Materials
A BBC Bitesize resource with 4 learner guides and 17 class video clips on topics such as heating and cooling materials, why we use different materials, which materials dissolve in water and recycling and its effect on the environment.
All about Rainforests
Here you have information about tropical and temperate rainforests. It is designed for students of all ages. It looks at the different layers, the plants and animals, where the rainforests are and it has rainforest animal printouts.
WWF
The WWF site has details of their campaigns along with global news features which impact on the environment.
Yorkshire Water - Education
Free downloadable teaching and pupil resources about water and the water cycle for primary schools. Everything is here if you are planning a school trip.
Alupro - Aluminium Packaging Recycling
Check out the education centre for free resources, including cross-curricular ideas. There is an introduction to recycling section on the site, but lots more information is available if you send for the free information for primary or secondary schools.
Dartmoor National Park Fact Files
Superb, downloadable information from the Dartmoor National Park Authority. There are great illustrations and these factsheets provide excellent help relevant to GCSE courses. Some of the topics include erosion, land use, and recreation and tourism.
