Better World Detectives uses the theme of travel and holidays to engage children from 7-11 years in the role we can all play to protect the environment. Includes flexible lesson plans and a range of free multimedia resources and worksheets.
Holocaust EncyclopediaA superb resource for teachers and students alike for information on the Holocaust.
D-Day Normandy 1944 An Educators' GuideA PDF document produced to complement the screening of the D-Day film but it can be used as a stand-alone resource. It looks at the historical context of D-Day, how WW2 influenced today's technology and has student activities.
Women on the Home Front in World War OneWorld War One provided new employment opportunities for women. This site from the BBC exams the enduring impact of the war on women's lives.
The Reign of Richard IIThis site from the BBC examines the personality of King Richard II and key events of his reign from 1377 to 1399.
The Battle for Berlin in World War TwoThis article from the BBC features interviews with survivors from both sides in this battle. It examines the events when Stalin's attempted to take Berlin ahead of the allies, an action which led to the deaths of so many Russian soldiers.
World AtlasAn amazing site that not only has maps of all the countries of the world but has interesting facts about each nation too.
FreepediaFreepedia is a series of free encyclopaedia. It currently specialises in history and is a mirror site of the comprehensive Spartacus Educational history website. Definitely worth a look!
World Music ComposerListen to clips of music from around the world and use them to create your own composition.
The Battle of the SommeDiscover the stories about the longest and costliest battle in British history. Find out how the Battle was planned and fought, about the experiences of the people who were involved and about the battlefields today.