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Search engines Good general primary sites Possible useful school sites Nursery Literacy split into areas like poetry, word level, stories etc. Numeracy Science History split into areas like Romans, Tudors etc. Geography Art Design and Technology Music P.E. R.E. P.S.H.E. General fun sites.

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Excellent general Primary resource sites / Useful information sites

http://www.atschool.co.uk/ superb site split into KS1, KS2 early years etc. www.bbc.co.uk/education/schools FANTASTIC site with interactive games / lessons etc. www.schoolzone.co.uk Links to interactive information. www.topmarks.co.uk links to other educational sites www.primaryresources.co.uk - Primary Resources http://vtc.ngfl.gov.uk Virtual teacher centre http://top.ngfl.gov.uk Teachers Online ncation.org.uk - Education site www.teachernet.gov.uk Teacher net www.rm.com/primary - the web site for the big picture magazine with lots of interesting news and ideas for using the window box resources. www.eduweb.co.uk home page for the Window Box / RM machines www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone educate the children www.finches.demon.co.uk Simon Finches site with lots of links

www.studyweb.com 77,000 quality, categorised curriculum links. www.tele-school.org UK school and curriculum links www.education-world.com - Literally leads you anywhere. www.dk.com/uk - Dorling Kindersley site with links to others http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/index.htm lesson plans and resources http://webserv1.stockportmbc.gov.uk/docs/curriculum01.htm Stockport Authority resources www.mda.org.uk/vlmp British museums, topics and preparing visits. www.comlab.ox.ac.uk Virtual museums access to the worlds museums www.museumca.org.usa useful content for Primary Schools. www.primaryresources.co.uk Worksheets http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/ - Worksheets http://contribute.ngfl.gov.uk - Teacher resource exchange. www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/schemes Standards site schemes of work www.dfee.gov.uk DfEE www.qca.uk QCA www.ase.org.uk ASE (association for Science Education. Lots of useful info. Particularly useful image library) www.nc.uk.net National Curriculum Online www.ngfl.gov.uk National Grid for learning www.ofsted.gov.uk OFSTED www.atschool.co.uk SUBSCRIPTION site but with amazing resources.

www.en.enu.org European school net. ericir.net ericir.syr.edu www.eun.org www.dogpile.com www.funderstanding.com www.schoolzone.co.uk www.letsfindout.com www.tes.com www.learnfree.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/education www.teachingtimes.com www.teachingideas.co.uk www.teach.com www.schoolmaster.net www.educate.org.uk http://www.learningalive.co.uk/

Useful School Sites

http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/ fantastic sight from Snaith primary school. http://ambleweb.digitalbrain.com/ambleweb/ambleweb/ambleweb/literacy.htm Ambleside Primary School. (Almost everything you may need)

www.willows.staffs.sch.uk Willows Primary School, Lichfield. www.langstone-jun.portsmouth.sch.uk Langstone Primary School, Portsmouth. www.westfield-nursery.co.uk Westfield Day Nursery. http://edleston.primaryresources.co.uk Edleston Primary School, Cheshire.

Nursery
http://www.underfives.co.uk/ Nursery Rhymes http://www-personal.umich.edu/~pfa/dreamhouse/nursery/rhymes.html Mother Goose nursery rhymes http://w3.up.net/~jolove/Nursery_Folder/nursery.html Nursery Rhymes http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Rhymes.htm Nursery rhymes - rebus

Literacy
Ideas www.literacyhour.co.uk Sunshine Online. Ideas for lessons. http://vtc.ngfl.gov.uk/literacy/index.html Literacy Time Online stories http://www.pacificnet.net/~johnr/aesop/ - Aesop Fables online www.umass.edu/aesop/contents.html More Aesop fables for Y3. http://www.candlelightstories.com/ - lots of online stories www.eduplace.com/tales/index.html Wacky Web Tales develops writing.

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/main.html Andersen Fairy Tale http://www.andersenfairytales.com/en/ Watch and listen to a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The text appears along with graphics so children can read along with the story. English, French, Italian and Russian versions of the story can be viewed. BookWorm - Great Books for Kids http://www.bonus.com/bonus/card/kidread s.html A child-friendly book review area where key stage 2 and 3 pupils can browse through book reviews and summaries. Why not join book clubs and read interviews with your favourite authors? http://www.magickeys.com/books/index.html lots of online stories http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/infant/ - Infant Explorer big books Coconia by Chris Covins http://www.coconia.co.uk/ A children's fantasy story that you download into PDF format and print out for free. It tells the story of the peaceful tribes of Coconia, who are attacked and forced to draw upon their strength and ingenuity to survive. Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature http://www.dawcl.com What do you want to read today? Search the database for the best titles in children's literature. You're asked to complete a form stating age range, gender, genre and many other factors if you have preferences. Bunyips http://www.nla.gov.au/exhibitions/bunyi ps/html-site/abor-stories/index-abor.ht ml Five aboriginal stories are told here - based around the legendary Aboriginal character of the Bunyip. Each could be printed out on one page of A4 for parents to read with their children. writing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/activities/activity4.shtml BBC Schools Online http://www.ambleside.schoolzone.co.uk/ambleweb/lookcover/lookcover.html Look cover write check any list of words or use sets prepared. Authors Charles Dickens Gad's Hill Place http://www.perryweb.com/Dickens/ Lots of information about Charles Dickens. Older key stage 2 pupils can find out about the man and his novels along with snippets of Dickensian information. http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/authors.html Childrens writers and illustrators online http://www.memfox.net/intro.html Mem Fox - good modern childrens author own web page http://www.aghines.com/annahome.htm - Anna Grossnickle Hines' webpage http://www.eric-carle.com/ - Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar Publishers web sites http://www.achuka.co.uk/index2.html Achuka books web site contains information about authors http://www.puffin.co.uk/ - Puffin books http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/kids/index.html Random House Classics http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/storclas.html Classics for Young People http://www.cs.cmu.edu/Web/People/rgs/alice-ftitle.html - Alice in Wonderland http://hca.gilead.org.il/ - Hans Christian Anderson http://www.sff.net/people/karawynn/justso/leopard.htp How the Leopard Got

its spots Kipling http://www.mastertexts.com/Dickens_Charles/Oliver_Twist/ - Oliver Twist http://users.telerama.com/~joseph/finn/finntitl.html Huckleberry Finn http://www.cs.cmu.edu/Web/People/rgs/sawyr-ftitle.html Tom Sawyer http://www.cs.cmu.edu/People/rgs/jngl-ftitle.html The Jungle Book http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/cgibin/toccer?id=GraWind&tag=public&images=ima ges/modeng&data=/lv1/Archive/eng-parsed&part=0 The Wind in the Willows http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/cgibin/toccer?id=SteTrea&tag=public&images=imag es/modeng&data=/lv1/Archive/eng-parsed&part=0 Treasure Island http://www.stockportmbc.gov.uk/6thform/dickens.htm Charles Dickens and links to other web sites http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/1409/- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Poetry http://www.poetryloverspage.com/poets/stevenson/stevenson.html complete collection of Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson http://www.gigglepoetry.com/ - Funny poetry for children http://www.nesbitt.com/poetry/ - online poems by Kenn Nesbit http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/storsong.html Online Poetry and Songs for children http://www.wordcentral.com - Poetry writing, built in rhyming dictionary. Sentence and word level work. http://www.rhymezone.com - Type in a word and it finds a rhyme, homophones, synonyms, antonyms, definitions, quotes, pictures, related words etc.!

