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History Trails - Victorian Britain

Follow the history trail which includes games to find out about life in Victorian times. This site from the BBC has information on the industrial revolution, social conditions, occupations and Victorian women.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Maths Invaders

Shoot the spaceship with the correct answer and dodge the incoming fire. A fun game to practise a wide range of key mathematical skills. There are over a hundred carefully differentiated levels.

6-11 year olds
Pupils

King John and the Magna Carta

Discover the events leading up to and after the signing of Magna Carta.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

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.

11-16 year olds
Pupils

Synagogue Facts for Kids

Basic information about what a synagogue is and what it is for. It has lots of excellent photographs.

5-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

National Education Union

The NEU provides information for teachers on employment rights or help with problems such as workload, bullying or accidents at work, NEU members have access to a wealth of expertise.

3-16 year olds
Teachers

Nature's Calendar

Be involved in recording nature sightings in spring and autumn to help scientists understand how climate change is affecting trees, birds and animals. Lots of free wildlife fact packs to download.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

London After the Great Fire

This BBC site looks at how the city of London recovered from the Great Fire of 1666.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Ted Hughes Homepage

These essays on selected works by Ted Hughes were written as resources for teachers.

16-18 year olds
Pupils

Women's Work

Many Victorian women helped to support their families with paying jobs in addition to their domestic burdens. Find out how their earning power contributed to their developing independence.

14-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils
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