Year 12 Geography ecosystems - The Great Barrier Reef

If you have chosen the Great Barrier Reef then the following websites are recommended.

• http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/corp_site The best site for information on the Great Barrier Reef, all aspects of the syllabus are covered.
  • http://www.wri.org/project/coral-reefs A useful site for threats, mapping of reef areas under threat and information on management
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Year 11 Geography tips - Global challenges

These websites are recommended for year 11 students doing Global Challenge subjects• http://hdr.undp.org/en/An excellent source on population statistics, development trends, climate change and the implications for development.
• http://www.sasi.group.shef.ac.uk/worldmapper/index.html A source that builds up spatial awareness of production and consumption of the worlds resources.
Louise, Youth Librarian, Manly Library

New settlers in Australia

Community Profiles - new settlers in Australia
This series has been developed to assist in understanding the backgrounds and needs of Humanitarian programme arrivals in Australia. They contain information on demographics, settlement locations, and cultural backgrounds - at the moment Burmese, Congolese, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Liberian, Sudanese, Togolese and Uzbek are available but more wil be added. Find these reports (in PDF format) on http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/delivering-assistance/government-programs/settlement-planning/community-profiles.htm OR http://www.immi.gov.au/ then select "Living in Australia" then "Delivering Assistance" then Programmes (tab) then "Settlement Planning", then "Community Profiles"
Louise, Youth Librarian, Manly

How is the UAI caculated?

Come along to the FREE lecture on "HSC assessment, moderation and the UAI" to be held at Warringah Mall Library on Thursday 21st February, 2008 from 6pm - hear from an expert speaker from the Board of Studies - all senior students, HSC students and their parents are invited. Call and let us know you are coming on 9942 7999
Louise, Youth Librarian, Manly Library

Legal Studies students

at www.liac.sl.nsw.gov.au and click the "for Students" button -

provides Legal Studies students with a wide range of accurate information including research guides and "LIAC Crime Library" with summaries of well-known criminal cases, links to full text court decisions and links for finding local media reports. ALSO don't forget the FREE local talk at Manly Library on Wednesday 5th March, 2008 from 6.30pm for Legal Studies Students.

Louise, Youth Librarian, Manly Library

Eco-fashion

Is Green the NEW Black? Are you interested in eco-fashion or sustainable style? - The State Library of NSW is hosting a talk, eco-fashion parade and fashion recycling idea evening on Thursday 21st February from 5.30pm - it costs $15 for students and light refreshments are provided.
Louise, Youth Librarian, Manly Library

Journeys Ideas Lists

are available now on insidebreak.org.au
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