This lesson involves devising and kick-starting a campaign to stock Fairtrade chocolate in the school tuck shop or canteen, or in the wider community.
Before this activity students should have developed an appreciation of the impact that consumer choice can have on individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally and the way in which Fairtrade is benefiting communities in the developing countries of the South.
This activity enables students to apply their knowledge and understanding of Fairtrade to real active citizenship. Students campaign within their school for the purchase of Fairtrade products for use in their school canteens or tuck shops or in shops in their community. By doing so they will learn some of the skills and techniques required to campaign effectively. They will have opportunities to promote, persuade and justify arguments on Fairtrade, backing these arguments up with evidence.
The activity encourages students to take an active part in the life of their school, neighbourhood, community and the wider world and to take action on issues of fairness and social justice. It would be an ideal campaign for a School Council.
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