In our most recent ISI Report, inspectors commented that ‘Intellectual curiosity is a common trait, allied to a critical eye.’ We celebrated that thirst for knowledge and nurtured our boys’ lively, enquiring minds. Lockdown offered an opportunity to all of us to explore new interests and hobbies. Here are some useful links to set you on your way:
Useful Links
CURIOUS MINDS
James Dyson Foundation STEM challenges for curious minds
Code Break is a series of Coding & Computer Science weekly challenges including step-by-step courses on making apps, games and websites
Cosmic Shambles is a network that brings together the world’s leading scientists, comedians, writers and performers to create entertaining content fuelled by curiosity
Access Mars is an interactive experience that lets you explore a 3D replica of the Martian surface
Nasa at Home features virtual apps and tours from the International Space Station to the Hubble telescope
Take a look at stories that shape our world with a series of fascinating documentary films
REVISIT THE PAST
The Big History Project takes you on an interactive journey through time
Explore the British Museum and its fascinating exhibits
Find out more about VE Day with English Heritage
The Home Front at the National Archives – explore what life was like for those here in Britain
Find out about the incredible work of the code breakers during the Second World War at Bletchley Park
Melvyn Bragg and guests debate the past in a series of fascinating BBC Radio 4 podcasts
Share your experience and take part as Museum of the Home document people’s home lives during the coronavirus pandemic in the UK
Explore the fascinating Roman Empire
TRAVEL THE WORLD
Visit China’s most famous attraction The Great Wall of China
Live web cams at the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium in California
Explore the majestic peaks of Machu Picchu in Peru
Discover Yosemite National Park in California like never before
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt – impressive engineering feats from the ancient world
Follow in the footsteps of the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and visit the great continent of Antarctica
Dive deep under water and discover what lives in our vast oceans
Take a virtual tour of Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh
Chase the Northern Lights with a Virtual Aurora Tour
Marvel at the majestic Grand Canyon
Dive deep under water and explore the Great Barrier Reef
VIRTUAL ART
Google Arts and Culture Project allows you to wander through the world’s best art galleries. High-quality virtual tours and lots of great information
Experience the Royal Academy Picasso and Paper Exhibition in this video tour of the galleries
Discover more about the famous masterpieces on display at the Rijksmuseum
Visit the Louvre museum’s stunning exhibition rooms and galleries
Explore the world’s greatest book festival as the Hay Festival goes online
Discover the fascinating Frick Collection, one of New York’s finest Art galleries
PERFORMING ARTS AT HOME
Free streaming service Royal Albert Home – artists sharing their work from their homes to yours
Cirque du Soleil offers an escape from everyday life through the delight and whimsy of their shows
The Royal Opera House presents Live from Covent Garden – a celebration of Opera and Ballet