Heart and Circulation
A superb resource which looks at the function of the heart and heart disease. Find out what you can do to keep your heart healthy.
Scottish Parliament
Find out about visiting the Scottish Parliament, its history and how it works. If you want to know about Scottish Devolution then you should find what you are looking for here.
Alupro - Aluminium Packaging Recycling
Check out the education centre for free resources, including cross-curricular ideas. There is an introduction to recycling section on the site, but lots more information is available if you send for the free information for primary or secondary schools.
Child Labour during the Industrial Revolution
GCSE relevant resource which looks at life in the factory, supporters of child labour, factory reformers and the Factory Acts. There are children's accounts of what it was like to work in a factory during the 19th Century.
All about Rainforests
Here you have information about tropical and temperate rainforests. It is designed for students of all ages. It looks at the different layers, the plants and animals, where the rainforests are and it has rainforest animal printouts.
ParentZone
A selection of information for parents, carers and guardians of school age children in Scotland. It looks at many ways that you can get involved in your child's education and support learning.
Design inSite
A site which looks at the characteristics of different products and has excellent information about the composition and properties of materials.
Buddhism
Are you looking for clear, concise information about Buddhism? This BBC site explains the history, beliefs, customs and how Buddhists worship. The site is good for teachers wanting to research this faith.
Infectious Diseases
Read the facts about microbes, how they cause disease and the human immune system. The site also looks at the ways we treat illness such as vaccination and antibiotics. The site is interactive so you can test your knowledge.
Victorian Britain
A feature from the Public Record office which looks at life in Victorian Britain. The information is illustrated with original documents from the time. It has activities for students based on these sources.
