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ARKive
ARKive is a not-for-profit initiative of The WildscreenTrust (www.wildscreen.org.uk).
"Over the past few decades a vast treasurey of wildlife images has been steadily accumulating, yet no one has known its full extent - or its gaps - and no one has had a comprehensive way of getting access to it. ARKive will put that right. It will become an invaluable tool for all concerned with the well-being of the natural world."
Sir David Attenborough CH FRS
What is ARKive?
It is the Noah's Ark for the Internet era - the world's centralised digital library of films, photographs and sound recordings of species, accessible to all via the world wide web.
ARKive is leading the virtual conservation effort - finding, sorting, cataloguing and copying the key records of species, and building them into a comprehensive and enduring audio-visual record.
For each species, ARKive are selecting and digitising an average of 10 minutes of moving footage, 6 - 10 stills and sound recordings (where appropriate), to compile a complete profile of the species' characteristic behaviour and appearance.
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Childnet International
Childnet International is the children's Internet charity committed to helping to make the Internet a great and safe place for children.

On their website you can read about the way in which Childnet is working around the world with many other organisations to help highlight and promote the positive inspiring ways children can use the Net. You can also read about the strategic education and policy initiatives they are engaged in which are helping to protect children in this new environment.

One of Childnet's most stimulating educational projects is Net-Detectives run by ex Cambridgeshire Police Education Officer David Casey.

Net-Detectives is an exciting online role play programme where school pupils under the supervision of their teachers become 'net detectives' using ICT to link with experts from outside agencies to solve real life scenarios...

This model has proved to be a highly successful means of pupils of all ages learning about citizenship issues, gaining problem solving skills and using ICT in any number of curriculum areas.

Net-Detectives leaflets are available from Childnet, giving you further information about the project. Link to Net Detectives website

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Council for Environmental Education
An area is for teachers, but particularly for teachers who are also learners! You will find a variety of questions about education for sustainable development (ESD). But you won't find all the answers!

Curriculum Online Portal
Curriculum Online is a one-stop online catalogue of digital learning resources. Resources on this site include:
* lesson plans
* CD-ROMs
* interactive videos
* simulation software
* assessment materials
* online services
…organised by the National Curriculum programmes of study, QCA schemes of work and topics.
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Department for Environment
Food & Rural Affairs,Information for schools from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Details of the 'Growing Schools' initiative linking schools more closely with farming and the countryside in general.

Developmental Education Dispatch Unit
Over 100 resources for schools and young people. Awareness raising of global issues supporting citizenship and sustainable development.

Eco Schools Website
Curriculum environment site with challenges to raise profile of your school in the wider community. Find out how one school halved its water bill! PSHE and citizenship resources and links.

Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth Trust is a charity which * Commissions detailed research. * Provides extensive information and educational materials.

Glaxo Smith Kline Education
Partners With Education is GlaxoSmithKline's programme of support for education. Through the programme, GSK works with a range of partners to develop young people's knowledge and understanding, technical and personal skills in a number of areas and to promote and develop young people's interest and confidence in science.
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Global Action Plan
Action at School is an environmental programme run by the UK charity Global Action Plan. Recognised by the United Nations, it is curriculum linked for KS3 - 4. This proven programme helps the whole school community to go green and save money. Schools can choose to tackle water, waste, energy or transport over three terms.

Groundwork UK
Groundwork is a leading environmental regeneration charity making sustainable development a reality?in many of the UK's most ,disadvantaged communities. Established in 1981.

Horwitz Gardner Education
Horwitz Gardner is a specialist publisher of Literacy Resources that reflect the best in classroom teaching practices. All of their materials are carefully selected and are linked to the U.K. National Literacy Strategy. They believe the resources they have available will help both teachers and pupils achieve excellent results from classroom literacy programmes. They are always happy to listen to any comments or suggestions teachers may wish to make regarding their resources and services.
This site is worth a visit as book lists are presented in searchable formats and there are free downloadable resources to support their publications.
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Lancashire Grid for Learning: Literacy Activities and Resources
A fabulous website designed for children aged three to 16 and teaching professionls in Literacy. There are numerous links and interactive activities.
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Learning Pathways
Numeracy, literacy pathways. World Book 2002 Encyclopedia. Primary Learning Cube.
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National Curriculum Online
The government's definitive curriculum site for teachers. This site links every National Curriculum programme of study requirement to high-quality, relevant teaching resources. Hundreds of great websites are included, and rated on their usefulness by teachers themselves.,Programme of study requirements are also linked to relevant units in the QCA/DfEE schemes of work. SAy no more!

Net Detectives
Net-Detectives (run by Childnet International) is an exciting online role play programme where school pupils under the supervision of their teachers become 'net detectives' using ICT to link with experts from outside agencies to solve real life scenarios...

This model has proved to be a highly successful means of pupils of all ages learning about citizenship issues, gaining problem solving skills and using ICT in any number of curriculum areas.

Net-Detectives leaflets are available from Childnet, giving you further information about the project. To place an order e-mail info@childnet-int.org or visit the website to download the leaflet.

Childnet International is the children's Internet charity committed to helping to make the Internet a great and safe place for children.

For further information on how to make the very best use of new technologies in your establishment, please contact Chris Davison. e-mail chris.davison@cdavison.org.uk

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Primary School Safe Search
A safe internet search for Primary Schools that includes Teachers and Pupils resources

RSPB
The RSPB gets thousands of letters and phone calls every month and the answers to many of the questions asked can be found inthe Wildlife Information pages - everything from keeping cats from your garden to how big a nestbox hole should be.

TEEM - Curriculum Software Advice Centre
TEEM is the leading (UK) educational software evaluation service. Their teacher-written evaluations highlight effective classroom practice, enabling you to spend eLearning credits wisely. Free access to 1700 evaluations of the 750 products currently listed on the TEEM website, and details of eLearning credit eligibility. Consider joining their nationwide team of trained evaluators and benefit from professional and financial rewards. See the TEEM Digital Content Guide 2004 Download their latest 70 page digital guide, containing updated and expanded advice on the use of CD-ROMs and websites in the classroom, plus a new section on hardware. New developments include the evaluation of Foundation Stage and Post-16 materials.
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The Environment Agency
Find out about the work of the agency and interact with some of their educational activities. Check out the 'teacher' section. Requires 'Flash.'

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Downloadable lesson plans, data sets, factfiles and images about water, wetlands and wetland life.
Designed for KS 1-3 teachers, linked to the English National Curriculum … but adaptable for anywhere. Downloadable resource and briefing sheets about wetland issues for everyone from government to grassroots.
A Kid's Zone with fun-packed games, including links to CD ROMs.
Ideas for getting involved in saving wetlands at home, school and work.
Links to wetland groups, sites and centres worldwide.
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The Wildlife Trusts Partnership
The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK's leading conservation charity exclusively dedicated to wildlife. Our network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts and their junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together to protect wildlife in towns and the countryside.

Tidy Britain Group
Environmental campaigns, publications, maps and latest environmental news. Discussion boards.

TWIST
Twist designs tailor-made workshops and training courses to help students and teachers develop their potential. Contact Marina Angadi [ Marina.Angadi@twist.org.uk / www.Twist.org.uk ].