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RHS Campaign for School Gardening

Register your school and access advice to create a sustainable garden. You can apply for an award too.

3-11 year olds
Teachers

What Are the Moon's Phases

Learn about the phases of the moon. This NASA site has animations, one of which allows you to view the moon today. The various phases of the moon are described and also shown on a diagram.

9-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Animal Photos

Super wildlife and domestic animals photos which can help you to identify creatures.

5-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Outdoor Shadows

Go outside with a friend and trace an outline of your shadow. Repeat after a while and watch how your shadow changes over time. The site explains the science behind your findings.

6-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

How do Dinosaur Fossils form?

This video animation from the Natural History Museum explains how fossils of dinosaurs and sea creatures were formed and why we can sometimes find them today.

7-11 year olds
Pupils

BBC Special Report - The Moon Landing

Read about the 1969 moon landing and view video footage from the time. You can listen to interviews with the astronauts.

5-16 year olds
Pupils

UK Space Agency

This website will tell you what you want to know about space, how to find out about opportunities for students, resources for teachers and more information on how the UK Space Agency is supporting education.

5-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Scottish Woodlands

Find out about seasonal changes in trees, what trees need to live and grow healthily and how trees both living and dead support life.

5-11 year olds
Pupils

Looking after Your Pet

This is a section of the PDSA website where you can find out about all sorts of pets and read advice from vets on how to take care of them.

7-14 year olds
Pupils

Better Planet Education

A bright, informative site about the environment and nature especially written for young people. There are lots of animal and environment fact sheets.

7-16 year olds
Pupils
Swallowtail Social - Social media training for small businesses