I'm actually a little surprised at the opposition to letting your daughter plan and present a project on her own? Why not? Children are a lot more capable than they are given credit for. The teacher's position seems reasonable. She said 'YES'. This looks to me like a victory. If your daughter is truly afraid of her teacher, that is another issue. If she doesn't know what to say, have her rehearse it with you. Take the opportunity for what it is and let your daughter show what she can do.