What is Fair Trade? A teacher s handbook

What is Fair Trade? A teacher s handbook

Contents Page About this handbook....................... 3 Spilling the beans......................... 4 Fair trade in your school.................... 5 Fair trade and the Curriculum................ 7 Resources................................ 12 Contacts................................. 16 Photography courtesy of Traidcraft and The Fairtrade Foundation A banana producer, Dominican Republic This booklet is printed on environmentally friendly paper. 2

About this handbook Are you looking for handy tips and information on how to teach your pupils about fair trade? If the answer is YES read on! This handbook is packed full of ideas and activities to help get you started on raising awareness of fair trade in your school and ways it can be linked to the curriculum. Towards the back of the handbook you will find a list of useful resource materials for all ages and key stages and contact details for where to find the resources and fair trade organisations. This handbook was produced as part of the Fair Trade Town Project a campaign to encourage businesses and restaurants in Gateshead to stock or sell fair trade products. Information for this handbook came from the Fair Trade School Project run by the education project Time for Change for two years in schools in Leeds. Contact Us If you have a comment about this booklet please contact us at: Tim Deveaux Local Agenda 21 Officer Development & Enterprise Gateshead Council Civic Centre Regent Street Gateshead NE8 1HH Tel: 0191 433 3512 Email: timdeveaux@gateshead.gov.uk 3

Spilling the beans So, what is Fair Trade? Fair trade simply means workers in poor countries get a fair deal for their goods. So a cocoa farmer from Ghana or a cotton grower in India get fair and stable prices and long-term, secure contracts from rich countries, like the UK. This means they can gradually work their way out of poverty. Look for the logo There are over 1000 fair trade products on the market ranging from chocolate to coffee to fresh fruit. They all carry the Fair Trade mark and can be found in most local supermarkets. By buying fair trade you are supporting decent pay rates and better working conditions for workers. More information For more information on fair trade products visit: www.divinechocolate.com www.cafedirect.co.uk www.fairtrade.org.uk www.traidcraft.co.uk For more useful websites, check out the Contacts section at the back of the handbook. I said to my dad can we buy Fair Trade bananas? He said what s Fair Trade? I told him it s getting paid a fair price for what you make. 8. Alexandra, 4

Fair Trade in your school Want to get people in your school excited about fair trade but don t know how to go about it? Read on for our Top Ten Tips for launching Fair Trade in your school. 1 2 3 4 Get support talk to your senior management team and colleagues to get them on board. You could even try out one of the fair trade games or role plays to make it more fun! Link up look for ways to include fair trade issues into lesson plans. Check out the next two sections of this handbook for some ideas and resources to get you started. School Council set up a fair trade working group in the School Council, giving them some responsibility to think up ideas and activities. Fair Trade Fortnight take part in this national event in March. Pupils could cook fair trade biscuits, organise a chocolate tasting or make fair trade jewellery or toys. 5 6 7 8 9 10 Speak out get the whole school involved by holding assemblies on fair trade issues. Get creative use display areas for fair trade displays with examples of pupils lesson work, posters from The Fairtrade Foundation or a map of the world tracing where our food comes from. Trade fair in school set up a fair trade tuck shop in school, drum up support to stock only fair trade tea and coffee for staff meetings or change any vending machines to fair trade ones. Spread the word include articles in your school newsletter explaining what fair trade is and how people can get involved. Speakers invite local community members or international students to share their experiences of growing up in other countries. Involve parents - set up fair trade stalls at events such as Parents Evening or run games and quizzes at summer fayres parents may not know about fair trade either. 5

For more ideas visit: The Fairtrade Foundation www.fairtrade.org.uk Fair Trade products www.suma.co.uk Vending machine suppliers www.dubble.co.uk or www.bordervending.co.uk For more useful websites, check out the Contacts section at the back of the handbook. Becoming a Fair Trade school has helped me to tackle global issues with the children throughout the curriculum Primary school headteacher. Picking coffee in Nicaragua 6

Fair Trade and the Curriculum Teaching pupils about fair trade is a great way to get them thinking about important world issues that affect their lives. It also fits well into key curriculum areas such as Citizenship, Geography and Religious Studies, allowing students to learn about fairness, social justice and diversity at any key stage. This section explains how you can incorporate Fair Trade issues into lessons for key stages 1-4, along with references to the specific curriculum areas. A list of suggested resources including activity packs, videos, games and teacher s notes is in the Resources section of this handbook and a list of all contact details is in the Contacts section at the back. Citizenship Understanding the world as a global community Participating and being responsible for fair trade events in school, for example running a fair trade tuck shop Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens (1A & F) Developing skills of enquiry and communication (2A-C) Developing skills of participation and responsible action (3A-C) 7

