Social Studies

This resource for 7-11 year olds helps learners begin to understand the basic principles of global trade. Starting with everyday items – things from the supermarket – the activities explore where items actually come from and how they reach us. Drawing out links between raw materials and finished items, and helping learners to understand the […]

Teach about Fairtrade, the textiles industry and India with this photo story, background information and accompanying activities. Activities include an exploration of the journey of cotton from the field to the shops; a quiz about India; and a class survey about the origins of learners’ own clothes. Owing to the publication date of this resource, […]