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ASG Projects [more]
By Linda Sinclair
Primary and secondary teachers from across Midlothian have been involved in Associated Schools Group projects focussing on strategies for Aifl(session 2007-2008).
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Learn a new Language with the BBC
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The BBC has updated its website with a super introduction to half a dozen different languages. [Click here] and get words and phrases, tutorials, online games or link to courses available elsewhere. Hvala.
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BookBox
By Susie MacIntyre
Bookbox puts you in touch with your favourite authors and their books. The site currently features over 30 of the most popular authors, poets and illustrators. Where did JK Rowling really come up with the idea of Harry Potter? Why not explore the writer's toolkit or try some Bookbox games.
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HighBeam Encyclopaedia
By Susie MacIntyre
Improve your research with this online dictionary and encyclopaedia. Search the free online library of more than 60 million articles. Get credible answers from published reference sources like Oxford University Press, Britannica, and Columbia Encyclopaedia.
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Jolly Phonics Resources and Games [more]
By Linda Sinclair
A variety of resources that can be used for phonological awareness. These include bingo games, lotto cards, full circle games and spelling cards.
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British Pathe Film Archive
By Susie MacIntyre
This site allows you to preview and access items from the entire 3500 British Pathe Film Archive which covers news, sports, social history and entertainment from 1896 to 1970. It also includes a stills archive which contains over 12 million digital images.
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Myths and Legends
By Susie MacIntyre
Myths and Legends is for pupils, teachers and all those who enjoy stories and storytelling. The British Isles is rich in myths, folktales and legends. Almost every town, city and village in Britain has its own special story, be it a Celtic legend, Dark Age mystery, strange happening or fable.
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Focus on Film
By Susie MacIntyre
On Film is a jointly funded project by The National Archives and the South East Grid for Learning. The Focus on Film site presents film as a historical source and considers its advantages and disadvantages as evidence for the past.
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Explore Some More...
By Susie MacIntyre
BBC Scotland has launched its first early years website, supporting active play and containing interesting concepts and areas for the very young to explore.
Make the puppets dance to suit their mood, play with bubbles, listen to a story or find things to do on a wet day.
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What? Where? When? Why?
By J Simpson
Hang out with the Happy Gang and improve your English language skills.
