Homework Help
Did you know the Library staff can help you find information to help with your homework? We can help you find sources online, books in the library or we can show you how to use the great online databases such as Encyclopedia Britannica and National Geographic that you can use on a computer or device.
Here you will also find some links to other websites that may help with study and homework.
The State Library of NSW has some great learning activities and virtual excursions for English and History elements of the NSW syllabus.
There is also a Young Writers Club for students to use as a way to brush up on writing skills, get some inspiration and more! Follow the links below to see what is available.
Learning at the State Library
Young Writer's Club
A range of free resources for both primary and secondary students. The free resources range from quick activities, educational games through to full case studies. Select an activity to get started.
Australian History Mysteries
- Who lived here first and how do we know? PRIMARY SCHOOL CASE STUDY
- The Eureka Rebellion – could you have stopped it from happening? SECONDARY SCHOOL CASE STUDY
- Australian History Mysteries Quiz
- Can you strike it rich during the goldrush?
- This Day In History
- Walking in the footsteps of the Condah Anzacs
The Library provides access to databases to enable research from your home or office as well as when you visit the library. When accessing databases from home you need to enter your Bathurst Library card number (including the 01/) as the patron ID. Bathurst Library staff are happy to assist.
Gale Databases
- Gale Global Issues: Analyse important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content.
- Gale Science: Manipulate 3D interactive models to visualise and understand concepts in biology, chemistry, earth, and space science.
- National Geographic: Browse this cross-searchable platform for research insight from journalism's most trusted name in exploration and discovery.
- National Geo Kids: Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space - especially curated for children.
- World History: Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in world history from a variety of sources.
Curriculum-linked learning resources for primary and secondary school teachers and students. Includes media literacy education, learning English help and interactive games and quizzes.
https://www.abc.net.au/education
This site provides quality civics and citizenship education resources, programs and events. A deep understanding of Australia's system of government and our democratic values enables students to become active and informed citizens, who contribute to Australia's democracy and engage globally.
Civics and Citizenship