Music for Orchestras, Bands and Ensembles
Help, advice and suggestions for teachers who are interested in developing an orchestra or band in their school.
Educational Resources on Hidden Plastics
An engaging lesson plan and set of educational resources on hidden plastics and how to protect the environment against them.
GCSE Bitesize - Design and Technology
Lots of information on most aspects of GCSE courses, presented in easy to understand language. Chapter headings are electronics, food technology, graphics, resistant materials, systems and control and textile technology.
Design and Technology Online
This site uses text, pictures and animations to provide useful information on various topics such as packaging, electronics, food, pneumatics and mechanisms.
Winsor and Newton Guides
Hints and techniques to enable you to explore your artistic abilities with water colours, oils, acrylics, pastels and colour mixing.
Shakespeare's Life and Times
Well worth visiting if you are studying Shakespeare's life, theatre and society in Renaissance times.
Bookstart
Bookstart is a UK programme which encourages parents and carers to enjoy books with children. Find out about free packs of books and download colourful songsheets which have songs and rhymes to share with your child.
Second World War 1939 - 1945
Learn about the Second World War by using animated maps and investigations containing original documents, film, photographs and audio from the National Archives.
British Council School and Teacher Resources
Here schools can create safe links with young people all over the world and to find out about different cultures. Get your class started on a fun, exciting international project. Over 30,000 schools to choose from.
Homeostasis - The Kidneys and Water Balance
An excellent interactive site which explains the structure and function of the kidneys. It also looks at how kidneys work, at problems which can arise and at dialysis.