http://www.gridclub.com/have_a_go/engli sh/right_thing/index.shtml Whats a simile, metaphor or clich? This brightly animated site tests knowledge of sayings at three levels of difficulty. Create your own catchphrase fridge magnet. A fun way to improve childrens knowledge of English. www.maui.com/grandad.html Alphabet site www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/liteacy Standards site for Literacy. Brain Boosters http://school.discovery.com/brainbooste rs/ Try the word and letter play section for quick brain-teaser style literacy problems suitable for upper key stage 2 children. Some problems include the answer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits/activities/activity4.shtml website Spelling with the Spellits presents 9 spelling strategies for Key Stage 2 pupils from 7-9 years. The spelling strategies are taught through a fun, interactive flash game.

Numeracy
Abiator's Times Tables Emporium http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/table s/frame1.html Need help with learning your times tables? Test yourself here. Try and keep up with the flashcards - start out on the slow setting, then when you're superspeedy, master the fast setting. Brain Boosters http://school.discovery.com/brainbooste rs/ Try the number and maths play section for quick brain-teaser style mathematical problems suitable for upper key stage 2 children. Some problems include the answer. Education 4 Kids

http://www.edu4kids.com/ Quizzes that are great for brushing up chemistry, maths and English skills at key stage 2. The site is American. Fractions http://cne.gmu.edu/modules/dau/algebra/ fractions/fractions_frm.html Fractions, and virtually everything the older key stage 2 pupil needs to know about them, can be found here. Learn how to add and subtract simple fractions. Fun School http://www.funschool.com/php/games/game s.php?section= Discover a wealth of educational and fun games for children of all ages to play online. Some Maths related games are 'Shape Cave', 'Great Diamond Hunt (The)', 'Percentage PI' and 'Bobber's Farm'. Homework High http://www.homeworkhigh.co.uk Aagh! You're stuck with your homework - where can you turn to? You can email a teacher at this Channel 4 site, or browse the problems that other students your age have come across. You're not alone! Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math - Elementary School Level http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drm ath.elem.html An excellent maths forum offers responses and provides a directory of frequently asked questions mainly on numbers for key stage 1 and 2 children. Maths in the Factory http://www.cadburylearningzone.co.uk/ma ths/index_content.htm Step inside Mr Cadbury's chocolate factory for key stage 2 problem solving and numeracy resources. Children solve a number of puzzles whilst finding out how maths is used in the making of chocolate.

Mayan Math http://www.hanksville.org/yucatan/mayam ath.html How did the Mayans count? This simple site illustrates their mathematical and counting system of dots, bars, etc. A good site for primary pupils to practice numeracy skills. Multiplication Matho http://www.aplusmath.com/games/matho/Mu ltMatho.html Knowing your tables is one thing - being able to do them quickly under pressure is another. The Multiplication Matho site allows key stage 2 pupils to be tested in a fun way. www.nrich.maths.org NRICH maths http://www.argosphere.net/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/numbertime/index.shtml BBC Number time programme web site www.ambleside.schoolzone.co.uk/ambleweb/mentalmaths/fractotron.html comparing fractions to half. http://www.ambleside.schoolzone.co.uk/ambleweb/mentalmaths/tabletrees.htm l - Times tables. http://www.funbrain.com/fract/ - fractions http://www.visualfractions.com/FindGrampy.html - finding Grampy on a number line using clues. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/megamaths/ - BBC Megamaths programme web site www.nrich.maths.org.uk problem solving maths activities www.standards.dfee.gov.uk/numeracy Standards site for Numeracy

www.ex.ac.uk/cimt/ - maths enhancement programme (MEP)

Science
Biodiversity Bingo http://www.rom.on.ca/quiz/biobingo/inde x.html A simple, fun game for primary school children that matches animals and plants to their environment. Great for science and geography topics. ARKive http://www.arkive.org.uk/ This superb resource from The Wildscreen Trust will be 'the world's electronic archive of photographs, moving images and sounds of endangered species and habitats.' An interactive library of the world's rarest animals and plants. AlienEmpire http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/alienemp ire/index.html The best of Web technology is used to explore the insect world. Examine aspects of bees, termites, mayflies, butterflies, silkworms and wasp behaviour including anatomy, reproduction, migration and social relationships. Amazing Animal Senses http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/a maze.html This site contains numerous examples of how animals are adapted to sense and interact with their environment. Did you know, for example, that butterflies taste things with their feet? Great for key stage 1 and 2 pupils. Animal Facts http://www.yptenc.org.uk/docs/animal_fa cts.html Whether you want to learn more about a weasel or an elephant, look at these factsheets. Complete with a colour picture, they offer information on where the animal lives, what they eat and how long they live.

Are You Doing Your Bit? http://www.doingyourbit.org.uk/index.ht ml Download factsheets about transport, water, waste and energy: it's easy to do your bit for the environment. The 'Kids Zone' has tips and a fun game for younger children. Biodiversity http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/biodiversi ty/galindex.html Discover more about the different groups of living things and what makes each unique - plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals, birds, fungi and amphibians. Young children may need an adult to explain elements of the information. Biodiversity Bingo http://www.rom.on.ca/quiz/biobingo/inde x.html A simple, fun game for primary school children matching animals and plants to their environment. Great for science and geography topics. Biology Resources Key Stage 2 http://www.digitalbrain.com/digitalbrai n/web/subjects/1.%20primary/ks2sci/su2/ ?verb This study unit about life processes and living things covers the key topics in key stage 2 biology - from how the human body works to the different parts of a plant. There are notes, questions, and exercises to help reinforce the topic. Born Free http://www.bornfree.org.uk/ Find out about the animal welfare and conservation charity, Born Free Foundation. Discover its history and range of projects worldwide and see the elephant sanctuary. Great for key stage 2 pupils looking at conservation. Bucket Buddies

http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/bu cketproj/index.html Pond dipping is great fun. Join students from around the world in this classroom project; identify the wriggling invertebrates in the local pond, share and compare discoveries. A teacher area provides support materials registration details for this international environmental study. 3rd Grade Science Quizzes http://www.1001-periodic-table-quiz-que stions.com/grade_1_science_quizzes.html Parents may want to guide their children through the quizzes on this American site. They test knowledge of solids, liquids and gases, as well as well as shapes and volumes. Chemistry Resources Key Stage 1 http://www.digitalbrain.com/digitalbrai n/web/subjects/1.%20primary/ks1sci/su3/ ?verb Lots of questions on the subject of materials for key stage 1 pupils. Children collect materials and become materials detectives, finding out about their properties and uses by investigation. Exploring Materials is a good place to start. Double Helix Science Experiments http://www.csiro.au/helix/experiments/i ndex.html Fun experiments at home or at school for key stage 3 and 4 students, with more for younger pupils via the 'Under 10s' section. Give cabbage chemistry a try. Education 4 Kids http://www.edu4kids.com/ Quizzes that are great for brushing up chemistry, maths and English skills at key stage 2. The site is American. Homework High http://www.homeworkhigh.co.uk

