A Fair Future Episode 4 – Taking Action for a Fairer Future
The climate crisis isn’t fair, but we together we can take action for a fairer future. This episode introduces young people to the concept of systems thinking and the collective power we all have to make big changes to our way of life.
A Fair Future Episode 3 – Weathering the storm with Fairtrade
Farmers in Kericho, Kenya explain how they are able to make changes to their farms and adapt to the climate crisis if they have enough income and cover their basic needs first. They explain how Fairtrade protects them from low prices and climate extremes.
Fairtrade Fortnight 2021
quiz Answers for Primary schools: True or false!
Quiz
1. Chocolate bars are made from beans TRUE
Chocolate bars are made from beans, but not baked beans! Chocolate is made from cocoa beans! Find out about cocoa production in the film ‘Guardians of the Rainforest’.
2. Cocoa trees grow in the desert FALSE
The desert would be too dry for cocoa beans to grow. Cocoa trees grow best in the rainforest.
3. Chimpanzees love the taste of cocoa TRUE
Chimpanzees love the taste of sticky, sweet cocoa beans. Watch ‘Guardians of the Rainforest’ to find out how the farmers stop their pesky neighbours from eating their crops!
4. Cocoa trees grow best in freezing temperatures FALSE
Cocoa trees grow well in warm temperatures, from 20-32 degrees Celsius.
5. All humans need healthy food to live TRUE
6. All humans need a car to live FALSE
A car is something that is nice to have, but it is not a basic human need.
7. Farming is always very harmful to the planet FALSE
It is possible to farm sustainably, in a way that does not harm the planet. Check out ‘Guardians of the Rainforest’ to learn about forest-friendly farming in Sierra Leone!
8. The choices we make can change the world TRUE
Fairtrade Fortnight 2021
Quiz for Primary schools: True or false!
True or false? This quick-fire quiz is a fun way to get thinking about cocoa, the climate and Fairtrade.
Quiz
1. Chocolate bars are made from beans TRUE OR FALSE?
2. Cocoa trees grow in the desert TRUE OR FALSE?
3. Chimpanzees love the taste of cocoa TRUE OR FALSE?
4. Cocoa trees grow best in freezing temperatures TRUE OR FALSE?
5. All humans need healthy food to live TRUE OR FALSE?
6. All humans need a car to live TRUE OR FALSE?
7. Farming is always very harmful to the planet TRUE OR FALSE?
8. The choices we make can change the world TRUE OR FALSE?
A Fair Future Episode 2 – Farming in a Climate Crisis
Micah Tarus shows us his farm where he grows coffee for sale and vegetables to eat. He explains how the climate crisis is affecting his crop and life in Kenya.
A Fair Future Episode 1 – The Climate Crisis Isn’t Fair!
The climate crisis affects us all. But some communities are feeling it much more than others, even though they have done the least to cause it. Step back in time to learn about the inequality at the heart of the climate crisis, and how it is still running through these countries today.
We’re encouraging everyone in our school community to use refillable water bottles – take a look at our video celebrating our re-usable cups and bottles. If you want to find out more please visit https://www.yourwateryourlife.co.uk
Beatlie Fairtrade Café
It is with regret that Beatlie will not be opening their doors for the Fairtrade Café just yet!
However………
Do not fret – the café will come to you!
Friday 25th February
All classes will be making a Tray Bake of their choice using at least 1 Fairtrade product in their ingredients. We will be designing our own label for the product and it’s packaging which will allow us to send the goodies home for you to enjoy with a good Fairtrade coffee or Tea together with friends and family.
This year the focus is on Fairtrade and Climate Action and throughout the week you can have a look at the blog to find out more on the issues affecting people all over the world due to Climate Change and why Fairtrade is so important!
If you would like to donate to Fairtrade this week please send any monies in with your child in an envelope.
Thank you
