Countdown
A great mental maths challenge where you need to use the numbers available and the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) to hit the target. The game does not check your solution. Works well on IWB.
Discovering DNA - A Recipe for Life
A teacher resource detailing a workshop through which children can discover a basic understanding of the role of DNA within cells of the human body and an appreciation of how their unique DNA makes them different to other people.
The Array
Create and solve easy multiplications such as 9 x 3. Examine relationships between rows, columns and areas in arrays. Useful to demonstrate multiplications on an IWB.
Brian Cox School Experiments
These free resources support six experiments across the primary science curriculum, and each written resource is supported by videos.
Map Reading Skills for Children
Top ideas and tips on how to promote children's interest in reading maps. It includes free downloadable activity cards.
Association for Language Learning
'ALL' is the major professional association for those involved in teaching modern foreign languages (MFL) at all levels and in all languages.
Association for Citizenship Teaching
ACT is the professional association for those involved in citizenship education. This website offers resources and information to help teachers deliver citizenship education.
The Poetry Zone
An inspirational poetry site with all sorts. If you are between 4 and 18 you can send in your poems to be published. There are ideas for teachers on how to teach poetry. Read interviews with poets and find contact details for poets who visit schools.
Eureka! The Museum for Children - Halifax
The home page of a science museum designed for children between the ages of 3 and 12 years. The main exhibition areas of this 'hands-on' museum are explained. The site details free workshops, booking arrangements and includes science links.
The Learning Zone
Designed especially for children by Oxford University Museum of Natural History, there are lots of fun things to do and learn here. Sections include: Animals, Insects, Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Funstuff.
