Biology

Youth HSC resources Biology

Library resources

Library biology resources can be found in the area around non-fiction section 570. These include:

  • Encyclopedia of life sciences (R570.3)
  • Collins Dictionary of Biology (R574.03)
  • Excel Biology guide (HSC Express)
  • Magazines: New Scientist, Scientific American, Cosmos, Earth Garden, ReNew and Australian Geographic. 

 

Online resources

NSW Education Standards Authority Biology Syllabus

Complete course outline and sample test papers.

The Biology Corner

Biology lesson plans, worksheets, tutorials and resources for teachers and students.

Australian Government Department Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Topics include; The Cleaner Environment Plan, Biodiversity, Heritage, Marine, Sustainable communities, Water, Environment protection, Land, National Parks and Science and research.

Biodiversity Heritage Library

The Biodiversity Heritage Library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community.

Atlas of Living Australia

A free, collaborative, national project that aggregates biodiversity data.

Australian Institute of Marine Science

Conducts research into tropical marine environments and their living aquatic resources.

Genetic Science Learning Center

Useful information and interactive resources for learning about genetics, cell biology, neuroscience, and much more.

OzCoasts Australian Online Coastal Information

Comprehensive information about our coast, including estuaries and climate change impact.

The State Library of NSW

Access free databases with your Kiama Library card, including Science in Context (Gale), Science Reference Center, The Conversation, Understanding Evolution, and Public Library of Science.

National Library of Australia 

Access a a great range of e-resources, including Australian Plant Image Index, Online Zoological Collections of Australian Museums, and Australia’s Virtual Herbarium.