There is a vast amount of information about all aspects of science to be found on the internet. This includes educational and other material covering all levels of interest and capability. In addition to the general Science information contained on these pages, there are also topics on Space covering The Solar System and Outer Space. Other topics can be reached through the Introduction page.

This page provides information on Chemistry and Physics. There is a section on The Periodic Table.

The First Page provides information about both Biology and Human Biology. Each major topic has multiple sub-topics.

The Third Page provides information on Energy and Science Journals.

The Fourth Page provides other information including Australian sites, Science blogs, Intelligent Design, Science for Kids and more.

Each of these pages can also be reached using the numbered boxes above.

The pages accessed through Tertiary Subjects contain a number of science related topics including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, … . There is also a Science Resources page that contains helpful information and ideas.

Chemistry

Chemistry Tools, Tutorials & Notes

• Australian National Chemistry Quiz
  The ‘Australian National Chemistry Quiz will be held on Thursday 28 July 2011. Entry forms will be sent to schools in February 2011’.
• Chem 101
  An extensive listing of resources for use with such a course. Some contributed by students. Most suited for late secondary.
• ChemGameTutor
  ‘An online chemistry game for students to practice essential skills necessary for success in introductory chemistry classes’. Several current levels and more being built. Check other options as well.
• Chemistry
  A virtual chemistry laboratory and tools.
• Chemistry Dictionary
• Chemistry Information on the Internet
  ‘This does not aim to be a comprehensive list of chemical information resources on the world wide web, but a set of pointers to the many large Chemistry link collections already available and direct links to a few sites of special interest’. Oxford University.
• Chemistry Teaching Resources
  ‘This is an attempt to present a comprehensive list of chemistry teaching resources on the Internet’. 21 topic areas are covered from Courses & Hypertexts to Software for Chemistry and beyond.
• Chemistry Tutor
  Thinkquest. ‘Web Pages to help you through your chemistry homework’. 10 sections from an Introduction to Chemistry to Web Elements.
• ChemTeam
  ‘Tutorial for high school chemistry’. ‘Provides study resources in all standard topics for students in high school and Advanced Placement chemistry’. UK.
• General Chemistry Online
  Basic concepts of chemistry. Notes, guides, links, trivia, FAQs, more.
• Global Water Experiment
  ‘During the International Year of Chemistry 2011 [IYC 2011], school students around the world are invited to explore one of Earth’s most critical resources, water. The results of their investigations will contribute to a Global Experiment, which will possibly become the biggest chemistry experiment ever’. All details are found here.
• My Chemistry Tutor
  Provides Homework Helpers, Tutorials, downloads, videos and more. Secondary and tertiary levels.
• ScienceGeek - Support for Chemistry
  ‘Gives first year chemistry students access to notes, worksheets, labs, other important documents for Chemistry classes, Powerpoints. Links to chemistry sites, software. Interactive quizzes for each chapter are provided’. US. Some PDF files.

The Periodic Table

• Chemical Elements
• ChemiCool
  The Periodic Table, glossary, tools, resources. See boxed link on the right.
• Chemistry in its Element
  ‘Chemistry World’s whirlwind tour of the periodic table : a leading scientist or author tells the story behind each element’. Click on individual elements for these. from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
• Chemistry Web Elements
• Lenntech Periodic Table
  ‘Each chemical element links to a page that explains its chemical properties, health effects, environmental effects, application data, an image and also information of the history/inventor of each element. Choose by name, atomic number, symbol or by mass’.
  Highly Recommended !
• Periodic Table Explorer
  ‘A brand new way of exploring the periodic table’. 11mb Free download.
• Periodic Table History
  Summary using a timeline format.
• Periodic Table of Elements
  ‘This colour-coded, printable periodic chart of elements has all info [atomic number, chemical symbol, element name, atomic weight, electron configuration, phase of matter at 298 K, manmade vs. natural, class] on one page’. Printable in PDF or as a graphic [.png].
• Periodic Tables
  Links to sites related to Periodic Tables including the tables games using them, software, unusual periodic tables, more.
• Periodic Tables [2]
  Another listing of links to sites related to Periodic Tables similar to the one above.
• The Visual Elements Periodic Table
  Now Fee-based software for download from this site, or you can still use it online here.
  Simply Brilliant !
• The Wooden Periodic Table
  Totally different but equally useful approach.

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General Information

• Chem4Kids
  Chemistry at an easy to understand level, including atomics, matter, glossary, history.
• Chemical Heritage Foundation
  ‘Serves the chemical and molecular science communities, by treasuring the past, educating the present, inspiring the future. Offers many tools for researchers, students, those who explore and discover how these sciences have changed the world’.
• Chemistry of How Things Work
  ChemCases.com. ‘Twelve case studies of chemistry in the everyday products we use and situations we meet. ChemCases helps you evaluate the decisions behind these products and situations’.
• Creative Chemistry
  UK site geared for secondary education. Puzzles, quizzes, resources for people to enjoy and learn with.
• Links for Chemists
  ‘An index of chemistry resources on the web’. Directories and sub-directories.
• The Human Touch of Chemistry
  Celebrating IYC 2011, Everyday Chemistry, History & Future, Famous Scientists, Periodic Table, Storyboard, games, Dr Nano [nanotechnology], Idea Bank, more.

