Additional Online Learning Resources

BBC Learning

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

This site is good as it splits its site into primary and secondary and also by subject and levels.

DK Find Out

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/?fbclid=IwAR2wJdpSJSeITf4do6aPhff8A3tAktnmpaxqZbkgudD49l71ep8-sjXmrac

Activities and quizzes

Twinkl

https://www.twinkl.co.uk

This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.  Offers Maths, English and Science support.

Khan AcademyAccount Needs to be created

https://www.khanacademy.org

Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it’s mostly common material.

Ted Ed

https://ed.ted.com

All sorts of engaging educational videos for all subjects

National Geographic Kids

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

Activities and quizzes for younger kids.

British Council

https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find

Resources for English language learning

Blue Peter Badges

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges

If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.

Modern Languages

Duolingo

https://www.duolingo.com

Learn languages for free. Web or app.

STEM

Tinkercad

https://www.tinkercad.com

All kinds of making.

Maths

Prodigy Maths

https://www.prodigygame.com

Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.

History

Big History Project

https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home

Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.

Geography

Geography Games

https://world-geography-games.com/world.html

Geography gaming!

Art

The Artful Parent

https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/

Good, free art activities

Information Technology

Blockly

https://blockly.games

Learn computer programming skills – fun and free.

Scratch

https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/

Creative computer programming

iDEA Awards

https://idea.org.uk

Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.

S3-S6 Resources

BBC Learning

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

This site is good as it splits its site into primary and secondary and also by subject and levels.

Scholar

https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/sso/login

Scholar allows pupils to access full course notes and exam style questions for National 5 to Advanced Higher subjects.  In order to access this site pupils should have a username (SCN Number) and a password.  Please contact the school office or email DRU-Admin@drummond.edin.sch.uk if you do not have your password.

Scottish Qualifications Authority

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/70972.html

This site provides access to past papers and solutions.  Pupils can also access course notes for levels from National 3 up to Advanced Higher.

Seneca

https://www.senecalearning.com

For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.

Understanding Standards

https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/

This SQA website allows pupils to view and mark past paper questions from National 5 up to Advanced Higher.

Crash Course

https://thecrashcourse.com

You Tube videos on many subjects.

Twinkl

https://www.twinkl.co.uk

This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.  Offers Science, Maths and English for Secondary Schools.

Day Dream Believers

https://daydreambelievers.co.uk/resources

Free online resources for teachers to help introduce up-to-date, relevant skills from the industry to secondary school pupils. Most lessons are 50 minutes long and vary from stand-alone activities to multi-lesson units. Lessons focus on different essential skills helping to develop problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity. Search for specific keywords, filter based on the categories or explore all of them one by one. Once you’re ready, download them to your device, and you’re good to go.

Resources by Subject

English
https://www.literacyshedplus.com/en-gb/free-resources
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/ 
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
https://www.teachitenglish.co.uk/
https://resources.poetrysociety.org.uk/
https://literacytrust.org.uk/free-resources/
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/schoolzone/
https://www.wimpykidclub.co.uk/teachers-resources/
https://www.seussville.com/
https://www.roalddahl.com/create-and-learn/teach

Drama
https://www.shakespeareweek.org.uk/
https://www.rsc.org.uk/education/teacher-resources

STEM
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/

Maths
https://www.mathsisfun.com/
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
https://www.prodigygame.com/
https://www.coolmathgames.com/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/

Science
www.thedadlab.com
https://www.jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk/resources/challenge-cards.html
https://bpes.bp.com/
www.science-sparks.com
https://edu.rsc.org/resources/primary
https://www.funbrain.com/
https://sciencebob.com/
http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com/year-four/teachers_activities.php
https://www.rigb.org/families/experimental
https://www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/activity-packs/
https://www.crestawards.org/

History
https://www.historyforkids.net/
https://www.teachithistory.co.uk/
https://schoolhistory.co.uk/resources/
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/
https://www.ichistory.com/

Geography
https://nature.disney.com/educators-guides
https://www.geography.org.uk/teaching-resources
https://www.archiboldclutterbuck.co.uk/
https://www.3dgeography.co.uk/geography-topic
https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/geography-trivia.html
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/teacher-category/primary-resources/
https://www.jumpstart.com/parents/worksheets/geography-worksheets
https://www.rootsnshoots.org.uk/resources/
https://www.geocaching.com/play

Art
https://www.arthistorykids.com/
https://www.kitchentableclassroom.com/
https://www.redtedart.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
https://artfulparent.com/
https://www.teachstarter.com/gb/blog/free-printable-craft-templates-and-activities-gb/
https://doodles-academy.org/projects/

Computing
https://mediasmart.uk.com/primary-resources/
https://scratch.mit.edu/
https://microbit.org/projects/design-challenges/
https://www.stem.org.uk/primary-computing-resources

Languages
https://www.duolingo.com/

Physical Activity
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities
(The Body Coach & Little Sports also do Children’s workouts on YouTube)

General Educational Resources
https://www.freeeducationalresources.com/
http://www.ichild.co.uk/
https://www.teachingideas.co.uk/
https://printplaylearn.com/explore/
https://classroomsecrets.co.uk/
https://www.khanacademy.org/
https://www.tes.com/
https://www.brainpop.com/
https://www.arcademics.com/
http://www.familylearning.org.uk/
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/category/free-resources/
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/ 
https://www.paperzip.co.uk/category/resources/
https://www.discoveryeducation.co.uk/free-resources
https://www.weareteachers.com/category/free-printables-for-teachers/
https://www.educationcity.com/free-resources/
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/
https://www.risingstars-uk.com/free-stuff
https://homeschoolgiveaways.com/category/themed/
http://www.free-teaching-resources.co.uk/index.html
https://wordunited.com/resources/