Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids
A music site for children and teachers from the DSO. It has information about instruments, the orchestra, composers and interactive musical activities. You can also listen to individual instruments of the orchestra.
Classics for Kids
A lovely site which is designed to help children learn about classical music. It can help teachers use classical music in the classroom. It has audio files, information on composers and tips for parents on helping children get started with music lessons.
History Trails - Victorian Britain
Follow the history trail which includes games to find out about life in Victorian times. This site from the BBC has information on the industrial revolution, social conditions, occupations and Victorian women.
Health Effects of Alcohol Resources
Published by Drinkaware this range of factsheets feature expert information and advice on a variety of alcohol-related topics. They are Ideal for both educational purposes and personal research.
Home Front 1939 - 1945
A site from the National Archives Learning Curve which presents original documents to support information about aspects of the Second World War such as preparations for war, evacuation, women at war, spies and more. The interactive parts no longer work.
Nocturnal Animals
A wonderful site with clear concise information about bats, owls, badgers, foxes and hedgehogs. Facts include food, habitats, special features and family. A super non-fiction resource.
Discovering Antarctica
Superb interactive teaching and learning resources on Antarctica from the Royal Geography Society. Great facts, information on the issues facing this last great wilderness, brilliant images for educational use, videos and more.
Holocaust Encyclopedia
A superb resource for teachers and students alike for information on the Holocaust.
OLogy
OLogy is a science website for children. It has been produced by the American Museum of Natural History. It is packed with information and includes videos, quizzes and activities to try at home and school.
Our Animals
A wonderful digital book about Australian animals which makes a super non-fiction text. It also includes informative videos about the animals which show how they live in the wild.
