School transport projects developed to assist teachers and children
Transport projects cover many different types of travel. Obviously transport by boat being particularly relevant to the work of the RNLI in saving lives.
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Please see below for our breakdown of the topic map and links to the resources.
Travelling by boat is just one of the many modes of transport available to the public and most people have spent some time at the beach on a craft of some sort. There is a lot of information about the different crafts used by the RNLI as well as tips on keeping safe.
Download resources and lesson plans
Lesson plans
Build a lifeboat
KS2 Science
Aim: To investigate a range of materials in relation to their suitability in making a boat.
Build a lifeboat
KS3 D & T
Aim: To use graphic techniques & ICT, including computer aided design to explore & communicate design proposals for a lifeboat.
Whiteboard activities and lesson plans
Spot the dangers
KS2 Citizenship 3f; KS3 PSHE 2f, 2g
Aim: To become aware of how to have fun while staying safe at the beach (using a variety of crafts).
Orderable resources
Posters
Support materials
Services
Station visits
Visit a local RNLI life station if possible and get first hand information and look around the lifeboat.