On 13/12/2012 12:38, Ken Cook wrote:
"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

Alternatively, the ubiquitous 'Clip around the ear' for insolence. LOL