PHSE Set up a school co-operative to encourage pupils to become involved at a local level in fair trade issues. For help visit www.ccda.org.uk and select Young Co-operatives. Start a petition to get the canteen to stock fair trade products. Incorporate issues of fair trade into Circle Time. Geography Study the origins, the processes and the stories of the people who produce our food in different parts of the world. Look at the labels in clothes and plot where they were made on a map of the world. There are lots of ideas on the Water Aid website on how you can raise awareness about living without water, toilets and sanitation. Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities (1A & C) Preparing to play an active role as citizens (2A, B, E, F, H, J & K) Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people (4A & B) Geographical enquiry and skills (1A F) Knowledge and understanding of places (3B & C) Knowledge and understanding of environment change and sustainable development (5A & B) 8

Religious Education Explore the link between religion and Fair Trade from a variety of faith perspectives. the Christian Aid website has a range of resources, see Contact section at the back of this booklet. Look at the roles of faith and justice and incorporate the Fair Trade mark when looking at the signs and symbols module at KS2. Peace and justice Stewardship and the environment Values and moral issues English Through role plays pupils can look at the different people involved in the banana production process to explore different perspectives and feelings concerning the unequal division of resources. See Bananas Unpeeled in the Resources section for more help. Write about fair trade as part of a persuasive writing piece or have a class debate. Write poems about fair trade Speaking & listening (1A-F, 2A-F, 3A-E & 4A- E) Reading (1A-K) Writing (1A-H) 9

Maths Conduct a survey or questionnaire about fair trade and show data in graphs. For help see Fair Measures for All in the Resources section. Use fair trade products to measure nets and weights. Using, applying and handling data (1A-J, 2A- E, 3A-C, 4A-H & 5A-C) D&T Compare the design and materials used in toys such as footballs. For more examples visit the Traidcraft website. Design and make fair trade packaging for fair trade products. Developing, planning and communicating ideas (1A-H) Working with tools, equipment, materials and components to produce quality products. Evaluate processes and products (3C) ICT Research the Internet to create a booklet about fair trade. Visit the kids sections of fair trade websites. You can find a list at the back of this booklet. Develop Power Point presentations about fair trade. Finding things out (1A-C) Developing ideas and making things happen (2A-D) Exchanging & sharing information (3A-C) Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work (4A-D) History Study the history of colonialism, slavery and trade. Information can be found on the Antislavery International website, see the Resources and Contact sections for more. Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past (2C-E) 10

Modern Foreign Languages Write letters to producers around the world in target language. Acquiring knowledge and understanding of the target language (1A-C) Developing Language skills (2A-F) Developing cultural awareness (4A-F) Art and Design Make posters to advertise fair trade products or fair trade events Study the use of images in marketing fair trade products Investigating and making art, craft and design (2A, 3A) Knowledge and understanding (4A-C) Music Compose songs about fair trade issues. Analyse the music used in Few Pesos More video. See Resources section for more information. Creating and developing musical ideas and composing skills (2A&B) Listening and applying knowledge and understanding (4B-D) If more people bought Fair Trade, then loads of people wouldn t be that poor anymore. Sam, 11 11

Resources A good place to find resources for fair trade lesson plans, events, activities and assemblies is on the Internet. Below is a list of some of the best fair trade resources including books, videos, games, posters and activity and study packs on all areas of fair trade. Resources are suitable for primary, secondary and sixth form pupils, covering all key stages and all subjects from Maths, English and History to Business Studies, Citizenship and RE. Many resources are available online to download for free or are available to borrow from Leeds Development Education Centre. Full contact details are at the back of this handbook. Assemblies Shovelling cocoa into sacks in Dominican Republic. 12

