The Learning Zone
Designed especially for children by Oxford University Museum of Natural History, there are lots of fun things to do and learn here. Sections include: Animals, Insects, Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Funstuff.
Mathscasts
Mathscasts from Uxbridge High School has lots of free Maths revision videos on for both KS3 & KS4.
How the Lungs Work
Information on respiration. It includes an excellent animation with narration about how the lungs work and gas exchange.
Practical Action
Excellent geography teaching resources from Practical Action who use technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. There are videos, case studies, photos and more.
Rainforest Alliance
Look inside and see the many wonders of the Rainforest and learn about the plants, animals and peoples that live there. Match the creatures to the many layers of the Rainforest and trace the production of bananas, coffee and chocolate.
Fine Dictionary
FineDictionary.com includes definitions from 4 dictionaries with interesting facts, quotations, idioms and etymology as well as related words.
Countdown
A great mental maths challenge where you need to use the numbers available and the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) to hit the target. The game does not check your solution. Works well on IWB.
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.
Minibeasts by My Learning
A super site which can help you to understand minibeasts or invertebrates to give them their proper name. It includes an interactive game called Super Bugs, giving you the chance to create your own minibeast.
Health Effects of Alcohol Resources
Published by Drinkaware this range of factsheets feature expert information and advice on a variety of alcohol-related topics. They are Ideal for both educational purposes and personal research.
