Primary - Social studies

Channel 4 - Lost Generation
A website packed with information about the First World War including a database of the names of those who died.. The website is aimed at pupils aged between 11-16 years old and offers a tour of a typical trench, timelines of events including the Somme and reflections by contemporary teenagers.

CIA World Factbook
Up-to-date information and maps for every country in the world. Includes facts on population, economy, government, transport and communications.

Discover Celts and Romans at Birnie
Find out what was life like 2000 years ago beyond the edge of the Roman world. At Birnie in north-east Scotland, archaeologists have uncovered an Iron Age power centre which was in close contact with the Romans. Use this online resource to explore an Iron Age roundhouse, find a hoard of Roman coins and discover what was life like in north-east Scotland 2000 years ago.

Loch Ness
Feature and activities about Loch Ness, its monster and the Scottish legend of the kelpie, with accompanying resources related to the release of the children's film, 'The Water Horse, Legend of the Deep', in early 2008.

National Archives of Scotland
The National Archives of Scotland selects, preserves, and makes available the national archives of Scotland in whatever medium, to the highest standards; promotes the growth and maintenance of proper archive provision throughout the country; and to leads the development of archival practice in Scotland.

National Library of Scotland
Website of the National Library of Scotland, an information treasure trove of Scotland’s knowledge, history and culture, with millions of books, manuscripts and maps covering every subject

PhotoArch
The website of PhotoArch, an annual Scotland-wide heritage photographic competition for primary schools and primary-aged children. Organised by the Scottish Civic Trust, the competition encourages young people to look at their heritage in the places they live, and through the medium of photography, develop an understanding of the world around them.

Scotland's culture, history and heritage
A collection of resources and information about Scottish culture, including literature, music, visual arts and heritage, to help schools celebrate St Andrew's Day on November 30.

Scotland's Rural Past
The Learning section of the website for this national project which is working with local communities to research, record and promote the vanishing settlements and landscapes of Scotland. It has teacher' notes and and resources for a site in Sutherland to help pupils to undersatand rural life and archeaological investigations.

Scotland and the Abolition of the Slave Trade
This learning resource has been developed for Scottish primary schools and early secondary to mark the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. The 2007 bicentenary is an important opportunity to reflect on the past and to remember the dedication and courage of all those of every race who campaigned for the Abolition of the Slave Trade.