Nature Detectives
A subscription site about nature from the Woodland Trust. Find out what to look out for in the natural world in the coming weeks. There are activities and resources to help you learn more about trees.
Science and Discovery Centres UK
Find out about science and discovery centres near you in the UK.
Farms for Schools
Interested in taking your class on a farm visit? Search for a suitable farm in your area here. There is also precautionary advice for teachers.
Dinosaurs
A simple site about dinosaurs. Find out the possible reasons for them becoming extinct.
All About Butterflies
All About Butterflies is designed for students of all ages. You can start at a basic level and progress to more detailed information. It explains the parts of a butterfly's anatomy and its lifecycle. There is an illustrated butterfly dictionary and more.
Enchanted Learning
Explore the world of whales, dolphins and sharks, and access hundreds of animal printouts with labels and information.
The Microbe Zoo
Informative and visually appealing site about microbes. Covers the positive and negative effects of microbes in agriculture, on animals including people, in water and in the air. Play the Safari game to hunt for microbes.
Butterfly Conservation
The education section of this conservation site has some downloadable activities and information about butterflies including their life cycle.
The Plant Detective
Find out what all the parts of a plant do on this well illustrated website. There are supporting teacher resources.
The Senses
Useful lesson ideas on the senses mainly for primary aged children.
