Video explaining how to organise and save your work.
Online Databases
The Library subscribes to a range of databases such as Echoeducation, Britannica Online, eLibrary Science, ANZ Reference Centre, ANZ Reference Points of View. Britannica Pathways HASS and Science.
ReadPlus
ReadPlus YA Literature database is a collection of selected books and films arranged under themes. The database provides lists, reviews and resources to help students and teachers to select great titles for reading. For young people 5 to18.
Please ask library staff for login details.
Year 8 Viking Lifestyle Research Assignment
The library has collected a box of resources for your classes to borrow and below are links with some research pathways that you might like to follow to find out more about your topic.
Britannica Online
Vikings - use search term Viking in the Middle level and choose the first article (Vikings "people") drop down the table of contents and this article covers many of the topics in your assignment. It also includes images, videos and other useful websites. Please ask library staff if you have issues accessing this resource)
ClickView
The Vikings - The social organization, daily life, myths and beliefs of the main cultures of history
Beowulf - (BBC 3min) A bitesize telling of the story of Beowulf
YouTube
Ten Minute History - The Vikings
The Vikings , Crash Course World History
Vikings Live - British Museum (comprehensive video, runs 89 min, worthwhile watching)
What's so special about Viking Ships?
The secret messages of Viking Runestones
What life was really like as a Viking (good video but does contain ads)
Websites
Vikings in Britain - BBC Bitesize History (good website, comprehensive, easy to read and interactive)
The Challenge requires students to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September.
How do I complete the Challenge?
- 8 books from the PRC booklist, and 4 of your own choosing
