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Measuring Area

An animation from the BBC covering the concept of area, and different ways to measure and calculate the area of rectangles, triangles and composite shapes.

10-11 year olds
Pupils

In Search of Scotland

Trace the history of Scotland on this BBC site, from bronze age times, through the Wars of Independence to the impact of independence and industrialisation.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

CBeebies Stories

Animated stories and nursery rhymes from the BBC including traditional tales such as The Ugly Duckling.

3-7 year olds
Pupils, Parents

Ten Pieces

Ten Pieces aims to open up the world of classical music to children – and inspire them to develop their own creative responses to the pieces. Why not send for the free DVD and get involved at your school?

7-18 year olds
Teachers

Aesop's Fables

Forty of Aesop's best-known fables are brought to life in adaptations for children. Each story is five minutes long and read by an all-star cast including Brenda Blethyn, Richard E Grant, Jane Horrocks and Alison Steadman.

5-9 year olds
Pupils

WW2 People's War

A fascinating archive of Second World War memories written by the public and gathered together by the BBC. It includes a photo gallery. There are lesson plans and worksheets for educators too.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Listen and Play The Little Red Hen

A BBC EYFS resource with songs, rhymes and listening games to join in with and the story of The Little Red Hen. It has teachers' notes and a download option.

3-5 year olds
Teachers, Parents

Beating Exam Stress

Part of the BBC Newsround site, these web pages offer good advice if you are feeling stressed about exams.

7-16 year olds
Pupils

Jack and the Beanstalk

An animated story of the fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk in short video clips from the BBC.

5-7 year olds
Pupils

Mothering Sunday

This site from the BBC looks at the history of Mothers Day and explains its origins.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils
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