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* AccessScience
The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology online. Contains heaps of info. Click the "Student Centre" study guides, then click on your subject.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* Hot Science
Hot Science - online science channel. Includes science videos made by NZ kids, also competitions.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* New Book of Popular Science
Science for school students, plus Science in the News for Schools: resource for school projects: includes articles on science, technology, and medical topics, from Grolier Online.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* 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.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* 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.
* Digital Conversations
Features video conversations with some cool guests including Richard Taylor, folks from Te Papa, TV producers etc. The selected discussion topics cover a wide variety of curriculum areas: English, theatre and drama, poetry, music, science, biology, robotics and cybernetics, environmental issues, motivation and goal setting, work life balance, Māori weaponry, and a journey of discovery to learn about the stories and resources available within Te Ara, the new online encyclopedia of New Zealand.
* Extreme Science
Packed with facts about time, weather, space, the animal kingdom, lasers, fiberoptics and more. There are also links to useful science reference tools.
* Homework Central
Information about the City of Christchurch and the Christchurch City Council. Includes Natural Environment and Waste & Litter. From Christchurch City Council.
* How Stuff Works
Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works, or what gears do, or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? A great place to learn how things work in the world around you. Good for science projects.
* The Last Word
Questions & answers on everyday scientific phenomena. Includes answers to questions like "Why don't animals wear glasses?". From the New Scientist.
* MAFNet Te Manatu Ahuwhenua, Ngaherehere
If you're looking for information on agriculture, horticulture, forestry and the environment - this is the first step. The site is searchable and contains statistics, media releases, publications and links to related sites.
* Make: technology on your time
Make magazine shows you how to make all kinds of stuff from great Halloween costumes to electronics and science projects. We also have the Make magazine in print in our libraries.
* New Scientist
Contains latest issue and articles on heaps of subjects. An extra is New Scientist Hot Topics, which contains web only material, archives and web supplements to New Scientist articles.
* Popular Science
Articles from the print magazine on all things science. The site also covers subjects such as Home Technology, Aviation and Biotechnology. There is a search function to find information from older issues of the magazine.
* Realise the dream
A national event that rewards and celebrates students who have demonstrated excellence in research and technological practice.
* Science Learning Hub
From seismic engineering to sports science this website has lots of New Zealand resources for science students.
* Wicked: Study Topics Help
Provides interactive science activities and links to useful science websites
* X-rays and lasers in medicine
Guide to finding resources in Christchurch City Libraries on x-rays and lasers in medicine.
* ZoomSci
Mix hot science with your cool ideas - projects from the PBS kids web site