A reference book or website gives you information about a topic. Reference tools include encyclopaedias, atlases and dictionaries. They are good for giving you background information or specific information on a topic.
Keep track of your information sources by writing:
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the title of the website
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the author
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the website URL
ONLINE RESOURCES- REFERENCE
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Have-A-Go
Word Central is a dictionary, thesaurus and rhyming dictionary for children. It will help you find:
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The meaning of words
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Words that mean almost the same
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Rhyming words
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Click on image to get to the website
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Click on Dictionary, Thesaurus or Rhyming at the top
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Type in your word
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Click
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In the text box click on the type of word you need: verb, adjective, noun
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Click on this icon to hear the word
It also has other great features for you to explore.
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ONLINE RESOURCES- NON-FICTION
Kidcyber is an excellent source of information. By scrolling down to the bottom of the KidCyber webpage you will find links to:
KidCyber provides text at different reading levels:
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A list of short 4-5 points
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More detailed information and
Some pages have links to other websites for more information.
The Original Gold Rush Colony - Mogo
This website is maintained by a theme park at Mogo, which is all about the Goldrush.
This website includes:
Links to other information on the site can be found:
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At the bottom of each page
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On the right hand side of all pages
A search box for this site can be found in the top right hand side of each page. Enter a term to find links to information within this website.
The Australian Goldrush
This website run by the Australian Government provides an overview of the Goldrush.
Links to other information on the site can be found:
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At the bottom of each page
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On the right hand side of all pages
Eureka Stockade
This website run by the Australian Government provides an overview of the Goldrush.
Links to other information on the site can be found:
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At the bottom of each page
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On the right hand side of all pages
Eureka! The Rush for Gold
This excellent website provides information about the Goldrush through:
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Text
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Drawings
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Photographs
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Maps
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Diaries
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Books where you can turn the page
A wonderful site to explore!!
Links to other information on the site can be found:
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On the left hand side of all pages
Australian Goldrush Timeline
Scroll down to find a timeline of the events of the Goldrush in Australia.
Further information can be found in the Other Chapters box.
SBS Gold
In depth information is found on this site, and lots of it! Use the menu on the left hand side of the screen to select your topic.
Good Luck!
All resources are unless otherwise stated.