Fairtrade KS2 PowerPoint – Fairness, Sustainability and Global Citizenship

Introduce your pupils to Fairtrade with this colourful, engaging 18-slide KS2 PowerPoint lesson, ideal for Years 3–6.

This ready-to-use teaching resource helps children understand why Fairtrade matters, how it supports farmers and workers around the world, and how everyday shopping choices can make a positive difference.

With vibrant illustrations, clear explanations, discussion questions and independent activities, the lesson encourages pupils to explore fairness, responsibility and sustainability.

What’s included?

• Introduction to Fairtrade and what it means
• How Fairtrade works, including cooperatives and the Fairtrade Premium
• Benefits for farmers, workers and local communities
• How Fairtrade supports schools, healthcare and clean water
• Recognising Fairtrade products and making responsible shopping choices
• Fairtrade and environmental sustainability
• Fairtrade’s connections across the world
• Think–Pair–Share discussion activity
• Three independent activity options: Fairtrade poster, product hunt or fact file
• Plenary questions to consolidate learning

Learning outcomes

Pupils will develop an understanding of Fairtrade, explain how it can benefit farming communities, recognise the importance of sustainable practices and consider how their own choices affect others.

Perfect for:

• KS2 PSHE lessons
• Geography and global citizenship
• Fairtrade Fortnight
• Sustainability and ethical shopping topics
• Whole-class discussion and independent learning
• Years 3, 4, 5 and 6

An engaging and thought-provoking lesson that helps children discover how small choices can make a difference around the world.