This activity was created to mark Fashion Revolution Week within KS3 secondary school classrooms. It was inspired by a concept presented by Ann Marie Newton of Creative Orange Studio at the Sustainable Innovation Conference 2021. It includes all resources needed inc' ppt and templates.

Much like adults, pupils often don’t understand how many people are connected to their clothes all along the supply chain. For a number of years I have taught pupils about the exploitation of garment workers but struggled to find innovative teaching methods to engage in meaningful dialogue. This activity opens up conversations and helps young people become responsible consumers of the future.

This activity aims to allow pupils to connect to those who make our clothes all around the world. It facilitates deep meaningful conversations about complex environmental and social problems all while utilising the fantastic imagination of children!

Following this activity I was able to open up dialogue about the differences and also the similarities between people all around the world. I was able to discuss complex issues and often quite harsh realities about how many people live throughout our global community, but in a way which was relatable to the young people.

This activity is designed for both KS3-4 but could also be edited to use with Primary/KS2 aged children.

Credit to AMC of Creative Orange Studio for the inspiration. https://www.creativeorangestudio.com/