The story of the humble banana can be used as an introduction to stimulate discussion on foods, agriculture, common household goods and the chain of production. There are implications for everything we buy. A cross-curricular approach to consumer power.
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What is a fair-trade banana and where does it come from.
View full descriptionStrand: Mise agus an domhan mór
Strand unit: Ag forbairt saoránachta
Content objective:
Ba chóir go ligfeadh acmhainn seo do pháiste:
Thought provoking 13 minute film which offers a glimpse into the lives of two of the farmers and workers at the heart of Fairtrade. Join Edson and Tsala to see the difference Fairtrade makes for them, their families and communities, and the challenges they face in everyday life.
View full descriptionStrand: Imshaolta daonna
Strand unit: Trádáil agus forbairt
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Ba chóir go ligfeadh acmhainn seo do pháiste:
Suggestions for use: Play the video in class and ask students questions about why they should support fairtrade products. This page might help
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/~/media/fairtradeuk/get%20involved/documents/current%20campaigns/fairtrade%20fortnight%202015/fairtrade%20matters%20faqs.ashx
Strand: 3. Exploring People, Place and Change
Strand unit: 7. Compare Life Chances for a Young Person
Suggestions for use: Play the video in class and ask students questions about why they should support fairtrade products. This page might help
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/~/media/fairtradeuk/get%20involved/documents/current%20campaigns/fairtrade%20fortnight%202015/fairtrade%20matters%20faqs.ashx
Make your school a Fairtrade certified school in five easy steps. Details and application form from Fairtrade Ireland can be found here.
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Strand unit: Ag forbairt saoránachta
Content objective:
Ba chóir go ligfeadh acmhainn seo do pháiste:
Suggestions for use: Teach Fairtrade lessons as part of Fairtrade fortnight which runs in late February/early March each year.
Strand: Mise agus an domhan mór
Strand unit: Ag forbairt saoránachta
Content objective:
Ba chóir go ligfeadh acmhainn seo do pháiste:
Suggestions for use: Teach Fairtrade lessons as part of Fairtrade fortnight which runs in late February/early March each year.
Strand: Mise agus an domhan mór
Strand unit: Ag forbairt saoránachta
Content objective:
Ba chóir go ligfeadh acmhainn seo do pháiste:
Suggestions for use: Teach Fairtrade lessons as part of Fairtrade fortnight which runs in late February/early March each year.
Strand: Mise agus an domhan mór
Strand unit: Ag forbairt saoránachta
Content objective:
Ba chóir go ligfeadh acmhainn seo do pháiste:
Suggestions for use: Teach Fairtrade lessons as part of Fairtrade fortnight which runs in late February/early March each year.
Strand: Imshaolta daonna
Strand unit: Trádáil agus forbairt
Content objective:
Ba chóir go ligfeadh acmhainn seo do pháiste:
A powerpoint for older pupils on advertisements
View full descriptionStrand: Scríbhneoireacht
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