Art

npg.org.uk
National Portrait Gallery Site.Overview of this collection of portraits of famous British men and women, which is located in London. Indexes the collection--including works in differing media, from watercolour and oils to sculpture and photography--by category from the Early Tudors to the present day. Also provides information on educational resources and current and upcoming exhibitions.

tate.org.uk
There are three Tate Galleries in the UK - in London, Liverpool and St Ives. They feature the cream of British art, together with modern works from around the world. This site is beautifully designed and includes information on the proposed opening of a fourth Tate in London.

royalacademy.org.uk
The home of Monet in the 20th century, one of the most talked about exhibits in recent years. Monetmania has gripped the academy's website too, with a whole section devoted to the late works of the Impressionist master. There are also images and interesting articles galore.

nationalgallery.org.uk
The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square hosts a massive collection of at from both Britain and abroad. Here you can take a virtual tour of the gallery online. It's a bit light on images but there's plenty of background information on the artists themselves.

Louvre Museum
This is a well-organised, visually stimulating and informative site. The museum's collections may be visited by department or by floor, and the quality of the images is good. The site provides information on the Louvre's history, on the formation of its collections and on its publications. There is also a substantial essay on the Mona Lisa (in French). The site is available in English, French and Spanish so it could be useful for language practice too.

Artlex Dictionary of Visual Art
This site defines about 1800 art terms, many with illustrations, pronunciation notes, quotations and links to other resources on the Web. The site would be more for teachers' use than children's, or is great for general interest.

The Aztecs
Key Stage 2 pupils will find this school site clear and easy to navigate. Discover the important people of the time (e.g. Montezuma II), significant events and life as an Aztec child. Examples of Aztec writing and counting methods are included, and an array of children's art and craft work. Test your knowledge by following the quiz trail before leaving.

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English

Fairground Spells
Welcome to Fairground Spells - a variety of activities to help you practise your English skills. You'll recognise old favourites like the Dodgems, Ferris Wheel and a Test Your Strength Machine!

Shakespeare's Globe
Another interesting site to visit is the Shakespeare's Globe Research Database site. You will see photos taken during the rebuilding work and a virtual tour of the theatre.

The Cambridge International Dictionary
The Cambridge International Dictionaries are now available online free of charge.You can search any of the following: the Cambridge International Dictionary of English. the Dictionary of American English, the International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs (e.g. to put up with) and the International Dictionary of Idioms (e.g. it's brass monkey weather).

wordcentral.com
A colourful and well designed site that will appeal even to those children who detest homework with a passion. Alongside word games and interactive learning activities, you will find a selection of resources such as word games, a science lab and even a really useful rhyming dictionary. Rhyming words form an integral part of a child's language development, so access to this feature can help with any such language work. Whether it be used independently or under supervision, bookmark this site for classroom use. Now, is there a rhyme for orange?

Story Start Introduction
Stuck for a story start? Find lots of ideas on this award-winning school site. The suggestions, which use drop-down menus, are aimed at Key Stages 1 and 2, and will support literacy. Finished stories can be e-mailed to the Headteacher who will publish the best on the website.

Clue Master
Attention all crossword addicts! Hundreds of cryptic and quick crosswords, wordsearches and other puzzles are available on this entertaining British site. You need to register to access the extensive archive but it's entirely free, and there's a 'quick fix' section if you don't want to sign up. Puzzles can be printed out for classroom use and this would make an excellent source for vocabulary and word-use practice in English and literacy lessons.

Anagram Generator
Have fun inputting English words or phrases of up to fifteen characters and discover the endless possibilities for creating new words by merely rearranging the letters. This provides a useful Literacy Hour activity for both KS1 and KS2 classes. Links enable free anagram software to be downloaded, plus anagram generators in French and German.

Merriam-Webster Online
A multi-lingual dictionary and thesaurus are available on this site for wordsmiths everywhere. There are also word games, 'Word of the Day', radio transcripts, products and all sorts of other things to interest the general reader and seasoned author alike. Children of all ages would enjoy using this site to find new words for their own creative work.

The Semantic Rhyming Dictionary
For those Key Stage 3 pupils who insist their poems have to rhyme, the Semantic Rhyming Dictionary provides a search engine for rhyming words, as well as options to find homophones, synonyms and similar consonant patterns. The Dictionary provides a fun way to cover some key grammar issues too.

