Our HSC resources also include study guides, Infocus resources and databases that access current newspapers and magazines. Can’t find what your’e looking for? Let us know.
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CSIRO – Farming and FoodTopics include Animal products, Aquaculture, Crops, Farm management, food, forestry and pastures.
BBC Ancient HistoryTopics covered include Greek, Egyptian, Roman, British Prehistory, Anglo Saxons, Vikings and India.
Best History Websites
Eyewitness to HistoryPrimary source materials related to various historical events eg. Letters of Pliny the Younger.
business.gov.auHow to start, buy and manage a business. Includes case studies.
CommSecFinancial planning and management. Enables students to learn about margin lending, managed funds and the share market.
Dollars and Sense: Making Sense Of Your MoneyTips on budgeting and setting financial goals.
Marketing MagazineMarketing industry news.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Camden Community Profile and Sustainability Indicators
NSW Department of Community Services - DOCSChild care and parenting advice. Research reports on wide variety of topics.
PUBMED CentralUS National Institute of Health free archive of biomedical and life sciences literature.
Free Online Dictionary of Computing (FOLDOC)
Intute: Computer Science
SlashdotNews for Nerds - stuff that matters.
Intute: Arts and Humanities - Music and the Performing ArtsSearchable database of Music and Performing Arts Resources.
Lyric WikiReliable source of Lyrics without the ads.
Music AustraliaAustralian music and musicians, scores, recordings and websites.
NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art)
Performing Arts NewsThe latest happenings in performing arts in Australia.
Great Buildings
Intute: Arts and Humanities - DesignSearchable database of design resources.
English Teacher’s AssociationGlossary of English terms, Area of Study and comprehensive tips on “How to do English”.
EruditeAdvice from experienced teachers. Also see their great blog that highlights popular topics.
Google Books ShakespeareFull text, searchable Shakespeare.
Internet Public Library Literary Criticism
SparknotesStudy Guides to literature.
State Library of New South WalesThis guide will help you find the best books, articles, websites, online databases, and catalogues - sourced and verified by state library experts.
Inside a Break
Kings School Belonging Blog
NSW Department of Education and TrainingResource List for HSC Area of Study Belonging. Includes information on how to select a relevant text.
Walker Books
Board of StudiesSyllabus requirements, past papers and exam times.
Bored of StudiesUse the forums to get advice from other HSC students.
Charles Sturt University HSC Online
In FocusLinks students studying for the Higher School Certificate with information from the State Library of NSW. Camden Council libraries have a comprehensive range of these resources for loan.
Inside BreakExcellent HSC resources website provided by Manly, Warringah and Pittwater libraries.
Online DatabasesAccess to current and past newspapers and journals.
SMH - Higher School CertificateStudy guides for a range of HSC subjects.
State Library of New South Wales
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Human Development ReportPopulation statistics, development trends and implications and climate change.
Urban Ecology Australia
World Resources Institute (WRI)Climate, energy, transport, people and ecosystems.
WorldmapperSpatial awareness of world population by subject and rate of resource consumption.
Megacity Taskforce of the International Geographical Union
Tate Modern Global Cities Exhibition
Growth Centres CommissionPlanning and Infrastructure related to the North West and South West Growth Centres.
NSW Governments Metropolitan StrategySydney development plans.
Australasian Legal Information InstituteFree access to Australasian legal materials.
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC)
Legal Information Access CentreFree legal information service provided by State Library of NSW.
Quick MathOnline calculator for algebra, calculus and matrices.
NSW HSC Online – Charles Sturt UniversitySearch site reviews – specially for students studying Modern and Extension History.
Australia’s War 1939-1945The Australian experience during WWII.
CNN Mao Tse-tung Profile
Marxists Internet ArchiveThe Internet’s largest collection of Marxist writings, includes photos and biographies.
Russian HistorySelection of links to other sites chosen by Bucknell University.
Golda Meir
New York Times Obituary
Nobel Prize WinnersSelection of links to other sites chosen by Bucknell University.
Dawn of LegendAustralian War memorial explores the legend surrounding Gallipoli.
Peace and War in the Twentieth CenturyPrimary sources from throughout the twentieth century from McMaster university Canada.
Visit GallipoliOverview of the conflict at Gallipoli with a focus on Gallipoli today from the Department of Veteren’s Affairs and the Board of Studies.
CSIROClimate change, renewable energy, environment and agriculture.
Earth and Environmental ScienceLinks from University of Sydney.
Intute: Physical Sciences
One World NetLatest global news with a focus on human rights and humanitarian issues.
Society and Culture AssociationGet all the help with your PIP with the ask PIPPA services. Excellent resources section with articles from ‘Culturescope’.
Dealing with Exam Stress
Effortless Exams
Exam Techniques
Mind Tools (Information & Study Skills)
Study Skills
EasyBibFree automatic bibliography and citation maker (MLA system).
ScotchBib Automatic Harvard Referencing GeneratorHarvard Referencing System made easy.
GoVetIncludes: Business Services, Construction, Entertainment, Hospitality, Information Technology, Metal & Engineering, Primary Industries, Retail and General VET Information.