Magic Verbs
Choose a better verb to make the sentences more interesting. The characters are animated to match the verbs. The game is lends itself well to starter or plenary sessions displayed on an interactive whiteboard.
RSPCA Advice and Welfare
RSPCA Online offers expert pet care tips and advice. There are also sections about wild animals, laboratory and farm animals.
In Search of Scotland
Trace the history of Scotland on this BBC site, from bronze age times, through the Wars of Independence to the impact of independence and industrialisation.
Sounds and Actions
A useful demonstration on YouTube of the phonics sounds and actions from a teacher using the Jolly Phonics scheme.
Mary Queen of Scots for Kids
A good account of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots with lots of excellent images.
GCSE Bitesize Revision - English
Taking GCSE English? Here are some useful aids to revision. The site looks at a wide variety of aspects such as composing essays, to work on set texts. There is a section on Standard Grade English if you are in Scotland.
The Age of George III
This web site, designed for A Level history students in the UK, examines the period from 1760 to 1830, a time of change and conflict in Britain. It includes the Napoleonic War, Britain and India, Ireland and the American War of Independence.
Home Front 1939 - 1945
A site from the National Archives Learning Curve which presents original documents to support information about aspects of the Second World War such as preparations for war, evacuation, women at war, spies and more. The interactive parts no longer work.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Test your understanding of acids, alkalis, bases and salts in this quiz. Find out the difference between alkalis and bases, how acids and alkalis react with one another, how neutralisation can produce salts and the relevance of pH values.
The Heart of Hinduism
An extensive educational resource which describes Hindu traditions, core beliefs and values. It is packed with information.
