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SATs  Science Bitesize
GCSE: Biology Bitesize, Chemistry Bitesize, Physics Bitesize
There are quite a few CDRoms, see CDRom for those available. If you would like to use them, just ask at the counter. However, since September's upgrade I'm not too sure how many still work - let me know of any problems.
Shelf Numbers
Acid rain. 363.73
Alternative energy 621.4
Amazon Basin 915 BRA
Environment 333.7
Greenhouse Effect 363.73
Nuclear energy 333.792
Ozone layer 551.51
Pollution. 363.73
Rainforests 333.75
Recycling 363.72
Environment  
Atmospheric Environment
Covers every aspect of pollution. Two ways to find info:
bulletvia the Topic Tree then click on Bart Simpson or the Professor for the information
bullet via the Search tab
Ecology from Gondar Design
Excellent ...
Environment - Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts.
Energy Quest
Easy to access with lots of links, pictures and information. Despite the American bias, especially in the famous scientists section, it is well worth using.
Look in Transportation for alternative energy powered vehicles.
Global Warming
Information about climate change and what is being done.
NB The links are in pale green,just move the cursor over them to activate.
Library Resources for Green Issues
Young People's Trust for the Environment
Very good 'environmental fact pages'.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Excellent site for environmental concerns.
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Shelf Numbers
Astronomy 520s
Solar system 523.2
Time 529
Astronomy : space & planets 520s   
BBC Space
Very good - you can even tour the galaxy.
Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts.
The Sky
All aspects of 'the sky', including space exploration, plus excellent picture gallery. (It even has some games - but do NOT download them!)
Views of the Solar System
Very good - comprehensive and informative.
Shelf Numbers
Atomic 539
Electicity & Electronics 537
Forces 531
Heat 536
Light 535
Liquids 532
Magnetism 538
Physics 530s
Physics 530s  Physics Bitesize 
DC Circuits
Starts with circuit symbols and ends with Kirchhoff's Laws. For key stage 4 students there is an interactive self-test provided at each stage.
Encyclopedia references from Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts.
Energy Quest
Easy to access with lots of links, pictures and information. Despite the American bias, especially in the famous scientists section, it is well worth using.
Look in Transportation for alternative energy powered vehicles.
Gondar Design: Physics
Excellent, especially for KS4 - comprehensive and informative.
GCSE Physics
This is a useful site for students looking for information on specific details. Great for revision. Some sections are restricted to members only.
Interactive Periodic Table
from Fact Monster
Make a splash with color
Choose your favourite colour (or color - the site is American) and compare it with the results from others. Very detailed information is provided about the nature of colour, forms of light, the eye and how we see.
Physics Web
For physisists
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Shelf Numbers
Encyclopedias & dictionaries 503
Experiments, scientists & theories. 500s
Industrial uses eg:petroleum, gas, polymers. 660s
Inorganic chemistry 546
Minerals 549
Organic chemistry 547
Periodic Table 541.9
Scientists & Inventors 509.22
Chemistry 540s Chemistry Bitesize 
Balancing Equations and Reaction Types
Over 100 problems for key stage 4 science students who want to practise their skill at balancing chemical equations. A great revision site.
Creative Chemistry
Looks good - from general to 'A' Level topics. Crosswords, wordsearches etc
Chemistry Central
This site has basic atomic information, details about chemical bonding and a copy of the periodic table. A good primer for key stage 3 science and useful revision for GCSE.
Chemical elements
Description and explanation from Fact Monster.
Chemical Elements Table from Fact Monster
Elements, their symbols, discoverers and dates.
Elementary - BBCi World Service
Information about elements, atoms and the periodic table.
Encyclopedia references from Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts.
GCSE Chemistry
This is a useful site for students looking for information on specific details such as the test for carbon dioxide. The text can be accessed through a periodic table, an index or a subject contents list. Great for revision. Some sections are restricted to members only.
Gondar Design: Chemistry
Excellent, especially for KS4 - comprehensive and informative.
Interactive Periodic Table
From Fact Monster
Periodic Table
Click on each element to get its relevant information, including discoverer, statistics, uses etc.
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Shelf Numbers
Earth Sciences 550s
Earthquakes 551.22
Encyclopedias & dictionaries 503
Energy/power sources. 333s
Experiments, scientists & theories. 500s
Fossil fuels 333.82
Greenhouse Effect 363.739
Minerals 553
Pollution 363.73
Renewable energy 333.794
Rocks 552
Volcanoes 551.21
Weather 551.5
Earth Sciences 550s  
BBC Online Weather Centre
Useful. You can specify area weather and look at trends. Have a look at the Weather Review - interesting info here back to 1998.
Weather Channel
Worth a look - enter the post code to get statistics.
Climate Kaleidoscope
KS3 & KS4. Looks in particular at climate change. Includes useful section on photosynthesis. Simple but clear animations used. For some reason 'Bess' has blocked it - try it at home.
