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.
Diet and Digestion
A site on digestion. It examines the food groups and a healthy diet. The quizzes are faulty.
BBC Higher Bitesize Revision
Higher Bitesize is a revision site especially for those students taking the Scottish higher examinations.
Natural Perspective
Dedicated to the beauty and science of nature this image intensive site is organised on the principles of taxonomy or classification. The five kingdoms of living things are illustrated in detail.
Dinosaurs
A simple site about dinosaurs. Find out the possible reasons for them becoming extinct.
Macrogalleria
Polymers are all around us. This site explains what they are and presents many products that are made from them. There are different levels of difficulty depending on how deep into polymers you need to go.
UK Fossils
Read about what fossils are, how they were formed and where to find them.
Unravelling the Genome
In June 2000 scientists completed the 'map' for a human being. See here what a huge task this was and why it is valuable.
Geography Dictionary and Glossary
Over 1400 terms are defined in this dictionary aimed at students who are studying geography or earth sciences.
Neuroscience for Kids
Explore the Nervous System - the brain, spinal cord, the neuron and the senses. Excellent graphics.
