Hold a debate about renewable energy

Explore the different viewpoints around wind farm development by running this KS2 debate

10 KS2 Citizenship Languages, Literacy and Communication
Run a debate to help your pupils understand some the issues surrounding renewable energy generation, including the pros and cons of wind farm development.

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Curriculum Objectives
English 
Spoken Language 

  • Articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions.
  • Consider and evaluate different viewpoints, attending to and building on the contributions of others.
  • Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates.
Key Stage 2 (Age 7-11) 

  • Year 5 and 6 (Age 9-11)
    • Ask questions to improve their understanding.
    • Distinguish between statements of fact and opinion.
    • Explain and discuss their understanding of what they have read, including through formal presentations and debates
    • Provide reasoned justifications for their views.
Geography 
Key Stage 2 (Age 7-11) 

  • Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.