Literature Study Guides from SparkNotes
Excellent study guides for many exam text novels, Shakespeare works and poetry.
2D Shapes Sorting Using Carroll Diagrams
Sort 2D shapes on Carroll diagrams. There are four levels of difficulty and sorting is by two variable criteria. Squares are classed as rectangles as they are special case rectangles.
Storyline Online
Delightful stories read by professional screen actors in America. The movies use the illustrations from the books. There are lots of choices each with an activity guide.
Burgh Life in Mary's Time
Find out about life in a Scottish burgh was like in the 16th Century, in the time of Mary Queen of Scots. Relates to the Scottish curriculum.
Sir Francis Drake
Who was Francis Drake? This daring Tudor seafarer was thought to be a hero by many, fearsome by some and reckless by others. This site from the Maritime Museum has a straightforward account of his exploits.
Clothing of Arctic North America
Annuraaq is the traditional skin clothing of the native peoples of the North American Arctic. The clothing featured comes from an Inuit community in Canada.
Department of Education, Northern Ireland
The Department of Education site for Northern Ireland which outlines the aims of and plans for the education service. Relevant to teachers and parents alike.
Florence Nightingale
A wonderful animated, narrated story about Florence Nightingale.
Spot the Coins
This game is a coin recognition site. The currency involved is UK money. You need to find the coins which are hidden in the scenes. In the higher level you need to order the coins that you find from lowest to highest values.
Catch the Stars - Subtraction
Catch the stars in your bucket by working out the subtraction sums. Either subtract by mixed numbers or a single number up to 10. Be careful not to miss the stars.
