Where do I start?

You will need to use a variety of resources to complete this assessment task. This includes both print (printed books, journals, articles) and digital (web searches, databases, online encyclopaedias) resources.

CHSLibrary staff have some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk for you to use. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.

A quick way to find out more about life in the solar system is to do an internet search but remember to think critically about which websites you use. Assess your sites using the CRAPP test (below), and remember you need to produce your own work and say (cite) where it came from. 

DATABASES to help you research:  

  • Use your keywords to search this database.
  • Sign in with Single Sign On or use the username and password combo on the front page from home
  • Save what you want to Google Drive using the icon provided
  • Copy and paste the APA referencing to save you having to recreate it
  • Use your keywords to search this database
  • Sign in with Single Sign On or use the username and password combo on the front page from home
  • Save what you want to Google Drive using the icon provided
  • Copy and paste the APA referencing to save you having to recreate it
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JSTOR

  • A comprehensive digital library tailored to support the research needs of secondary school students. 
  • Log in using via your school Google account and details

Search strings to help you research:  

Use Carrot2 to find information on life in the solar system. Click on FOAM TREES to see a visual representative of your search.. Alternatively, you can use any search engine you are comfortable with and try these tips for a fine-tuned search:

"solar system" -... putting quote marks " " around your words keeps them together in the search

and ... using and between words/ideas means that the engine will search for this AND that.

- ... using a minus symbol will remove anything from your search that you don't want. Clearing away the clutter can help you see what is there that can be helpful.

Christchurch City Libraries:


​Christchurch City Libraries has a range of books and videos / documentaries (via Kanopy) that can help you with your research.
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​You will need to log in with a Christchurch City Libraries card and PIN. ​Just ask CHS Library Staff as we have access to these details for you.

Other websites to try:

​Conditions required to support life

Extremophiles – examples

Locations in Solar System that could support life
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/0_0_0/astrobio_life_03 - information
 
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/eight-ingredients-life-in-space.html - looks at life in space but more useful for conditions to support life.
Carrot2 'extremeophiles' search - Display results in FoamTree and select.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/interdependence/adaptationsrev5.shtml - Examples and adaptations
 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4187170/  - article
 
https://www.kevinabarnes.com/extreme-life/ - article describes the 9 categories of extremophiles found on earth.
http://www.space.com/15716-alien-life-search-solar-system.html  - article – annoying site with ads but info ok!
 
https://www.wired.com/2009/01/et-life/ - article
 
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/where-solar-system-are-we-most-likely-find-life-180949994/ - article.
 
http://observer.com/2016/08/nasa-director-reveals-the-4-places-most-likely-to-have-alien-life-in-our-solar-system/  - TED Talk article  with link to Talk - also includes “ingredients for life” posed in Question 1 .

 Checking your SITES / Information

 Referencing your work using APA style 

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