Our topic this term has been India.

We’ve been learning about:

• The geography of India
• Key facts about India
• Comparing India to Scotland and Shetland
• The contrast between rich and poor in India
• Fair Trade and how it helps people make a living.

One of our activities was to “work” for 20 minutes making paper bags to sell to shopkeepers for their spices.  Making 10 bags earned 1 rupee.  It was sticky, messy and very hard work!

Once we had done the calculations, most groups managed to keep their family alive for one day… but only just.   (See pictures below.)