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.
Kids Web Japan
Lots of information about Japan. Suitable for children aged 10 to 14 years of age, this site will tell you what you want to know about the daily life, culture, climate, traditions, economy, history and geography of this nation.
A State Apart
An interactive chronicle of events from the BBC covering 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland. The events are brought up to date with an analysis of the Good Friday agreement and beyond. There are newspaper articles, interviews, and video footage.
Welsh Assembly Government - Education and Skills
Find out here educational issues and policies affecting education in Wales. It has details of the free breakfast scheme for all primary children, National Curriculum Assessment results, information on Learning Pathways for 14 to 19 year olds and more.
Scrolls from the Dead Sea
An Exhibition at the Library of Congress, Washington DC which describes the historical content of the scrolls and the Qumran community from where they may have originated. It also relates the story of their discovery two thousand years later.
Eureka! The Museum for Children - Halifax
The home page of a science museum designed for children between the ages of 3 and 12 years. The main exhibition areas of this 'hands-on' museum are explained. The site details free workshops, booking arrangements and includes science links.
Cbeebies Christmas Surprise
Discover lots of surprises in this year's festive game. This game from the BBC is an alternative approach to their Advent calendar's of recent years. It is also available as an app.
The Northern Ireland Conflict 1968 - 1998
An overview of the Northern Ireland conflict that was a thirty year bout of political violence, low intensity armed conflict and political deadlock within the six north-eastern counties of Ireland that formed part of the UK.
Make a Tiger
To mark the Year of the Tiger we have produced this simple to make Tiger which you can download, print out and colour.
Français Interactif
Intended for first year students at University, this interactive site has useful web exercises which are aimed at improving grammar skills and enhancing knowledge of the French culture.
