Great links

Here are some great links:

Anthems (songs) Where can I find information about anthems?

China (Government and society) How does the Chinese government make decisions? What is life like for people living in China? 

Colin McCahon (1919 - 1989) Where can I find information about Colin McCahon? What is he famous for?

Immigration to New Zealand (Primary) What countries do people who move to New Zealand come from? 

Nuclear meltdowns Where can I find information on nuclear meltdowns including Chernobyl and Fukushima? 

Rabbits Where can I find information about rabbits? 

Refugees (aid agencies) Which countries do refugees come from? Where can I find information on aid agencies and the work they do for refugees? 

Refugees (New Zealand) How many refugees come to New Zealand every year? What is New Zealand's Refugee Quota? 

Seed dispersal (native plants) Where can I find information on how plants spread their seeds? How does the New Zealand plant Mingimingi spread its seeds?

Tikanga Māori (Māori protocols) Where can I find information about Māori protocols (tikanga Māori)? 

High Interest Topics (HITs)

These are collections of websites selected especially for their quality and relevance for New Zealand schools.

Recently published or updated HITs:

·         New Zealand and the Olympic Games 

·         Olympic Games – recent and historic 

·         Seasons – Winter 

·         New Zealand Census 

·         Maths 

Christchurch City Libraries 

Hooked on NZ Books, a new website for secondary students about reviewing and NZ books  

Kids' page of the NZ Book Council