The catalogue of web sites for the HERCULE projects was developed by librarians and teachers during 1999 and further refined during the early months of 2000. Children working with the project have reviewed many of the sites and this is where the rating system has been developed. When the project began, the education curriculum topics of the three partner countries, England, Portugal and Ireland were examined. The areas of education and the environment were identified as common to all and fitting in well with the project profile. It has been decided by the partners to keep the catalogue small and therefore there are only five sites listed for each of the sections. The catalogue will be updated on a regular basis.
When identifying sites, we have tried to find ones that will be of use to the three partners in the project and the wider community. Sites have to be well laid out in a clear, user friendly manner. The sites need to present the information well and by doing so, will encourage a person to re-visit the site or recommend it to others.
General Environmental Web Sites
English Environmental Web Sites
Portuguese Educational Web Sites
Portuguese Environmental Web Sites
Portuguese Educational Sites in Portuguese
Portuguese Sites in Portuguese
These sites have been chosen because of their wide content, which it is hoped will appeal to many groups of people. These sites have good links to other environmental sites. A number of the web sites listed have specific sites for children, and in this case it is the address for the children's pages that has been given.
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Description of site: This site gives children the opportunity to ask questions related to many areas in an interesting fun based format. |
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Description of site: Earthwatch Institute Promotes the sustainable conservation of natural resources and cultural heritages by creating partnerships between scientists, educators and the general public. One of the sites linked to this is the “Global Classroom” |
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| Language: Eng. | ||
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Description of site: Links to environmental orgaisations and lots of information, provided by Green Channel Communications Ltd. Aims to promote positive enviromental change through better communication of environmental products, services and initiatives. Good links. |
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Description of site: Multi-media articles and spectatular photos that span the world. The site is based on the famous magazine. The site has a section for children, which includes plenty of facts and challenges to keep people interested. |
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Description of site: Children's education project on wildlife. Part of the Wildlife Preservation Trust International site. There are student/teacher pages and projects. |
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Description of site: Internationally known organisation for the preservation of wildlife. Within the site there are many local sites. |
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| Language:Eng. |
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Education sites around the world are very varied, so this catalogue has concentrated on five sites which offer options in the form of questions and answers / ideas / discussions and should be looked at as “stepping stones” to further sites in the field of education.
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The catalogue has concentrated on Irish environmental sites, which have a broad base and good links as opposed to specific sites related to one subject.
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Description of site: A lively site with plenty of information about birds and their habitats. The site includes school section on working and learning with birds. Good links related to bird sites. |
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| Language: Eng. | ||
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Description of site: Public information service on environmental matters. A section of the Department of the Environment and Local Government which collects and maintains up to date environmental information. |
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| Language: Eng. | ||
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Description of site: Listing of national heritage sites in Ireland, includes an interactive map of locations, and information on the many historic attractions in the country including practical details. |
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Description of site: Wild Ireland Irish wildlife information in an excellent site that covers many aspects of the subject. |
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| Language:Eng. |
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Description of site: Edunet is a virtual community for those involved in education in Ireland. It aids in the linking up of schools, access to the internet, e-mails communications and lists resources. |
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| Language: Eng. | ||
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Description of site: This web site is dedicated to the advancement of all levels of learning in Ireland. There is news and information related to schools, educational authorities, discussion groups, subject information and good links. |
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Description of site: The archive, which is part of the National Library, comprises of approx. 300,000 photographs, the vast majority of which are Irish. Most of the collections are historical, but give a good insight into life in Ireland in earlier eras. |
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Description of site: Aimed at schools and people related to education, this web site carries a large amount of information and has useful links on all the pages and sub-sites. |
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Description of site: A series of sites that will be useful to students. The sites include exam papers, cyber classes, resources and educational news |
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Description of site: An electronic archive of photographs, moving pictures and sounds of endangered species and habitats. |
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Description of site: A site with lots of pictures, videos and useful information. Includes excellent pages about local nature, local bird watching, what you have seen on the way to school, a wildlife survey for kids and web sites of the week. |
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Description of site: Natural History Museum Guide to the museum, including a virtual tour of galleries in which you can virtually stand and turn 360 degrees in the panoramas. |
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Description of site: Excellent children’s site from Kent, England which includes pond explorer, woodland explorer and grassland explorer. Basic, clear information on what plants and creatures to look out for. |
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Description of site: Covers water, cars, natural resources, recycling etc. “Whizzy” site will appeal to teens with plenty of information, projects and games. |
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Description of site: A fascinating museum site, open 24 hours, with lots of information and links. Includes children’s and young people’s sections and a web site of the week. |
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Description of site: Black Country Living Museum Lots of information and pictures about this museum, which features life and work in the English Midlands in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. |
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Description of site: An interactive web site about different cultures and beliefs in Britain, which deals with racism in an entertaining and constructive way. |
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Description of site: General education site. Covers English, Maths, Science, Geography and History – send in questions, ask in chat rooms and search library for homework problems. |
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Description of site: A Millennium Project for Walsall schools. Each school will produce a display and web material to celebrate the millennium. |
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Description of site: Photos and a variety of information about the Arrabida Natural park, which is situated around the Setubal area, just south of Lisbon |
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Description of site: Information about renewable energies. |
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Description of site: This is a search engine covering several environment oriented themes including: pollution, water, ecology, flora & fauna, bio-diversity, energy, environmental technology etc. |
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Description of site: Good listing of links about the environment |
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Description of site: Information about the resident species of the aquarium and advice on acting towards a better environment. |
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Breve Descrição: Motor de busca que cobre diversos temas ligados ao ambiente: poluição do ar, sonora, dos solos e das águas, resíduos sólidos, águas residuais, fauna e flora, biodiversidade, energia, compostagem., tecnologia ambiental, etc. |
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Fotos e Informação diversa sobre o Parque Natural da Arrabida |
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Breve Descrição: Informação sobre as espécies residentes e conselhos para um melhor ambiente |
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Breve Descrição: O Portal Climambiente é a porta de entrada para o clima e o ambiente na Internet |
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Breve Descrição: Boa lista de Links sobre Ambiente |
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Breve Descrição: Informação diversa sobre a História de Portugal orientada para estudantes do 2 Ciclo |
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Breve Descrição: Site Oficial da Câmara Municipal de Oeiras |
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Breve Descrição: Site da Unidade de Apoio à Rede telemátatica Educativa do Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia |
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Breve Descrição: Mostra de trabalhos, oficina de escrita, atlier de pintura, etc. |
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Breve Descrição: Equipa orientada pelo Conselho Científico da língua Portuguesa responde às dúvidas colocadas |
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