Dictionary.com
Word definitions are probably best left to the classroom dictionary, but this site goes one step further. Here you can search a number of online dictionaries including specialisms, e.g. computer terms and other technical talk from @ to Zee, English grammar, usage and style guides and references, including Roget's Thesaurus, and other languages. There is also 'Doctor Dictionary', who can answer language questions.

On-Line Dictionary of Symbolism
Students of poetry from years 9-11 will find a helpful symbolism database here. The dictionary aims to define the cultural significance of various symbols, such as knives or roses. Pupils can search the database for an explanation of a key symbol and read through essays examining the significance of symbolism.

Wordsmyth English Dictionary Thesaurus
'Like three dictionaries rolled into one', Wordsmyth is a great homework resource for English. Kids can type in an unfamiliar word for a definition and pronunciation, and they can use Wordsmyth as a thesaurus to extend the range of their writing. There's also a word quiz contest each month to keep kids coming back.

wordsmith.org
Hours of fun guaranteed with the Internet Anagram Server (or put it this way 'I, Rearrangement Servant'). Enter a name or phrase and several hundred anagrams are guaranteed in seconds.

Roget's Thesaurus
This site opens with the remark, ''The search for the mot juste is not a pedantic fad, but a vital necessity.'' Indeed, words are our precision tools and this site enables you to find just the right one. As well as being a good reference site, it is quite fun to browse through and discover words you never knew existed. Appropriate for anyone who speaks English.

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French

La Redoute
3Suisses Boulevard
Two interesting French on-line catalogues.

French-English
Stuck for a French word? This online dictionary can tell you a word in French or translate a word for you. It will only process single words but it does tell you the gender and whether it is a noun or verb. A useful resource although, with just 75 000 words, it is by no means complete.

The Best of French Cheeses
Cheese devotees' mouths will water at this succulent site. Find out which is the best brie, how roquefort is made, how to store and cut your cheese for optimum taste, which wines to drink with your favourite fromage and much, much more. There are more cheeses here than you ever knew existed and, if you live in Europe or the USA, they will even mail you their Cheese Board of the Month.

Les Pages de Paris
Bienvenue a Paris! Explore a comprehensive online guide to the French capital. It is in English, but there's also an icon on the front page to click on for a French version. It contains a useful interactive map of museums and monuments.

Louvre Museum
This is a well-organised, visually stimulating and informative site. The museum's collections may be visited by department or by floor, and the quality of the images is good. The site provides information on the Louvre's history, on the formation of its collections and on its publications. There is also a substantial essay on the Mona Lisa (in French). The site is available in English, French and Spanish so it could be useful for language practice too.

Comptines Nursery Rhymes
A fun way to learn French songs, this very complete and thorough site offers words and music in MIDI files for most of the classical French nursery rhymes and the French national anthem. The lyrics and the music are easy and quick to download. Children would respond positively to this site.

France a la carte
Bienvenue! Run by the French embassy, this site aims to promote France in the UK and has links and information on all things French. Subjects include education, art, science and technology. It is a useful, well-designed site in French with one English section. There is also a handy section for those studying French A-level covering themed links and literature.

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Geography

National Geographic
Website of National Geographic magazine; contains news stories, videos, desktop wallpapers and all sorts of other exciting features related to geography and the natural world.

Google Earth
Download Google Earth for free! This amazing tool will let you explore the world using satellite images. See if you can find your house, places you’ve studied in Geography, or famous landmarks around the world!

Simcity
Register on the site and play Sim City for free on the internet. Sim City was the first game that allowed you to build and develop your own city. Choose where industry, housing and commerce are based; construct a transport system; decide where to build police and fire services. How the city develops is down to your decisions!

Travian.com
Begin building a settlement in ancient Europe and see if you can use the land and resources around you wisely to help it grow and develop.

Tribalwars
Similar to Travian but set in the medieval period.

Mapzone
Loads of exciting activities to help with reading and using maps.

BBC Rivers and Coasts
Activities to help with Year 6 work on the way in which rivers shape our landscape.

BBC 2Cities
Year 5 work on the Mexican settlement of Tocuaro can be developed by this comparison of life in two cities: Belfast and Mexico City.

