Megan Sharpe's Webpage at The Boodwa

Welcome to my webpage, I put all my favourite links and website on here so you can enjoy my best websites on the www, from games to sites to help you with your homework .

Animals

www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/ Breeds of livestock found around the world.
http://www.imagineanimals.com/ Info on endangered animals – good pictures.
www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/ Fun animal facts.
http://www.thewildones.org/ Animal index, articles, habitat info, etc.

Art and Artists

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/ Search for art and artists worldwide.
www.bfi.org.uk/features/wild/ “Drawn to be wild”. British Film Institute’s celebration of animation and animators.
www.eduweb.com/pintura/ Pintura, Art Detective – explore the work of famous artists, compare styles etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/ Stars, TV info and competitions.
http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/ Fun and games with cartoon favourites.

Authors and Illustrators

www.achuka.co.uk/ News and profiles of UK Authors and Poets.
http://www.roalddahl.com/ Official Roald Dahl site.
www.randomhouse.com/seussville/ Games, book info and more with Dr. Seuss
www.scholastic.com/kids/ Harry Potter and more found here!
http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ Find out about Shakespeare’s life and times.
http://www.tolkien.co.uk/ J.R.R. Tolkien and his works.

Careers

www.after16.org.uk/ (Teen site) Choices for young disabled people
http://www.connexions.gov.uk/ (Teen site) Careers advice and more.
http://www.learndirect-advice.co.uk/helpwithyourcareer/ Job profiles and info.
www.s-cool.co.uk/ Revision help and careers advice.
www.ucas.com/ (Teen site) Universities and Colleges Admissions service.

Citizenship

www.bbc.co.uk/education/schools/getinvolved/ (Teen site) News and issues.
www.britkid.org/ (Teen site) Race, racism and life in Britain.
www.childrens-express.org/ News and comment by young people.
http://www.citfou.org.uk/ The Citizenship Foundation.
www.dfes.gov.uk/citizenship/ Citizenship issues explained and explored.
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/index.htm World issues and discussion.
www.timeforcitizenship.com/ Games and activities aimed at primary pupils.

Communication

www.anbg.gov.au/flags/signal-flags.html Flag signals used by ships
www.bbc.co.uk/thenandnow/history/index.shtml History of the BBC.
http://www.british-sign.co.uk/ British sign language & alphabet.
http://library.thinkquest.org/26451/ The evolution of communication.
www.marconicalling.com/ The life and times of Guglielmo Marconi.

Computers and the Internet

www.computerhistory.org/timeline/index.page Timeline on the history of computing.
www.kids-online.net/learn/c_n_l.html Find out what goes on inside a computer.
www.netlingo.com An on-line dictionary for the Internet.

Design and Technology

www.designandtech.com/ Links to sites on resistant materials etc.
www.greatachievements.org/ Read all about the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century.
http://www.greatbuildings.com/ Brief history of constructions, close-up photos and 3-D models.
www.hiraeth.com/youngembroiderers/ Projects in textile arts and crafts.
www.incpen.org/ Packaging materials, industrial processes and case studies.
www.woodbin.com/ref/wood/ Information on different woods.

Diet, Food and Nutrition

www.foodtech.org.uk/ Food technology site – info on all aspects of food science.
www.food.gov.uk/ Food Standards Agency.
http://www.nutrition.org.uk/ British Nutrition Foundation – nutritional facts and information.
http://www.teacouncil.co.uk/ All you need to know about tea!
www.vegsoc.org/ Vegetarian Society UK.

Dinosaurs

http://internt.nhm.ac.uk/cgi-bin/dino// Dino Directory.
http://dinosaurs.eb.com/dinosaurs/index2.html Encyclopaedia Britannica site.
www.bbc.co.uk/dinosaurs/ “Walking with Dinosaurs” based fun.
www.nationalgeographic.com/dinorama/ Dinorama site.

English and Writing

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/spellits Spelling fun aimed at primary age children.
http://www.bibliomania.com/ Articles and suggested reading.
www.teenink.com/ (Teen site) Web site devoted to teen writing.
http://www.yourdictionary.com/ Definitions, usage, translation (270 different languages), thesaurus.

Egyptians

www.ancientegypt.co.uk/ Egyptian life, hieroglyphics etc.
http://www.carnegiemnh.org/index.html (Teen site) Includes information on Daily life, Gods and Religion and Funerary customs.
http://www.eyelid.co.uk/ Hieroglyphs section which translates words
& numbers.

