26 April 2013 Last updated at 17:28

Lesson plan: School sport and 2012 legacyMo Farah

A lesson plan about compiling news for teachers and students taking part in the BBC's news making projects for 11 to 16-year-olds, School Report.

Resources of the week

School Reporters preparing to go to Downing StreetHow to use the School Report resources

School Report's teacher resources should provide you with everything to run the project in your classroom. Why not find out what's on offer?

School Reporter taking photoHow to promote reports to other media

We've come up with some tips to help your School Reporters spread the word about their work.

  • How to make the most of School Report

    Teacher Teresa Wilson, who took part in School Report for the first time in 2011-12, offers her top tips for teachers who are new to the project and advice on setting up your own stories.

  • Keeping your news safe and legal

    Issues which teachers taking part in School Report must consider before putting their students' news on a website.

Video masterclasses

Pick and mix section

Pick and mix - Finding news Find out what makes news newsworthy and where to find story ideas A School Report writes in a notebook

Pick and mix: Gathering news Learn the key skills of getting all the material you need for your reports School Reporters at Handsworth Wood Girls’ School prepare for their bulletin

Pick and mix: Writing news Discover how to write your stories and scripts to keep your audience hooked! A School Reporter from Accrington Academy writing her script at the computer

Pick and mix: Broadcasting news Pick up tips on making your stories shine, whether TV, radio or online School Reporters being filmed

More info and help

Lesson plans

Teacher essentials

  • Scottish students involved in School ReportKey info

    Find out all you need to know about running the project

  • School Reporters do their 'PTC'Practical Tips

    A collection of resources offering teachers practical tips on making the news

  • School Reporters working in a radio studioBBC Values

    Guidance to help explain journalistic principles and ethics in the modern media world

  • School Reporters at Hounsdown School look at their picturesPlanning diary

    Ideas for upcoming events which School Reporters can report on throughout the year

  • School Reporters working on computersExternal resources

    Find even more resources and activities aimed at budding journalists

  • BBC NewsUseful links

    A list of websites benefiting teachers and students taking part in BBC News School Report.

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