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Diwali

An animation where a boy explains why Diwali is his favourite time of the year. Afterwards you can make your own firework display!

5-11 year olds
Pupils

History Trails - Victorian Britain

Follow the history trail which includes games to find out about life in Victorian times. This site from the BBC has information on the industrial revolution, social conditions, occupations and Victorian women.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Adjustable Spinner

Conduct a probability experiment by creating a spinner of your own choice and spinning it many times. See how your results compare with the theoretical probability.

11-13 year olds
Pupils

Hickory Dickory Clock

A telling the time game. Choose the correct time and the mouse runs up the clock to get the cheese. Get it wrong and the cat is waiting!

5-7 year olds
Pupils

Renaissance

Journey back to a time of great discovery and invention: the Renaissance. Learn what factors led up to this exceptional time in history, about its art, ideas, and notable figures. Interactive activities include an adventure as a spice trader.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

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
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