• BodyQuest

    Designed for 11-16 year old Science students, BodyQuest explores the human body using coloured diagrams and easy-to-understand language. Includes facts about the heart, the skeletal system, the eye and much more.


  • Cut to the Heart

    A useful site for teaching the anatomy of the heart. Includes a map of the human heart, images of troubled hearts and how to treat a sick heart.


  • Cancer Research Teaching Resources

    Cancer Research have developed a new range of fully-evaluated lesson plans linked to the new GCSE Science curriculum.


  • Science Across the World

    Join for free to exchange information, opinions and ideas on a variety of science topics with young people across the world.


  • DANA Braincenter

    The homepage for the DANA Alliance for Brain Initiatives - an organisation of over 250 pre-eminent scientists dedicated to advancing education about the brain. Features information about current brain research, fun educational games relating to the brain and resources related to brain health and education.


  • The Association for Science Education

    This society website features practical information and guidance for teachers and has an online bookshop of science textbooks across all ages.


  • School Science

    Lots of free resources for Biology.


  • Exam.net

    This interactive website describes itself as the new learning resource for A level Biology. It covers 218 topics across all UK A level boards and provides advice and strategies for learning. With subscription you can also access research reports and exam questions.


  • Science Learning Centres

    The national network of Science Learning Centres was set up by the DfES and the Wellcome Trust and is dedicated to providing professional development for science teachers.


  • Science Isn't Hard

    This is an interactive GCSE revision website covering Biology topics including cells, photosynthesis, plant hormones and nutrients, receptors and organs. It also provides a useful list of statements that GCSE Biology students will be expected to know for a successful grade.


  • Genetic Interest Group

    Test your knowledge of genetics with this fun interactive quiz.


  • New Scientist - The Last Word

    The popular back page of the New Scientist magazine features questions and answers, humour, invention and soundbites. This website is unmissable for anybody interested in science and provides some interesting and enjoyable discussion points for the classroom.