Resources

The following teaching resources are available to borrow, free of charge, for any Newham based organisation, including schools, youth clubs, faith organisations or other community groups. There are games and activities which are a fun way of learning about world trade, free trade and the principles of the Fairtrade movement. There are resources available for a range of ages, including children and adults. See below for more details. If you could like to book out any of the resources, you can do this online, or contact:

Alice Van Sertima
alice.van-sertima@newham.gov.uk
020 3373 1695

Details	Part numbers	Unit Price	Qty
Black Gold - DVD As we revel in designer lattes and cappuccinos,poor Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice.This exposé of a multi-billion $ industry,Black Gold traces one mans fight for a fairprice. Trailer:www.blackgoldmovie.com/downloads.php	Part Number: Certificate: Universal	£0.00
Locococo Allows young people to explore human rights and development issues.Aims to raise awareness of inequality, posing questions about who has power to address the issues.A practical suggestion for people to take action is to purchase Fairtrade products	Part Number: Age Group 9+	£0.00
Seeing Through the Spin Aimed at Citizenship/Humanities/Business Studies/Media Studies classes.Examines how PR influences perceptions of issues and of companies.A range of activity sheets, case studies, encourages students to question and analyse spin in various contexts	Part Number: Age Group 14+	£0.00
Sowing and Harvesting Through participation in this game, children will begin to understand some of the global issues raised by food, farming, and trade. As well as everything required for the simulation, there are also introductory and follow up activities.	Part Number: Age Group: 7 - 11Years	£0.00
The Chocolate Trade Game This game simulates experiences of all involved in chocolate production.Issues covered include:the impact of international trade on rich and poor countries;how shopping habits affect farmers in poor countries;how Fairtrade helps cooperatives in Ghana	Part Number: Age Group 9+	£0.00
The Paper Bag Game This is a popular and interactive game gives an insight into what life is like for poor people trying to earn a living. Focusing on poor children in India, this game challenges pupils to find out if they could survive on the streets of Kolkata.	Part Number: Age Group 9+	£0.00
The Real Price of Cotton Explores global+ethical dimensions of Business + Economics through looking a the cotton industry.Issues covered include:conditions in which cotton is produced; who makes a profit; organic+GM cotton, what is involved in producing a pair of denim jeans	Part Number: Age Group 14 - 19	£0.00
The Trading Game. How Trade Works: Who Wins, Who Loses Simulation game on international trade. Aids understanding of the trading systems that increase the gap between rich and poor countries.Aids understanding of the world as a global community, confronting injustices in the current trading system	Part Number: Age Group 14+	£0.00
Trade Rules A simulation game in which players discover the frustrations of an unjust trading system and how to make trading fairer for the poorest countries. Clear instructions and detailed information are provided to help bring trade issues to life.	Part Number: Age Group 16+	£0.00
X - Changing the World This activity pack provides an introduction to trade issues, looks at how the world trade system produces inequality. In depth topics include:globalisation of manufacturing, the role of transnational corporations; the environmental impact of tourism.	Part Number: Age Group 16+	£0.00
Young Children and Global Citizenship Developed by 150 teachers to share ideas+practice, support+inspire other early years teachers.Includes a range of case studies+activities to engage with children.Issues covered:celebrating diversity;sense of belonging; children learning from children	Part Number: Primary and early years	£0.00