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Breakfast KS1

Breakfast

KS1

This unit is designed to be delivered at any, or all three of the stages of Primary school. Through exploration of the topic 'Breakfast', children at Key Stage 1 can develop knowledge and understanding in key areas that will help equip them to make sense of the challenging history of transatlantic slavery later in their schooling. Explore the unit's 'Learning Objectives' to understand how this unit prepares children for approaching this history. The topic has been designed to also deliver key components of the Key Stage 1 Curriculum.

 

Children are encouraged in this unit to explore how the commodities that they consume for breakfast come to be on their table each morning and which people are responsible for this. They will find out about the origin of foods such as wheat, juice, chocolate, sugar, tea and coffee, as well as the cotton table-cloth, and the chain of trade that gets them to their breakfast table. They are asked to consider the fairness of this system.

The unit is structured around a learning cycle and offers teachers a topic that can be tailored according to the needs and interests of the class and teacher.

 

 

 

Stage 1 : Entry Activity
Class breakfast
A packed breakfast is brought in and eaten together as a class. Children are encouraged to bring whatever they would normally have at home (milk could be provided by the school and a cotton table cloth set down by the teacher). This could be done as a whole school, or class activity and recorded by a teacher / assistant to provide a further resource for the unit.

Teacher Approach

Adult led / supported - drawing out questions from the class such as:

question-or

 

  • Why do we eat breakfast?
  • What do we eat for breakfast?
  • Why is breakfast important?
  • What is a nutritionally good breakfast?

 

 

Big Question: Who do I rely on to get my breakfast?

The 'big question' is introduced and the adult explains the topic and that they will need to answer the 'big question'.



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Stage 2: Immersion

 

Big Question: Who do I rely on to get my breakfast?

Children identify their challenge and raise their own questions to investigate. Final challenge is introduced.

'Pupil voice':

opportunity for learners to ask questions to direct the enquiry

 

  • Where in the world does my breakfast come from?
  • What did my parents / grandparents eat for their breakfast?
  • Who are the people I rely on to produce my breakfast and bring it to me?
  • How does it get to me - my 'breakfast journey'?
  • Why does it have to come so far?
  • How much does my breakfast cost?
  • Who gets that money (fair trade, chain of trade etc)?
  • Is this fair?

Teacher approach:

leading the class or dividing into groups to undertake suggested activities

 

  • Map the origins of their breakfast food on a world map.
  • Online research into how sugar and chocolate is grown and produced in Africa and the Caribbean and how it is imported to the UK.
  • Finding out how and why what we eat for breakfast has changed from past to present – why did our grand parents eat different things?
  • Find out about ships and goods travelling by sea – learn about the importance of the sea to transporting goods around the world both now and in the past.
  • Explore any local significance that links the children to this topic (do they live in a port city, agricultural area etc) – consider an off-site visit or link to a local museum if relevant.

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Stage 3: Have a go
Big Question: Who do I rely on to get my breakfast?

Children use their learning to have a go - activities that allow them to make mistakes and develop skills.

'Pupil voice':

opportunity for learners to ask questions to direct the enquiry.

 

 

  • Where in the world does my breakfast come from?
  • What did my parents / grandparents eat for their breakfast?
  • Who are the people I rely on to produce my breakfast and bring it to me?
  • How does it get to me - my 'breakfast journey'?
  • Why does it have to come so far?
  • How much does my breakfast cost?
  • Who gets that money (fair trade, chain of trade etc)?
  • Is this fair?

Teacher approach:

leading the class or dividing into groups to undertake suggested activities.

 

 

  • Calculating and presenting data digitally on 'food miles' or the 'breakfast journey'
  • Exploring the ingredients of breakfast foods (eg. cereal) and their origins (to include the amounts of sugar contained in cereal and whether this is good for us – also to explore how and where sugar cane is grown and processed).
  • Discussing why and how the 'breakfast journey' today is so much longer than it would have been for our parents or grandparents' breakfasts.
  • Investigating and re-constructing the 'chain of trade' for chocolate from Africa, with a child representing each 'link' in the chain – calculating how much money each person actually gets from the total cost of the chocolate bar.
  • Debating the fairness of this.
  • Finding examples of free-trade products and investigating this system.

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Stage 4: The Challenge
Big Question: Who do I rely on to get my breakfast?
Children prove their learning by answering the 'big question'- adult steps back, children are empowered and supported.
Suggested 'challenges' to answer the 'big question'

Children present an assembly on where in the world their breakfast comes from, the journey and chain of trade it takes from field to their table and the people involved in this journey - using role-play; music; costume; story; visuals (maps, video clips, etc).

A further debate/role-play into the fairness of this system and the issue of free trade could be attached to the assembly.