BBC Whatisweather
Finding the Year 7 work on weather and climate tricky? Check out this part of the BBC site for more information.

Globaleye
Every issue of these online magazines for primary and secondary schools focus on a particular geographical theme. Really interesting activities to do.

BBC Radio 4 World on the Move
Radio 4 are investigating the migrations of many different species of animal in the UK and around the world. You can take part in recording sightings and listen to programmes about all different kinds of creature.

Google Maps
Google Maps lets you find locations all round the world, choosing which style of map, including satellite images, to look at.

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General Interest

All about Dinosours
Bright, fun and fresh site suited to junior dinosaur enthusiasts and students which should also appeal to adults starting out in the subject.

angliacampus.com
A joint venture between BT and Anglia Multimedia, the Anglia Campus links thousands of schools and homes across the country. Based on the national Curriculum, there are sections for pupils, parents and teachers alike, together with useful advice on teaching practices

bbc.co.uk
The BBC website. The education school page can be found at www.bbc.co.uk/education/schools and has numerous of links to various curriculum sites.

itv.co.uk
Catch up with Coronation Street, Police Camera action, or your own favourite ITV programs.

channel4.co.uk
Catch their interactive school zone at schools.channel4.com/interactive0.cfm

lochness.co.uk
This site takes a playful approach to the comings and goings of our Scottish friend Nessie. Designed to promote the Loch Ness region, it provides convincing evidence for the existence of the monster, including photos and video clips - you can even conduct your own search via a live webcam.

camping.uk-directory.com
If you're a camping or caravanning enthusiast you should take a look at this site before you plan your holiday. As well as a listing of just about every campsite in the UK, you'll find a host of hints and tips to help you make the most of your holiday.

nationalgeographic.com/world/9903/monsters
Interested in Bigfoot and such creatures? Then take a look at this site.

encyclopedia.com
This site features more than 17,000 entries and the comprehensive list of links to related sites, pictures and maps alongside will set you on a voyage of discovery that is equal of any comparable CD-ROM.

disney.com
The official Disney site is huge and well designed. Using the latest plugins, it has news of new films as well as animation from favourites like the Lion King. You can also listen in to Radio Disney.

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History

Interactive History Games

Akhet Egyptology
Welcome to the Akhet Egyptology site, an ideal place to start exploring the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Find out about the people of this amazing culture, and learn about the gods they worshiped, the leaders they followed and the monuments and statues they left behind.

The History Channel UK
A savvy resource that - for a history site - displays careful awareness of the modern world. The features seem very current, are often pegged to news events and aren't afraid to touch on contentious issues - a recent article investigated the history of institutional racism in Britain, following the Stephen Lawrence affair. The material on offer is also thoughtfully angled at different readerships, with information cut into GCSE and A-level size chunks, where appropriate. Content which spans an impressive range of subjects and considers its target audience carefully means The History Channel gets it right: students and teachers alike will learn a lot here.

History House
Treading the fine line between the intellectual seriousness of History Today and the plain wackiness of the likes of Fortean Times, History House takes a wry look at the lesser known stories and figures in history. Whether it is the tale of Kamal Ataturk banning the fez from daily wear in Turkey, or the curious sexual foibles of Hitler's high command, history will never be a series of dry dates again if you look at this site. For collectors of arcane and improbable facts, with a handy "This is the day" section, this site will make you laugh as much as it will inform.

Spartacus Educational
A noble name indeed and a valiant on-line effort by this teacher-run publishing company. The database only covers select periods, mostly modern ones - British history from 1700-1900, railway development, the First World War, Vietnam and the emancipation of women. But the amount of entries under each particular topic reach encyclopaedia scale, with dozens of thoughtful articles, plenty of cross-linking, and a good dose of illustrations and pictures. If you have an interest in one of the subjects covered, then the fragmented way in which they have been broken up here might well save you time spent ploughing through dense academic work.

greenwich2000.com
A huge site devoted to all kinds of millennia news and trivia, much of it centred on the controversial dome. More interesting is the time-line of the last thousand years, (go to /channels/past/home.htm) and the explanation of how the whole world came to set its collective watch by Greenwich Mean Time.