Specific Areas of Chemistry

• Carbon is 4 Ever
  Thinkquest. Organic chemistry. Concentrates on the carbon atom [valency ‘4’]. Information through interactive missions. You are tested on your success.
• Common Molecules Collection
  ‘Molecules in this site are considered common based on world-wide use, application in classrooms, or by interest because of their fascinating structural properties’. Thumbnail images, information about all.
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  ‘The chemistry of carbon molecules is unique. Find out about carbon chemistry, the structures of molecules and how they relate to their properties and uses in this interactive resource’.

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Physics

Famous Physicists

• 20th Century Women in Physics
  Not the domain of males, as this site proves. ‘Descriptions of important contributions by 83 women in the 20th century. Documented by original papers in which discoveries were first reported, historical essays, other documents not easily available elsewhere’.
• Einstein Archives Online
  Digital manuscripts, archival database, more from potentially the greatest physicist ever. Award winning site.
• J. Robert Oppenheimer
  An exhibit of the man and his work. Award winning site.

Sir Isaac Newton

• Newton’s Apple
  ‘A fun, lively and wacky talk aimed at 11 to 16 year olds about the life and times of Isaac Newton, delivered by a master of children’s education’. Video format. Part of a larger Isaac Newton Resources page.
• Welcome to the Newton Project
  Read his texts, what the project is, more. Award winning site.

General Sites

• Hands On CERN
  ‘Educational project at the scientific frontier of physics. Aimed at teachers and high school students studying natural sciences. Purpose is to increase understanding of the most fundamental processes inside matter, explain modern research about particle collisions’.
• The Centre for History of Physics
  ‘Preserves and makes known the history of modern physics and allied fields’. Exhibits, resources, publications, archives, Visual Archives, links, more.
• Fizzics Fizzle
  ‘Your Interactive Guide to Physics ! A comprehensive guide to understanding the world of Physics’. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels, Cool Topics, reference section, more.
• Physics Museum
  ‘The collection of the The School of Physics Museum at the University of Melbourne comprises some 350 items of historical and scientific interest, concentrating on scientific apparatus constructed by former professors and staff for research purposes. It includes equipment and photographs spanning the history of the School of Physics, which was established as the School of Natural Philosophy in the 1880’s’. Access specific areas through the listing at the bottom of the home page.
• The Physics of Everyday Life
  How Everything Works. Answers provided by a university professor.
• Physics.org
  Your guide to Physics on the Internet. ‘The best physics resources, in one place. Use our technology to match question, age and knowledge profile to the physics websites. Explore physics around you, find formulae and constants in Equations, Site of the Month, check commonly asked questions, more.
• Physics and Astronomy - PhysLink
  Information from stories to purchases.

Tools, Tutorials, Notes

• Cosmic Evolution - From Big Bang to Humankind
  ‘The arrow of time, from the origin of the Universe to the present and beyond, spans several major epochs throughout all of history. Cosmic evolution is the study of the many varied changes in the assembly, and composition of energy, matter and life in the thinning and cooling Universe’.
• FearOfPhysics.com : Fear not !
  Physics Explained, Finally. ‘Why this site ? Because physics has a bad reputation !’ Check Why this Site ? for details and go back to the main page for visual physics, homework helper, physics dictionary.
  Excellent !
• Hands On Physics
  Practical examples in six major areas of physics including sound, mechanics, electricity.

HSC Physics

Geared to the Higher School Certificate curriculum in New South Wales, but applicable to most Physics courses at this level in other states/territories.

• HSC Physics Resources
  University of New South Wales. For students and teachers.
• The Physics HSC Syllabus
  Applets, simulations, more. From Uniserve Science, Sydney University.

• PHYSCLIPS
  ‘Physics animations, film clips, interactive tutorials and supporting pages’. From the University of NSW. Three Volumes - Mechanics, Waves & Sound, Electricity & Magnetism.
  Good collection !
• Physics
  Information in several directories, particularly about laws, a Physics Reference.
• Physics4Kids
  Motion, thermodynamic, light, modern physics, electricity and magnetism. Similar to Chem4Kids.
• Physics for the 21^st Century
  ‘Welcome to Physics for the 21st Century : an on-line course that explores the frontiers of physics. The 11 units, accompanied by videos, interactive simulations, and a comprehensive Facilitator’s Guide, work together to present an overview of key areas of rapidly-advancing knowledge in the field, arranged from the sub-atomic scale to the cosmological. The goal is to make the frontiers of physics accessible to anyone with an inquisitive mind who wants to experience the excitement, probe the mystery, and understand the human aspects of modern physics’.
• Physics Tutor
• Star Light Star Bright
  ‘Information provided to give the teacher additional knowledge on the topic of light and colour’. The electromagnetic spectrum.
• Why Is It So ?
  ‘Why Is It So ? - the ground-breaking TV series with the enigmatic Professor Julius Sumner Miller that ran on the ABC from 1963 to 1986. The Lab has found some of the funniest, most entertaining segments from the series and made them available for twenty first century enjoyment. Now you too can watch some enchanting experiments’ with the good professor !’

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