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Lesson 2: What does it mean to trade fairly?

Exploring the importance of responsible trading through a case study of cocoa bean production in Côte d'Ivoire; considering the benefits and drawbacks of importing food.
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Assessment – Geography Y4: Where does our food come from?Lesson 1: How can our food choices impact the environment?
Lesson 2: What does it mean to trade responsibly?
Lesson 3: How do we get our chocolate?Lesson 4: Where does our food come from?Lesson 5: Are our school dinners locally sourced?Lesson 6: Is it better to buy local or imported food?
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