Renaissance
Journey back to a time of great discovery and invention: the Renaissance. Learn what factors led up to this exceptional time in history, about its art, ideas, and notable figures. Interactive activities include an adventure as a spice trader.
Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
CCEA advises on and supports what is taught in schools and colleges in Northern Ireland and how it is assessed. Find details of assessments and examinations. Find out about the revised National Curriculum for NI Schools.
Romans
Why did the Romans invade Britain and what did the Romans do for us? These are two of the questions that are considered here. It also looks at life for women in Roman Britain and there is an audio drama of the Boudiccan Rebellion.
Unravelling the Genome
In June 2000 scientists completed the 'map' for a human being. See here what a huge task this was and why it is valuable.
Nature Detectives
A subscription site about nature from the Woodland Trust. Find out what to look out for in the natural world in the coming weeks. There are activities and resources to help you learn more about trees.
Guide to Fireworks
In this guide to fireworks from the BBC you can find out what fireworks are made of, how they work and about firework safety.
Macrogalleria
Polymers are all around us. This site explains what they are and presents many products that are made from them. There are different levels of difficulty depending on how deep into polymers you need to go.
The Plant Detective
Find out what all the parts of a plant do on this well illustrated website. There are supporting teacher resources.
Jorvik Viking Centre - York
Includes what the Jorvik Viking Centre has to offer, together with background information on the archaeological dig which took place on the site. Linked to York's Archaeological Resource Centre, which has a range of academic support items.