The Aztecs
Key Stage 2 pupils will find this school site clear and easy to navigate. Discover the important people of the time (e.g. Montezuma II), significant events and life as an Aztec child. Examples of Aztec writing and counting methods are included, and an array of children's art and craft work. Test your knowledge by following the quiz trail before leaving.

The History.Com Channel

Ancient Egypt
Put together by the British Museum to accompany one of its recent exhibits, this sumptuous site will delight those with an interest in Pharoahs and Pyramids. Interactive tours of ancient temples and artefacts will delight children and adults alike with their point-and-click simplicity.

Discovery On-Line

All about Dinosours
Bright, fun and fresh site suited to junior dinosaur enthusiasts and students which should also appeal to adults starting out in the subject.

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ICT

Internet Detective
It's one thing using the internet, it's quite another using it effectively. If you're trying to do some serious research, frustration can soon take over as you check out umpteen worthless sites. This excellent interactive tutorial will help you to search more productively.

britannica.com
Brittanica's Internet Guide has useful sites to browse.

Clip Art Connection
A huge collection of free clip-art images is available at this site to enhance internet and graphic projects. The GIFs are categorised by theme but you cannot search for a particular subject so finding something specific may be time-consuming.

Virtual Teacher Centre
The Virtual Teacher Centre is the prototype of the Government's National Grid for Learning. Its Classroom Resources help primary and secondary teachers locate Web-based materials in subjects including art, English, design and technology, history, geography, mathematics, foreign languages, music, IT, science and Special Needs. Much material is from publicly-funded projects such as Curriculum IT Support (CITS), Literacy Time and Lingu@NET, a virtual language centre. Other sections cover teachers' professional development and school management.

PBS Kids-Fun and Games-Techknow
A great site for the more able juniors in KS2, one where they can test their own web-skills and knowledge. The site takes the user through a 'get your web-license' test, with a range of questions on use of the net and security of information. Children can revisit until they can get all the questions correct and then they can download their own personalised certificate. Build it in as an assessment activity with your IT schemes - if they can answer these questions and download the certificate they are doing pretty well.

Schoolnet Global
Half a million children around the world tell us about their lives, families and communities and make this the world's biggest children's contributory website.

The Net
BBC2's lively magazine-style series on digital culture is supported by this website where you can find out all about the internet and the issues surrounding it, see some great Web projects and sift through an eclectic selection of some of the Net's best offerings. Not a nerd in sight!

Barry's Clip Art Server
A collection of static and animated images resides on Barry's server for your use. There is a search facility available to find what you want, but the choice is more limited than on other clip-art websites. A useful place to start if you or your pupils are looking for something to perk up an internet or graphics project.

Triumph of the Nerds
Bill Gates IS a nerd, it's official! According to Silicon Valley gossip guru, Robert X Cringely, anyway. As well as being able to view Cringely's weekly column, you can also find on this amusing website a potted history of the computer from the abacus onwards, a Q&A with Cringely himself, and transcipts from the PBS TV series. You can even test your knowledge of computers, old and new, and earn your own nerd rating.

Intel Museum
Intel can be justly proud of the website that would not have been possible had they never invented the microprocessor. This smart-looking site takes you through an interactive Shockwave history of the invention of the microprocessor in the 60s. Check out the 'Interviews with Visionaries' for the low-down on the industry and the 'Hall of Fame' to see how the technology developed. Then find out how microprocessors are made, how they and transistors work and how a chip is put together, all through top-quality Shockwave animations. Technical terms are explained along the way and there are plain HTML versions of all sections if you do not want to download the plug-in. Well worth a look for all computing and technology students.

Kids or Children's Search Engines
A top site to bookmark for use when children are using the Web to search for information, such as for a research project. One of the major worries is the content of the material that can be encountered on the Net, so by using these restricted and filtered search engines as part of your Web-use policy you are on the way to safe searching.

Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing
With over 12 000 definitions, this is a dream resource for advanced computer users and students of IT. From the basic to the technical, it covers just about everything to do with information technology that you might ever want to research in an easy-to-use, searchable dictionary. It's all done with a sense of humour - check out the entry for 'pencil and paper'!

