All resources - Social studies

National Library of Scotland
Website of the National Library of Scotland, an information treasure trove of Scotland’s knowledge, history and culture, with millions of books, manuscripts and maps covering every subject

Nuffield Secondary Design and Technology
Promotes the teaching and learning of design and technology. Includes information and resources on electronic products, food technology, graphic products, product design and textiles. Supports key stages 3 and 4 of the English curriculum (ages 11–14 and 14–16).

PhotoArch
The website of PhotoArch, an annual Scotland-wide heritage photographic competition for primary schools and primary-aged children. Organised by the Scottish Civic Trust, the competition encourages young people to look at their heritage in the places they live, and through the medium of photography, develop an understanding of the world around them.

Scotland's culture, history and heritage
A collection of learning resources and information about Scottish culture, including literature, music, visual arts and heritage.

Scotland's Rural Past
The Learning section of the website for this national project which is working with local communities to research, record and promote the vanishing settlements and landscapes of Scotland. It has teacher' notes and and resources for a site in Sutherland to help pupils to undersatand rural life and archeaological investigations.

Scotland and the Abolition of the Slave Trade
This learning resource has been developed for Scottish primary schools and early secondary to mark the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. The 2007 bicentenary is an important opportunity to reflect on the past and to remember the dedication and courage of all those of every race who campaigned for the Abolition of the Slave Trade.

Scotland and the Slave Trade
National Trust website with information and resources to introduce teachers and youth workers to using drama to learn about the slave trade.

Scottish Archives for Schools
Scottish Archives for Schools is a free educational website designed by the National Archives of Scotland (NAS) to support the teaching of Scottish history, as well as wider areas of the Scottish curriculum, in schools and colleges.

Scran
Searchable learning resource with 360,000 images, movies and sounds from museums, galleries, archives and the media. It can be used as a superior form of clip art or for particular learning applications.

Screen Online
A British Film Insitute website offering a history of British cinema and television from 1895 to the present. With lesson ideas, starters, plenaries, downloadable resources and teaching tips - aims to support a range of different subject teachers in using films and extracts in class.