Ten Facts about the Tudors
Take a trip back in time with National Geographic Kids and discover ten terrific facts about the Tudors. Includes links to information Henry VIII's six wives and also about Henry VIII life in comic book form.
How your Eyes Work
An interactive guide from Lenstore where you can take a journey through the eye through the pupil all the way through to the optic nerve. There are clickable pop-up labels describing the function of each part of the eye.
HMB Endeavour
Take a virtual reality tour of the HMB Endeavour, the Australian-built replica of Captain James Cook’s HMS Endeavour from the 1700s! Explore the upper and lower decks, the features of the ship, and the living quarters of the crew on board.
Church Tours
Take a guided tour around a few church buildings belonging to different Christian denominations. See what they have in common and what makes them different? Can you spot a font, a pulpit and a lectern?
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.
GCSE Bitesize - Physical Education
Taking GCSE Physical Education? Then you won't want to miss these notes from the BBC. There are sections on Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise and Fitness, Health and Hygiene and Performance.
Free Aural Test Practice
This is an aural development resource for music students who are taking the ABRSM practical examinations and it is also suitable for use in the classroom with all key stages at school.
British Mammals
Information on many British mammals. Also details on which ones are endangered. There are sections on where the creatures are to be found and conservation issues.
Web Gallery of Art
The Web Gallery of Art is a virtual museum and searchable database of European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods (1200-1700). You can even take virtual tours such as one to the Cistine Chapel in the Vatican.
The Battle for Berlin in World War Two
This article from the BBC features interviews with survivors from both sides in this battle. It examines the events when Stalin's attempted to take Berlin ahead of the allies, an action which led to the deaths of so many Russian soldiers.
