The unit started off with us exploring the local businesses around our school and drawing a map of a small city, investigating the history of money and how coins are made and discussing and questioning people's needs and wants. This led us to thinking about how we could help people who do not have their basic needs for living. We watched this short clip which highlighted to us all the power of helping each other and the flow on effect it can have. Have a look for yourself!
Miss Jenny and Miss Maija then told us about a group of people here in Ghent, who need help. The 'Right to Housing' organisation is looking for '100 strong shoulders' to provide €120 to assist a group of 54 people who are currently living in a house that is not safe and warm. All the students are excited about what we can do to help. We brainstormed our ideas, and we are going to hold a market to try and raise some money! We will be making products and providing services that we think people will want! We will be looking at persuasive language too, so keep an eye out for advertisements about our upcoming market!
