Fairtrade

READY TO TEACH
This lesson focuses on Fairtrade chocolate. Pupils make a note of key terms in their books, before analysing a choropleth map showing cocoa bean production (slide 4). Pupils explore the process of cocoa bean production, from cocoa bean to chocolate bar, discussing the amount of money received from the sale of a chocolate bar for farmers, importers, chocolate companies, governments, UK shops etc (slides 6-7).

The concept of unfair trade is explored, with a discussion of how this can best be resolved (slide 9). Pupils then discuss how farmers, retailers and consumers benefit directly from Fairtrade (slide 10). A comparison of two families involved in farming is then discussed, contrasting the family who have an increased quality of life due to Fairtrade, leading to a discussion for why Fairtrade is important (slide 11). The concept of whether Fairtrade is really fair is also explored (slide 12). A concluding activity of the lesson, involves pupils reflecting on whether or not they’ll buy Fairtrade products in the future. The homework task involves creating merchandise, promoting Fairtrade.