Maritime and Coastguard Agency and RNLI

MAYDAY
Every year, hundreds of children get into difficulties in or near water. Many are injured, some die. MAYDAY is a multimedia resource that addresses the issue of water safety and highlights important safety messages. At the same time, its many and varied components complement teaching in Geography, Environmental Studies, Maths, ICT, Citizenship and PHSE/SPHE/PSD, literacy and numeracy.

MAYDAY also introduces young people to the work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and RNLI. Both organisations are vital to the safety of those who visit the coastline, sea or waterways for work or for pleasure. Many members of rescue teams are volunteers; the resource examines not only what they do but what motivates them to take part in perilous activities for the sake of other people.

IE won a competitive tender to produce this exciting multimedia resource from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

The resource is targeted at children aged 9-12 and comprises:

• An interactive CD ROM which children can use alone or during whole group activities
• Information and activity cards
• Teachersí notes with ideas for follow-up projects.

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