Earth Science Lessons
from Volcano World.
Fact Monster : Weather section
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts.
Libr@ry Resources for Geography: Earth Sciences
Some of these could be very useful.
Library Resources for Green Issues
Some of these could be very useful.
Met. Office
Find out what today's weather has in store for us!
Renewable Energy Education Module
Simple text with clear images. KS3 rather than KS4. Last updated in 1994 so beware.
Volcano World
Excellent but beware - pictures often won't print on A4.
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Shelf Numbers
Biology 570s
Ecology 574
Evolution 575
Food chains 577
Genetics 576
Human body 612s

Biology : Human Biology Bitesize 
Biology from Gondar Design
Excellent, especially for KS4 - comprehensive and informative.
Facts of Life
Explore all aspects of the biology behind growth. Each section has a quiz for you to test your knowledge.
Health from Gondar Design
Excellent ...
Human body & health : Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts.
Human Body Homepage -BBCi Science
Descriptions of the human body annotated with interactive diagrams and links to relevant t.v/radio and news articles. Excellent interactive quizzes.
Probe the Brain
Become a virtual brain surgeon and map out the brain's motor cortex on this animated patient. Further information is contained in a brief history and map of the motor cortex, which are relevant to key stage 3 and 4 pupils.
Visible Embryo
A simple but effective site showing the development of the foetus from conception to birth. Access to detailed week-by-week developmental details is via a spiral diagram showing the development of the human embryo. For key stage 4 students.
Wonders of Microbes
Authoritative text explaining the different types of microbe and their uses. The site is suitable for KS4 science students who will find information about bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi and protists.
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Shelf Numbers
Botany 580s
Funghi 589
Trees 582.16
Wild flowers 582.13
Botany : plants 580s  
Basic info from Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts. Excellent, clear diagram of photosynthesis
The Great Plant Escape: Plant Parts
A series of pages takes students through the parts of a plant. Style is KS3 but once over the graphics could be useful for KS4 students looking at plant structure and function.
Shelf Numbers
Amphibians 597.8
Birds 598.2
Fish 597
Insects 595
Mammals 599s
Reptiles 597.9
Sharks 597.3
Zoology - animals. 590s

Zoology - animals etc  
Alien Empire
Insects in all their 'glory'. Excellent multimedia presentations.
Arctic Wildlife Portfolio
Stunning photographs and information on Arctic birds, mammals and sea mammals.
Extreme Science's Creature World
World records of the 'animal' kingdom. Good fun!
Animals from Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts. Check out their Animal Science pages.
Just for Kids
This user-friendly site has an excellent 'Stuff to Do' section with interactive crosswords, puzzles etc. It is part of the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation website, useful for study purposes.
Kids' Planet
has some superb animal fact sheets and some excellent interactive games. For anyone interested in wolves, their World Wide Wolves site is worth investigating.
The Sea
All aspects of 'the sea', including exploration, plus excellent picture gallery. (It even has some games - but do NOT download them!)
Young People's Trust for the Environment
A fairly new site so it is under development. Very good 'animal fact pages'.
WildFacts
BBC Nature's rapidly-growing database of facts and figures about animals - their vital statistics, habits, habitats and global distribution. Includes images, video and audio.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Excellent site for environmental concerns. Check out the Species page
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CD Roms Reference only.
See CDRom for those available.
Shelf Numbers
Science encyclopedias & dictionaries 503
Experiments, scientists & theories. 500s
Famous people 920 A-Z
Human Body 612
Mathematics 510
Scientific inventions. 608.7
Scientists & Inventors 509.22
Technologies : Applied sciencs 600s
General science sites  
Association for Science Educators.
Professional site, for teachers.
BBC Science
Excellent.
Enchanted Learning.com
Don't be put off by the title. This is an amazing site with picture printouts, information and quizzes on many subjects.
Energy Quest
Easy to access with lots of links, pictures and information. Look in transport for alternative energy powered vehicles. Despite the American bias, especially in the famous scientists section, it is well worth using.
Extreme Science
A 'records' type site, eg biggest spider, highest waterfall etc. Good fun!
Fact Monster
Very useful. Clear, easy to understand and packed with facts.
Gondar Design Science
Very useful for KS4 in particular.
Hollywood Science
Seen the TV programme? The reality check on 6 blockbusters films.
How Stuff Works
Really useful - once you get beyond the Americanisms. Searchable and offers print versions of the documents, ie without the adverts.
Learning Alive
You'll want the Secondary Section for educational resources and links. Very accessible site.
a Science Odyssey
Discoveries of the 20th century, presented in various formats including the Marvel Superhero style of 'On the Edge'.
Science Year Library
Excellent portal site. Go to the site's Library Resources. Many of the better sites listed have been added to the subject lists below.
The Why? Files
Science behind the news. Check out the archives for some fascinating stuff.
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