Cube Nets
See if you can predict which of these nets form into a cube. Make your prediction and then watch the animation to see if you were right.
Going, Going, Gone?
A super site which how species are becoming extinct faster than ever. It looks at particular endangered animals and the causes that threaten them.
Magic Verbs
Choose a better verb to make the sentences more interesting. The characters are animated to match the verbs. The game is lends itself well to starter or plenary sessions displayed on an interactive whiteboard.
What are Biomes?
This BBC Bitesize site explaines that biomes are areas of the planet with similar climates, landscapes, animals and plants. It looks at rainforests, deserts, savannah, woodlands, grasslands and tundra.
Starfall - Learn to Read
A good learning to read site. There are good quality games and animated stories which children can interact with. The children can click on words to see what they say. Excellent for learning the sounds the letters make.
Solids, Liquids & Gases
The site has excellent YouTube animations and an interactive quiz about solids, liquids and gases which are ideal for Key Stage 1.
Diwali
An animation where a boy explains why Diwali is his favourite time of the year. Afterwards you can make your own firework display!
The Treasure Map
An animated story about children who find a treasure map. Great as a story or it could be used as a story writing idea. Good also for following directions. Best in full screen mode.
Big Picture
Big Picture, from the Wellcome Trust, is aimed at post-16 biology teachers and students has a fantastic array of free online resources including activities, animations, videos, lesson plans, articles, images, and more.
Letter Formation
This site has excellent animations which provide a good model for learners starting to write letters. They indicate the starting points and proper strokes required. Works well on an interactive whiteboard.
