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30/7/08 - "science experiments, quizzes, trivia ... all kinds of great learning activities." I agree, this is a superb site for children to use by themselves, or for teachers to use in the classroom. Puzzles, challenges, science experiments, magic tricks, maths magic and jokes.

"Learning Curve" site for history from KS2 to KS5. Loads of useful information and resources.

Illuminations is designed to: * Provide Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. * Provide materials that illuminate the vision for school mathematics set forth in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics.

Here are all the quick, compelling one-session activities you need to incorporate interactive learning and technology into your curriculum. Each activity requires no prep and can be completed in 15-30 minutes. * Use these 50+ activities in the computer lab. * Add selected favorites to your Class Homepage. * Build excitement and discussion when you introduce a new topic.

19/4/09 - "Photorealistic zoo". Make your own new animals, play animal games and puzzles. Learn about animals. Build animal habitats. Superb site for habitats or as a writing stimulus. The site even offers lesson plans.

This special Web companion to NATURE'S miniseries takes you into the bizarre, fascinating world of insects with amazing graphics. Read the articles to learn more about how insects reproduce, live together in society, migrate, and battle for survival.

11/6/09 - Learn new vocabulary in an appealing, visual way.

Practice your math skills with these fun and challenging games. There are action games, puzzles, and other learning activities. Concepts include basic math operations, algebra, percent, geometry, and money.

11/6/09 - "Thank you for visiting 'Welcome to the Web'. By working your way through this web site and taking part in the exciting challenges and activities, you will learn all about the Internet. Good luck!" This is very well put together, and a great starting point for introducing the web to primary-aged children

A small but growing collection of manipulatives for teaching and learning.

Lots of "how to" guides covering Aobe apps and more...

13/08/2011 - Amazing website for teaching space. Can be used for whole class or independent learning - homework or used in ICT suite.

12/04/2011 - a wide range of documents relating to ICT progression on the brilliant Lancashire Grid for Learning

19/04/2011 - An American Professor of Educational Psychology, Daniel Willingham makes a lot of sense. Good ammunition to use against those who would inflict Brain Gym or learning styles on your classroom.

26/06/2011 - Some great ideas for topic-based learning, shared by the Primary Resources community.

07/07/2010

The LHS Audio Revision Project - podcasts from a Scottish School