The Adventures of Captain Cook
A National Geographic Kids article about the life and voyages of Captain James Cook.
Diwali
An animation where a boy explains why Diwali is his favourite time of the year. Afterwards you can make your own firework display!
The Gunpowder Plot: Parliament and Treason 1605
This UK Government website has information about the Gunpowder Plot with a downloadable fact sheet.
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.
Of Mice and Men Student Study Guide
Six learner guides covering the plot, themes, characters, form, structure and language, context and sample exam question with tips on how to approach it.
Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity
Read about the life of Marie Curie and the contribution she made to the science of radioactivity.
Toys
A useful collection of images of toys from the Victoria and Albert museum if you are working on a topic related to toys or forces.
Litnotes UK
A collection of resources for A/S and A2 English Language and Literature and Media Studies. The site includes revision notes on popular texts, especially useful if you are studying AQA Spec. B.
