Fri May 24 2013

Art

Alien Adventures - 4 art based games. Learn about using perspective, different viewpoints, and the hidden meanings in paintings.

Handsoncrafts - Learn about pottery, weaving, quilting and basketry techniques by playing around in this online studio.

Design and Technology

How Stuff Works - From computers to slot machines; avalanches to allergies, this site has all the answers! Learn how things work, brilliant for answering those impossible questions (but there is A LOT of information to trawl through here, so make sure you know what you are after!)

DT Online - A huge knowledge base of all things D&T.

English

Dewey - Everything you could ever want to know about the Dewey Decimal system for libraries. Games, facts and fun.

Movie posters - Combine all the different elements here to create your own science fiction film poster. You can email this to friends or print it out.

Short stories - A collection of classic and new short stories for readers of all ages. (This site also has fun spelling games to play by yourself on online, such as Popword)

WickED - A New Zealand based website with strong Maori links. It has many fun games and ideas for improving writing as well as a useful information station to help you find what you need to know on the web. 

French 

Zut Org - Interactive French games and activities. From the beginner to the more confident, there is something for everyone here. (This site is free before 9am and after 4pm on weekdays and at weekends )

Geography

Internet Geography - Links to all Key Stage 3 topics studied.

National Geographic Kids - A fun and colourful website with videos, activities, games and stories.

World Mapper - A variety of maps scaled according to different statistics.

History

Alien Adventures - A history based game where you can learn about artefacts and a knowledge source abotu artefacts and primary source material from around the world.

BBC History - Informative site covering all areas of history from the Ancient to the 20th Century.

Middle Ages - Simple but fact-filled site about life in the Middle Ages

ICT

CBBC Stay Safe - This website has quizzes, games and information designed for primary pupils to help them stay safe online.

Computer Tutor - A beginner's guide to computers, the Internet, e-mail and lots more from the BBC. Starting from a very basic level the interactive tutorials here guide you through everything you need to know.

Control and monitoring - Do you have what it takes to win in this game of Grade or No grade?

Dreamweaver - The basics of using Dreamweaver. An introduction to this extensive webdesign program.

Excel Tips - Lots of useful advice on how to use Excel.

ICT Vocabulary - Smash the PC in this game which tests your understanding of ICT terms.

Logo - This provides a link where you can download MSWLogo from. This programming tool allows you to experiment with routines and subroutines to create your own programs. We use it in Year 5 and 6, but the opportunities offered can benefit all years.

Modelling and numeric data - Penalty shootout game which also tests your knowledge of spreadsheets.

Modelling and numeric data 2 - Take part in this modelling hoopshoot and revise your spreadsheet skills at the same time.

PowerPoint Tips - Find lots of useful help for getting the best out of your PowerPoint presentations here.

PowerPoint Game - Force the teacher to walk the plank as you test your PowerPoint skills.

Publisher Game - Play Fling the Teacher and check your Publisher knowledge at the same time!

Publisher Tips - This site provides useful hints and tips for getting the most from Publisher.

Reliability and bias - Beat da bomb in this race against time and check your understanding of what you see on the web.

Typing skills - Develop your typing skills with this fun game from the BBC!

Website creation - A useful helpsheet with prompts for everything you need to consider when designing your own website.

Word Tips - Reminders and prompts to help you use Word Efficiently and effectively.

Maths

Cool Maths 4 Kids - Numeracy activities and games. 

Leap Frog - A maths problem to drive you crazy (in Excel). Can you get the frogs from one side of their pond to the other safely using the stones?

Primary Games - Educational and interactive games to improve numeracy.

PSHCE

Frank - Talk to Frank. An advice site for young people covering all aspects of drugs and substance abuse.

Science

BBC Science - Science information for all.