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.
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.
Greeks
Information about Ancient Greece from the BBC.
The Irish Famine 1845-9
This is a straightforward description of this disaster for the Irish people.
Florence Nightingale: the lady with the Lamp
This site from the BBC examines whether the romantic image of the Lady with the Lamp was entirely justified.
Pyramids - The Inside Story
Follow an excavation and discover how archaeological finds from the pyramids help us to understand life in ancient Egypt. Find out who built the pyramids and how old they are.
Making the Modern World
Stories of science and invention from the 18th century to today which help to explain the development and spread of modern industrial society and its effect on our lives. Useful for General Studies courses.
The Aesop for Children
Aesop for Children contains the text of selected fables, pictures, video, and interactive animations, and will be enjoyed by readers of any age. Interact with the charming illustrations to see and hear them move.
Why do we remember Florence Nightingale?
Here the National Archives website has produced details about Florence Nightingale based on original photographs and documents. Useful as a teacher reference for lesson ideas.
Wikipedia - The Free Encyclopedia
Just what it says, a free encyclopedia. Anyone can edit this so the information is not guaranteed to be accurate.
