"Scott W" wrote in message
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Oh God! I've really done it now - the head of my daughters' primary
school wants me to go and talk to year 6 children about their weather
project - on the strength of my interest in the subject and that
parents keep asking about my weather station that recently went live
on the net. I've a few props - such as thermometers, rain gauge, an
old Oregon AWS, an old Meteosat Met Office image and rainfall of
England and Wales Met Office map.

I haven't agreed yet and am unsure if I have the authority to talk
about the subject - though I think they are looking for an amateur to
try and portray what sparked his interest in the subject - and
hopefully get kids interested too. Anyone on here done something
similar - tips gratefully received.

Hi, Scott,
As a retired primary school head teacher I am probably not the best one to
advise. It takes a long time to learn all the tricks of the trade! Some
people are natural primary school teachers, others have to work at it, some
haven't a clue. It's not about qualifications, it's about understanding
children and being in charge.
At that age, give them practical things to do and don't talk for too long -
they only take in about 10 minutes information / hour if you're lucky.
If you think weather forecasting is difficult ......
I expect the class teacher will stay in the room, if so has he/she got good
discipline? If so, it's a doddle, if not they will have you both for
breakfast!
Don't smile too much until you've got them eating out of your hand, then
it's easy!
HTH
Ken