WebWise
If you're new to the Net, this is a great place to come for help in broadening your knowledge and experience. The 'Net Basics' and 'Net Know-How' sections will tell you a variety of things from why the internet got started to how to find what you're really looking for with a search engine. If you're still stuck for answers, try 'Net Query'. If your question hasn't already been answered, send in your query and one of the BBC's WebWise experts will help you out. Finally, look in 'NetCetera' for a range of Web issues. Is it all just a load of hot air or the best thing since sliced bread?

Enchanted Learning
This exciting and visually appealing picture dictionary site provides a superb introduction to navigating on the WWW. Each picture, when clicked on, links to a relevant website, giving students a feel for 'Net surfing'. Some text may need adult help to be read. This flexible resource is good for use with small groups to explore the possibilities of the internet whilst improving literacy. There are also French, German, Portugese and Spanish versions which may be useful for teaching basic vocabulary at secondary level.

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Maths

riddler.com
A gaming site that'll work your grey matter more than your reflexes. Featuring a series of attractively presented trivia games, the Am,erican bias may be a little wearing but the variey of the qusetions and the quality of the games should keep you challenged.

stuff.co.uk/maths.html
An interesting site for the function machine enthusiasts aged 9 years or over. For maths jokes try naturalmath.com/jokes/index.html.

naturalmath.com
A healthier alternative to memorizing "times tables".

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Music

Music Note Quiz
Try this quick quiz with sound effects!

uunet.cam-folkfest.co.uk
The 35th Cambridge Festival offers a traditional journey through sound, encompassing a varied look at blues, country, root and folk music. A comprehensive site covering reviews of past festivals, biographies from performers and links to musical artists' web sites.

Top of the Pops
One of the best music sites around. Written in a gossipy style it includes music news and a quiz.

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Physical Education

AskEric
This is a site with interesting and varied PE activities for you to try with your class. Some of the games you may already use, some of them you may have to adapt to suit your children but, with comprehensive instructions and assessment opportunities highlighted, it's a site that is worth a visit if you want to bring some new ideas to your PE lessons.

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PSHCE

SureStart
Sheerness children and family centre. We hope you find the websites they have provided here useful.

National weblinks include;

• Accident Prevention
• Allergies
• Breast Feeding
• Child Development
• Childcare
• Childhood Education
• Children's Learning
• Family Learning
• Family Support
• Fun
• Health
• Immunisation
• Information & Guidance
• Lone Parent
• Parenting
• Play Opportunities
• Post Natal Illness
• Pregnancy
• Smoking Cessation
• Special Needs
• Working

Links to other websites can be found in the Just For Children, For Dads and Useful Contacts area of their site.

DirectGov
Directgov features the widest range of government information and services. The site has an extensive section for parents, including information on finding a school, healthy eating, special educational needs and youth justice. In addition to government departments, the site also links through to relevant third parties that can offer additional trusted advice and support.

 

ParentsCentre
ParentsCentre provides information and support for parents on how to help with their child's learning from birth to 19 years old. The site covers a whole range of issues that you and your child may encounter, from finding childcare, homework and exams to bullying and truancy. The forum and ask-an-expert section allow parents to share experiences and put questions to the panel of experts.

Sure Start
Sure Start is the Government's programme to deliver the best start in life for every child by bringing together: early education, childcare, health and family support.

Bubbly Crew
Award winning website put together by Young Carers in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Its Not Your Fault
According to recent statistics, one in two marriages in Britain ends in divorce. It’s not your fault, an initiative by child charity NCH, wants to help children and teenagers understand what’s happening and make them feel better about the situation. It does so by answering a number of basic questions - from What’s happening to mum and dad and What will happen to me, to Feeling better and Five reasons to be cheerful and by explaining some of the difficult terminology. There’s also a section for the parents, and there are pointers to addresses that can provide further help. The texts are straightforward and very child-friendly.

Successunlimited.co.uk
The site defines bullying, answers FAQ and most painfully of all, addresses the question, "Why me?". It also advises how to tackle the problem. There's a section on identifying the perpetrator and advise for parents on how to draw information from frightened children. Bullying doesn't stop in the playground though and there is advise for those bullied in the workplace and for teachers bullied by pupils. Against a problem that relies on intimidation, information is the best weapon and this website offers ammunition to turn the tables.

pleasestop.com
A US site that gives tips on how to stop bullying, resolve conflicts in the playground and handle the bullies themselves.

