Resource Title

Going Beyond the Symbols: Ethical Consumerism and Fair Trade for Post-Primary Education

Summary

Going Beyond the Symbols: Ethical Consumerism and Fair Trade for Post-Primary Education is designed to assist second level teachers address these issues with their students. The resource looks at ethical consumption and fair trade as well as related issues such as child labour, climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Resource Details

Author: Jennifer Harris
Publisher: Waterford One World Centre
Country of Publication: Ireland
Year: 2016
Page Count: 32

Curriculum Subjects: Business Studies, Civic Social and Political Education, Education for Sustainable Development, Geography, Home Economics
Intended Audiences: 12-15 Years, 16+ years, Junior Cycle, Senior Cycle, Transition Year
Format: Activity Pack
Topics: Child Labour, Ethical Clothing, Ethical Consumption, Fair Trade, Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs: General introduction to SDGs, 10. Reduced Inequalities, 13. Climate Action

Description

This resource includes:

3 sections (sustainability; Fair Trade; Taking Action)
10 activities
Literacy and numeracy activities
A focus on values, skills and attitudes leading to a ‘taking action’ strand
Range of issues covered including: the Sustainable Development Goals, ethical consumption, fair trade, child labour, sustainability
Games (carbon footprint calculator)
An evaluation tool
A guide to current ethical consumption campaigns

This is part 2 of a series of Going Beyond the Symbols which also includes an edition for Youth Leaders and will eventually include an edition for Primary, Community Group Leaders, Adult Education.

Available from:

Download Beyond the Symbols (5MB)

Print: This resource is available free of charge by contacting the Waterford One World Centre on info@waterfordoneworldcentre.com or 051 873064

Online: the Waterford One World Centre