A set of curriculum resources from the Fairtrade Foundation for Geography, investigating where cotton grows around the world, the journey of cotton from plant to shop and examining the concept of interdependence.

A set of curriculum resources from the Fairtrade Foundation for Geography, investigating where cotton grows around the world, the journey of cotton from plant to shop and examining the concept of interdependence.

INTRODUCING PABLO THE SUPER BANANA! Pablo the Super Banana is on a mission to help younger learners find out how bananas are grown and how they end up in our shops. Pablo the Super Banana supports Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learning goals around communication and language, understanding the world, literacy and art. Use Pablo's story to talk to children about bananas and farming, and follow the Fairtrade Schools Alternative Learner Audit which will enable settings of children aged 3-7 years, or SEN learners to complete the audit which is a requirement for the Fairtrade School Awards. Children can colour and create their own trolley and fill it with their favourite things, from flowers to fruit, and even create their own superhero banana using the cartoon eyes! This pack was researched and tested with a variety of SEN, nursery and preschool settings and includes tips for adaptation in SEN settings. If your nursery, pre-school, infant school or SEN setting would like to become a Fairtrade School, why not get a printed pack at http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resource/pablo-the-super-banana/?

Resources for learning about cotton, trade and Fairtrade, from the Fairtrade Foundation. We're posting up resources, tips and ideas about Fairtrade cotton to inspire and inform everyone. To get you started, here&'s a presentation, with notes, about cotton, trade and Fairtrade.

A set of curriculum resources from the Fairtrade Foundation for Geography; investigating where cotton grows around the world, the journey of cotton from plant to shop and examining the concept of interdependence.

A set of curriculum resources for Geography and Citizenship investigating the interdependence of the cotton trade, life for cotton farmers in Mali and the difference Fairtrade can make. If you can't stream our films at school, send us an email at schools@fairtrade.org.uk. Write 'Fortnight DVD' in the subject box and give us your name, school name and school address, and we'll send you a Fairtrade Fortnight 2011 DVD. It has lots of new films, including one about the impact of Fairtrade cotton in Mali that fits well with the learning objectives of Cotton Trading.

A set of curriculum resources for Geography and Citizenship from the Fairtrade Foundation investigating the interdependence of the cotton trade, life for cotton farmers in Mali and the difference Fairtrade can make. If you can't stream our films at school, send us an email at schools@fairtrade.org.uk. Write 'Fortnight DVD' in the subject box and give us your name, school name and school address, and we'll send you a Fairtrade Fortnight 2011 DVD. It has lots of new films, including one about the impact of Fairtrade cotton in Mali that fits well with the learning objectives of Cotton Trading.

This adaptation of the classic Snakes & Ladders puts you in the shoes of a farmer encountering the risks facing farmers daily. Travel up the ladders and slip down the bananas and see who is the first to the finish. Make sure you also download the game instructions which includes a spinner and counters.

My Fairtrade Adventure celebrates cocoa, the most important ingredient in one of our favourite treats. Follow the experiences of Tayna, a 13-year-old from Enfield, London, as she travels across the world to find out how the most important ingredient in one of our favourite treats is grown. Through films, posters, assemblies, and lesson ideas tailored for Key Stages 2 and 3, and focusing on Fairtrade in Geography, Citizenship or PSHE, learners can find out about where our cocoa comes from, who’s involved in getting it to us, and understand how the choices we make have an impact thousands of miles away. My Fairtrade Adventure also encourages students to investigate and discuss topics such as global trade, poverty and inequality, offering them a range of opportunities to think critically. To download the resources and films visit http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resource/lesson-kit-food-of-the-gods/ (Ages 7-11) http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resource/lesson-kit-cocoa-conundrum/ (Ages 11-15)

Fairtrade Fortnight 2017 is 27 February - 12 March and the theme this year is Fairtrade Breaks! Schools across the country will be getting involved by making their breaks Fairtrade. This guide is full of ideas for schools to join in, make their breaks Fairtrade and help us to ensure that no-one is short-changed for a hard day's work. There is a free event pack for each school to go with this guide containing posters, stickers, table-talkers and a 'Breaks and Ladders' game - get a copy for your school here: http://e-activist.com/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1904&ea.campaign.id=58646&ea.tracking.id=hy3yl6pn

Pablo the Super Banana is on a mission to help younger learners find out how bananas are grown and how they end up in our shops. Open up a world of connections as Pablo meets the farmers who grow the things we eat and drink every day. Pablo the Super Banana supports Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 learning goals around communication and language, understanding the world, literacy and art. If your nursery, pre-school, infant school or SEN setting would like to become a Fairtrade School, why not get a printed pack at http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resource/pablo-the-super-banana/?

The Fairtrade Bakesale Party is a brilliant way to introduce pupils to Fairtrade and the people who grow some of the foods we eat every day. Using fun, interactive activities, the campaign helps develop understanding about Fairtrade and how it can help tackle poverty in developing countries. Teachers can register now and download a free resources pack at www.fairtrade.org.uk/bakesale.

Photographs of cotton farmers in India.

This set of learning resources uses an online interactive resource, a mystery activity and research and discussion to focus on the geography of food, what it means to be a global consumer, and the different factors that contribute to the way our favourite products are priced. Along the way, they will be able to work together to draw out patterns, use number skills to work out their own key statistics and think about what’s fair in food. Finally, they can reflect on how power food is not evenly balanced. These activities would suit learners who already know a little about trade and fair trade, and provide an ideal opportunity to focus on one product, its supply chain and to look in more detail at power in supply chains. Access the interactive to go with the lesson plan and presentation at http://schools.fairtrade.org.uk/resources/interactive-learning.

This film and lesson introduces the topic of the climate. Children will have the opportunity to compare the climate in the UK with the climate in the cocoa growing region of West Africa. An extension activity is available that examines how climate change impacts on these two different regions. This resource is suitable for KS1 and KS2, or First and Second Level in Scotland.

This learning episode for KS2/P4-P7 includes a lesson plan, film, worksheet and activities focusing on chocolate and the environment in which cocoa is grown. It provides an introduction to where our food comes from, and the notions of poverty and Fairtrade. Objectives: 1. Learners describe key physical and human features of the Dominican Republic using basic geographical vocabulary 2. Learners examine how and where cocoa is grown and processed into chocolate 3. Learners are introduced to the concept of a supply chain. www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools

Take a trip to the future to find out what would happen if chocolate became completely unsustainable! Objectives: Learners reflect on how our food gets to us Learners find out about sustainability and what it means for our food Learners reflect on their role as consumers and the impact they can have through their choices

Leandro and the mysterious case of the disappearing and reappearing river is a learning activity for learners aged 12+ in Geography, with links to other subject areas. It explores where our tea comes from, and builds learners’ understanding of hydrology, climate change, and of how human and physical processes interact to influence environments and the climate. Through a focus on sustainable food production, they’ll also be able to reflect on how all of us rely on effective functioning of natural systems for our food and livelihoods. The activity focuses on learning through developmental group work, a constructivist approach to learning that is directed by learners themselves. Use the 'My Next Fairtrade Adventure' films as part of a plenary for these activities (available from end of Jan 2016). Find supporting resources to go with this lesson plan and help your school take part in Fairtrade Fortnight or become a Fairtrade School at www.fairtrade.org.uk/schools.

The climate crisis affects us all. But some communities are feeling it much more than others, even though they have done the least to cause it. Step back in time to learn about the inequality at the heart of the climate crisis, and how it is still running through these countries today.

Photographs from the Shree Padampar School, India, showing Fairtrade premium water and a Fairtrade premium compost system.

Photographs of collecting water from a water hole in India.