Cool Antarctica
Simply the best website about Antarctica that we know of. It has stacks of free to use pictures and is bursting with facts about Antarctica and its animals. It also includes the history of exploration, the climate and environmental issues.
Disappearing Act
Try this activity to see how animals use camouflage to protect themselves. You can compare what you see when a camouflaged figure remains still to what you see when the figure is moving.
How do Dinosaur Fossils form?
This video animation from the Natural History Museum explains how fossils of dinosaurs and sea creatures were formed and why we can sometimes find them today.
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.
Learn about the Weather
Learn about weather phenomena including clouds, rain and snow, with these excellent videos and animations from the UK Met Office. They are YouTube videos so will not be accessible in all schools but they are ad free.
DNA from the Beginning
An animated primer which looks at the basics of DNA, genes and heredity and the work of important scientists in the field of genetics. Shockwave plugin required.
The Aesop for Children
Aesop for Children contains the text of selected fables, pictures, video, and interactive animations, and will be enjoyed by readers of any age. Interact with the charming illustrations to see and hear them move.
Nature's Calendar
Be involved in recording nature sightings in spring and autumn to help scientists understand how climate change is affecting trees, birds and animals. Lots of free wildlife fact packs to download.
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.
