NCEA – Physics | Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

Resources to help you learn out about Physics.

Library resources

Science and scientists: A guide to science resources from Christchurch City Libraries.
Science in Context: Curriculum-related science content for high school and university students, teachers and researchers. Merges reference content with journal articles and media reports.
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Science Reference Center: This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
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Study It - for NCEA students: Your one stop site for achieving in NCEA Physics. Find what you need to know, contact subject teachers, and get encouragement from other students.
How Stuff Works: Have you ever wondered how the engine in your car works, or what gears do, or what makes the inside of your refrigerator cold? A great place to learn how things work in the world around you. Good for science projects or technology, astronomy or earth science projects.
Khan Academy: With particular strength in Math and Science, Khan Academy offers thousands of videos with related exercises to let you learn online at your own pace.
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration: All the information you could need to know about NASA! Includes information about missions, living in space, and has lots of images and video clips as well as a page dedicated to students.
Science Learning Hub: Articles and activities covering a range of scientific topics including physics.
No Brain Too Small: NCEA levels 1 - 3 & Junior science revision.
Physlink: Physics and astronomy on-line. World wide news plus comprehensive reference section for study and assignments
SparkNotes Study Guide Physics: For study guides on gravitation, thermodynamics, magnetic forces, optics and more try here. May require you to join but membership is free.