Type of activity
Group discussion, drawing, writing
Objectives
- To develop an understanding of trade, globalisation and the environment
- To encourage responsible and sustainable consumption
- To develop ideas on how to promote human rights
Preparation
- Make copies and cut out the cards at end of this activity. You will need one set of cards for each small group.
- Optional: Internet research regarding the life cycle of a T-shirt, or read the handout of the Compass activity ‘Beware, we are watching!’.
- Prepare some images to support the children’s understanding of growing, picking and making cotton. These can be displayed on an overhead screen or given as handouts.
Materials
- Flipchart or board, paper, markers
- A map of the world
- A plain T-shirt
- Cards at the end of this activity (Life Cycle of a T-shirt)
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