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Quest 9: Rainforest Food Detectives
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Rainforest Food Detectives |
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To conduct research into which foods come from the rainforest. |
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2 x 40 minute sessions |
Materials:
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- Food products brought in by the children (This could include products derived from sugar, coffee, cocoa, coconut, banana, pineapple, mango, brazil and cashew nuts etc)
- A large world map for display.
- Access to relevant websites, information texts and maps.
- Classroom resources for illustration and labelling.
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Process:
- The teacher introduces the homework task: Children are to search store cupboards at home to find 3 commodities sourced from the rainforest.
- Having gained permission from parents/carers they bring the commodities or their labels to school.
- The collection is pooled during a whole class session.
- Groups are assigned particular commodities to research and display their findings on the world map
- Roles are assigned within the groups.
Product:
- A display on a world map showing the origin of the commodities.
- Gathering and display of simple data such as ingredients, price etc.
Conclusion:
Class discussion on what discoveries have been made.
Development:
- Invite children to add to the display.
- What issues does sourcing products from the rainforest raise?
- Are there alternatives available?
- Discuss the air miles covered by importing these goods.
- What does Fairtrade mean? Is it fair to environment and people?
- What does ‘rainforest friendly’ mean?
- Find out more about particular ingredients.
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