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Climate Change Fact Sheets
http://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
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
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


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ActewAGL Education Website
http://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
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
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


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Department of the Environment and Water Resources – The Energy Label
http://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
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


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Powerhouse Museum – Bigfoot – Test Your Ecological Footprint
http://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-ROM

Pics4Learning
http://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
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