Life expectancy in the UK has increased by about 50% over the last 100 years, partly due to modern medicines. This online resource explores the...
This online resource explores pathogens - the microorganisms that cause disease. Pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and fungi are specialised...
This online interactive resource explores some of the scientists that have changed the way we understand and treat disease. The resource explores...
This resource explores preventable infectious disease, which is estimated to cause two thirds of child deaths. This online resource explores...
Enzymes - biological catalysts that control the reactions of life. Inside every cell hundreds of chemical reactions take place. Enzymes help control...
This online resource explores the ongoing battle between people and both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Throughout history people have...
Students explore the twelve-year journey to discover, develop and test a new medicine using this online resource. New medicines are needed to treat...
This online resource explores different pathogens, how they are transmitted and how the immune system combats them. Communicable or infectious...
An interactive resource with excellent animated graphic sequences, focusing on the renal system. This resource explores human kidneys and how they...
A concise resource covering hormones in the human body with clear animated graphics. This resource explores hormones, how they are chemical...
This resource covers the hormonal control of blood sugar and body temperature and the physiology involved. Homeostasis describes the functions of...
Skin is the outer covering of vertebrate animals, is the largest organ of the body and has many different functions. This online resource explores...
An interactive activity about the different bones and organs in the body, where they are and what they do. There are three parts to the interactive...
An interactive game to help pupils to find the right balanced diet for healthy living. A balanced diet is required for healthy living - but what...
The heart and circulation system are explained with detailed diagrams and animated graphics. This online resource describes the human circulatory...
Materials may be natural or man-made. They may exist as solids, liquids and gases, and as a mixture of states. The resource contains cartoon...
Knowing about the properties of everyday materials found around us helps us choose the right material for the job. The resource contains a database...
The Chilled Food Association (CFA) has produced new and engaging resources to support KS2 teaching about microorganisms. Downloadable lesson...