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.
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.
