ParentZone
A selection of information for parents, carers and guardians of school age children in Scotland. It looks at many ways that you can get involved in your child's education and support learning.
Infectious Diseases
Read the facts about microbes, how they cause disease and the human immune system. The site also looks at the ways we treat illness such as vaccination and antibiotics. The site is interactive so you can test your knowledge.
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.
Web Gallery of Art
The Web Gallery of Art is a virtual museum and searchable database of European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods (1200-1700). You can even take virtual tours such as one to the Cistine Chapel in the Vatican.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Test your understanding of acids, alkalis, bases and salts in this quiz. Find out the difference between alkalis and bases, how acids and alkalis react with one another, how neutralisation can produce salts and the relevance of pH values.
Edexcel
Edexcel is one of the leading examining and awarding bodies in the UK. They provide a wide range of qualifications including GCSEs, GCE AS and A levels; GNVQs, BTEC First, HND and HNCs, NVQS and Key Skills. Find syllabus information on the site.
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.