Learning Objectives

KS1

Making sense of the history and legacies of transatlantic slavery in Britain today requires first some knowledge and understanding of some key areas.  These have been listed in the Building Blocks resource as ‘Learning Objectives’ under the headings

1. Africa, the Caribbean and North and South America (the African diaspora)
2. Trade Links
3. Human Rights
4. Identity

Developing a better knowledge of these areas at a young age will provide the ‘Building Blocks’ to prepare children to understand how and why Britain’s trade and economy came to be under-pinned by the ‘triangle of trade’ between Britain, Africa and the Caribbean   A trade for which the capture, enslavement, transportation and sale of African men women and children as ‘commodities’ was a central component.   It is difficult to make sense of this traumatic history unless it is understood in the context of trade and economics and how they drove and continue to drive the balance of power in the world. 

Beginning with simpler concepts at EYFS, then working through more sophisticated issues at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, completion of this unit will allow children to better appreciate the nature of trade, supply, demand and economic inequalities in the world today – essential building blocks of knowledge and understanding to make sense of transatlantic slavery.  All children will learn this history at Key Stage 3.

 

Learning objectives identified for this unit are:

By completion of this unit at the end of KS2 stage children will:



1   Africa, the Caribbean and North and South America (and the African ‘Diaspora’)

1bBe able to identify African countries on a contemporary map and use their knowledge to describe some of the geographical features, traditions, culture and ways of life in these countries.

1cBe able to identify some of the Caribbean islands and North and South American countries on a contemporary map and use their knowledge to describe some of the geographical features, traditions, culture and ways of life in these countries.

1dKnow why North and South America and the Caribbean has a strong link to Africa and be able to communicate their thoughts and feelings about this history.

1eKnow how and why Britain has historical connections to these countries that impacted directly on their development and Britain’s, and understand how these connections are reflected within Britain’s diverse society today.



2  Trade Links

Children should:

2a Understand the system of trade and how it works and be able to give historical and contemporary examples of trade on a local and international scale.

2b Know about the importance of trade to Britain and be able to give examples of goods that have been traded throughout history.

2c Know about ships and the importance of the sea in the movement of goods around the world for trade, past and present.

2d Be able to make judgements on the value of goods and what is fair and unfair relating to trade, give examples and communicate why they have made this conclusion.

2e Be able to identify some of the commodities that they consume that are produced in Africa, the Caribbean and North and South America and use their knowledge to debate the fairness of the systems of trade for these.

2f Be able to make links between the history of Britain, Africa, the Caribbean and North and South America to understand why inequalities exist between these countries in terms of trade.



4  Identity

4b Be able to identify some of the direct influences of African, Caribbean and North and South American culture, individual achievement and tradition on British contemporary life and use their knowledge to discuss this.

4d Be able to make historical connections between Britain, Africa, the Caribbean and North and South America and use their knowledge to recognise how this history’s legacy has shaped attitudes and values in both negative and positive ways.

Curriculum Links


KS1

 

Breakfast: Building blocks learning objectives

 

1   Africa, the Caribbean and North and South America (and the African ‘Diaspora’)

1b,   1c,   1d,   1e

 

2   Trade links

2a; 2b; 2c; 2d; 2e; 2f

 

4   Identity

4b; 4d

 

 

National Curriculum subject: HISTORY

 

Knowledge, skills and understanding
Key Stage 1

Chronological understanding:
1a, 1b


Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past:
2a, 2b

Historical interpretation:
3


Historical enquiry:
4a, 4b


Organisation and communication:
5



Key Stage 2

Chronological understanding:
1a, 1b


Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past:
2b


Historical interpretation:
3


Historical enquiry:
4a, 4b


Organisation and communication:
5c

Breadth of study
Key Stage 1

6a
Changes in their own lives and the way of life of their family or others around them.


6b
The way of life of people in the more distant past who lived in the local area or elsewhere in Britain.








Key Stage 2

8a
Britain since 1930:
Impact of the Second World War - rationing, trade routes. Impact of social and technological changes – immigration and emigration, impact of domestic appliances in the home.

Building blocks to approach & content of History at KS3
Key concepts:

1.1 Chronological understanding
1.2 Cultural ethnic and religious diversity
1.5 Significance


Key processes:

2.1 Historical enquiry
2.2 Using evidence
2.3 Communicating about the past


Range and content:

British History – the impact through time of the movement and settlement of diverse peoples to, from and within the British Isles.

- the way in which the lives, beliefs, ideas and attitudes of people in Britain have changed over time and the factors – such as technology, economic development, war, religion and culture, that have driven these changes.

- the development of trade, colonisation, industrialisation and technology, the British Empire and its impact on different people in Britain and overseas, pre-colonial civilisations, the nature and effects of the slave trade, and resistance and decolonisation.



European and world history – the impact of significant political, social, cultural, religious, technological and/or economic developments and events on past European and World societies.

 

The following tables map the content of this unit across the primary curriculum subjects History, Citizenship and Geography at KS1 & 2. The third column highlights the knowledge and understanding in the same key areas that they will be required to have in these subjects at KS3. This allows teachers to see the progression of learning and how the unit ‘builds’ knowledge and understanding towards the Key Stage at which most children will learn the history of Transatlantic Slavery.

