transplantation. -
National Health Service. (2015). NHS history of donation. Retrieved from http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/transplant.aspx
Donation is one of the miracles of modern medicine. Find out about the history of blood and organ donation, with this interactive timeline.
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World Health Organisation. (2011). A call for government accountability to achieve national self-sufficiency in organ donation and transplantation. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/transplantation/publications/Lan
A call for government accountability to achieve national self-sufficiency in organ donation and transplantation.
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Klintmalm, G. (2004). The history of organ transplantation in the Baylor Health Care System. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1200638/
Transplanting organs, replacing old worn-out organs with healthier ones, has long been a dream in medicine. This article details the history of organ transplantation in the Baylor Health Care System.
Tales from the Organ Trade
The film traces the process for both an organ seller and an organ buyer. This Interview with filmmaker Ric Bienstock explores the ethical journey he undertook making this film.
HBO Documentaries. (2013). Tales from the organ trade. Retrieved June 12, 2015 from HBO:http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/tales-from-the-organ-trade/interview/ric-bienstock.html