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Science Reference Center
- This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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Study It - for NCEA students
- Your one stop site for achieving in NCEA maths and science. Find what you need to know, contact subject teachers, and get encouragement from other students.
BBC - Science and Nature
- Great site but particularly useful re human body & biology info
Biotechnology Learning Hub
- Meet people from the biotechnology sector, see did you know facts, view videos, images and images.
Biowiz
- Featuring the latest NZ biotechnology innovation and knowledge
CELLS Alive!
- A graphic presentation that covers both plant and animal cells.
DNA from the Beginning
- Every possible topic and subtopic of DNA and related subjects is included. The site makes use of animation, photographs, video and audio, as well as providing links to other web pages. Relevant for high school science students of all ages and abilities.
Grzimek's Animal Life
- Grzimek’s Animal Life is a multimedia source of information on “everything animal”. Find out more about using Grzimek's Animal Life.
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MEDtropolis
- Virtual tour of the brain, skeleton, heart and digestive tract
NeuroScience for Kids
- A great site showing just how the brain and the nervous system control our bodies.
SparkNotes Study Guide Biology
- From evolution, cells, micro organisms, DNA to plants and animal behaviour. May require you to join but membership is free.