The Norman Conquest
A clear account of the Norman Conquest from BBC Bitesize including the background of the rival claims to the British throne.
The Victorian Period
Basic information about daily life in Victorian England and Wales. The site has outline details of Victorian personalities such as Queen Victoria, George Stephenson, Gladstone and Disraeli.
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.
Bouncy Balls
Bouncy Balls is a noise meter tool which can be used in classroom situations. Teachers can set the sensitivity level and select different screens to indicate noise levels.
Two-Colour Counters
An interactive where you can choose both red and yellow draggable counters. The use is open-ended but ideas include addition, difference, multiplication and division.
Elements of a Story
The "Elements of a Story" interactive is designed for children to do on their own, but the different online activities can also be adapted for classroom use. Taking the story of Cinderella it explores the different 'ingredients' that make up a story.
Inside the Human Body
A superb interactive simulation which explores each of the systems of the body demonstrating their structure and function.
The Meaning of Christingle
Discover the origins of Christingles, the symbolism behind them and how to make your own Christingle.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Listen to or read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Excellent animation.
The Royal Family
This official site of the British Royal Family aims to provide an authoritative resource of information about the Monarchy and Royal Family, past and present.
