The Adventures of Captain Cook
A National Geographic Kids article about the life and voyages of Captain James Cook.
Discovery Point
This is the website of Dundee's visitor attraction featuring the story of Captain Scott's ship Discovery. The site has information about Antarctica and also about Scott and his fated expedition to the South Pole.
OLogy
OLogy is a science website for children. It has been produced by the American Museum of Natural History. It is packed with information and includes videos, quizzes and activities to try at home and school.
Sir Francis Drake
Who was Francis Drake? This daring Tudor seafarer was thought to be a hero by many, fearsome by some and reckless by others. This site from the Maritime Museum has a straightforward account of his exploits.
Introduction to Exploring Scotland
This resource helps you to discover more about the natural resources of Scotland and the relationship between soil and the Scottish landscape.
Who is Piet Mondrian?
Explore the abstract art of Piet Mondrian in this site by Tate and find out how he worked.
Peep and the Big Wide World
The animated series Peep and the Big Wide World has games aimed at teaching science and maths to preschoolers.
Vikings
Five learner guides and 16 class clip videos on the Vikings from the BBC.
Renaissance
Journey back to a time of great discovery and invention: the Renaissance. Learn what factors led up to this exceptional time in history, about its art, ideas, and notable figures. Interactive activities include an adventure as a spice trader.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution
A first-class site on this period of French history which has images, a timeline and essays. It includes information from the social causes of the Revolution through to the legacies it left.