Environmental Issues

www.eia.doe.gov/kids/ Energy Ant’s guide to energy resources.
http://www.envirolink.org/ (Teen site) Recent environmental news.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ Recent news and info of issues affecting UK.
http://www.greenpeace.org/ Environmental news and information.
www.kidsplanet.org/ Facts and fun.
http://www.rainforestweb.org/ Information of the world’s rainforests.
www.recycle-more.co.uk/ Valpak’s guide to recycling in the UK.

Fashion and Costume

www.fashion.net/ Fashion news, info on designers and more.
www.marquise.de/ 500 years of fashion, hats, shoes & hair-do’s!

Festivals

www.activityvillage.co.uk/holiday_pages.htm Information and activities.
http://www.christmas.com/ Christmas traditions around the world.
www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/ Information and craft ideas.
http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/ Dates of many religious festivals.
www.new-year.co.uk/chinese/ Chinese calendar, history, traditions etc.
www.underfives.co.uk/events.html Events and festivals listed by month.

Fun

http://kids.mysterynet.com/ Mysteries to solve, scary stories and magic!
www.funology.com/ Jokes, games, magic, quizzes and more!
http://www.gridclub.com/ Test your knowledge of English.
www.virtualfishtank.com/ Build your own fish, release it and see if it survives!
http://www.zanyfun.com/ Games, experiments, jokes and more.

Geography

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/ Volcano information, past and present.
www.earthfromtheair.com/ Aerial photographs of the world.
http://www.maps.com/ Maps online.
www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ Articles, puzzles and cartoons.

Government

http://www.conservative-party.org.uk/ Official Conservative Party site.
www.explore.parliament.uk/ How Parliament in Britain began.
http://www.greenparty.org.uk/ Green Party of England and Wales.
www.labour.org.uk/ Official Labour Party site.
http://www.libdems.org.uk/ Official Liberal Democrats site.
http://www.number-10.gov.uk/ Political issues, news and information.

History

http://britishhistory.about.com/ From King Arthur to the Vikings.
www.annefrank.com/ Anne Frank’s life and times.
www.bbc.co.uk/education/modern/ GCSE Modern history.
www.castles-of-britain.com/index.htm Find out all about castle life in Britain.
www.channel4.com/history/index.html History programmes from Channel 4.
http://www.iwm.org.uk/ Imperial War Museum. On-line exhibitions on both World Wars. Includes Enigma.

Hobbies, Leisure and Games

www.britishorigami.org.uk/ British Origami Society.
www.gameskidsplay.net/ Instructions on how to play over 100 classic children’s games.
http://www.happypuppy.com/ PC Game reviews, news, demos and opinions.
www.scoutbase.org.uk/ All about Scouting around the world.
www.teddy-bear-uk.com/ Teddy bear history, famous bears, how to make bears and more!

Homework Help

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ GCSE revision help from BBC.
www.factmonster.com/homework American site, aimed at Under 12’s.
www.gridclub.com/look_it_up/satsmagic/ SAT’s revision key stages 1 & 2.
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/ Site includes revision tips up to A-level
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/ Over 1500 sites to browse through.

Human Body

www.bbc.co.uk/education/medicine/nonint/home.shtml Medicine through time.
www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/ Explore the human body, organ by organ!
www.kidshealth.org/kid/index.html All about the human body and staying healthy.

Libraries

www.bl.uk/ The British Library’s collections and services.
www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/ Children’s Book Awards.
www.ipl.org/ Internet Public Library.

Maths

www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/index.shtml Maths fun.
www.counton.org/ Maths fun, including tutorials and games.
http://www.murderousmaths.co.uk/ Based on the books of the same title, lots of fun and games.

Music

http://www.allmusic.com/ Search for info on artists or groups.
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutmusic/profiles/ Artist profiles plus audio previews.
www.cdukweb.com/cduk/ Chart info and interviews.
http://www.musicatschool.co.uk/ Worksheets, quizzes and on-line lessons.
www.popworld.co.uk/ (Teen site) Pop news and interviews.

Myths and Legends

www.connexions.co.uk/culture/ Cornish myths and legends.
www.messagenet.com/myths/index.html (Teen site) Greek myths.
www.mythweb.com/ Greek heroes, Gods and Monsters.

Nature and Wildlife

www.insects.org/ Info on species and good quality pictures.
http://www.plantlife.org.uk/ Britain’s Wild Plant charity.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/ UK Wildlife facts.

People

www.biography.com/ Thousands of biographies.
www.historychannel.com/speeches/ Hear many famous speeches.
www.nobel.se/index.html Articles on all the Nobel Laureates.
http://www.royal.gov.uk/ History of the British Monarchy.