Aagh! You're stuck with your homework - where can you turn to? You can email a teacher at this Channel 4 site, or browse the problems that other students your age have come across. You're not alone. Hunkins Experiments http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/ Want to get an apple in a milk bottle or make a siren? These cartoons show you how, plus there are many more simple experiments showing the fun side of science. Children will need parental supervision when carrying out the experiments. Science Made Simple http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/ Key stage 1 and 2 pupils will get great projects and experiments and clear, detailed answers to common science questions here. Questions include 'what is static electricity?' and 'why is the sky blue?' Science: Time to Learn http://www.tara.ashford.btinternet.co.u k/craig/science/ A fun way to learn about science. This visual presentation of scientific processes teach the water cycle, evaporation, dissolving and changing states at key stage 2 level. Games and tests revise the topics. The Atoms Family http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/ Ghoulish characters introduce some basic principles of physics and chemistry. Topics include kinetic and potential energy, atoms and matter, light and electricity. Fun and informative. The Bubblesphere http://bubbles.org/ Children love bubbles and this site, provided by 'Dr Bubbles', will give some light relief to early years science. Pupils can learn about games to play with bubbles and find out the best bubble solutions to use. Parents can join in too. A Walk Through Time

http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/tim e.html Time is a popular topic - here key stage 2 students can find out about water clocks, NIST time and frequency signals. The site is clear, easy to navigate and leads from the ancient world up to the present day. Arty Astro Astronomy Site http://www.artyastro.com/artyastro.htm This is a fantastic Shockwave adventure thorugh space. It enables key stage 2 children to get 'hands-on' with the planets in our solar system, providing key facts and graphics. Cool Science http://sciencenorth.on.ca/learn/coolsci ence/index.html This convenient collection of learn and play opportunities is suitable for key stage 2 students studying space. Simple concentration, memory and reflex activities sit along side interactive solar system, photo, nuclear energy and dinosaur quizzes. Double Helix Science Experiments http://www.csiro.au/helix/experiments/i ndex.html Fun experiments at home or at school for key stage 3 and 4 students and there are more for younger pupils in the 'Under 10s' section. Try making the pinhole camera! Electric Circuits http://www.electric-circuits.co.uk/ Be enlightened by electricity in this interactive fun site, which explains how electrical circuits makes things work. Create circuits online and play the games. Homework High http://www.homeworkhigh.co.uk Aagh! You're stuck with your homework - where can you turn to? You can email a teacher at this Channel 4 site, or browse the problems that other students your age have come across. You're not alone!

Hunkins Experiments http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/ Want to get an apple in a milk bottle or make a siren? These cartoons show you how, plus there are many more simple experiments showing the fun side of science. Children will need parental supervision when carrying out the experiments. Leicester University Educational Guide to Space and Astronomy http://www.star.le.ac.uk/edu/ A good introduction to space, the universe and the solar system. Useful for parents keen to help with those stars, galaxies and nebulae science homework assignments. NASA: Mars Exploration: Just for Kids http://marsweb.jpl.nasa.gov/kids/index. html Plan an expedition to the planet Mars. Explore gravity how much would you weigh on another planet? Make spacecraft models, look through NASAs solar telescope and find out what robots do to further scientific discovery. Ology http://www.ology.amnh.org/index.html The ologists here, some as young as eight years old, are palaeontologists or astronomers. Geneticists also make an appearance. Great for key stage 2 pupils looking for the answers to more and more new questions. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/dynamo/home.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/podsmission/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/challenge/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/

www.violetlane.org.uk Virtual woodland walk. http://www.scienceweb.org/uk science plans and project packs http://www.starport.com/ - Space http://www.nmsi.ac.uk/ - National Science Museum London http://www.chicojr.chico.k12.ca.us/student/sc/space.html Internet space links http://www.rogerfrost.com/ - Data logging http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/ Good Key Stage 1 site

I.C.T.
BT Education Kids Zone http://www.btplc.com/ict/kids_zone/ques tionnaire.htm Able key stage 2 students can sharpen their Internet skills here. Covering searching the Internet, bookmarking pages and using browsers, its colourful diagrams show students where to click. Barry's Clip Art Server http://www.barrysclipart.com/ A collection of static and animated images for your use. There is a search facility available to find what you want. A useful place to start if you are looking for something to perk up an Internet project. Coloring.com http://www.coloring.com/ A point and click colouring resource aimed at very young key stage 1 and preschool children. It is great for mouse control practice, is updated regularly and produces very pleasing, printable outcomes. F9 Kids http://kids.f9.net.uk/ Children at key stages 1 and 2 will enjoy learning with this colourful and

interactive site. The Netkids guide allows children to learn the 'Do's and Don'ts' of the Internet. Fun School http://www.funschool.com/php/games/game s.php?section= Discover a wealth of educational and fun games for children of all ages to play online. Some IT related games are 'Computer Whiz' 'Fall Fever' 'Type Me' and Downhill Challenge'. Fun With Spot http://www.funwithspot.com/ Spot is a popular children's character and reception pupils, with teacher assistance, can learn mouse control whilst playing the fun activities. The grownups section has printable activity sheets. GetNetWise http://www.getnetwise.org/ Parents need to know how to avoid the risks and dangers children face when surfing the Internet. This site looks at issues including meeting someone online and finding inappropriate material. It explains the differences between chat rooms and newsgroups and problems that could arise from them. Hotmail http://loginnet.passport.com/login.srf? id=2&svc=mail&cbid=24325&msppjph=1&tw=0 &fs=1&fsa=1&fsat=1296000&lc=2057&_lang= EN Visit this for a free, personal email account. You'll then be able to email your friends and practice writing. An adult may need to help you set up your account. Infant Explorer http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/infant/ Choose a nature book to read online. Sebastian Swan encourages children (through school) to email him with their thoughts and ideas on the stories. The website encourages children to become confident computer users whilst

learning about the natural environment. Kid-e-mail http://www.kid-e-mail.cc/overview.htm Kid-e-mail is a system that allows parents to monitor the email communications their child receives. Details such as where the person is, their email address and - through the police - the exact machine can be traced. The website shows examples.

www.shareware.com Software to download. www.atschool.eduweb.co.uk ScITech Centre web site http://www.bbc.co.uk/webguide www.safety.ngfl.gov.uk superhighway safety. http://besd.becta.org.uk BECTa Software database. www.primary-networks.com internet advice, training resources, software, hardware and curriculum links. www.tep.org.uk Technology Enhancement Programme. (TEP) www.intel.com intel home site.

