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.
Events in Irish History
An Irish site which outlines main events in Irish history from pagan times to the conflicts of the 1960's.
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.
Red Nose Day
Find out how you can get involved and raise money for Comic Relief. For teachers there are lesson and assembly ideas and there's fun stuff for kids.
The German Project
The German Project has German beginner German vocabulary and grammar lessons and children's stories in German. The resources could be used with younger children with adult support.
Into Film Festival
Have you booked your class for free film screenings in your area of the UK? The date of this unique festival for schools and youth groups is at the beginning of November each year.
White Rose Maths Home Learning
The White Rose Maths Team has prepared a series of five maths lessons for each year group from Year 1-9 to help parents with home learning.
Life in an Iron Age Village
Just what was every day life in the Iron Age? This site from the BBC pieces together the evidence to give us a good picture of the agriculture, religion and lifestyle of the people of the time.
Sex, Lice and Chamber Pots in Pepys' London
If you want to know what people ate, drank and how they amused themselves at the time of Charles II you can find out here. The historical source is the diary of Samuel Pepys.
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.
