Let's discover Ghana!

A lot of the chocolate that we eat is made from cocoa beans that are grown in Ghana. Can you use the internet to find the answers to these questions about Ghana? Use the websites below to help you get started and remember to post your answers!

http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/ghana.html

1. Which continent is Ghana part of?

2. What is the capital of Ghana?

3. What is the official language of Ghana?

4. What other languages are spoken there?

5. What is the currency of Ghana?

http://pbskids.org/africa/myworld/westafrica.html

6. Can you find the name of a famous person who went to school in Ghana?

7. What are the most popular things to eat in Ghana?

http://www.careusa.org/vft/ghana/country_background.asp

8. How many people live in Ghana?

Can you find any other interesting facts about Ghana?

Fair Trade research

Visit the links below to find out more about Fair Trade.



Can you find 5 or more interesting facts about Fair Trade?



Post them as a comment!



http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/kidsweb/food.htm



http://www.dubble.co.uk/

Nestle

Nestle have announced that one of their most famous chocolate bars is now Fair Trade.

Visit this link to find out which chocolate bar it is and to find out more about what Nestle are doing to support Fair Trade.

http://www.thecocoaplan.com/

If you discover any interesting facts please share them with us here!

Fair Trade

This term we are finding out about Fair Trade.
Have a look at the Fairtrade website and see if you can find out answers to the following:
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/


In what year did the first Fair Trade label appear?
List 5 products that can be Fairtrade products?
List 3 shops that sell Fairtrade items
Who stocks the most Fairtrade fruit?

For how many years has Fair Trade cotton been available?






Post answers as a comment

The Night Sky

This week we have been thinking about why we have day, night and the seasons.

Click on the link below to find out more about day and night!

http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/AsTheEarthTurns/turn02a.htm

If you discover and interesting facts please post them here and share them with us all!

Fair or Unfair?

Bernard is taking part in our 'Fair or Unfair' walking debate.
Can you think of a good title for this photo?
2 table points for the best title!

Bernard is back!

Can you think of a title for this photo of Bernard the Space Duck?

One table point for the best title!

Fair or Unfair

In school we are studying a thematic unit called 'Fair Enough' and we have been thinking about things that are fair and things that are unfair.
Write a sentence about something you think is unfair.
Then try writing a sentence about something you think is fair.

2 Table Points for every comment published!

Bernard the Space Duck

What do you think Bernard is saying?

Can you think of a good title or caption for the photo?

Post your answers as a comment!

1 table point for everyone who has a go.

1 house point for the winner!

Welcome Bernard! :)

Today we welcomed a new member to our class - Bernard the Space Duck. Watch out for some fun activities with Bernard on the blog!