History
BBC History: Do it Yourself www.bbc.co.uk/history/howto An A-Z guide to history research. http://www.magni.org.uk/ The website for the National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes/history/ This Department for Education and Skills site has materials and

guidance to help teachers create their own Schemes of work for History. www.nc.uk.net Information about the National Curriculum for History, QCA and DfEE schemes of work, pupils' work and information about standards and support materials. www.qca.org.uk/ca/subjects/history The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) History section. www.pastpix.com - subscription site with a wealth of historical pictures. Toys http://www.discovery.com/stories/history/toys/gallery/head.gif http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/toys/ http://pics.ebay.com/aw/pics/ci/catindex-toys-title.gif Bean Bag toys http://www.oldbear.co.uk/ - shop selling antique bears http://www.lugnet.com/ - Lego http://barbiedolls.miningco.com/hobbies/barbiedolls/library/blmenu2.htm Doll collecting Florence Nightingale http://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/ - Main site http://www.dnai.com/~borneo/nightingale/dressing.htm Clothes she wore http://gnv.fdt.net/~dforest/fnindex.htm Good site http://www.ushsdolls.com/paperdoll/pdfa.htm Make a paper doll of Florence Nightingale http://www.skittler.demon.co.uk/victorians/florence.htm as a famous Victorian

The Great Fire of London http://members.aa.net/~davidco/History/fire1.htm Contemporary newspaper page http://britishliterature.com/london/londonfire-evelyn.html John Evelyns account http://www.gloscc.gov.uk/pubserv/gcc/fire/history/grtfire.htm account of fire http://www.plus44.co.uk/london44/tour/monement.html picture of The Monument http://www.london-se1.co.uk/attractions/london_fire.html London Fire Brigade Grace Darling http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/vg/famous.html#darling good site for biographies of famous Northunbrians e.g. Grace Darling http://sprintbase.co.uk/belfordweb/bam01.htm Tourist Board information about Bamburgh http://zen.sund.ac.uk/northumberland-pics.html Pictures from Northumberland http://zen.sund.ac.uk/image/grace.html Picture of Grace Darlings tomb Romans You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Gladiator! www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator A humorous overview of the life of a Roman gladiator. This story is not for faint-hearted children. BBC History: Archaeology and Ancient History: The Romans http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/index.shtml What did the Romans ever do for us? A snapshot of life on Hadrians wall, Roman mosaics and recipes along with other insights into Roman life in Britain.

www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/seeyouseeme Take a tour of a Roman fort and a Caladonian village or compare Roman soldiers to Caladonian warriors. This site generates awareness of the early Scots who encountered the Romans and includes an interactive Roman invasion map. www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk Explore streets, people and houses of the Roman, Viking, Tudor, Victorian times and the 1950s. Compare and contrast using games and activities. http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit6a.htm Lesson plans and resources http://www.hadrians-wall.org/ http://ireland.iol.ie/~coolmine/typ/romans/emap.html http://fizz.sys.uea.ac.uk/Research/researchareas/JWMP/CaistorRomanTown/crt p2.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/romans/ http://www.anglia.co.uk/angmulti/romans/index.html http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/6946/virtual/virtual.html Virtual tour of Ancient Rome http://www.morgue.demon.co.uk/ - Roman Army http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/ROME/homepg.html http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/ http://www.stoke.gov.uk/museums/romans/xrromind.htm http://museums.ncl.ac.uk/archive/mithras/frames.htm The Temple of Mithras http://www.roman-empire.net/children/index.html http://www.brims.co.uk/romans/

Anglo Saxons http://emuseum.mankato.msus.edu/prehistory/vikings/angsaxe.html http://www.primenet.com/~lconley/bookmarks.html http://www.britannia.com/history/docs/asintro2.html www.bbc.co.uk/education/anglosaxons Discover the history of the Anglo Saxons, looking at their lifestyle, beliefs and pastimes. The activities section includes things to print out and do. Vikings http://viking.no/e/ehome.htm http://www.pastforward.co.uk/vikings/index.html www.bbc.co.uk/education/vikings Who were the Vikings? Where did they come from? How did they live? The Vikings site includes useful facts, interactive quizzes and print-offs. Henry VIII http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit7.htm - Lesson plans and resources http://www.brims.co.uk/tudors/ Tudors http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit8.htm Lesson plans and resources http://www.wickham.newbury.sch.uk/topics/tudors/tudors.html http://www.learning-connections.co.uk/curric/cur_pri/tudors/page_1.html http://www.featherstone.swinternet.co.uk/

http://www.tudorhistory.org/ http://www.maryrose.org/jessica/title.htm Childrens Life during WW2 http://discoverychannel.discoveryeurope.com/features/warmonths/main.html http://www.battleofbritain.net/section-1/appendix-6.html http://www.holnet.org.uk/learningzone/londonatwar/index.html http://www.freeuk.com/elloughton13/seaside.htm Ancient Egypt http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit10.htm Lesson plans and resources http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/home.html Great site http://guardians.net/egypt/egol1.htm Lots of good pictures of Egyptian relics. http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/index.html http://www.freecampus.co.uk/learn/pri/history/egypt2/index.htm http://www.freecampus.co.uk/learn/pri/history/egypt2/daily.htm http://www.freecampus.co.uk/learn/pri/history/egypt2/flax.htm http://www.horus.ics.org.eg/html/history1.html http://www.learning-connections.co.uk/curric/cur_pri/pri_ind.html http://www.iwebquest.com/egypt/ancientegypt.htm http://www.guardians.net/egypt/sphinx Victorians http://www.pro.gov.uk/education/primary.htm

http://4learning.co.uk/qca/victorians/ http://www.skittler.demon.co.uk/victorians/index.htm Four famous Victorians (Florence Nightingale, Charles Dickens, Benjamin Disraeli, Isambard Kingdom Brunel) http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit11.htm Lesson Plans and other good resources http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/sls/Primary/curriculumsupport/websitelists/history/Vi ctorians.htm Database of good resources http://4learning.co.uk/victoriandiary/ http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/museum/youngvm.htm http://www.cadburylearningzone.co.uk/history/index.htm http://www.parents.dfee.gov.uk/discover/victor/school.htm http://www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk/ Ancient Greece The Ancient Greeks www.bbc.co.uk/schools/landmarks/ancientgreece Discover ancient Greece through interactive activities, illustrations and print-offs. The site covers political systems, religion, society and culture. http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit14.htm Lesson plans and resources http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit15.htm Lesson Plans and resources http://www.math.utk.edu/~vasili/GR_link/Greek_myth/greek_myth.html Greek myths database http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/allsouls/bm/room68.html Pictures of objects from every day Greek life

http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/index.html http://www.historyforkids.org/ http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4553/ - Ancient Greece site http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/display/lit_sites/herakles/index.htm Indus Valley http://www.harappa.com/har/har0.html http://www.historyofindia.com/indus.html http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Indialife.html Remembrance Day http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ - Royal British Legion http://k-6educatorsca.about.com/aboutcanada/k6educatorsca/library/blrembran1.htm a Canadian Site A Famous Person http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/history/unit20.htm A Selection of Letters Written by Florence Nightingale http://clendening.kumc.edu/dc/fn/ The Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale, was a prodigious letter-writer and this site features scans of her original texts with transcriptions alongside. A valuable resource for history topics focusing on famous Victorians. Angelcynn: Anglo-Saxon Living History 400-900AD http://www.angelcynn.org.uk/ The English are coming! This site from a living history society provides a thorough account of the types of clothing, warfare and weapons used by the Anglo-Saxons. The pictures will help young students understand these ancient times.

