Active Citizenship and Change · Summer Term

Fair Trade and Ethical Consumption

Explore the principles of fair trade and the ethical considerations of consumer choices.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the concept of fair trade and its goals.
  2. Analyze the impact of consumer choices on global supply chains and producers.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of fair trade initiatives in promoting ethical consumption.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - Economic IssuesKS3: Citizenship - Global Issues
Year: Year 7
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Active Citizenship and Change
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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Decision Matrix

Evaluate options systematically against criteria

25–45 min

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