Primary - Sciences

Becoming Human
This site, from the Institute of Human Origins, tells the story of human evolution through an interactive documentary. It also provides a number of resources and links to relevant websites.

Global Climate Change - NASA's Eyes on the Earth
Information and current data on Planet Earth's key indicators of climate change from NASA.

Global Footprint
The Schools' Global Footprint resource helps pupils to understand the environmental effect individuals and schools have on the planet and how to reduce this impact. Itncludes background information and gives links to learners and teachers sections.

Illustrations and photos
Free illustrations and photographs for 5-14 education.You can download them, print them off or use them online. You can use these images for educational purposes without worrying about cost or copyright.

Interactive Body
Try these interactive games from the BBC to learn more about the structure of the human body. See if you can put the bones, organs, muscles and senses in the right place! Each activity takes only 5-10 minutes and would work well on an interactive whiteboard. Activities would be suitable for Access 3 and Intermediate 1 Biology.

Interactive science animations
A collection of interactive science animations demonstrating the properties of light and sound, organised by 5-14 curriculum level.

NASA Education
This education website from the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) contains excellent information about astronauts, space, life on earth and exploring the universe.

Planet Science
Planet Science is aimed at developing young people's interest in science. Providing resources and information for teachers, to encourage creative and fun approaches to primary and secondary science teaching.

Promethean Planet
A learning resource database (search by grade, keyword or subject area) with access to an abundance of resources for immediate use. Also provides users the ability to share new and innovative lessons. Registration required.

RECAP - Educational podcasting for teaching and learning
First UK directory to locate quality podcasts from over 400 carefully selected podcast channels for educational use - ideal for teaching and learning activities with children, young people and educational professionals.