Cops and Robbers - What do you know about Blackpool - Year 5

In a dynamic classroom activity designed for Year 5 pupils, "Cops and Robbers" offers a collaborative and engaging way to share knowledge about Blackpool, one of the UK's favourite seaside resorts. The activity starts with pupils sitting in groups of four. Each pupil is given two minutes to jot down everything they can recall about Blackpool on the left side of a table. After this individual recall phase, the pupils have 60 seconds each to review the information listed by the other three members of their group. This is an opportunity for them to identify any new pieces of information that they hadn't noted down themselves.

The twist comes in the 'stolen knowledge' section, where pupils can add all the new information they have gathered from their peers. This encourages attentive listening and quick thinking, as they have a limited time to 'steal' knowledge. For a bit of competitive fun, each piece of information recorded is awarded two points, turning the activity into a game that rewards comprehensive knowledge and effective collaboration. The entire activity is designed to take approximately 15 minutes, during which pupils not only learn from each other but also get to explore how Blackpool developed into a beloved holiday destination. The aim is to create an interactive learning experience that reinforces their understanding of the topic in a memorable and enjoyable way.