Chinese Zodiac Story
Read the delightful, illustrated story of the Chinese Zodiac which explains how the years came to be called after animals.
National Association for the Teaching of English
NATE is the UK teacher association for all aspects of English from pre-school to university. It informs teachers of current developments and provides a voice at national level.
Lion Dance
Read about the symbolism and meaning behind traditional Chinese lion dance and watch a movie clip of a performance in action.
A Walk Through Time - The Evolution of Time Measurement
This presentation traces the history of time keeping from the earliest clocks to present day. It explains ancient calendars and time zones.
The Adventures of Captain Cook
A National Geographic Kids article about the life and voyages of Captain James Cook.
The Gunpowder Plot: Parliament and Treason 1605
This UK Government website has information about the Gunpowder Plot with a downloadable fact sheet.
Diwali
An animation where a boy explains why Diwali is his favourite time of the year. Afterwards you can make your own firework display!
NAACE - National Association of Advisers for Computers in Education
NAACE is the professional association of inspectors, advisers and consultants for ICT in the curriculum. Its members provide advice and guidance on ICT in education to schools and colleges in the UK.
We Remember Anne Frank
There are interviews and background information from a childhood friend of Anne Frank, who died in the Holocaust, and the woman who hid the Franks.
Trenches on the Web - An Internet History of The Great War
Comprehensive reference library about World War 1. A timeline, biographies of important figures, first hand accounts, photographs and details of major battles are some of the excellent features here.