Anne Frank Online http://www.annefrank.com/ Find out more about the life of the inspirational teenage WW2 diarist here. There is information about her short life and selected extracts from her diary. The photo scrapbook of Anne's life is particularly moving. At the Tomb of Tutankhamen http://www.nationalgeographic.com/egypt/ In 1923, Tutankhamen's tomb was opened to journalists. Experience the excitement they felt through the original correspondence and photographs in the National Geographic magazine. Great for key stage 2 pupils. Cassius' Story http://cleo.ucsm.ac.uk/content/history/ cassius/ Meet Cassius, a young boy, and explore his home town of Calacum. Key stage 2 pupils can find out about the Roman fort of ancient Lancaster, and about farming and the local Celts. Castle Learning Center http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castl e6.htm Geared specially towards students, this site answers many questions about life in a castle. Find out all about building and furnishing castles and whether lords took baths. Suitable for older key stage 2 pupils studying medieval and Tudor history. Egyptian Burial Chamber http://www.cmi.k12.il.us/Urbana/project s/AncientCiv/tombs.html Key stage 2 pupils can follow these simple instructions to construct an ancient Egyptian tomb. Parental help may be needed. Don't forget the wall paintings and mummy. Egyptian Life http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html A superb site for key stage 2 pupils studying ancient Egypt. Find out about 10

themes of Egyptian life including pyramids, pharaohs and mummification. Each theme has three sections: story, explore and challenge. Explorers of the Millennium http://www.thinkquest.org/library/lib/s ite_sum_outside.html?tname=4034&cid=2&u rl=4034/hall_of_fame.html Who was Marco Polo? Who was the first European to reach North America? Read about the lives and adventures of the worlds most famous explorers from Christopher Columbus to James Cook. Factmonster: History http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A000119 6.html Take a walk through time. This timeline of world history moves from a whopping 4 million BC to the present day. The 100 most significant events of the last 100 years are also summarised in a series of short articles in 'Millennium Milestones'.

Geography

Can We Predict Volcanic Eruptions? http://www.learner.org/exhibits/volcano es/entry.html Scientists work hard to try and predict if and when volcanoes will erupt. This simple introduction, with video clips, explains what causes a volcano to erupt and how we can reduce the danger to people. Cloud Cover: The Weather Satellite http://www.met.fu-berlin.de/wetter/mete osat/D2.jpg Work out which country is which on this satellite image of Northern Europe showing cloud cover. Why not compare the image to the actual weather you

are experiencing? Cloud Types - Common Cloud Classifications http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guide s/mtr/cld/cldtyp/home.rxml Help for key stage 2 pupils studying cloud identification. The site contains text descriptions and photographs of all the different cloud types.

Dave Wakefield's GeoNet http://www.pavilion.co.uk/dwakefield/ From key stage 1 to A level, geography teacher Dave Wakefield provides resources to cover the curriculum. At key stages 1 and 2, there is a study of St Lucia with information, photos and activities. E-Conflict World Encyclopaedia http://www.countryreports.org/ This well-organised site contains profiles of nations all over the world, including their anthems, maps, flags, news and weather. An excellent introductory resource for geography at key stage 2. Environment Agency - Kids http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ki ds/ Animations, games and cartoons to stimulate interest in environmental issues amongst key stage 2 pupils. Human activity is affecting the climate, causing imbalance in ecosystems and producing waste. The message is entertaining and educational. Environmental Disasters http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/ki ds/kids.html Learn about the effects of oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents. Join a guided tour to see how the experts deal with such environmental disasters. Suitable for key stage 2 and 3 students.

Geography in general www.nationalgeographic.com national geographic web site. atschool.eduweb.co.uk/40903026a/frames.htm Wonderful world, Nile trip www.globaleye.org.uk World aware / DfID www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet Oxfam's education site. www.geography.org.uk Geographical association www.ontheline.org.uk Oxfam / C4 www.tonypickford.btinternet.co.uk Primary Geography site www.ambleside.schoolzone.co.uk Virtual lake district www.assoa.nt.edu.au/ Alice Springs www.violetlane.org.uk Virtual woodland walk. Mapping www.ordsvy.gov www.streetmap.co.uk www.mapblast.com www.mapzone.co.uk Kids pages from OS An Island Home - Coll (Struay) http://www.calmac.co.uk -Caledonian MacBryne http://www.sturgeon.dircon.co.uk/ Coll photos/maps/life http://www.e4s.org.uk/biffa/stories/pier.html Katie Morag A New Pier http://www.earl.org.uk/partners/midlothian/ezone.htm Mairi Hedderwick A

questionnaire Going to the seaside http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/geography/unit4.htm www.snaithprimary.eril.net Seaside. India. Barnaby Bear http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/georgiesavage/barnaby/index.html www.bbc.co.uk/schools/barnabybear Barnaby Bear Weather Summary of the Weather http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/ windows3.html Aimed at key stage 2 geography pupils, this site introduces elements such as cloud, rain, hurricanes and tornadoes and gives a brief explanation of how they occur. http://hum.amu.edu.pl/~zbzw/glob/glob1.htm World Weather Page. http://www.curriculumvisions.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/index.shtml www.met-office.gov.uk/education/ - The meteorological office. A village in India http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/geography/unit10.htm Lesson Plans and resources http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/objectsfromind/Default.htm http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/india.htm http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/india_art/index.htm

http://www.freecampus.co.uk/learn/pri/geog/ladakh/index.htm www.snaithprimary.eril.net Seaside. India. Water www.sln.org.uk/water/ Web project on water in Staffordshire moorlands. http://www.dcs.ex.ac.uk/water/ Llandudno http://www.llandudno-tourism.co.uk/ Rivers http://www.sin.org.uk/trentweb/ http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/geography/unit14.htm Lesson plans and resources http://www.curriculumvisions.com/ http://www.sln.org.uk/trentweb/ http://www.freecampus.co.uk/learn/pri/geog/rivers/index.htm http://library.thinkquest.org/21395/graphics/index.html http://mbgnet.mobot.org/fresh/index.htm Mountains http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/geography/unit15.htm Lesson plans and resources http://www.peakware.com/ - mountain database site http://www.topin.ch/ch/zermatt/default.asp?lang=e web cam on the Matterhorn Global eye http://www.globaleye.org.uk/teachers/primarytn.html Tocuaro

