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This activity explores pupils’ views on their power as consumers and considers what actions they could take, as individuals or as a class.

In this activity, pupils work together to solve the mystery of why Afia can now go to school, using a series of clues. Through the activity they learn about the impacts of Fairtrade on a community in Ghana.

Global Goal 16 calls for peace, justice and strong institutions. Charlotte Dwyer, Global Education Advisor at Scotdec, considers strategies for exploring this in the classroom. 

This activity explore the devastating environmental impact that cotton production has had on the Aral Sea in Central Asia.

What choices do we make when we buy clothes? This activity is suitable for all Level 2 pupils upwards and encourages discussion on the choices we make as consumer when we buy new clothes.

Why do we need fair trade? Sally Romilly, Global Learning Adviser at One World Centre, Dundee, explores the issues.

Scottish grown strawberries are available seasonally in supermarkets, while imports from Spain, Morocco and Egypt are available year round. Use the Strawberry Compass rose to find out how sustainable your strawberry is.

Catriona Willis, from Highland One World, explores the issues around land grabs and why we should take action.

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Read Woke

read woke

“It is a movement. It is a feeling. It is a style.” Challenge yourself and your students to read books which engage with issues of social injustices. Discover booklists and resources from the Scottish Book Trust

Radi-Aid

radi aid

Song, comedy and parody of Band Aid. With the re-release of ‘Do they know it’s Christmas?’, the Radi-Aid short film and accompanying resources asks us to reflect on the impact of the song 40 years on. Go to the resources

Orbital

orbital

A beautifully imagined mediation on what it means to be human and our relationship with our planet. A perfect short read for the holidays! Find out more

Climate Fiction Prize

climate fiction

The Climate Fiction Prize celebrates the most inspiring novels tackling the climate crisis. Through great stories, it will support societies to fully grasp the climate change threat and to embrace its solutions. Discover the long-list

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