Lesson Plan on World Fair Trade Day

Through interesting, developmentally appropriate activities, this 90-minute lecture introduces children to the idea and significance of World Fair Trade Day. The lesson, which is intended for upper elementary and lower secondary students, examines how Fair Trade benefits farmers, workers, and communities in developing nations in order to promote social responsibility and global awareness.

To pique interest, the session starts with a brief instructional film and a warm-up conversation. Following that, students do a guided reading assignment and comprehension questions that focus on important details regarding World Fair Trade Day and its worldwide effects. Essential terms are reinforced in a vocabulary segment, and Fair Trade products are linked to their countries of origin through a matching exercise.

Interactive elements include a fun word scramble, a product hunt, and a mini role-play where students imagine being Fair Trade farmers and shoppers. The lesson wraps up with a reflective writing task, encouraging students to express why Fair Trade matters in their own words.

A printable worksheet is included, containing all activities and an answer key for easy assessment. This lesson is ideal for integrating citizenship education, ethics, or global studies into your classroom and helps learners become more informed and compassionate global citizens. No prior knowledge of Fair Trade is required.