http://www.geographyshop.org.uk/details/pri/ks12tmv1.html Buying a pack of pictures http://www.globaleye.org.uk/teachers/primarytn.html Investigating coasts http://www.galaxymall.com/market/aview/aview.htm aerial photos from USA www.snaithprimary.eril.net Seaside. India. www.kentes.org.uk/ngfl/coasts Coastal explorer, river world, local studies. Coastal Environments http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/coasts/in dex.html 'Coastal Explorer' supports the coast section of the National Curriculum. Attractively presented, it covers water, erosion and protecting the coast, among other subjects. Passport to the world http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/geography/unit24.htm Lesson plans and resources Geography and numbers http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/sl/slmap.shtml St Lucia http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/ - Volcano database and Internet links to other sites

ART
A Lifetime of Color http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/ A fun and informative site for all key stages. As well as hands-on art activities with tips on technique and style, there's a useful study section on the principles of art. For teachers there are lesson plans. Coloring.com http://www.coloring.com/

A point and click colouring resource aimed at very young key stage 1 and preschool children. It is great for mouse control practice, is updated regularly and produces very pleasing, printable outcomes. Draw Like An Egyptian http://www.cmi.k12.il.us/Urbana/project s/AncientCiv/egyptdraw/egyptdraw.html Follow these four simple rules and you too can draw like the Ancient Egyptians. Examples are included from pupils at a US school. Key stage 2 pupils and teachers may find this useful for art projects on Ancient Egypt. Garanimals http://www.garanimals.com/free_activiti es.htm Online and printable activities for children, including bedtime stories and colouring pages. Crafts include making fancy dress outfits and creating t-shirt designs. Grid Club Art Factory http://www.gridclub.com/have_a_go/art/a rt/home.shtml The colourful art factory is a fun way for children to explore art. They can learn to draw and make crafts, discover whats in an artists portfolio and sketchbook, experiment with colours and shapes and try art quizzes. Gustown http://www.gustown.com/Museum/Crafts/Sp ringCrafts.html Cool crafts for kids to make with a parent. The ideas vary from a spring mobile to handmade wrapping paper. The materials used are found in and around the home. Inside Art: An Art History Game http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.h tml Find out about the artist Van Gogh. Children become part of one of his paintings where the colourful character, Trish Fish, teaches them about this

Post-Impressionist artist. A great site for art at upper key stage 2. Let's Go to the Ocean! http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6459 /ocean.html Key stage 1 pupils will love this site all about oceans, fish and other sea-life. They can explore the colouring pages, take an ocean extravaganza, participate in ocean crafts and download a multitude of graphics with a sea-life theme. Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome http://wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/Maecenas/ With hundreds of images of the art and architecture of Greek and Roman antiquity, this site is well worth visiting. The images are primarily organised by country and the quality of the images is good. National Museum of Photography, Film & Television http://www.nmsi.ac.uk/nmpft/ As well as the usual information about the museum in Bradford, this site contains fun, educational projects. The Magic Factory is particularly recommended for younger children (or interested adults).

http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html An Art Adventure game http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/ - Web Museum, Paris http://www.artmuseums.com/ - Teacher page with lots of ideas http://www.nmpft.org.uk/home.asp National Museum of Photography, Bradford http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/collection/index.html The National Gallery, London http://www.tate.org.uk/ - Tate Gallery http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/default.htm Tate Modern

http://www.nmpft.org.uk/home.asp National Museum of Photography, Bradford http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/collection/index.html The National Gallery, London http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/ - Web Museum, Paris

Design and Technology

http://www.schoolzone.co.uk/resources/primary_design.htm - Site providing ideas, links, activities for Design and Technology. www.tep.org.uk Technology Enhancement Programme. (TEP) Cool Design http://www.gridclub.com/have_a_go/dt/de signstudio/design/design.shtml Bright and breezy is this website that contains fun ideas for making things and food. Parents or teachers could encourage children to think up their own designs using the techniques suggested. Fun School http://www.funschool.com/php/games/game s.php?section= Discover a wealth of educational and fun games for children of all ages to play online. Some D&T related games are 'Incredible Edibles', 'Food Jumble' and 'Rescue Island'. Glass Forever http://www.glassforever.co.uk/ An informative and entertaining site about the merits of glass packaging and recycling, and the process that recycled glass goes through. For teachers there are printable worksheets for classroom use. Help Your Child Discover Designing

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/parents/discover /index.cfm?menu Parents can download this pdf leaflet, which contains lots of ideas to help primary children discover design and technology in the home. There are lots of activities to try, including imagining fantasy designs. LEGO Build http://www.lego.com/eng/play/ The official LEGO site, this offers many interactive activities and problemsolving puzzles. Children will enjoy the LEGO building plans. Why not create an original design? Learning On The Move http://www.learningonthemove.co.uk/ Buses, trains and cars all feature here. Looking at why and how we travel, the site looks at safety issues and design concepts including railways and canals. Take a look at the forces section and learn what makes things move. Legends & Lore http://www.legendsandlore.com/puppet-re source.html Make a sack or sock puppet with the help of a teacher or parent. There are also ideas for putting on puppet plays, plus characterisation advice.

Music
http://www.cse.ogi.edu/Drum/encyclopedia/ - database of percussion instruments under development Alfy - Music Mania http://www.alfy.com/music_mania/index1. asp?FlashDetect=True Aimed mainly at older key stage 1 pupils, children can sing along to traditional tunes, play the virtual drums, bottles, piano, trumpet and xylophone.

Children's Music http://212.67.202.53/~simonmayor/mmtwel cm.htm Word play, story and melody feature strongly in this site for key stage 1 and 2 children. Teachers and parents can join in the songs. Introduction to Reading Music http://datadragon.com/education/reading/ Clefs, notes and rests all become clear at this basic introduction to reading music. Learn how to count beats and understand the symbols for sharp and flat notes. Best used alongside learning how to play an instrument. Kididdles http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum/index. html A site of childrens songs, with words, music and in some cases Real Audio. There are traditional songs, action songs, songs to teach the alphabet, silly songs and food songs. Learn About Instruments http://datadragon.com/education/instrum ents/ Learn about different types of instruments and instrument families. Children click on an instrument to find out more about it and to hear the sound it makes. Music History 102 http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/ Take a musical journey from the Middle Ages to the 20th century using this guide to western composers and their music. Suitable for older key stage 2 pupils. Music Quizzes http://www.theviolin.freeserve.co.uk/qu iz.htm Primary school children can take the year 7 and 8 quizzes. Fill in the correct word to complete the sentences in building blocks, or click on the correct

answer in the basics quiz. The quizzes test knowledge of musical words and notes. Musical Hangman http://www.renoweb.net/rlam/game.htm A chance for children to test their knowledge of musical terms by playing hangman. This game would suit older key stage 2 pupils. Orchestra Tour http://www.cso.org/intro_tour.taf Strings, woodwind and percussion: move your mouse over the Chicago Symphony Orchestra image to discover the different instruments within it. Key stage 2 students can listen to the sounds each instrument makes by selecting an orchestra section. Play Music http://www.playmusic.org For beginners to music, this excellent website covers music basics in an imaginative, fun manner. As well as profiles of some musicians, theres information on orchestras and interactive musical games.

