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 | | Nature Navigator | | Explore Britain's wildlife and view artworks from the Museum's collections: Search for your favourite wild plants and animals. Discover related species. See how scientists name and classify them. | |
 | | Show Me! | | This site is part of the 24 hour museum website. It is really useful for finding information about local museums around the country. The site is packed with games and resources generated by the UK's museum, gallery and heritage sector. | |
 | | Blue Cross | | The Blue Cross is an organisation that helps pets in the home. This site has lots of information to teach you how to look after your dog, cat or other little pets. | |
 | | Bob the Builder | | Keep your younger brother or sister occupied with the Bob the Builder website. Or even if you do not have an excuse, have a sneaky play with the funky builder games. | |
 | | Getsmarter.org | | This is a neat American site that throws some tough questions your way. If you like a challenge and a fun way to revise, why not give this site a go ? | |
 | | Lego Wold Builder | | Play the Lego world builder and model on screen with the famous construction kits. Build, take apart, and play with LEGO models to reach the goal marker for each mission. It is not as easy as it looks. | |
 | | NASA for Kids | | Loads of activities to do and information to use, all about space and the people who go there. Why not read some of the stories and have a go at the games? This is a real helper when you have got that project on space to complete! | |
 | | National Geographic Kids | Fun, games, cartoons and it can also help with your homework too! A great site with a wide range of stuff on science, technology, geography and world events. | |
 | | Ask Dr Math | | Ask Dr. Math is a question and answer service pupils and teachers. A searchable archive is available by level and topic, as well as summaries of Frequently Asked Questions. It is an American site so uses 'math' instead of 'maths'. | |
| | Ask Jeeves for Kids | | Ask Jeeves for Kids(tm) is the fastest and easiest way to find answers to questions. Ask Jeeves for Kids allows you to ask a question in plain English and, after interacting with you to confirm the question, Ask Jeeves for Kids takes you to one and only one web site that answers your question. | |
 | | Bizzikid | | A website for children aged 5-11. Led by Bizzi Sid, it is both educational and entertaining. Bizzikid provides clearly organised links to some of the very best sites for children, families and schools. | |
 | | Kevin's Playroom | | Kevin's Playroom is a an award winning homework portal produced by children for children. It was nominated TOP HOMEWORK SITE by the viewers of CiTV What ever your curriculum or homework needs Kevin's Playroom is the place to help. | |
 | | Learning on the move. | | Trains, trams, buses, cars, canalboats - you'll find them all here. Bring science, technology, history and much more to life through the story of travel. | |
 | | Microscopic Fun | | Have you had a go of the Intel Microscope at school ? Fancy another go ? Well now you can on your own computer, this website has a Microscope simulator that acts and looks just like the real thing. | |
 | | Need some more research on World War 2? | | Here you will find interviews and loads of information about World War Two. You can find out about the horrors, the holocaust, the weaponry and the men and women who gave their lives in defence of freedom. | |
| | Yahooligans | | This is a search site set up especially for children. You can type in your question and Yahooligans will direct you to the web-sites where you can find your answers. | |
| | Feeling crafty? | | Why not try making some fantastic stuff, with the Finger Tips crew? You could even try the 1 minute challenge and make your cool finger tips item in less than 60 seconds. | |
| | Got a science question to find out? | | Why not try asking Dr. Universe. Full of fascinating questions and answers. You can even E-Mail questions to experts and maybe find out things your teachers don't even know the answers to. Like 'Why do cats hate water?' | |
 | | Lulu's games | | This site has a load of games to keep your mind thinking. Take a challenge if you have a few moments to spare. This site is translated from French. | |
| | Booster Space Mission | | This is a fun activity aimed at boosting maths development by engaging pupils in a gaming environment - to launch one of the 11 activities the pupil first has to successfully land the space ship! | |
 | | Classical Archives | | A great site to find sound clips and information on classical music and conductors. There are over 15,000 sound clips and 1000 composers. If you need to add a small sound file to a PowerPoint presentation this might be of use too! | |
| | An out-of -this-world visit! | | Why not take a trip to the national space centre in Leicester. The centre has been voted museum of the year and must be worth a look. | |
 | | Birmingham's Museums and Art Galleries | If you are interested in visiting a museum or gallery in Birmingham then this is the site to start at. The page links you to :
· Aston Hall
· Blakesley Hall
· Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
· Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
· Sarehole Mill
· Soho House
· Weoley Castle
You will find information on the opening times, admission fees and some background on all these wonderful venues. | |
 | | Homework Support in Birmingham Libraries | You can find out almost anything at a library, if you know where to look. Books, computers and reference materials give you information on everything you need to do your homework. And in Birmingham, most libraries have special Homework Help Clubs where you can get all the information you need, as well as support with the best way to tackle your projects.
www.birmingham.gov.uk/younglibraries has more information. | |
 | | Warwick Castle | | The Warwick Castle web site is packed full with 1000 years of excitement, historical facts and useful information, so start exploring... | |
 | | Thinktank | | Thinktank is a place full of ideas, after all that's all anyone needs to be a scientist. Why not take a look? | |
 | | Birmingham Royal Ballet | The Education Department generates a wide range of activities, from one-off workshops to specially designed projects providing access to the Company for individuals and groups from all walks of life. The work is designed to stimulate and develop an understanding of the performing arts, in particular dance, music and design.
Throughout the year the department runs projects within Birmingham and on tour. These can include a wide range of activities, from creative dance and design workshops to music composition classes and lecture-demonstrations, in venues as diverse as schools, hospitals, community centres and workplaces. | |
 | | The RSPB at Sandwell Valley | | Just outside Birmingham and close to the M6, Sandwell Valley is enjoyable for all the family. In summer birds breeding around the marsh, lake and wader scrape range from wading birds such as little ringed plovers to ducks and songbirds such as whitethroats. Other birds visit on migration and in winter, ducks and waders find refuge. Find out more at the RSPB site. | |
 | | Twycross Zoo | | See wildlife from across the world at Twycross Zoo, the centre for education and conservation. | |
 | | A view of Birmingham! | | Have you been to any of the places on this web page? This BBC page offers links to a list of 360 Degree views of Birmingham. | |
 | | Sea Life | | Thinking of taking a trip to Birmingham's Sea Life Centre ? Then have a look here first. This website has got all the information on the sea life centre you need before you take your day out. There are latest news reports, opening times and more. | |
 | | Stories from the web | | If you like books and stories then come on in. You can read stories, e-mail authors, write reviews and even write your own stories. Yes, we have an interview with J K Rowling. Yes we also have an interview with Jacqueline Wilson Yes we have football poems, so what are you waiting for. Come and take a look! | |
