Promethean Planet

"An Active community for an Active Classroom" If you use Activestudio software and Promethean Interactive Whiteboards then this is an excellent place to find pre-prepared resources for teaching children of all ages. To search the database of resources click here.

GIS - Geographical Information Systems

The Ordnance Survey MAP Zone website includes an excellent resource called GIS Zone. It provides modelling and simulation software to teach pupils about Geographical Information Systems(GIS).
There are excellent downloadable teacher resources for exploring GIS systems in the classroom. Topics include; flood damage control, wind power location, crime prevention and farm management. The site provides opportunities to teach pupils about the benefits of digital map and satellite imagery modelling to make decisions and solve problems and provides a context for using ICT in the wider curriculum.