Homeostasis - The Kidneys and Water Balance
An excellent interactive site which explains the structure and function of the kidneys. It also looks at how kidneys work, at problems which can arise and at dialysis.
Eat Well
A site packed with information on how to keep well through healthy eating.
LessonSense.com
Lots of teaching resources set around themes. There are craft ideas, worksheets, lesson plans and games. The site hasn't been updated for a while but the ideas are archived.
School Workshops on Body Image
PSHE resources for helping 11-14 year olds deal with issues of body confidence and self-esteem from Dove.
Bad Human Factors Designs
A scrapbook of illustrated examples of things that are hard to use because they do not follow human factors (also known as ergonomics) principles. The site examines why objects are poorly designed and suggests solutions.
Key Stage 3 Bitesize - Biology
Learn key points and test your knowledge on the main topics which include Living Organisms, Nutrition, Digestion and Excretion, Respiration and Gas Exchange, Health and Diseases, Reproduction, Ecosystems and Habitats, and more.
Galaxy Pugs
Galaxy Pugs is a Key Stage 1 science game features missions where children learn about plants, animals, materials, the human body, habitats and micro habitats.
Paint the Squares
There are various sized interactive grids up to 120, all of which are configurable. They include a regular 100 square, a negative numbers grid, decimal numbers and puzzles. Ideal for starter or plenary activity.
Breathing
A simple animation to show muscle and diaphragm action for breathing in and out in the human body.
Skin Structure and Function
An excellent, interactive about the structure and functions of skin. It also looks at common skin infections.
