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Life and Living Processes
 
  • Innerbody
    Study the anatomy of the human body. It’s fun, interactive, and an ideal reference site for students or those who just want to know more about the medical descriptions used by doctors and nurses.
 
 
 
  • The Virtual Body
    Games and interactive activities to help learn about the human body.
 
  • Wildkids
    Games, puzzles and interactive activities from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
 
 
 
  • SAPs - Science and Plants for Schools
    A website to develop new resources that support the teaching of plant science and molecular biology in schools and colleges.
 
  • Naace
    Primary science activities including - Where to site a nesting box for owls?
Materials and their Properties
 
 
  • Learn more about The Water Cycle. Carry out a number of activities that will help you understand the water cycle on earth. There's also the opportunity to do some online activities to find how the water cycle is related to Washington's (USA) rain forest.
 
  • pbs Kids
    Explore this virtual kitchen and perform online experiments to solve a puzzle.
 
  • pH Investigations
    The pH Factor. pH Panel. Lesson Plans; mysterious solutions; colour me; exploring pH.
 
  • Chem4kids
    If you are looking for chemistry basics, try this site. There is information on matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, reactions and biochemistry. This site offers an introduction to the science of chemistry. It's not just for kids, it's for everyone.
 
  • NatureWeb (KS4/5)
    NatureWeb explores the wetlands of East Anglia. The use of video clips is designed for users who have a broad band connection. Many parts of the website may also be useful to those who have fast internet or ISDN connection.
Physical Processes
 
 
  • Einstein Revealed
    In this companion website to the NOVA program Einstein's Big Idea, view interactive features and learn the story behind the world's most famous equation.
 
  • Nova on PBS - Science Programmes
    Seen in more than 100 countries, NOVA is the most watched science television series in the world and the most watched documentary series.
 
  • A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
    This website is an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each planet and the major moons in our solar system. Each page has text and NASA's images, some have sounds and movies, most provide references to additional related information.
 
 
  • Fear of Physics
    A friendly, non-technical way of learning something about the field of Physics.
 
  • Make a Splash with Colour
    When we think of colour, we think of reds, yellows, greens, blues, and many more. However, there are other ingredients in a colour. For example, how bright or dark a colour is. You might want a dark green shirt to go with your faded blue jeans. This is what Making a Splash with Colour is all about.
 
  • Worldtime
    WORLDTIME is a service featuring an interactive world atlas and information on local time as well as sunrise and sunset times in several hundred cities worldwide.
 
  • Crocodile-clips (Free downloads)
    Crocodile Clips develops and sells educational software for schools and colleges. Its software is used worldwide, and is recommended by educationalists and governments for its innovative approach to teaching and learning.
 
  • The Planets (KS3)
    Part of The London Grid For Learning, "The Planets" tests knowledge on our solar system and the planets within. Test questions and answers, online and whiteboard lessons.
General
 
  • Scishop 
    Science resources for KS3 national curriculum, for teachers and students.
 
  • Exploratorium (Museum)
    Online since 1993, the Exploratorium was one of the first science museums to build a site on the World Wide Web. This site now contains over 15,000 Web pages exploring hundreds of different topics.
 
 
  • Centreforlife
    The Centre for Life, a unique “science village” fosters advancement in the life sciences. The Centre's aim is to provide 'a single, focused and dynamic regional initiative' to promote international research into genetics, to nurture spin-outs and small companies in bioscience, and to help people in the 21st century understand the role of our genes in health and disease.
 
 
  • Science Museum - London
    London museum and library of science. Exhibitions cover all areas of science and technology. Includes online exhibits and a learning area.
 
  • The Why Files
    Topical questions explored with possible scientific solutions. The purpose of "The Why Files" is to explore the science, maths and technology behind the news of the day, and to present those topics in a clear, accessible and accurate manner.
 
  • Science Line
    A free science information service, staffed by scientists who are expert in explaining complex topics in everyday language. Search the online database of questions.
 
 
  • Free Resources for Coordinators
    This website is for primary and Key Stage 3 science teachers and subject leaders, seeking new ideas, teaching methods and resources to help improve the way children learn science.
 
  • DfES Standards Site
    UK Government Internet site disseminating practical guidance and examples of good practice in schools in England to help raise standards.
 
  • My Physics (KS4,5)
    Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified.
 
  • What is a Magnetic Field? (KS3)
    Part of The London Grid For Learning, "What is a Magnetic Field" provides test questions and answers, and whiteboard lessons.
 

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