BBC Education Bullying - A Survival Guide
BBC Education site with celebrity survival stories as well as advice.

Bullying at School Information
If you are being bullied or know someone who is but don't know what to do, then have a look at this website which will give you straightforward, sound advice to help resolve the problem. It also contains guidelines for putting together a school anti-bullying policy and a section for parents. Some ideas from a resource pack will help you get a PSHE discussion started.

Kidscape
Focusing on preventative measures, Kidscape offers advice and information on issues ranging from school bullying to child abuse. 'Help If You Are Being Bullied' is the most child-centred part of the site. Also useful is the resources page which lists books and leaflets available to order about bullying.

Wired for Health
Wired for Health is a joint initiative between the Department of Health and the Department for Education and Employment, and has been developed and managed by the Health Education Authority. It provides tailored health information and appropriate links to other websites, within the framework of the 'Our Healthier Nation' priority areas. Health education and PHSE learning outcomes, as detailed in the National Curriculum, are set out for sun safety, smoking, physical activity, healthy eating, alcohol, accidents and mental health. The current site is targeted at teachers but sites for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils will go online throughout this year (1999).

green-park.co.uk
A road safety site for kids.

Benny Goodsport
Meet Benny Goodsport and his friends! These cartoon characters promote healthy living for kids through stories and games. Learn about food pyramids, create and submit your own menus, and discover what Benny says about your diet. Useful for food or health and fitness topics with both KS1 and KS2 and contains a number of literacy activities.

rospa.co.uk
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) has come a long way since the Tufty Club and Kerb drill. It's home page features a wealth of advice on avoiding accidents in the home, on the roads and in the water. There are also in-depth articles and features for those working in the field of accident prevention.

bsm.co.uk
Driving around a virtual town, you have to answer theory questions as you go and navigate your way to your destination - whereupon you'll be told whether or not you passed your driving test. It serves as a good refresher course for rusty drivers too.

aol.com/learnanliv
Young drivers who have just passe their test account for 10% of all vehicles on the road but 25% of the accidents. Learn and Live is a pressure grou[p dedicated to ensuring that new drivers don't go haywire after passing their test.

safewithin.com
A huge site covering all aspects of personal safety. From ensuring that your children canm [lay safely in the park to making sure that your Sunday dinner doesn't give you food poisoning, ther's something for everyone. It also features up-to-date news and a aspecial section on travel.

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Religious Education

EduChurch

Nicky Cruz
No one knows how to touch a troubled youth's tortured life like ex-gang leader Nicky Cruz.
Day after day, Cruz reaches out to lost souls on the streets and helps them turn their lives around. Whether through "T.R.U.C.E." (To Reach Urban Children Everywhere) invasions, personal appeals to auditoriums filled with thousands of rival gang members, or in his internationally best selling books, Cruz is making a difference. Why does he succeed where presidents, politicians, social workers, and preachers often fail? He's one of their own.

World_Religions
This website from the BBC gives an outline of each of the major religions of the world - useful for beginning research.

Church of all Faiths
This site is not yet complete, but is well worth a visit, even now.

The R.E. Site
This brilliant site allows you to search the web for information about all the religions we study here at Danley. On entering the site, click on all RE (Web resources for teaching and learning) and enter your search words. Happy hunting!

Glossary of Religious Terms
Linked to the Sikhism homepage, this site provides definitions of an array of words connected with Sikhism. The glossary is split up alphabetically into four separate volumes. This site could be used by religious education teachers and students as a useful research tool.

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School Sites

The National Middle Schools' Forum (NMSF)

Eastchurch Primary School, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent

Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne, Kent

Kent Primary School List

Kent Secondary School List

Minster College, Isle of Sheppey, Kent

St Georges Middle School, Minster, Isle of Sheppey, Kent

The Isle of Sheppey Academy

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

 

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Science

Science Year
The Association for Science Education's on-line resources in support of Science Year. The Association for Science Education (ASE) is a major partner in the delivery of Science Year into schools. Their aim is to support teachers in their work to enthuse and excite pupils with science and technology.
This site hosts all the resources produced in CD format for schools, together with updates and support information for teachers using the resources in school.

