Duolingo
Wow! Fancy learning a language for free? Look no further than Duolingo which offers lessons in over 40 different languages. Lessons feel like games where success is rewarded with points. Fantastic.
TeacherLED
The site is specifically aimed at delivering free, high quality teaching resources for use on an interactive whiteboard. The content is mainly numeracy related and is well worth a look. It includes some plenary and starters ideas.
Switched On Kids
A really good site written especially for children which looks at sources of electricity and, electrical safety round the home. There are worksheets and activities. It works well on an interactive whiteboard.
Circle of Life
The excellent site looks at the differences in life cycles of amphibians, birds, mammals and insects and also tests your knowledge. It is a useful for either whole class or use by individual students.
Finish the Story: Bushfire
Edit the comic book adventure called Bushfire to make the story more interesting. Choose a conclusion for the story and then improve the grammar by looking changing nouns to pronouns, by adding adverbs and choosing saying verbs.
All about Astronomy
Zoom Astronomy covers the Solar System, planets, moon, the Sun, asteroids, comets, stars, galaxies and more. There is an illustrated astronomy dictionary and classroom activities. A comprehensive site.
Of Mice and Men Student Study Guide
Six learner guides covering the plot, themes, characters, form, structure and language, context and sample exam question with tips on how to approach it.
Robert Peel
An overview of the life and career of this great statesman. Areas covered include the repeal of the Corn Laws, Irish Potato Famine and Catholic Emancipation.
Footprints-Science
Footprints have produced quality PowerPoint slides that cover the GCSE Science requirements. A subscription service but the site includes free demonstration samples.
GCSE Bitesize - Irish
Revise for GCSE Irish with BBC Bitesize. There are listening, speaking, reading and writing sections.
