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Reference Materials – Please note that reference materials are not for loan. They are always available for use within the library in the Reference section. Click on any title below to find it on the catalogue.

Climate change

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Australian Geographic

Internet Resources

Enchantedlearning.com
Encylopedia Britannica online available from home and in the library
MacquarieNet available from home and in the library
World Book Online
available from home and in the library

Australian Greenhouse Office – Education
The focus of this section of the Australian Greenhouse Office is what students and schools can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at school. It provides definitions, information and printable factsheets, a list of suggested actions, a directory of internet resources, and an assignment checklist. (Suitable for Years 9 and up)

Energex Switched On
This public information site created by Energex, an Australian energy company, includes Energy Efficiency where users can use an energy calculator to calculate how much everyday household items cost to run; Energy Efficient House which provides a virtual tour through an energy efficient house; and Energy Efficient Appliances which allows a search for energy efficient brands in the independent list of products. The Kid Site for students contains experiments, games and student project information about energy, electricity and solar energy.

Renewable Energy
This website for school students, from Nova Online, at the Australian Academy of Science, focuses on generating new ideas for meeting future energy needs. Concerns about the greenhouse effect, smog and energy security have led to increasing interest in energy sources such as hot dry rocks, wave power and hydrogen. The site provides key text, activities, and a glossary. (Suitable for Years 9 and up)

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