Fireworks, Sparkler and Bonfire Safety
On this RoSPA site you’ll find all the information you need to make sure your bonfire and firework parties are fun rather than dangerous.
British Mammals
Information on many British mammals. Also details on which ones are endangered. There are sections on where the creatures are to be found and conservation issues.
Dartmoor National Park Fact Files
Superb, downloadable information from the Dartmoor National Park Authority. There are great illustrations and these factsheets provide excellent help relevant to GCSE courses. Some of the topics include erosion, land use, and recreation and tourism.
All About Butterflies
All About Butterflies is designed for students of all ages. You can start at a basic level and progress to more detailed information. It explains the parts of a butterfly's anatomy and its lifecycle. There is an illustrated butterfly dictionary and more.
Zoom Birds
A great site for topics about birds. It is colourful, has lots of information and bird printouts. It is designed for students of all ages. Well worth a look.
The Microbe Zoo
Informative and visually appealing site about microbes. Covers the positive and negative effects of microbes in agriculture, on animals including people, in water and in the air. Play the Safari game to hunt for microbes.
The West
Worth delving into if you need information on historical events and key characters in the American West. You can also click on any state on a map to learn about cities, towns, trails, natural features and scenes of conflict.
Jorvik Viking Centre - York
Includes what the Jorvik Viking Centre has to offer, together with background information on the archaeological dig which took place on the site. Linked to York's Archaeological Resource Centre, which has a range of academic support items.
Bird House
This is the Garden Wildlife Direct resource for the key varieties of garden birds in Britain. You’ll find information into behaviour, migratory patterns, feeding habits and other facts about the most common garden birds in the UK
British Nutrition Foundation
Lots of information here about healty eating and nutrition facts. There is an excellent section where dietary requirements for different people are considered. There are some worksheets for teachers to use. Image intensive so take time to load.
