KS2 PSHE Lesson 2 – Teacher Notes
Summary
Pupils extend their work using the group roles as they collaborate to come up with creative fundraising ideas. They then vote to decide which idea the class will put into action for BBC Children in Need. The lesson concludes with pupils planning the detail of their chosen class idea and then holding the event in the run-up to BBC Children in Need.
Learning
Learn to take on different roles in a group activity
Come up with loads of amazing fundraising ideas and then choose the best
Be responsible for raising money to help BBC Children in Need help children just like them
Related Resources
Teacher – KS2 PSHE Lesson 2 PowerPoint (including video clip)
You can print copies of these from the Teacher PowerPoint - no need for extra downloads!
Pupils - What is your role? (slide 7) Give a copy of this slide to each group to cut out and sort
Pupils - Fundraising ideas Pupil Sheet (slide 11)
Pupils - Choosing an idea Pupil Sheet (slide 13)
Pupils - Sharing your idea Pupil Sheet (slide 15)
Extras:
Pupils - Editable Event Poster to advertise the class fundraising event (slide 19)
Introduction
Ask pupils to think about how much money the school could raise if everyone donated £1 each. Remind pupils what they learnt in Lesson 1, and how important every penny raised could be to a child just like them. They can become Champions of Change and help improve the lives of young people across the UK; £20 means a ten year old girl who normally looks after her sick mum and little sister can take a break at a summer play scheme and have fun with friends.
Inform pupils that the class will be planning and running their very own BBC Children in Need fundraising activity, with the goal of raising as much money as possible for the charity.
Explain that today they will each take on one of the six roles in group work which will help them to cooperate effectively in their team, and achieve the best possible result. Arrange the class into 5 groups of 6 again and ask the pupils to recall the three group roles that they used in the previous lesson (Facilitator, Reporter and Recorder) and what those jobs entailed.
Now, using the Teacher PowerPoint you can also print slide 7 and show pupils the list of six roles (including the two that they are already familiar with) and ask them to read carefully and match each role to the description. Now students are to select a role, if the children struggle to pick who should take on which role, cut out the cards and deal them out upside down – so that it is fair. More able students could take on two roles and less able students could team up to share one role. Students can self assess their answers by referring to the grid on slide 9.
Show the video clip giving examples of different activities or events that the children might consider. Hand out a copy of the Fundraising Ideas Pupil Sheet (slide 11) to each group.
Activities
Group Task 1: Ask the group to come up with a list of possible fundraising activities for the class.
NB - Remind pupils that the school will already be running a Dress-Up Day for the Celebration of Champions so they shouldn't use that as an event idea.
Group Task 2: Ask the group to use the Fundraising Ideas Worksheets (slide 13) to work out which of their ideas will be the most effective fundraising event for BBC Children in Need.
Group Task 3: Ask the group to prepare to share their idea with the rest of the class, using the prompts on Sharing your Idea Pupil Sheet (slide 15). This will help them to include all the important information.
Using your teacher judgement, decide how much time you wish to allocate for each task and make sure that the pupils know - so that the Timekeeper can do their job effectively!
Whole Class Plenary
Ask the Reporter from each group to share their idea with the rest of the class. Pupils can take notes if they wish. At the end, ask the pupils to vote (in a secret ballot) to decide their favourite idea. Explain that pupils are not allowed to vote for their own group's idea.
At this point, you will need to use your own judgement about how to complete this activity, depending on how much input you need to have in 'editing' the winning idea! If necessary, the final planning session could happen at a later date.
Holding the vote - A ‘hands-up’ vote means that everyone is able to see ideas judged as less popular, which may be difficult for some pupils. In addition, children will also know immediately which idea has won, which may present a challenge if the idea isn't completely realistic! A ‘sealed ballot’ vote instead allows you, as the teacher, to count the votes and report the 'official' results back to the class!
Use the prompt questions on the Teacher PowerPoint to lead a class discussion on planning your chosen event! Encourage pupils to think carefully about the details of what needs to happen, and when. Allocate tasks, and make sure that everyone understands their roles; completing the suggested planning chart would help you and your pupils keep track of progress.
Finalising the plan - Depending on the chosen event, you may need to allow some time to make arrangements before finalising the plan with the pupils e.g. is the hall available for a sponsored dance? Will other classes be able to attend a disco? What day can we use the playground after school for a football match?
An editable poster is provided to help you publicise your event or the children can design their own.
Now it’s time to put your fundraising plans into action!
Remember, from the BBC Children in Need website you can purchase merchandise items such as wristbands, key rings and Pudsey and Blush ears to help facilitate your fundraising and get everyone in the fundraising spirit.
www.bbcchildreninneedshop.co.uk/
You can find more tools, tips and resources at www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/championsofchange