Cheshire PRIMARY Schools Media Challenge

Some people think it’s OK to hurt or insult others, just because they’re different. Different because of the colour of their skin, where they were born or perhaps because they have a disability. Different because of their age, their religion or even who they love.

Getting Started

Whats this project about? Before you start!

Resources

Useful Videos, Useful websites and downloads

Docs and reference

Lesson Plan and Consent Form, Need Help?

Upload Your Files

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Brief

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The Challenge

Cheshire Police and the Crime Commissioner of Cheshire would like to hear your views. We’d like you to imagine you’re an influential YouTuber or Podcaster, and we want you to make a short podcast or video to spread the word to other young people, just like you, about why it’s OK to be different and why it’s actually good for all of us to see things from another person’s point of view.

When you’re writing the script for your podcast or video, think about what it means to be tolerant, why it’s good for all of us to try and understand the different ways people live their lives and how we can all work together at getting along with each other.

There are lots of helpful videos and other resources here on the website to make sure you’ve got all the facts. You’ll also find links to some other really useful websites too.

You don’t need a load of specialist equipment; in fact, you can make a really good video or podcast on your phone, laptop or tablet- it’s the script that’s important. Take time to make sure you include all the important information and that you’ve got a brilliant, creative idea to make it interesting to the people who will see or hear it.

The Deadline

Your podcast or video needs to be about one-minute duration and you need to send it to us by Thursday 25th November at the latest.

There are lots of other schools across Cheshire taking part in this project, which thanks to funding from Crimebeat and Cheshire Crime Commissioner is free. The best entries will be shared online and invited to a celebration event.

So, what are you waiting for? Get creative, have fun and we look forward to seeing your videos or hearing your podcasts soon.

Before You Start!

Download the lesson plan – decide how you want to adapt it
Look at the ‘Resources’ tab to find out more information
The key elements of the workshop are:

Learn and understand the issue
Mind-map your ideas
Write a great script based on the information you’ve learned
Decide who will perform the script and who will carry out technical roles such as recording or editing
Record your script
Think about what else you need for your finished podcast or video (sound effects, music)
Send your finished ads to us via the Upload Form (bottom left) or via Dropbox, Google Drive or WeTransfer. Our email is schoolsupport@collaboratedigital.com

Tips

Tip 1

Work together in groups of four or five – more minds will create something really special and interesting. Discuss what you’re being asked to do and brainstorm to come up with a brilliant idea.

Tip 2

Make sure you research the subject before you start writing. Use the resources here on the website and follow the links to relevant websites. Watch all the videos too, they’re packed full of useful information.

Tip 3

You don’t need loads of special equipment – you can record on a mobile phone or a tablet. There is free software available online if you want to edit your video – this article recommends some of the best. For free audio editing programmes take a look here.