The Human Brain
Another excellent website from the Thinkquest team. This one focuses on the mystery of the human brain, detailing what it is and how it works. The entire site is accompanied by a series of illuminating illustrations.

Pictures from the Hubble Telescope
this website contains some hidden gems in the shape of full colour pictures from the |Hubble telescope. stunning in their clarity and detail, they feature sll aspects of our solar system, from the rings of Saturncaptured in their full glory to the icy outer reaches of Pluto.

worldwildlife.org
The World Wildlife Fund has identified 200 natural habitats around the world that it wants to save by the year 2000. The campaign is heavily featured here on this well put together site that also features a wealth of interactive games and involving articles on saving the environment.

first9months.com
A fascinating journey through the life of an unborn baby, using the latest internet technology. showing the true educational value of the web, it could also be useful for parents facing those awkward questions from youngsters.

Space Library
This site gives you a virtual tour of the entire known universe. Just enter the planet you'd like to have a look at, and from which location, and you'll be treated to a full colour picture of the rings of Saturn, the dark side of the moon or anywhere else you fancy going. space travel has never been this easy.

New Scientist
The famous science magazine has an impressive presence on the internet, with full length articles from the latest issue together with extra online content. It'll keep you up to date with everything from cloning to chemical warfare while there is also a jobs database for those of you interested in donning a white coat.

Natural History Museum

NSS Centre
The National Space Science Centre (NSSC) is a major Millennium project located close to the heart of the nation and provides a unique contribution to discovery, education, leisure, and research in the next millennium.

Biotech's Life Science Dictionary
This searchable dictionary of biochemical, biotechnology, botany, cell biology and genetics terms is a useful site for students studying biology at advanced level and beyond. A clear set of instructions on the opening page aids the user in obtaining information from single words, word fragments or phrases. It contains links to specialist plant, animal and chemical database sites.

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Sport & Leisure

Where to Fish
This site has only one aim - to provide a definitive guide to places to cast your line in the UK. Whether you're looking for a quiet river in the countryside or the excitement of sea fishing, this site will tell you all you need to know.

Rugby League - The Greatest Game On The Web
Any rugby league fanzine with features called 'Three Wheels on my Wigan' and 'Roy of the Featherstone Rovers' is clearly worth investigation. Passionate, opinionated and more than a little tongue-in-cheek, it's compulsive reading, and features everything from the greatest side of all time to the joys of rugby league Subbuteo. The chat area and bulletin boards are lively and may contain strong language. Massively entertaining, whatever your sport.

Scrum.com
The premier Rugby Website for World Cup '99. This is an online magazine for rugby fans. Its coverage is comprehensive and there are results, fixtures, player profiles and the latest news from the sport. Some interviews are in audio. Great fun for fans and those wanting to learn more about rugby.

Planet Rugby
This site calls itself the 'ultimate international rugby resource' and that's no idle boast. The Internet seems the logical venue for following this increasingly global sport and, with that in mind, Planet Rugby provides updated world team and player rankings. The vast amount of facts, news and statistics can make some pages slow to download, but with an archive stretching back 100 years you can't really complain (although we couldn't access the interactive section). There's also an online encyclopedia that lists the stadiums' closest pubs - what more could any rugby enthusiast need?

soccerbase.com
This site could give Statto a run for his money in the statistic stakes. With a barrage of information on every single English and Scottish team and player, this is one of the most comprehensive football resources on the web.

Lord's Cricket
If you are a cricket-lover, this will soon be among your favourite bookmarks. An inexhaustible supply of cricketing trivia, plus extensive coverage, features and analysis of all matches combine with pages on the tradition of the game and the ground to make a thoroughly worthwhile site. This really is a must. It is also the official site of the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Marylebone Cricket Club too.

uk.cricket.org
The latest goings on in the world of cricket. News and comment for the casual observers and aficionados alike.

formula1.com
This excellent site tells you all you need to know about Formula 1 cars and their drivers and also features a nifty tour of every track.

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Teacher Sites

Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto
Manifesto for Outdoor Education has now been released for more details please go to the above link.

Kent National Grid For Learning
Welcome to the Kent National Grid for Learning (NGfL) website.
Their aim is to support the use of ICT in teaching and learning across the curriculum to raise standards of attainment through the sharing of good practice.

