Healthy Living
Information to help you become more healthy. Advice on the risks associated with alcohol, smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise and how you can have a healthier lifestyle.
Discovering DNA - A Recipe for Life
A teacher resource detailing a workshop through which children can discover a basic understanding of the role of DNA within cells of the human body and an appreciation of how their unique DNA makes them different to other people.
Diet and Digestion
A site on digestion. It examines the food groups and a healthy diet. The quizzes are faulty.
Skin Structure and Function
An excellent, interactive about the structure and functions of skin. It also looks at common skin infections.
Homeostasis - The Kidneys and Water Balance
An excellent interactive site which explains the structure and function of the kidneys. It also looks at how kidneys work, at problems which can arise and at dialysis.
Farms for Schools
Interested in taking your class on a farm visit? Search for a suitable farm in your area here. There is also precautionary advice for teachers.
Yourgenome.org
Discover about DNA, genes and genomes and possible health implications.
Starch in leaf animation
An animation showing the practical steps when testing for the presence of starch in leaves.
Dinosaurs
A simple site about dinosaurs. Find out the possible reasons for them becoming extinct.
UK Fossils
Read about what fossils are, how they were formed and where to find them.
