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The site provides a wealth of information about the formation and natural history of these islands, assorted quotes from Charles Darwin serve as excellent support material for students studying evolution and natural selection for outcome 5.8 of the Science Stages 4-5 syllabus; or those in Biology Stage 6 studying either module 8.4: Life on Earth or the module 9.3: Blueprint of life.<

This site is useful for students who are studying independently, for those who prefer not to use killed specimens, or for teachers unfamiliar with the technique. It will assist students in planning the mandatory eye dissection option 9.5, Communication, of the Biology: Stage 6 syllabus.

Many aspects of the life and times of the Australian scientist, Howard Florey, the developer of penicillin as an antibiotic, can be researched from this site. His early life and education, the times in which he lived, the discovery of penicillin and how Florey developed it as an antibiotic are covered. This site is relevant to the module 9.4: The search for better health of the Biology: Stage 6 syllabus.

Useful text and graphics about the senses are accessed from this easily navigated site. Relevant to option 9.5: communication, of the biology: stage 6 syllabus, the site provides information on a range of topics related to the brain and the senses.

The history of bioethics and its social and economic impacts on our society, and the applications of bioethics in various fields are discussed on this site. The information is relevant to Biology: Stage 6 syllabus.

Detailed instructions, photographs, student worksheets and sample answers from the books of a leading British IT educator make this a valuable site for teachers using data loggers.

This site is designed to assist secondary school students and other users in course selection for the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC), in order to maximise credit transfer into TAFE NSW courses. The site also provides useful information to school leavers about credit transfer opportunities in TAFE NSW courses.

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