Personal, Social and Health Education

www.globalgang.org.uk/ News, games and fun from around the world.
www.kidshealth.org/kid/ The human body and how to keep healthy.
http://www.oneworld.net/ (Teen site). Articles on ethical issues, highlighting cruelty and injustice.

Pets and Pet care

www.thecatsite.com/ Cat care, health, behaviour, breeds and more!
http://www.hamsterific.com/ All you need to know about hamsters!
www.kidsanddogs.bravepages.com/ How to love your dog!
www.rspca.org.uk/ Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Online.

Physical Education and Sport

http://www.ballet.co.uk/ Guide to performers and ballet companies.
www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding/ The history and science of skateboarding.
www.play-footee.co.uk/ Great football site – fun, games and info.
http://www.olympics.org.uk/ British Olympic Association
www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/ Find out about Ancient and Modern Olympics.

Religious Studies

www.bbc.co.uk/religion/ (Teen site) Religion and ethical issues.
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/re/ Religious education information plus tests.
http://www.bigmyth.com/ Creation myths from around the globe.
http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/ Dates of many religious festivals & holidays.

Romans

www.bbc.co.uk/education/romans/ All about Rome and Romans.
www.roman-empire.net/children/index.html Timelines, maps, famous Romans.
www.roman-emperors.org/ Encyclopaedia of Roman Emperors.

Science

www.brainpop.com/ Activities and movies all about science.
www.chem4kids.com/ Easy to understand articles on chemistry.
www.howstuffworks.com/ Find out how stuff works.
www.sciencemonster.com/ Info about the solar system and gravity.
http://www.21stcentury.co.uk/ Science and technology online magazine.
http://www.yucky.com/ Gross experiments and yucky fun!

Space and Time

www.artyastro.com/ Interactive Solar System Adventure.
www.bbc.co.uk/planets Explore the Universe without leaving home!
www.britannica.com/clockworks/startpage.html Info about clocks and time.
http://www.nasa.gov/ Go to ‘NASA for Kids’ for fun and information.
www.space.com/ Great site featuring info, games and pictures

Stories and Poetry on the Net

www.classicfairytales.com/ Choose a classic tale and hear it read aloud.
www.gigglepoetry.com/ Poetry fun.
www.storiesfromtheweb.org/ Read stories, e-mail authors, write reviews…

Teen Health and Interests

www.connexions.gov.uk/ (Teen site) Guidance and support for 13-19 year olds on health, learning, living and work.
www.cosmogirl.com/ (Teen site) Celebrities, style and gossip.
http://www.edauk.com/young_home.htm (Teen site) Eating Disorders Association.
www.justdosomething.net/ (Teen site) Young people who have changed things around them.
www.lifebytes.gov.uk/index-flash.html (Teen site) Info on teen health issues.
www.sortit.org.uk/ (Teen site) Magazine for 11-16 year olds with visual impairments.
www.young-voice.org/ (Teen site)

Theatre and Performing Arts

http://www.highschooldrama.com/ Theatre terms, tips and exercises.
www.nyt.org.uk/ National Youth Theatre
http://www.theatredesign.org.uk/ The Society of British Theatre Designers.
http://theatremuseum.vam.ac.uk/ National Museum of the Performing Arts.

Tourism

www.edenproject.com/ The fantastic Eden Project.
www.londoneye.com/ Information about the world’s highest observational wheel.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/ Preserving historic buildings and sites.
www.tower-of-london.com/ Tour the tower, find out the Crown Jewels, Yeoman Warders and the Ravens.
http://www.visitbritain.com/ British Tourist Authority site.

Transport

www.dft.gov.uk/ Department for Transport.
www.ltmuseum.co.uk/ London Transport Museum.
www.nmm.ac.uk/ National Maritime Museum.
www.nrm.org.uk/ National Railway Museum.
www.youngtransnet.org.uk/ Young TransNet.

Victorians

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/victorians/ Children in Victorian Britain.
www.cadburylearningzone.co.uk/history/ Working for Cadbury’s in the early 1900’s.
www.snaithprimary.eril.net/victoria.htm Images of Queen Victoria, plus information about the Victorians.
www.victorians.org.uk/ The Virtual Victorians.

Weather

www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ Weather info and facts.
http://www.hurricanehunters.com/ Hurricane information.
www.metoffice.com/ Worldwide weather and climate information.
http://weather.about.com/mbody.htm All your weather related questions answered