Healthy Living
Information to help you become more healthy. Advice on the risks associated with alcohol, smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise and how you can have a healthier lifestyle.
Infectious Diseases
Read the facts about microbes, how they cause disease and the human immune system. The site also looks at the ways we treat illness such as vaccination and antibiotics. The site is interactive so you can test your knowledge.
What is the Water Cycle?
A simple explanation of the water cycle which includes a cartoon video which goes through the process.
Heart and Circulation
A superb resource which looks at the function of the heart and heart disease. Find out what you can do to keep your heart healthy.
Discovering DNA - A Recipe for Life
A teacher resource detailing a workshop through which children can discover a basic understanding of the role of DNA within cells of the human body and an appreciation of how their unique DNA makes them different to other people.
The Royal Mint Teaching Resources
Explore the world of coins, their history, design and manufactures. Each lesson pack, designed for classrooms in England and Wales, comes complete with teachers’ notes, lesson plans, fact files, worksheets and whiteboard resource.
Animal Facts
A bright, informative site about the environment and nature especially written for young people. There are lots of animal and environment fact sheets.
Discovering Galapagos
Discover the history, wildlife and challenges that face these unique islands. The teaching resources explain where the islands are and their importance and also the concept of ecosystem interactions and interdependencies.
DNA from the Beginning
An animated primer which looks at the basics of DNA, genes and heredity and the work of important scientists in the field of genetics. Shockwave plugin required.
Power Up
A site where you can find out about electricity and how to use it safely.
