The PlanBee Blog

South African society was ruled by a system called apartheid from 1948 until 1994. But what was apartheid and how did affect people? 

Every year, people across the country hold events for Jeans for Genes Week (13th-19th September 2021) to raise money for children affected by genetic disorders. But what are genes, what is a genetic disorder and how do genetic disorders affect people? Let’s find out! 

In 1533, a baby girl was born to parents Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII. She would eventually become Queen Elizabeth I - a woman who many believe was one of the greatest monarchs of England. Read our Queen Elizabeth I Facts for Kids blog to find out all about this remarkable woman!

Do you know your Vikings from your Victorians, or your Aztecs from your Ancient Egyptians? Read our 'History: Fun Facts for Kids' blog and go on an exciting journey through time to find out all about these periods of history, and more!

Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on the 18th July every year. Who was Nelson Mandela, and why do we celebrate him? Read our blog to find out the answers to these questions!

On the 16th July 1969, the spacecraft Apollo 11 was launched. Its mission? To land on the Moon! Read all about this historic event in our ‘Moon Landing Facts for Kids’ blog.

How much do you know about ‘the lady with the lamp’?! Read our blog to find out more about this remarkable Victorian.

As the country gets ready to celebrate VE Day on Saturday, May 8, 2021, we’ve put together a fact blog to help your children understand what VE Day is all about at home.