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Ancient religions

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A good starting point is Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed from the library ce-net page -

Search for ancient religions.

Here are some links to sites where you can search for ancient religious rites:

http://library.thinkquest.org/C004203/religion/main.htm

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/religion/

http://search.about.com/fullsearch.htm?terms=ancient%20religions

http://bubl.ac.uk/link/linkbrowse.cfm?menuid=2595

Much ado about nothing - Year 10 english

60-Second Shakespeare On this page, a tabloid-style summary of the play from the BBC.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shakespeare/60secondshakespeare/themes_muchado.shtml

Much Ado about Nothing The action is set in modern times; Shakespeare's character names and language remain. An outstanding animated adaptation from the Stratford Festival of Canada. Requires Flash version 8.

http://www.stratfordfestival.ca/muchado/

Much Ado about Nothing Plot summary, themes, imagery, more.

http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/xMuchAdo.html#Much%20Ado

From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Much Ado About Nothing Study Guide has everything you need including a quiz.

http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/muchado/

Life in a Medieval Monastery - Year 9 Religion

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Follow these links to investigate monastic life in the Middle Ages:

http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/middle-ages-religion.htm

http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html

Aluminium: Year 8

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Design and Technology - Metal

Books and Encyclopedia
World Book Encyclopedia - Encyclopedia stand (Aluminium)
Relevant dewey numbers - 669 (use content and index)

Databases:

Encyclopedia Britannica online (search aluminium or links below)
- Aluminum's Raw Material - Bauxite
Includes an overview description of aluminium production.

- Aluminum Processing
This is a much more detailed article.

- *Metal
This is a shorter article which gives an overview of metal production.

Recommended Websites:

- Aluminium Fact Sheet
Good article from the Minerals Council of Australia.

- Aluminium
Includes uses, properties, a map of Australia and a simplified description of the production process.

- Aluminium from Chambers of Minerals and Energy, Western Australia
All the facts you need and some interesting extra information.

http://www.rocksandminerals.com/aluminum/process.htm

Radiata Pine -Year 7

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Plantation Information Network
Make your own map of radiata pine plantation locations in Australia.
http://www.stba.com.au/documents/ProgressingRadiataPineinAustraliaApril2005.pdf

Propagation of Planting Stock
Details methods used in forest nurseries.

Treated Pine - The Process
Good description of pine treatment for outdoor uses.

Sawmilling Basics
Check specific milling processes here.

Harvesting of Wood
Information and multimedia about marking, felling and processing trees.

Mill Process
Process diagram of a pulp and paper mill.

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Year 10 Religion - Reverence for Life

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Task

Research a contemporary issue which impacts upon the value of human life or dignity of the human person.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/ethics/

http://www.abc.net.au/religion/library/ethics.htm

http://www.catholicweekly.com.au/

Research Catholic moral principles and teachings which apply to the chosen issue.

http://libraries.parra.catholic.edu.au/index.html and select library webs, Britannica or Religion and Philosophy

Plan and construct a mind map to assist in answering the following question in class.
http://www.teamwork.demon.co.uk/mind_maps/mind_basic.html

Evaluating web sites

http://www.classzone.com/books/research_guide/page_build.cfm?content=web_eval&state=none

Year 7 Religion - Baptism

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Use these links to help you search for information

http://www.catholicdoors.com/courses/baptism.htm

http://catholicism.about.com/od/beliefsteachings/p/Sac_Baptism.htm

http://www.catholicaustralia.com.au/page.php?pg=sacraments-baptismal-ceremony

Catholic Studies - Search for Meaning

image:The Meaning Of Life

Outcomes -
discuss the nature and characteristics of God in christianity and other traditions
gather, analyse and synthesise information about religion, independently and in teams
communicate information, ideas and issues in apropriate forms to different audiences and in different contexts
apply appropriate and correct terminology and concepts related to religion and belief systems
Use the links to the followng websites to compare religions
http://www.religionfacts.com/
http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
http://www.religionstudy.com/
http://www.religionstudy.com/

Search the Koran in English

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/k/koran/simple.html