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Artyfactory - the online Art and Design workshop

Artyfactory offers free art lessons on African masks, Egyptian art and hieroglyphs, pencil portraits, perspective drawing, logo design and colour theory.

9-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Science Explorer

Aimed at 9-12 years olds, this site provides hands on experiments on subjects such as sound, light, colour and static electricity using everyday materials. Scientific explanations are provided.

7-14 year olds
Pupils, Parents

The Battle of Hastings

A detailed account of the Battle of Hastings, including the origins of the conflict, the battle plan, details of the battle and a review of why Harold lost.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

What Are the Moon's Phases

Learn about the phases of the moon. This NASA site has animations, one of which allows you to view the moon today. The various phases of the moon are described and also shown on a diagram.

9-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Sikhism Home Page

The site looks at the origins and development of Sikhism. It encompasses the Sikh way of life, its philosophy and scriptures.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Ironbridge Gorge Museums

The site gives a basic description of the seven museums in the locality of Ironbridge, together with general details such as admission and locations.

7-16 year olds
Teachers, Parents

The First World War

This site from the Imperial War Museum is bursting with information, organised in a variety of different media, about the First World War.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Views of the Famine

An excellent collection of articles and pictures from newspapers and periodicals dating from the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-19th Century.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Greeks

Information about Ancient Greece from the BBC.

16-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The History Association

Download lesson plans and resources for primary history and literacy at KS1 and KS2 from the Nuffield Foundation. They include the resources you need and examples of the children's work as well.

5-11 year olds
Teachers
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