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Scene SetterClimate Change Fact Sheetshttp://www.climatechange.gov.au/publications/ An Australian government site with a variety of fact sheets and word puzzles, relating to global warming, energy and climate change. Big Ideas Book page/s: 4–12 |
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Behind the News – Global Warming http://www.abc.net.au/tv/btn/stories/s1732694.htm Find out about global warming and what can be done to help the environment. Big Ideas Book page/s: 4–12 |
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An Inconvenient Truth – The Science http://www.climatecrisis.net/thescience/ This website for the movie An Inconvenient Truth contains facts and figures related to the impact of global warming on the world. Big Ideas Book page/s: 4–12 |
Pacing Texts 1 and 2ActewAGL Education Websitehttp://www.actewagl.com.au/education/Energy/Default.aspx Visit the ActewAGL Education website to find out about energy sources. Big Ideas Book page/s: 14–39 |
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Energy Information Administration Kids Page – Energy Facts http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/index.html Information, games and activities related to renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Big Ideas Book page/s: 14–39 |
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Energy Quest – The Energy Story http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/index.html Learn more about types of energy and how they are stored and transmitted. Big Ideas Book page/s: 14–39 |
Pacing Text 3Department of the Environment and Water Resources – The Energy Labelhttp://www.energyrating.gov.au/con3.html Find out about Australian energy ratings and the importance of being energy efficient. Big Ideas Book page/s: 50–51 |
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Visy Recycling http://www.visy.com.au/recycling/ Visit the Visy Recycling website to learn more about recycling. Big Ideas Book page/s: 52–53 |
Pacing Text 4Powerhouse Museum – Bigfoot – Test Your Ecological Footprinthttp://www.powerhousemuseum.com/education/ecologic/bigfoot/low/ Take the test to find out the size of your ecological/carbon footprint. Big Ideas Book page/s: 54–61 |
Big Ideas Book CD-ROMPics4Learninghttp://www.pics4learning.com/ Pics4Learning has thousands of copyright-friendly images for teachers and students. The images have been donated by students, teachers and amateur photographers. Pacing Text 4 Interactive Activity |
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The Free Graphics Store http://ausmall.com.au/freegraf/freegrfa.htm The Free Graphics Store contains thousands of copyright-free graphics that can be reused in school projects. Pacing Text 4 Interactive Activity |