P.E.
http://www.atschool.co.uk/subject/subject.asp?AreaSel=25 http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes/phe/ http://www.stockportmbc.gov.uk/curriculum/pe/pe.htm http://www.peprimary.co.uk/ DANCE Ballet.co http://www.ballet.co.uk/ Covering all things ballet and dance related, there are reviews, interviews and pieces on ballet history as well as a weekly newsletter.

Ceilidh Dance Instructions http://www.scottishdance.net/ceilidh/da nces.html Want to Strip the Willow or do The Gay Gordon? Here are instructions for popular Scottish dances. The dances require a group of people to take part. Dance UK http://www.danceuk.org/ Facts and figures about the dance industry are useful for project work about the industry. Dance UK works on behalf of companies and dancers. Dancing Times http://www.dancing-times.co.uk/ Suitable for ballroom, jazz, contemporary and musical theatre dancers, and a good way for GCSE dance students to keep abreast of industry developments. Jiveoholic http://www.jiveoholic.org.uk/ Jive as a dance form is increasing in popularity. This site contains modern jive dance steps with animations. Expert dancers can try the advanced moves. Performance Channel http://www.performance-channel.com/ This website of a TV channel featuring ballet and dance is worth a look for its dance news and reviews of dance performances in the UK. Sonny Watsons Dance History Archives http://www.streetswing.com/histmai2.htm Alphabetically listed by surname, this archive contains brief details about the lives of dancers. All forms of dance are covered and the site lists the names of the subject's dance partners where applicable.

R.E.
Canterbury Cathedral http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/ People have worshipped on the site of Canterbury Cathedral for 1,400 years. Key stage 2 students can explore the history of pilgrimage and worship, the interiors of the cathedral and find out how the building has developed. Chanukah on the Net http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/ Chanukah, or Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish celebration. This colourful site, suitable for key stage 2 pupils, is filled with music, recipes, stories and traditions. Dottie and Buzz http://www.dottieandbuzz.co.uk/ Dottie and Buzz explore the Christian religion and key beliefs such as forgiveness and caring for others. There are games, songs and drawing activities the creation game is particularly good. Turn on your speakers to hear the audio. Educhurch http://www.educhurch.org.uk/ Christians worship in different types of churches. Explore the interiors of three of them here a Church of England building, a Salvation Army citadel and a Christian fellowship hall. Think about the similarities between the objects inside them and the people who worship there. HanuKat http://www.hanukat.com/ HanuKat tells the story of Hanukkah and Passover and explains how Hanukkah is celebrated today. There are interactive stories and activities too for children to enjoy at this interactive site.

High Holy Days http://www.holidays.net/highholydays/ L'shana tova! Discover the meaning and stories of the Jewish festivals of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur here. Download sounds of the shofar and images relating to these festivals, and try out recipes for sweet foods eaten at this time. Illustrated Stories from the Old Testament and Torah http://www.topmarks.co.uk/judaism/moses /index.htm These clear, colourful storybooks about Joseph and Moses are suitable for key stage 2 children to read on their own. They can be used for religious education in relation to Judaism and Christianity. Mosques http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/mosq ue/default.htm Take a tour of the Jamia Mosque in Derby. Key stage 2 children can explore the mosque to find out about Muslim worship and religious traditions. They can also find out how Muslim children study Islam at the mosque. Purim on the Net http://www.holidays.net/purim/ Learn the story of Purim with an explanation of the practice of this Jewish festival. Instructions are provided for making graggers (noise-makers), costumes and masks, as well as recipes for festival food. Rabbi Amy Scheinerman http://scheinerman.net/judaism/ Join the Rabbi who will take you through the history, design, rituals and workings of a synagogue. Large font and suitable language make much of the site good for key stage 2 pupils to use.

http://resite.org.uk/ - database of RE websites Harvest festivals

http://www.holidays.net/shavuot/ - Jewish Harvest festival site for teachers Noah http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/picnicpark/castleton/2/ Christmas http://www.topmarks.co.uk/christianity/nativity/index.htm Judaism http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/synagogue/index.htm Synagogues http://www.holidays.net/shavuot/ - Jewish Harvest festival site for teachers http://www.holidays.net/purim/ - Purim http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/synagogue/index.htm Synagogues http://www.ort.org/ort/hanukkah/ - Hanukkah http://www.holidays.net/chanukah/ - Hanukkah http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/judaism/judai1.html Judaism http://www.topmarks.co.uk/judaism/moses/index.htm The story of Moses and Joseph http://www.holidays.net/highholydays/ - Jewish holidays Places of worship http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/mosque/default.htm Mosques http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/synagogue/index.htm Synagogues

http://www.dur.ac.uk/~dla0www/c_tour/tour.html Durham cathedral http://www.yorkminster.org/ York Minster Hinduism http://www.painsley.org.uk/re/Y7/2-2Hinduism/divali_ohp.htm http://www.visittnt.com/ToDo/Events/Divali/Activities.html http://www.mandirnet.org/ - Hindu temples on the Internet http://www.hindunet.org/god/ - Hinduism http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/manorlh/hinduism/hindui.html Hinduism Jesus www.jesusfiles.co.uk Easter http://www.execpc.com/~tmuth/easter/index.html all about Easter http://www.execpc.com/~tmuth/easter/index.html all about Easter http://www.culham.ac.uk/Easter/ Muslims http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/re/unit5a.htm Lesson Plan Why is Muhammad important to the Muslims? The Bible http://bibletutor.luthersem.edu/bible.htm Mosques http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/sirrobhitch.suffolk/mosque/default.htm Mosques

http://islamicity.com/mosque/default.shtml The Quran http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/ http://islamicity.com/mosque/quran/ Ideas for assemblies / Collective Worship. www.assemblies.org.uk good assembly ideas http://www.culham.ac.uk/cw/index_fsc.html ideas for Collective Worship Stories http://www.sln.org.uk/storyboard/Default.htm stories from different faiths http://www.holidays.net/passover/index.htm Passover http://www.holidays.net/ramadan/ - Ramadan http://www.topmarks.co.uk/judaism/commandments/tencomms.htm The Ten Commandments http://www.strath.ac.uk/Departments//SocialStudies/RE/Database/ - pictures of artifacts from different faiths http://www.holidays.net/purim/ - Purim

