A Walk Through Time - The Evolution of Time Measurement
This presentation traces the history of time keeping from the earliest clocks to present day. It explains ancient calendars and time zones.
The Adventures of Captain Cook
A National Geographic Kids article about the life and voyages of Captain James Cook.
The Gunpowder Plot: Parliament and Treason 1605
This UK Government website has information about the Gunpowder Plot with a downloadable fact sheet.
Diwali
An animation where a boy explains why Diwali is his favourite time of the year. Afterwards you can make your own firework display!
Holy Week
The last week of Lent is known as Holy Week. Find out about the history and traditions of the days which make up Holy Week, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Baby Animals
Find out why spring is an ideal time for animals to have their young. There is information about calves, lambs, birds and about animals coming out of hibernation. Written at two levels of difficulty.
Leaf
Find out why the leaf is one of the most important parts of a plant.
UK Parliament Education Service Resources
An IWB teaching resource which explains all aspects of the UK Parliament, what it does and who works there. Free downloads of teaching resources. Find out about organising a visit for your students.
Pattern Shapes
Try making patterns, tessellations or pictures with shapes. Explore geometry and fractions or investigate symmetry. Great for demonstrating protractors and measuring angles in shapes.
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.
