BBC Higher Bitesize Revision

Higher Bitesize is a revision site especially for those students taking the Scottish higher examinations.

Historic Figures

A brilliant BBC site featuring biographies of famous people in history.

Design a Victorian Room

Choose from a selection of floors, lighting, wall coverings and furniture to furnish a Victorian drawing room. You can print out your room if you like.

World War II

Learn about the Second World War by using animated maps and investigations containing original documents, film, photographs and audio from the National Archives.

Heritage Explorer

Teaching activities provide a selected image supported by a teaching idea and associated worksheets, notes or whiteboard downloads. They ask a Key Question targeted at specific National Curriculum related historical topics.

An Online Encyclopedia of British History for Children

A comprehensive history reference tool designed for primary-aged children. There is a timeline with more detailed information in the sub-pages. Time periods span from Mesolithic times to the year 2000.

What was life like in London during World War II?

An interesting 'Pocket History' of life in London during the Second World War. It includes an illustrated, downloadable PDF with all the facts.

The Three Pyramids

This is an online game from National Museums Scotland called the Three Pyramids. It’s a platform game aimed at children aged 7-11, designed to teach them about the processes involved in mummifying a body and preparing it for the afterlife.

Ancient Egypt

Find out what life was like 9000 years ago in Ancient Egypt. Study heiroglyphs and ancient mummies and see what they tell us about Egypt both long ago and today. Great on an interactive whiteboard using full screen option.

Ancient Greece

Explore ancient Greece and find out about Greek religion and the Gods, the ancient Olympics, the Greek alphabet and language and even try your hand at chariot racing. Works well on interactive whiteboard in full-screen option.