Finding the Area of Compound Shapes
A good site on finding the area of a shape based on rectangles on a grid. Estimate first and then compare with the actual area of the shape. Good as an IWB demo tool for teaching how to apply the formula to compound shapes based on rectangles.
The Plant Detective
Find out what all the parts of a plant do on this well illustrated website. There are supporting teacher resources.
The Art of War
See the work of Second World War British War artists who have captured the conflict in their artwork.
Listen and Play The Little Red Hen
A BBC EYFS resource with songs, rhymes and listening games to join in with and the story of The Little Red Hen. It has teachers' notes and a download option.
Discovering the Arctic
Explore the Arctic region and how it is changing with the help of the people who live and work there.
Chinese New Year Jigsaws
Check out our Chinese New Year Jigsaws designed especially for school topics on the festival. There are four fun jigsaw puzzles to choose from and you can play with either 9, 16 or 25 pieces.
History of Medicine
Looking at the history of medicine shows how ideas have developed over the centuries. There is an interactive timeline to follow developments over time.
History on the Net
Information is arranged in topics such as: Aztecs, World War 2, World War 1, Nazi Germany, the Romans, the Stuarts and much more. Comprehensive coverage from ancient times through the middle ages and 20th Century history.
The Gingerbread Man
Read the sad story of the Gingerbread Man. It has colourful illustrations and works well on an interactive whiteboard. The story can be used in the literacy lessons to demonstrate repetitive style of text.
The Water Cycle
Interesting activities to aid understanding of the Water Cycle.
