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Nice way to calculate how to build a model solar system. You put the measurements in for the size of the sun (in inches OR millimetres) and the rest (including sizes of planets and distances from the sun) is calculated for you.

This is a great child-friendly place to find out about the planets and the universe. Click on the topics to see lots of info, images and games. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

A beautifully made geography and science flash resource from Oxfam about the Earth. Look at the land and seas on the surface and travel down into the core of our planet. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE,+RE,+Citizenship,+Geography+&+Environmental

Brilliant simulation of the orbits of the planets AND their moons.

Tells dramatic stories of 14 people from all across the planet who are alleviating poverty and illness through innovation.

Since its founding in 1888 "for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge," the National Geographic Society has worked to educate audiences about our planet. National Geographic Education is responsible for creating and disseminating educational programs for schools, out-of-school settings, and the home.

A lovely carbon calculator designed for children found via @martingibb. Enter the answers to a few questions about transport habits, energy and food and see how green your students are. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2055191/Scientists-said-climate-change-sceptics-proved-wrong-accused-hiding-truth-colleague.html Interesting news

Earth Unplugged presents our amazing world as you've never seen it before. From BBC Earth Productions, it's a fresh look at our planet featuring a kaleidoscope of the wonders and curiosities of nature.

The best way to visualise what is happening on this planet on a level that defy our grasp

Video showing different lifestyles and cultures around the world. Excellent for Early Years through

Looks like a nice tool for Language teachers

Used by educators all over the world, Voxopop talkgroups are a fun, engaging and easy-to-use way to help students develop their speaking skills. They're a bit like message boards, but use voice rather than text and a have a specialised user interface. No longer confined to a physical classroom, teachers and students of oral skills can interact from home, or even from opposite sides of the planet!

We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth's climate. The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part in the effort, and HOME has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being. For this purpose, HOME needs to be free. A patron, the PPR Group, made this possible. EuropaCorp, the distributor, also pledged not to make any profit because Home is a non-profit film. HOME has been made for you : share it! And act for the planet.

stunning photography of the Earth in a video about sustaining our home planet

Teaching community exchanging resources and lessons using whiteboard technology