Down's Syndrome Association
The Association is there to support parents of children with Down's Syndrome, but teachers will also find the information useful too.
Spelling Bee
The spelling activities on this US site are for children aged 5 in September (Grade 1) up to age 17 in September (Grade 10). The primary age activities are good exercises for KS1 and KS2 spelling SATs in England as they follow a similar format.
The Story of Buddha for Children
A straightforward story of the life of Sakyamuni Buddha which you can print off and colour if you wish.
Cambridge International Examinations Study Resources
Cambridge University has developed this excellent support site with exam help resources. There is advice, study checklists, past papers, syllabusus and exam information for students taking their GCSE, A and AS level examinations.
Ancient Egypt
A British Museum site which has information on school visits.
Helping your Child with Homework
Straightforward guide for parents to help children develop good homework routines by Topmarks.
Optics for Kids
The science of light and lenses explained.
A State Apart
An interactive chronicle of events from the BBC covering 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland. The events are brought up to date with an analysis of the Good Friday agreement and beyond. There are newspaper articles, interviews, and video footage.
Mapmaker Interactive
NatGeo Mapmaker Interactive from National Geographic has maps of countries providing lots of different information about each country.
Dartmoor National Park Fact Files
Superb, downloadable information from the Dartmoor National Park Authority. There are great illustrations and these factsheets provide excellent help relevant to GCSE courses. Some of the topics include erosion, land use, and recreation and tourism.
