Farms for Schools
Interested in taking your class on a farm visit? Search for a suitable farm in your area here. There is also precautionary advice for teachers.
Yourgenome.org
Discover about DNA, genes and genomes and possible health implications.
Skin Structure and Function
An excellent, interactive about the structure and functions of skin. It also looks at common skin infections.
Homeostasis - The Kidneys and Water Balance
An excellent interactive site which explains the structure and function of the kidneys. It also looks at how kidneys work, at problems which can arise and at dialysis.
Diet and Digestion
A site on digestion. It examines the food groups and a healthy diet. The quizzes are faulty.
BBC Higher Bitesize Revision
Higher Bitesize is a revision site especially for those students taking the Scottish higher examinations.
Natural Perspective
Dedicated to the beauty and science of nature this image intensive site is organised on the principles of taxonomy or classification. The five kingdoms of living things are illustrated in detail.
Dinosaurs
A simple site about dinosaurs. Find out the possible reasons for them becoming extinct.
UK Fossils
Read about what fossils are, how they were formed and where to find them.
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.
