Study Tips and Cool Science Stuff
This is a page for links to external sites relating specifically to students who want to improve their study skills OR just check out some trusted science sites
STUDY TIPS
Studying properly is a skill few students have. Most students misunderstand the concept of "studying", and make it out to be much harder than it is. Below are a few sites which may assist students who are seeking to improve their study skills.
Effectivestudy.org - nice clean interface, very useful, links lead to some really simple but great advice - thanks for a tip about this page by Edward Schrader
Articles on How to Study This site has a lot of articles(each very brief) which cover some basic study skills
Blog article of some key ideas for effective studyThis is a blog article by Jack Millgram. Actually targeted at students who have difficulty focusing on tasks- but the ideas are very clear and well presented - useful for all students.
The Feynmen Technique - a very useful technique for studying concepts or ideas. Make these these to go with your study notes.
Cool Science Stuff
These are some random sites which either have useful science; amusing science perspectives; or just excellent presentation of science Aus Pop Sci The Australian Popular Science site
Periodic Table - see the top tabs
Periodic Table - see History & Trends tabs
Balancing Chemical Equations Video 1
Balancing Chemical Equations Video 2
Useful sites for students
Rewordify - a site which simplifies complex text
Instagrok - an information collation site
Gary Turner Science
QLD Alan Druery Excellence in Teaching Award (QCT)
QLD Secondary Teacher of the year Award (AISTL)
QLD Centenary of Federation Teaching Award (RACI)
Peter Doherty Excellence in Science Teaching Award
Prime Minister Commendation for Science Education Award