Personal, social and health Education

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/id/ - have your say, citizenship, friends, family, drug education, smoking etc. http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/education/uptoyou/ - healthy eating A Guide to Getting Along http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/conflict/i ndex.html

Designed for a pupils use with the supervision of a parent or teacher, this site explains that people can have differences of opinion without arguing. Cartoon characters look at the best ways to deal with problems. Britkids http://www.britkid.org/ A game encouraging tolerance and understanding between kids of different ethnic backgrounds. Fun and thought-provoking for young children. Bullying Online http://www.bullying.co.uk/children/pupi l_advice.htm Good advice for children on bullying is spelt out here - how to recognise it, and what to do if you are the victim or know of someone who is. For those unwilling to tell anybody, help is available on the site via email. CYKE-Cyber Knowledge and Emotion http://www.cyke.com/station.html Do you sometimes feel very angry and are not sure how to cope? Monkey does too when he is teased by the Bully Boys. Help him find the best way to control his feelings here. A parent or teacher may want to guide you through the site. Fun School http://www.funschool.com/php/games/game s.php?section= Discover a wealth of educational and fun games for children of all ages to play online. Some Citizenship' related games are:- 'Cleaning up the World', 'Free the Beach' and 'Job-O-Rama'. Galaxy-H http://www.galaxy-h.gov.uk/ Anti-smoking information is amongst the health and citizenship topics on offer here. Set in space, key stage 2 children play fun games and read stories. Global Gang http://www.globalgang.org.uk/

Global Gang is Christian Aid's exciting website about global issues aimed at 7 to 12 year-olds. Children can find out how events affect other children's lives and learn about global issues such as child labour, landmines and fairly-traded food. KidsBank.com http://www.kidsbank.com/ A great way for key stage 2 pupils to learn about banking. A cast of colourful characters takes them through the workings of ATM machines, compound interest, cheques and savings accounts. The site is American. Kidscape: Bullying http://www.kidscape.org.uk/childrenteen s/childrenteensindex.shtml What do Kate Winslet, Tom Cruise, and Sarah Cox have in common? Answer they were all bullied. Good advice on bullying from Kidscape, a charity committed to keeping children from harm. Find out too about ways of making friends. Ollie Recycles http://www.ollierecycles.com/uk/ Ollie and his friends show children how important it is to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste around their home and neighbourhood. Children will benefit from a parent looking at the site with them. A Virtual Hospital Tour http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleita s/hospital.html Visit the children and staff on the wards of Fairfield University Hospital, USA. Photographic images and child-friendly explanations show key stage 1 children some of the equipment, techniques, work and play on a children's hospital ward. Bullying at School Information http://www.scre.ac.uk/bully/ If you are being bullied or know someone who is but don't know what to do, then there's straightforward, sound advice here. There's also a section for parents.

Cancer Kids http://www.cancerkids.com/ Learn all about cancer at this colourful site. Lots of pictures help explain who looks after children with cancer and what treatments are used. Heaps of stories and activities for children, with links to detailed medical info for parents. Childline: Factsheet on Bullying http://www.childline.org.uk/Bullying.asp What does it feel like to be bullied? Why do bullies do it? These printable factsheets on bullying explain what bullying is and how to tackle it. Coolmeals http://www.coolmeals.co.uk We are what we eat, but do you know what nutrients are in your meal? Analyse your food here, whether it be pizza or curry, with lists of the food groups contained in them. Register free to enter the body lab to obtain a personal assessment of daily food intake. Death and Dying http://death-dying.com/children/ Are you trying to cope with the death of someone close, or a family pet? This site offers help and advice and is particularly aimed at parents who wish to support their child. Dog Owners' Guide http://www.canismajor.com/dog/ The responsibilities of a dog owner are many - and the 'Dog Owner's Guide' has an essay on most. Over 230 articles from an American doggy newspaper will help you to choose a dog, train it, and keep the peace between dog, neighbours and cats. Dream Street http://www.dreamstreetmagic.com/main_si te/enter.asp Dream Street is dedicated to ensuring young children remain safe on the roads.

This American site provides key stage 1 pupils with a fun way of becoming more safety-conscious on busy roads. Family Food Zone http://www.nutritionexplorations.com Parents and their children can open the fridge to find all sorts of activities geared towards healthy eating, including quizzes, recipes and nutrition information. Harold the Giraffe http://www.harold-the-giraffe.org.uk/ Harolds health quizzes come in levels of difficulty ages 5-7, 7-9 and 9-11. Answer questions on the five senses and food groups correctly and you can print out a certificate of achievement at the end.

FRENCH
Andersen Fairy Tale http://www.andersenfairytales.com/en/ Watch and listen to a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The text appears along with graphics so children can read along with the story. English, French, Italian and Russian versions of the story can be viewed. Boowa and Kwala http://www.boowakwala.com/ Click on the French flag and join Boowa the dog and his little friend, Kwala, for fantastic interactive games and activities. There is a round-the-world story, songs and new games each month. C'est Ton Anniversaire http://universdelulue.free.fr/tonannive rsaire.html We all like birthdays. See if your birthday is the same as one of Lulue the tortoise's friends and learn the French names for the months. Children can email Lulue their own birthday date.

Coloriage http://fr.coloriage.com/ This colouring site for young key stage 1 children is fun and also teaches ICT skills. A parent or adult could point out the colours and explain their French names. Grimm Fairy Tale http://www.grimmfairytales.com/en/ Parents will enjoy reading a Grimm fairy tale with their child. The text appears along with graphics so children can read along with the story. Includes English, French and Italian versions of the story. Homework High http://www.homeworkhigh.co.uk Aagh! You're stuck with your homework - where can you turn to? You can email a teacher at this Channel 4 site, or browse the problems that other students your age have come across. You're not alone! Illustrated Vocabulary http://users.skynet.be/providence/vocab ulaire/francais/menu.htm This bright and fun site contains pictures of common objects. Children pick the correct word to match the picture and receive a score at the end of the activity. Jeannot le Lapin Fou http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jielge/ A very funny site featuring several French strip-cartoon adventures of 'Jeannot the mad rabbit'. It is also possible to write to Jeannot. Great for key stage 2 pupils. Jouons Avec les Lettres (Alphabet Game) http://www.momes.net/imagier/jeu/index. html A French game which displays letters of the alphabet and asks children to match the selected letter with an object beginning with the same letter. A good way to increase vocabulary.

Kidcity http://www.kidcity.be/ A cybertown for children only, where each building contains a different activity and each visitor is a cybercitizen of the town. It has a fair amount of French text for key stage 2 pupils.

Extras (fun and useful things not related necessarily to education for teachers, children and parents alike)
www.bluemountain.com cards www.virtualflowers.com flowers www.pupilsmuseum.org Website on dinosaurs

www.stupid.com Fun site with loads of games, wacky ideas etc. www.vauxhall.co.uk click on trafficnet to see UK holdups.