Burgh Life in Mary's Time
Find out about life in a Scottish burgh was like in the 16th Century, in the time of Mary Queen of Scots. Relates to the Scottish curriculum.
The Gunpowder Plot
A PowerPoint and videos about the Gunpowder Plot. The videos serve as an introduction to the story of Guy Fawkes and the origins of Bonfire night but they are not suitable for younger pupils.
Dance Mat Typing
Dance Mat Typing is an excellent introduction to touch typing course for children aged 7 - 11 years of age. It is fun and you can build up your skills gradually.
Black Death
This BBC site examines the effects of the Black Death and the impact it had on Medieval Britain.
Mrs Pancake
Brilliant free educational resources for teachers, parents and children aged 4 to 11. A superb site.
Road Safety Learning
Age appropriate road safety resources including videos, online books, quizzes and more.
Science and Plants for Schools
Fantastic lesson plans and teaching tools for teaching plant science. Great if you are looking for teaching ideas for all ages.
Abpi Resources for Schools
A selection of superbly designed, motivating science modules for ages 5 to 18. Included are interactive games, animations, downloadable resources such as posters and worksheets.
First Aid Champions
First Aid Champions is a free online teaching resource from the British Red Cross aimed at helping primary-aged children learn how to keep safe and know what to do in an emergency.
ReadWorks.org
An excellent American site with good lesson ideas and materials aimed at improving reading comprehension teaching throughout the primary age range. It is well worth registering.
