Links
Dole's 5 a day - Nutrition Information for kids
A site aimed at children - hence the bright colours and cartoons. There are a variety of stimulating activities backed up by comprehensive information about the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables.
The site's name is a reminder of the fact that a healthy diet ought to include at least five portions of fruit or vegetables every day. [8+]
The Heart: A Online Exploration
Just about everything you would want to know about the heart and the circulatory system. It is easy to navigate and the pages download reasonably quickly. The diagrams are well produced and clear.
The site is probably more useful for older pupils but the text is not too difficult to read. [12+]
Human Anatomy Online
This site features lots of labelled diagrams of all parts of the body. You can select a sections of the diagrams and see more detail. The content may be difficult for some younger pupils.
You will need a Java-enabled browser to get the best from this site. [7-11]
The Human Body
Useful diagrams of the heart and the circulatory system with some interesting facts. [8+]
Human body questions
ICTeachers Human Body Cyberhunt. Questions about the human body point to useful websites. [12+]
A look inside the human body
A straightforward site with concise facts about human body systems. There a few diagrams to support the facts. [8+]
Neuroscience for Kids
Created for elementary and secondary school students and teachers who would like to learn more about the brain and spinal cord. Includes lots of images, useful diagrams and practical activities including instructions on how to make a model brain.
The brain games section will keep kids of all ages entertained and amused. [8-16]
The Human Body
A very comprehensive site from BBC Learning. Almost all the organs and bones in the body can be seen in 3D and rotated with simple controls. [8-16]
Your gross and cool body
All you ever wanted to know about spit, poop, belches snores and more! A fun site with presentation designed to appeal to younger pupils but backed up by science concepts. [7-11]
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