Breakfast the most important meal of the day Assembly idea incorporating Bible stories & prayers. Available to download along with six other examples Traidcraft, free All you need for a Fair Trade Assembly Three 15-min assemblies that explain the problems faced by producers in poorer countries. Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) 1 British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) 1 Key Stages 1& 2 Shops & Markets Primary topic pack with posters, photos, teacher s notes & activities. English, Geography Oxfam, 15 GO Bananas Photo & activity pack showing the journey of bananas from plant to plate. Skills developed include questioning, sequencing, interpreting, and research. Citizenship, Geography, English, Maths Oxfam, 14 The Clothes Line Photo & activity pack of cotton being harvested in India and its journey to UK shops. Citizenship, Geography, Science, Art, Design, English, Maths, ICT, History. Oxfam, 13.95 Key Stages 2 & 3 For a Few Pesos More Four minute fair trade animation set to rap music with notes for teachers. Citizenship, PHSE Geography, English, RE, Music. Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 10 The Chocolate Trade Game Interactive trading game for up to 35 pupils with information on the cocoa trading chain. Geography, RE, PHSE, Citizenship, Maths Christian Aid, 3.50 Global Express Magazine for 8-14 year olds on world events in the news. Citizenship, Geography, English. Development Education Project, 5 per issue Pa Pa Paa Trading game on fair trade cocoa and information on the cocoa chain based on growers in Ghana. Citizenship, PHSE, Geography, RE, ICT, English Comic Relief, free Fair Measures for All Survey on fair trade and chocolate. Maths, geography, citizenship, PHSE, ICT Comic Relief, free 13

Key Stages 3 & 4 Just Trade by Monica Philbrick Book containing lots of materials to photocopy and trading game Market Place. Citizenship, PHSE, Geography, Art, Design Technology, RE. Traidcraft, 10.99 Locococo A lively class game to develop an understanding of human rights. Citizenship, PHSE, Languages Humanities Education Centre (HEC), 15 Oxfam, 15 Fairtrade in Action Interactive resource that encourages students to think as global citizens. Includes a video, board game & teachers guide. Citizenship, Geography, RE. Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) 15 Passion for Fashion Programme for one day event that explores the global fashion industry, ethical trade and workers rights. Citizenship, PHSE, English, Geography Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC) 3.50 When Rights are Left Four books, each covering a different subject area, contain lesson plans and photocopiable material. History, Citizenship, Geography, English. Anti Slavery International, 5 each or 18 for all four The Changing Face of Slavery Two 15 minute video programmes presented by Blue Peter s Diane Louise Jordan about human rights, dramatically bringing slavery past and present- to life. Accompanying booklet contains 60 pages of photocopiable material. History, RE, PHSE, Modern Studies and English Anti Slavery International, 15 Packing mangoes in Ecuador 14

Key Stage 4 & 16+ Bananas Unpeeled Twenty-six min video looking at banana production and booklet (printed on banana paper!) with background information. Geography, ICT, Art, Business Studies, Media Studies Banana Link Oxfam, 10 Cafedirect Study pack on ethical trade in the coffee industry. Business Studies, Geography. Traidcraft, 8.95 The Truth about Bananas Two packs on the banana trade. Citizenship, PHSE, General Studies, Geography Banana Link, 5 Seeing Through the Spin Looks at corporate responsibility, ethical consumerism and sustainable development and the role of PR messages from companies. Citizenship, PHSE, Business Studies, Geography, Media Studies Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 15 15

Contacts Anti Slavery Resources about past and present forms of slavery. Anti-Slavery International, Thomas Clarkson House, The Stableyard Broomgrove Road, London, United Kingdom SW9 9TL Tel: 020 7501 8920 Fax: 020 7738 4110 Email: info@antislavery.org Web: www.antislavery.org Aylesbury Development Education Centre The centre holds a library of resources that are available on loan to members. The ARRC, Hampden Hall, Wendover Road, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Bucks HP22 5SZ Tel: 01296 395185 Email: adec@nildram.co.uk Web: www.adec.nildram.co.uk Jasda Trivittayanuruk Traidcraft 16

