Coal Mining and the Victorians
This feature looks at the lives of children working in coal mines in Victorian England. It includes extracts original sources which help to highlight the working conditions.
Victorians Classroom Videos
Classroom videos from the BBC on Victorians about such topics as children working in coal mines and mills, and the development of transport.
Toy Shop Money Game
Money games where children work out which coins will buy toy shop items and where they can calculate change. Tablet-friendly and with different levels of difficulty. GDP, USD, EURO and AUD options are available.
Minus Miners
Use your knowledge of negative numbers to mine resources and save your village.
Victorian Britain
A feature from the Public Record office which looks at life in Victorian Britain. The information is illustrated with original documents from the time. It has activities for students based on these sources.
Coin Calculator
A teaching demonstration tool which works very well on an interactive whiteboard. Coins are dragged onto the drop area and the total amount of money is displayed. Currencies include GDP, Euros and USD.
Custom Car Garage
Use the coins to customise your sports car to your own design. UK, Euro and USD currencies are supported.
Animals and Plants
This site by San Diego Zoo is a mine of information about animals and plants, written especially for young people. It is a fabulous resource for research about paricular animals and is well worth a visit.
Environment Agency
News, information, research and data about the environment of England and Wales. A mine of information about all aspects of environmental concern. Check the drop down menu to see what is on offer. A site of relevance to A Level geographers.