 

 

National Curriculum subject: CITIZENSHIP / PSHE

 

Knowledge, skills and understanding
Key Stage 1

Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities
1a, 1b


Preparing to play an active role as citizens
2a, 2b, 2c, 2f, 2g, 2i


Developing good relationships and respecting the difference between people
4a, 4c




Key Stage 2

Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities
1a, 1c


Preparing to play an active role as citizens
2a,2e, 2f, 2h, 2i, 2j, 2k


Developing good relationships and respecting the difference between people
4a, 4b, 4e, 4f

Breadth of opportunities
Key Stage 1

5a - take and share responsibility


5b – feel positive about themselves


5c – take part in discussion (for example European Commonwealth and global concern such as where our food comes from)


5d – make real choices


5e – meet and talk with people


5g – consider social and moral dilemmas they come across in everyday life




Key Stage 2

5a – take responsibility


5b – feel positive about themselves


5c – participate


5d – make real choices and decisions


5e – meet and talk with people


5g – consider social and moral dilemmas that they come across in life


5h – find information and advice

Building blocks to approach & content of Citizenship & PSHE at KS3
Key concepts:

1.1 Democracy and justice
- 1a Participating actively; 1b Weighing up what is fair and unfair;


1.3 Identities and diversity: living together in the UK


3b Exploring the diverse national, regional, ethnic and religious cultures, groups and communities in the UK and the connections between them


3c Considering the interconnections between the UK and the rest of Europe and the wider world



Key processes:

2.1 Critical thinking and enquiry


2.3 Taking informed and responsible action


Range and content:

e – actions that individuals, groups and organisations can take to influence


h – how economic decisions are made


i – the changing nature of UK society, including the diversity of ideas, belief, cultures, identities, traditions, perspectives and values that are shared


j – migration to, from and within the UK and reasons for this


k – the UK’s relations with the EU, Europe, the Commonwealth, the UN and the world as a global economy



National Curriculum subject: GEOGRAPHY

 

Knowledge, skills and understanding
Key Stage 1

Geographical enquiry and skills
1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2c, 2d, 2e


Knowledge and understanding of places
3a, 3b, 3d, 3e


Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development
5a, 5b




Key Stage 2

Geographical enquiry and skills
1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 2a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g


Knowledge and understanding of places
3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g


Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development
5a, 5b

Breadth of study
Key Stage 1

6b
a locality overseas that has physical and / or human features that contrast with those in the locality of the school (Africa / Caribbean)




Key Stage 2

6b - a locality in a country that is less economically developed


6e - attempts to manage the environment sustainably


7a - study at a range of scales – local, regional, national


7b - study a range of places and environments in different parts of the world

Building blocks to approach & content of Citizenship & PSHE at KS3
Key concepts:

1.1 Place


1.2 Space


1.3 Scale


1.4 Interdependence


1.6 Environmental interaction and sustainable development


1.7 Cultural understanding and diversity



Key processes:

2.1 Geographical enquiry


2.3 Graphicacy and visual literacy


2.4 Geographical communication


Range and content:

a – a variety of scales from personal, local, regional, national, international and continental to global


b – a range of investigations, focusing on places, themes or issues


c – the location of places and environments


d – key aspects of the UK – current issues and its place in the world today


e – different parts of the world – regions or countries in different states of development


h – interactions between people and their environments


Books & Resources


KS1

‘The Story of Slavery’
Usborne Young Readers: Series Three

Sarah Courtauld
ISBN: 978074608752-7

Anansi at the Pool

Retold by Grace Hallworth, Illustrated by Sheila Moxley
ISBN: 0-582-12414-X

Anansi the Spider – a tale from the Ashanti

By Gerald McDermott
ISBN: 0-8050-0311-8

The Adventures of a Spider – West African Folktales

Retold by Joyce Cooper Arkhurst, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
ISBN: 0-316-05107-1

The History of the Steel Band

by Verna Wilkins and Michael La Rose – Illustrated by Lynne Willey
ISBN: 1-870516-74-5

Lola Tortola; Caribbean Limericks

by Molly Manley, Ilustrated by Janet Marshall
ISBN: 0-333-72688-X

Henry’s Freedom Box; A True Story from the Underground Railroad

by Kadir Nelson
ISBN-13: 978-0-439-77733-9
ISBN-10: 0-439-77733-X

Mary Prince: The History of Mary Prince

ISBN: 978-0-14-043749-2

Olaudah Equiano: The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings

ISBN: 978-0-14-243716-2

For every child

published by Red Fox
ISBN: 978-0-099-40865-9

We are all born free

published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 978-1-84507-650-

Global Citizenship for Young Children

Margaret Collins, SAGE publications
ISBN: 9781412946308