Currently there are 682 modules and plugins that you can download from Moodle.org. These are often created by enthusiastic teachers and released to the Moodle community. They need to be installed by your site administrator, however it is a really easy job so don't let them tell you otherwise! The 'M' in Moodle stands for modular so make the most of all the extra bits that the community has produced. Here are just a few favorites. Most already work on Moodle 2.0 and there are plans for the other few to be updated too.
http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&rid=319
The book module allows you to create a simple book style layout for information you want to display. Simple HTML pages can be imported, but if you use images remember to upload them separately to your course. For example you could create a book with your class to learn about electronic components. Each pupil could research a different component and create a HTML page (most text editors...