Ways to Use a Visualiser in the Classroom
Here are some great ideas for using a visualiser in the classroom. They are becoming more common as they allow teachers to display a single object or small area to an entire classroom.
The Plant Detective
Find out what all the parts of a plant do on this well illustrated website. There are supporting teacher resources.
The French Directory
The complete guide to learning French in France. The site has locations and contacts for educational establishments in France where students or teachers can study French as a second language. Section on French language exams.
Nocturnal Animals
A wonderful site with clear concise information about bats, owls, badgers, foxes and hedgehogs. Facts include food, habitats, special features and family. A super non-fiction resource.
Everyday Life in Roman Times
A straightforward site where you can find out about most aspects of Roman Life such as Roman Towns, entertainment, food, work, slaves, schooling, clothes, toys, buildings and more.
The Open University
Want to get a qualification that will help you develop or change your career? Then the Open University could be for you.
Learn about the Weather
Learn about weather phenomena including clouds, rain and snow, with these excellent videos and animations from the UK Met Office. They are YouTube videos so will not be accessible in all schools but they are ad free.
The Peel Web
Written for A Level history students, this comprehensive web site covers many social, political and economic issues in the period of British history from 1830 to 1850. It has biographies of major personalities and key events.
History of Medicine
Looking at the history of medicine shows how ideas have developed over the centuries. There is an interactive timeline to follow developments over time.
World War One
A comprehensive collection of articles from the BBC on the Great War. It includes transcripts of newspaper articles from the time. A fantastic resource.
