Resource Title

Fair Trade School Handbook

Summary

This popular little handbook (11 pages) is a great starter for teachers wanting to introduce fair trade teaching and practices into their school.

Resource Details

Author: Hannah Dalrymple
Publishers: Leeds DEC, Time for Change
Country of Publication: United Kingdom (UK)
Year: 2004
Page Count: 11

Curriculum Subjects: Art, Craft and Design, Civic Social and Political Education, Education for Sustainable Development, English, Geography, Information Technology, Languages, Music, Religious Education, Social Environmental and Scientific Education, Social Personal and Health Education
Intended Audiences: 12-15 Years, 16+ years, 5-8 years, 8-12 years, Junior Cycle, Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Transition Year, Whole School
Formats: Guidelines, Policy Document
Topics: Action, Campaigns, Creativity, Development, Ethical Consumption, Fair Trade, Post Primary, Primary

Description

This handbook explores practical strategies for communicating the fair trade message to the entire school community. The book includes sections on getting started, ideas for activities, curriculum links, two case studies and listings of several other resources and websites.

It also shows how other schools have successfully changed school meals and introduced the theme through assemblies and all subject areas.

Suggested use: Introduction to the issues and practical steps in ‘Fair Trading’ your school

Available from:

Download Fair Trade School Handbook PDF

Order the Handbook for £4 from Seeds for Learning