How+we+organise+ourselves

__ **How We Organise Ourselves - Unit Letter** __



__ **Transdisciplinary theme:** __ How we organize ourselves

__ **Central idea:** __ People have developed systems of trading

__**Lines of Inquiry:**__ Supply and demand The systems in place to deal with trade Fair Trade

__** Teacher Questions: **__ Why do people trade? What systems exist to help us trade? What are the different steps involved in trade? What is fair trade? How does trade affect people and the environment?

__** Electronic Resources **__ //Fair Trade // Fair Trade Fair Trade International; a global organization working to secure a better deal for farmers and workers Fair Trade and Cocoa Oxfam Fair Trade Foundation Fair Trade USA Green America - Fair Trade Fair Trade Hub Story of Stuff Project The Story of Solutions explores how we can move our economy in a more sustainable and just direction.

Fair Trade Here you will find a Fair Trade competition, game, quiz and more.

//Videos //
Tipping the Scale - What is Fair Trade Take a Step for Fair Trade Fair Trade: Protecting the Environment Fair Trade Protecting Lives Where does coffee come from? How do bananas come to you?

//Where does your food come from?// Food for a Healthy Planet Where your food comes from Facts about Chocolate Coffee history, production, other facts Where do bananas come from? History of Rice (rice)

//Games// Lemonade Stand Coffee Shop

//Trade Routes// History of trade routes Trade Routes Development Interactive Map of Trade Routes