Edexcel
Edexcel is one of the leading examining and awarding bodies in the UK. They provide a wide range of qualifications including GCSEs, GCE AS and A levels; GNVQs, BTEC First, HND and HNCs, NVQS and Key Skills. Find syllabus information on the site.
Enchanted Learning
Explore the world of whales, dolphins and sharks, and access hundreds of animal printouts with labels and information.
The Martin Luther King Papers Project
A major project to collect historical information about Martin Luther King and the social movements in which he participated. It includes audio files and lesson plans.
Alupro - Aluminium Packaging Recycling
Check out the education centre for free resources, including cross-curricular ideas. There is an introduction to recycling section on the site, but lots more information is available if you send for the free information for primary or secondary schools.
Butterfly Conservation
The education section of this conservation site has some downloadable activities and information about butterflies including their life cycle.
Fireworks, Sparkler and Bonfire Safety
On this RoSPA site you’ll find all the information you need to make sure your bonfire and firework parties are fun rather than dangerous.
British Mammals
Information on many British mammals. Also details on which ones are endangered. There are sections on where the creatures are to be found and conservation issues.
Conservation in Action
The site from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has all sorts of information about whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Dartmoor National Park Fact Files
Superb, downloadable information from the Dartmoor National Park Authority. There are great illustrations and these factsheets provide excellent help relevant to GCSE courses. Some of the topics include erosion, land use, and recreation and tourism.
The West
Worth delving into if you need information on historical events and key characters in the American West. You can also click on any state on a map to learn about cities, towns, trails, natural features and scenes of conflict.
