Show it! Group presentation - Hot and Cold - Year 1

In the 'Hot and Cold' unit for Year 1, children are given the chance to showcase their understanding of recycling through a group presentation. This activity, scheduled towards the end of the learning phase, is an opportunity for students to consolidate and share their knowledge with their peers. The presentations can be conducted in various formats, but one effective method includes the use of a staff-created PowerPoint that encapsulates the ongoing learning journey. This visual aid serves as a platform for children to reflect and articulate their learning experiences, reinforcing the importance and reasons behind recycling.

Specifically, when exploring the topic of plastics in the context of recycling, teachers are encouraged to capture photographs of the children's activities and learning processes. These images are then incorporated into a PowerPoint presentation. During the presentation, children are invited to discuss each photograph, explaining the significance and the learning that took place. This interactive approach not only promotes public speaking and presentation skills but also deepens the children's understanding of recycling by allowing them to explain the concept in their own words, supported by visual evidence of their engagement with the topic.