DNA from the Beginning
An animated primer which looks at the basics of DNA, genes and heredity and the work of important scientists in the field of genetics. Shockwave plugin required.
The Microbe Zoo
Informative and visually appealing site about microbes. Covers the positive and negative effects of microbes in agriculture, on animals including people, in water and in the air. Play the Safari game to hunt for microbes.
Nature Detectives
A subscription site about nature from the Woodland Trust. Find out what to look out for in the natural world in the coming weeks. There are activities and resources to help you learn more about trees.
Romans
Why did the Romans invade Britain and what did the Romans do for us? These are two of the questions that are considered here. It also looks at life for women in Roman Britain and there is an audio drama of the Boudiccan Rebellion.
Homeostasis - The Kidneys and Water Balance
An excellent interactive site which explains the structure and function of the kidneys. It also looks at how kidneys work, at problems which can arise and at dialysis.
Da Vinci - The Genius
This site looks at Da Vinci the artist, the inventor and the scientist. It also includes a biography.
Animals
This site from San Diego zoo looks at the five animal categories: amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles and insects and gives examples of each.
Zoom Birds
A great site for topics about birds. It is colourful, has lots of information and bird printouts. It is designed for students of all ages. Well worth a look.
