The Array
Create and solve easy multiplications such as 9 x 3. Examine relationships between rows, columns and areas in arrays. A useful teaching resource to demonstrate multiplications on an IWB.
Guardians Defenders of Mathematica
A BBC Bitesize game where you pit your wits and mathematical skills against your enemies with weapons. Mathematical areas covered include: place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, algebra and more.
Fraction Models
A teaching tool for investigating and comparing fractions through the manipulation of rectangular and circular area models. Useful for equivalent fractions.
BioEthics Education Project
Find information on a wide range of bioethical issues such as gm crops, climate change, genetic technology, pollution, biodiversity, farming and cloning. There is an online discussion area and teaching resources matched to A Level syllabi.
TES Resources
If you are a teaching professional you may like to checkout the TES teachers' resource area which has more than 44,000 teacher created resources all free to download. They cover a vast range of subjects and all age groups.
Toporopa
Super interactive maps on the Eurozone: European countries, capitals, flags, regions, metropolitan areas, monarchies, battles, mountains, lakes, seas, rivers, islands, peninsulas, ports, straits and volcanoes. IWB friendly.
Ways to Use a Visualiser in the Classroom
Here are some great ideas for using a visualiser in the classroom. They are becoming more common as they allow teachers to display a single object or small area to an entire classroom.
Coin Calculator
A teaching demonstration tool which works very well on an interactive whiteboard. Coins are dragged onto the drop area and the total amount of money is displayed. Currencies include GDP, Euros and USD.
Independent Schools Council
The official site of the 1300 UK independent schools. Search the site to find schools in your area.
What are Biomes?
This BBC Bitesize site explaines that biomes are areas of the planet with similar climates, landscapes, animals and plants. It looks at rainforests, deserts, savannah, woodlands, grasslands and tundra.
