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Teachers and youth leaders

7-14 year olds (KS2/3, CA2/3)

School and youth projects developed to assist cross curriculum lessons

Projects in school are a great way of developing independent learning in young people.   Many different project topics can link to the RNLI, including People who help us, transport, the beach and many more.

How might a teacher use this Project area?

Click on the tabs below to find project maps for a range of different topics, at Key Stages 1 and Key Stages 2 and 3.  Each project map links directly to the appropriate teaching resource or web page.

 

Famous people (KS2/3)

Find out about famous people who are part of the RNLI story using this project map. There are links to resources on Grace Darling and Henry Blogg.  Why not visit an RNLI Heritage Site as part of your project to learn more?  Click on the links on the project map to find each resource. 

 

People who help us (KS2/3)



The RNLI saves lives at sea, and over 97% of RNLI people are volunteers.  Use this project map to find out about those who support the RNLI and the importance of the work they do.  Click on the links on the project map to find each resource.

 

The media (KS2/3)

 

 

 

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea.  Use this project map to find lesson plans about the media and charities, as well as links to news items, interviews and film footage.  Click on the links on the project map to find each resource. 

 

Transport (KS2/3)

 

 

 

This project map outlines RNLI resources that contribute to your Transport project.  Find out how to build a lifeboat and learn about boating safety using downloadable lesson plans and links to the Shorething web pages for young people. Why not visit your local lifeboat station and see first hand what an RNLI lifeboat is like.  Click on the links on the project map to find each resource

 

Volunteering (KS2/3)

 

 

97% of RNLI people are volunteers and the RNLI website contains many examples of the ways people volunteer their time and services, as well as opportunities for young people themselves to volunteer. There are lesson plans to support your project as well as opportunities to book experienced volunteer speakers to visit your school and talk about the work of the RNLI.   Click on the links on the project map to find each resource.

 

Water (KS2/3)

 

 

 

The sea and inland waterways are vital for our economy and communities in the UK and RoI, but they can be dangerous places too. Use the water project map to find lesson plans and resources on water safety, lifeboats and the role of the RNLI, and links to activities and games for young people on keeping safe near the water.  Click on the links on the project map to find each resource. 

 

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