Law and Order
This tutorial is an investigation on the commutative law of addition. It also looks if there is a similar law for subtraction.
Over 300 Words to Use Instead of Said
A brilliant list of alternative words to use as an alternative to said. There is a desktop version with examples of the words in sentences and also a useful mobile version of the site. Words are arranged according to emotions.
Amazing Words
Amazing Words is all about prepositions. It explains what prepositions are and includes activities where you can identify the prepositions in sentences.
Heart and Circulation
A superb resource which looks at the function of the heart and heart disease. Find out what you can do to keep your heart healthy.
Basic Volleyball Rules and Terminology
Exactly what the title says, the rules of Volleyball.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
View the texts of Shakespeare's complete works.
Finding the Area of Compound Shapes
A good site on finding the area of a shape based on rectangles on a grid. Estimate first and then compare with the actual area of the shape. Good as an IWB demo tool for teaching how to apply the formula to compound shapes based on rectangles.
Coal Mining and the Victorians
This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.
Elements of a Story
The "Elements of a Story" interactive is designed for children to do on their own, but the different online activities can also be adapted for classroom use. Taking the story of Cinderella it explores the different 'ingredients' that make up a story.
Nature's Calendar
Be involved in recording nature sightings in spring and autumn to help scientists understand how climate change is affecting trees, birds and animals. Lots of free wildlife fact packs to download.
