The Big Picture: What is fair trade?
LEARNING OUTCOMES What: investigate fair and unfair trade in the banana industry in Ecuador How: watch video clips and create a leaflet about the production and export of bananas Why: to understand the impact of global companies and fair/unfair trade
CONNECT: What do you think fair trade is? Write down 2-3 sentences in your book. I think fair trade is‌
ACTIVATE: Watch these video clips and take notes in your book. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-banana-export-industry-in-ecuador/500.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-wealth-of-the-banana-trade/501.html http:// www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/supply-and-demand-of-the-world-banana-market/502.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/ecuadors-links-with-transnational-companies/503.html (from 30 secs)
DEMONSTRATE: Create an informative leaflet about the banana trade in Ecuador. It must include: Why is Ecuador so good for growing bananas? How big is the banana industry in Ecuador? Who is involved in the banana industry? What are the benefits of the industry? (social, economic and environmental) What are the problems? (social, economic and environmental) How can fair trade help?
Remember to make your leaflet bright and colourful with images too.
REVIEW: What does this poster mean by ‘all bananas are not created equal’? Write 2-3 sentences in your book. The phrase ‘all bananas are not created equal’ means…