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.
Fossils
A BBC video of Martin Hughes-Games who visits a science museum and explains fossils and the evolution of life.
Unravelling the Genome
In June 2000 scientists completed the 'map' for a human being. See here what a huge task this was and why it is valuable.
Food Standards Agency
UK Government advice on eating healthily. Find out hygiene ratings of schools and businesses which serve food.
All About Butterflies
All About Butterflies is designed for students of all ages. You can start at a basic level and progress to more detailed information. It explains the parts of a butterfly's anatomy and its lifecycle. There is an illustrated butterfly dictionary and more.
Enchanted Learning
Explore the world of whales, dolphins and sharks, and access hundreds of animal printouts with labels and information.
The Microbe Zoo
Informative and visually appealing site about microbes. Covers the positive and negative effects of microbes in agriculture, on animals including people, in water and in the air. Play the Safari game to hunt for microbes.
British Mammals
Information on many British mammals. Also details on which ones are endangered. There are sections on where the creatures are to be found and conservation issues.
