LibGuides: Science Guides: Biology

Getting Started and Research tips

Brainstorming and Planning
This guide helps you to get started on the task and shows you how to brainstorm and develop your ideas.
Effective Research
This guide provides reseach tips and shows you how to evaluate your sources to make sure that they are credible.

Researching, Writing and Presenting Information - A How To Guide

Researching, Writing and Presenting Information - A How To Guide
The 'Researching, Writing and Presenting Information - A How To Guide' provides you with scaffolds and instructions for a range of task types, including essay structure and features. Information on effective search strategies and tools is also provided.

Digital Video Content

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ClickView
Clickview curates the best educational videos from the world’s leading content providers and produces their own original videos.

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Curriculum Video On Demand
Offers thousands of top-quality videos and clips across the entire high school curriculum, including life skills and guidance.

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Bibliography & Reference Guides

Bibliography Guide- Year 7 Science
This guide will help you to understand what a bibliography is, how to create your bibliography and where to access further information.

Referencing Guide
To reference other sources of information that are not listed on the Bibliography Guide, go to The St Clare's College Referencing Guide. It follows the Harvard Referencing Style and provides the structure and examples to create a bibliography or reference list.

Non Fiction Collection

Books on Biology and the effect of interspecies relationships on Australian Ecosystems can be found in the Science section (910 -920), the Biology Section (577) and Environmental Issues (363).

Oliver Library Catalogue
Oliver is St Clare's Library Management System and has a comprehensive list of print and digital resources.

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What is the Threat of Invasive Species?
ISBN: 9781406233865

InfoBase eBooks

Infobase eBook Collection
Correlated to all major educational standards, the Infobase eBook Collection features thousands of acclaimed reference eBooks from the Facts On File, Chelsea House, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s imprints on a wide range of subjects—from ancient history and biographies, to mathematics, animals, nature, and more.

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Invasive Terrestrial Animals by Suellen May
ISBN: 9781438119762

Publication Date: 2006
Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Animals by Suellen May
ISBN: 9781438119731

Publication Date: 2007
Invasive Terrestrial Plants by Suellen May
ISBN: 9781438119779

Publication Date: 2006
Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Plants by Suellen May
ISBN: 9781438119748

Publication Date: 2007

Recommended Websites

Invasive Species Council
The Invasive Species Council campaigns for better laws and protections for our native plants and animals from weeds, pests and feral invaders.
Australian Government: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
This resource analyses the invasive species in Australia.

Database - Infobase Online

Science Online
Science Online offers expansive reference coverage of the full range of scientific disciplines through extensive essays, videos, diagrams, definitions, interactives, and experiments. Comprehensive Topic Centers help students find a starting point for their research, and the science eLearning modules cover core topics with Teacher Support.

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Today's Science
Today’s Science bridges the gap between the science taught in class and real-world discoveries by leading scientists—giving comprehensive and in-depth explanations of some of the most important advances in biology, chemistry, environmental science, space, physics, and technology. Each article includes vivid images and groundbreaking videos that help make difficult concepts understandable.

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Science Guides: Biology

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