Teachit
The library of free online English teaching resources.

Curriculum Online
Curriculum Online is a one-stop online catalogue of digital learning resources. Resources on this site include: lesson plans, CD-ROMs, interactive videos, simulation software, assessment materials, online services, …organised by the National Curriculum programmes of study, QCA schemes of work and topics.

Links2Learning
FREE! Educational Links Database - 'Helping Learners Learn'.
Only teacher or parent recommended links listed.

The National Middle Schools' Forum (NMSF)

OFSTED
The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED), officially the Office of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools in England.

Teacher Training Agency
The Teacher Training Agency is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body established by the Education Act 1994. Its purpose is to raise standards in schools by attracting able and committed people to teaching and by improving the quality of teacher training.

Department for Further Education and Employment
The Department for Education and Employment is the UK Government department with the overall aim "to give everyone the chance, through education, training and work, to realise their full potential, and thus build an inclusive and fair society and a competitive economy."

Everything Education

The Times Ed Site

The QCA Site (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority)

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Technology

Food

Good 2 Eat
An easy to digest food hygiene site. The site includes a teachers' zone with lesson ideas, worksheets, revision summaries and curriculum mappings. All topics are clearly explained in the Food Lab student reference section.

Kitchen Link
Thousands of recipes and links from ordinary cooks of varying abilities.

Design & Technology Interactive Lessons
Two food technology topics (Cooking Equipment and Food Preparation & Production) are covered by these interactive lessons from Schoolsnet. Use the Glossary to check the meanings of any terms you can't remember. Use the Search section to find websites on subjects relating to the topic.

Kids Kitchen
Yummy recipes inspired by other kids. Includes submit your favourite recipe and how to make messy food!

foodforum.org
Set up by the Eurocrats in Brussels with the help of some of the continent's finest chefs. Food Forum aims to provide an online forum in which you can discuss all aspects of cooking and food safety. It also features an excellent section for pupils and teachers.

cadbury.co.uk
One of the most famous chocolate manufacturers in the world has produced this impressive 'Choclopedia' website that not only tells you the story behind the company but the history of chocolate itself - apparently we owe it all to the ancient Aztecs. There's also a selection of mouth watering recipes.

The Best of French Cheeses
Cheese devotees' mouths will water at this succulent site. Find out which is the best brie, how roquefort is made, how to store and cut your cheese for optimum taste, which wines to drink with your favourite fromage and much, much more. There are more cheeses here than you ever knew existed and, if you live in Europe or the USA, they will even mail you their Cheese Board of the Month.

Ice Cream
Who would have thought ice cream, that simple-looking and delicious dairy product, could be so complex? This dairy science and technology site looks at the chemistry and physics of the foam and emulsion mixture that many enjoy. Lighter alternatives to reading about emulsifiers, freezing point depression, the dispersed and continuous phases are the history and folklore or home recipe pages.

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Technology

Craft

D&T Online

How Stuff Works
The name says it all. There appears to be no limit to the author's interests (or to the site's list of awards). Car engines, combination locks, food, the immune system - readable, informative essays explain everyday technology and natural processes. Plenty to entertain anyone with an enquiring mind; science and technology teachers and students could get stuck here for years!

Woodworking
Whether you are a semi-professional or picking it up as a hobby, this site has articles of interest to the woodworker. There's a gallery and pictures of useful tools along with how they work. The site has good information, but beware the multitude of adverts for books and tools.

Aunt Annie's Craft Page
Auntie Annie supplies a wealth of art and craft ideas, updated weekly, with step-by-step illustrated instructions which can be downloaded together with patterns. The site, which contains rather a lot of small text, includes a searchable database, user tips, and Frequently Asked Questions. A teachers' paradise of ideas, the site offers suitable art and design activities and ideas for Reception, Nursery and any activity clubs, as well as for parents and children at home.

Folk Art and Craft Exchange
Dedicated to traditional art from around the world, this site has on display photos of a massive range of furniture, carvings, textiles, jewellery, leather goods, etc. Although primarily for the sale of these works, the site still has much to offer as a source of research material for D&T pupils. There is also background information on some of the countries the artworks come from which could be useful for geography locality studies.

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