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Events in Irish History

An Irish site which outlines main events in Irish history from pagan times to the conflicts of the 1960's.

14-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Ten Facts about the Tudors

Take a trip back in time with National Geographic Kids and discover ten terrific facts about the Tudors. Includes links to information Henry VIII's six wives and also about Henry VIII life in comic book form.

9-14 year olds
Pupils

Shabbat Symbols and Objects Explained for Kids

Shabbat is the period in the life of Jews from twilight on Friday to nightfall on Saturday evening. This page explains the symbols and objects connected to this time that you would find in Jewish homes.

7-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Outdoor Shadows

Go outside with a friend and trace an outline of your shadow. Repeat after a while and watch how your shadow changes over time. The site explains the science behind your findings.

6-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

BBC Special Report - The Moon Landing

Read about the 1969 moon landing and view video footage from the time. You can listen to interviews with the astronauts.

5-16 year olds
Pupils

The Story of Africa - Slavery

Here this BBC site examines the history of the slave trade from its roots to the time when it ended.

14-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

History of Medicine

Looking at the history of medicine shows how ideas have developed over the centuries. There is an interactive timeline to follow developments over time.

16-18 year olds
Pupils

1876 Victorian England Revisited

Journey back in time to see how a middle-class Victorian family lived. Look round the house and meet the family and servants.

11-14 year olds
Pupils

Rock Cycle

Learn about different types of rocks and how they change over time.

11-16 year olds
Pupils

What are the odds?

Explore the world of probability with this interactive dice simulator. Use either a 12, 20 or 30 sided dice and throw single or multiple times to generate a table of results for analysis.

9-11 year olds
Teachers
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