As part of their sub-topic on reproduction, 2.7 spent one period researching health issues for pregnant mothers. This research was conducted in pairs, with students gathering information about what expectant mothers should and shouldn’t do during their pregnancy, and why. Prior to their research the students were not told how they would be presenting their information.

In the second period, pupils were grouped into fours, given a sheet of flipchart paper and a different coloured pen each. They were given time to do further individual research, if required, and to add their information to their group’s poster. They were also told to keep to their own colour of pen and that they should all make a contribution to the poster – which could be checked by the colours of ink seen.

In the third period, each group was given another group’s poster and asked to evaluate what was good about it (GOOD) and feed back what could be improved (BETTER). Groups were told not to comment on the presentation, only on the quality of the information given and the effectiveness of the group in completing the task.

The posters are shown below with the feedback given.

Catriona, Ross & Rebecca –

GOOD – good information, with good explanations

BETTER – a bit more information on other things

Ellie, Holly, Christopher & Dylan –

GOOD – lots of good information, well explained

BETTER – difficult to improve upon

Jessica, Alexander, Josh & David –

GOOD – lots of examples, good descriptions

BETTER – more explanation of why some things are bad for you, keeping information focussed on pregnancy – not caring for babies

Kayla, Cameron McB, Callum & Cameron McK –

GOOD – good information, lots of information

BETTER – more equal input from all members of group

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