British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) The British Association for Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) is a network of independent fair trade shops across the UK. BAFTS, Unit 7, 8-13 New Inn Street, London EC2A 3PY Tel: 07796 050045 Email: info@bafts.org.uk Web: www.bafts.org.uk Banana Link Information on the social and environmental issues that effect the banana trade. Banana Link, 8a Guildhall Hill, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1JG Tel: 01603 765 670 Email: info@bananalink.org.uk Web: www.bananalink.org.uk Café Direct The UK s largest hot drinks company contains information on how tea and coffee are grown and traded. Café Direct, City Cloisters, Suite B2, 196 Old Street, London EC1V 9FR Tel: 0207 490 9520 Email: info@cafedirect.co.uk Web: www.cafedirect.co.uk Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) CAFOD is the international aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Includes resources for Key Stages 1-4. CAFOD, Romero Close, London SW9 9TY Tel: 020 7733 7900 Fax: 020 7274 9630 Email: cafod@cafod.org.uk Web: www.cafod.org.uk Christian Aid Click on the le@rnzone pages to find information for teachers and youth workers, along with children friendly pages on www.globalgang.org.uk. Christian Aid, 35 Lower Marsh, Waterloo, London SE1 7RL Tel: 020 7620 4444 Fax: 020 7620 0719 Web: www.christian-aid.org.uk Comic Relief Contains materials for Citizenship and PE and School Sport. Also links to the Dubble website which is choc-full of info about cocoa, Fairtrade and chocolate. www.dubble.co.uk Comic Relief, 5th Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP Tel: 020 7820 5555 Fax: 020 7820 5500 Email: red@comicrelief.org.uk Web: www.comicrelief.com 17

Development Education Project An educational charity in the North West of England that works with partners across the globe and provide consultancy, advice and resources for schools. DEC Centre, 801 Wimslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2QR Tel: 0161 445 2495 Email: info@dep.org.uk Web: www.dep.org.uk Divine Chocolate Information about the fair trade chocolate industry as well as lots of delicious recipes. www.divinechocolate.com Fair Trade Foundation Downloadable education packs and lesson and assembly ideas. Plus a directory of fair trade catering suppliers. Fair Trade Foundation, Room 204, 16 Baldwins Gardens, London EC1N 7RJ Tel: 020 7405 5942 Fax: 020 7405 5943 Email: mail@fairtrade.org.uk Web: www.fairtrade.org.uk Global Dimension Website for teachers with a guide to books, videos, posters and websites which bring a global dimension to teaching. From climate change to poverty, water to fair trade, you can find resources for all age groups and subject areas. Web: www.globaldimension.org.uk Humanities Education Centre Organisation that aims to raise awareness of global issues through education. Humanities Education Centre, Tower Hamlets Professional Development Centre, English Street, London E3 4TA Tel: 020 7364 6405 Fax: 020 7364 6422 Email: hec@gn.apc.org Web: www.locococo.org/theproject/ Locococo/HEChomepg/HECindex.htm Labour Behind the Label Newsletters, reports and leaflets suitable for 16+ about the clothing industry. Displays and videos available to loan. Labour Behind the Label, 38 Exchange Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1AX Tel: 01603 666160 Email: info@labourbehindthelabel.org Web: www.labourbehindthelabel.org Oxfam Oxfam s online catalogue contains over 400 books, videos, posters and simulation games all supporting a global approach to teaching and learning. The site also features childfriendly pages and information on Oxfam s Development Education teams a team of curriculum advisers. Oxfam Development Education, Ground Floor, 232-242 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria, London SW1V 1AU Tel: 0207 931 7660 Fax: 0207 828 8955 Email: vicdeved@oxfam.org.uk or education@oxfam.org.uk Web: www.oxfam.org.uk 18

Qualifications & Curriculum Authority A non-departmental public body. Customer Relations, 83 Piccadilly, London W1J 8QA Tel: 020 7509 5555 Fax: 020 7509 6666 Email: info@qca.org.uk Web: www.qca.org.uk Traidcraft Traidcraft is the UK s leading organisation dedicated to fighting poverty through trade. Includes stories of fair trade craft producers and resources to buy. Traidcraft, Kingsway, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom NE11 0NE Tel: 0191 491 0591 or 0845 330 8900 Fax: 0191 497 6562 Web: www.traidcraft.co.uk Rethinking Schools US site includes Rethinking Globalisation, an award-winning curriculum for teaching about justice in an unjust world. Web: www.rethinkingschools.org Water Aid Click on the Learn Zone for teaching resources and case studies for all key stage 2. Water Aid, 2nd Floor, 47-49 Durham Street, London SE11 5JD Tel: 020 7793 4500 Fax: 020 7793 4545 Email: wateraid@wateraid.org Web: www.wateraid.org Young Co-operatives A fair trade and co-operative education organisation offers young people the chance to study for an accredited Certificate in Co-operative and Fair Trade Enterprise. Email:youngcooperatives@btopenworld. com Web: www.ccda.rog.uk 19

This booklet was produced by Local Agenda 21 for Gateshead Council. Gateshead Council April 2006