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Magnets

DK Find Out - Magnets This site has information about the poles of a magnet, electromagnets and how magnets can be used.

Q-files - Magnetism This online encyclopedia has information about magnetism including the Earth's magnetic field and magnetic poles.

Science Box - Magnets This activity goes through the basics of magnets.

BBC Education - Magnets This site has a selection of videos to watch about magnets.

BBC Bitesize - Magnets Learn about magnets in this interactive activity featuring MI High.

BBC Bitesize - Magnets and Springs Investigate magnets using this interactive activity.

E-Learning for Kids - Properties of Magnets This interactive activity covers the properties of magnets.

E-Learning for Kids - Greece Magnets Investigate magnetic and non-magnetic objects and learn about magnetic poles.

E-Learning for Kids - Atlantis Magnets Learn about the uses of magnets in this interactive activity.

ABC Splash - Electromagnet Basics This interactive activity covers the basics of electromagnetism.

Dowling Magnets - About Magnets This site which sells magnets has a good question and answer section all about magnets.

Science Desk - Magnetism Find out about magnetism then investigate which objects are attracted to a magnet.

Magneto Mouse A bit of fun! Change the magnet between poles to speed the mouse up or slow it down to collect cheese.

Rocks and Fossils

Q-files - Rocks This online encyclopedia has information about type of rocks, minerals and the rock cycle.

DK Find Out - Rocks and Minerals This site has information about different types of rocks.

BBC Science Clips - Rocks and Soils Investigate the properties of different rocks.

BBC Bitesize - Rocks and Soils Learn more about rocks and soils using this online activity featuring the Sarah Jane Adventures.

Science Trek - Rocks and Minerals This site has lots of information about rocks including how rocks can be classified.

E-Learning for Kids - Rock Formation This American activity covers the basics of rock formation.

The Rock Cycle Find out how rocks can be changed using this interactive diagram.

Fossils

Q-files - Fossils Find out about how fossils are formed or look at the fossils A-Z guide.

DK Find Out - Fossils This site has lots of good information about fossils including different types of fossils.

BBC Prehistoric Life - Skeleton Jigsaws Try to assembly the skeletons of these dinosaurs.

Sheppard Software - Fossils Study a fossil using this interactive activity.

The American Museum of Natural History - Layers of Time Look back through different layers using this interactive activity.

E-Learning for Kids - Exploring Fossils and the Fossil Record Find out more about fossils by playing this interactive activity.

Fossil Formation This animation shows the process of a crocodile being turned into a fossil.

BBC Education - Dinosaur Footprints Watch this video about how dinosaur footprints become fossils.

Science Trek Fossils Click the link to find out more about Fossils

DK find out - Fossil facts for kids Click here to find out some fantastic facts!

All about Paleontology A collection of resources related to the study of dinosaurs.

Plants

DK Find Out - Plants This site has lots of information about plants including types of plants, how a plant makes food and parts of a flower.

Q-files - Plants This online encyclopedia has information about types of plants, trees and an A-Z guide.

BBC Science Clips - Helping Plants Grow Well Test different factors to see if you can make plants grow well.

ABC Splash - Plant Scan Click on each part of a plant to find out more.

ABC Splash - Grow the Best Tomatoes Investigate how to grow the best tomatoes using this interactive activity.

E-Learning for Kids - Parts of a Plant Learn about the parts of a plant using this interactive activity.

E-Learning for Kids - Plants and their Properties Find out more about the parts of a plant.

Investigate Plant Growth Find out about how different factors influence the growth of a seed.

Food Groups and Diets

DK Find Out - Balanced Diets This site has information about the healthy balance of food for a human diet.

Q-files - Nutrients This online encyclopedia has information about different types of foods.

Skeletons

DK Find Out - The Human Skeleton and Bones This site lots of information about the human skeleton.

Q-files - The Human Skeleton This online encyclopedia has information about the skeleton, bones and the parts of a bone.

BBC Bitesize - Skeletons and Muscles This interactive activity features animals from Deadly 60.

E-Learning for Kids - The Skeleton Read about the human skeleton then try to put each bone in the correct place.

E-Learning for Kids - What is a Skeleton? Find out about what a skeleton is and what it does in the human body.

Sheppard Software - Skeleton Game Drag and drop the bones into the correct place. Also features a skeleton quiz.

BBC Learning - Annie's Skeleton Can you re-build Annie's skeleton by putting all the bones in the correct place?

Build a Skeleton This game lets you build different animal skeletons.

Children's University - Skeletons game Click here to play a game.

Light

DK Find Out - Light This site covers lots of topics about light including why the sky is blue.

Q-files - Light This online encyclopedia has information about light including an A-Z guide.

BBC Science Clips - Light and Shadows Investigate how shadows change through the day.

BBC Bitesize - Light and Shadows Investigate how you can change the size of shadows.

BBC Bitesize - Light Investigate light using this game featuring the Sarah Jane Adventures.

E-Learning for Kids - Light and Dark Investigate sources of light in this interactive activity.

E-Learning for Kids - How Does Light Travel? Find out about how light travels in this interactive activity.

E-Learning for Kids - Light and Shadows Learn more about light and shadows using this interactive activity.

ABC Splash - Light and Shadows Investigate shadows using this interactive activity.

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