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The media mind map Click on image to enlarge in pop-up window

As well as using the usual channels to research a project on The Media e.g. television, newspapers and the radio. The RNLI Shorething website is an internet site that has plenty of examples of real life footage, both as audio and films which will complement any project on The Media.

Of particular interest are the 'Interviews with a crew member' in the Young people’s section and the video corner.

Young people

News

Find out about different events that took place in the past and those that will be happening in the future.

Interviews with a crew member

Pupils can hear first hand why RNLI crew members volunteer their services.

Meet a crew member

Pupils hear from people from all different walks of life who have volunteered to become RNLI volunteers.

All About Money

Helps young people find out how they can volunteer their time to help raise funds for the RNLI.

Video corner

Lots of pictorial and audio reports to listen to.

Adults & teachers section

News

Access current and archived news as well as information on future events.

E-newsletter

Sign up for an e-newsletter to receive all the latest RNLI news.

Assessment

Test your knowledge of your pupils with the online questionnaire.

Download resources

SAFE poster
Spot the Dangers poster

Orderable resources

Posters
Fundraising materials

Support materials

  • Teaching resources
    • All Aboard (Primary)
    • Get on board (Secondary)
    • Mayday
    • Inner City Surf
    • Get on board magazine
    • All Aboard magazine

Whiteboard activities and lesson plans

Report writing
Aim: An audio player will replay an RNLI rescue as reported on a local radio station. Pupils will listen carefully and then collectively write a report interpreting the information they have heard.