Resource 2: Worksheet for the visit to the market

Pupil use

 

1. How many market stalls are there in the market?

2. What different goods are sold there?

3. Who owns/is in charge of the market?

4.What are the opening hours?

5.Where is the next nearest market?

For one market trader, pupils could ask:

1. How did you start your business?

2. Where do the goods come from that you sell?

3. How do you calculate your selling prices?

4.How do you calculate your profits?

5.What form of transport do you use to come to market?

6.How far from the market do you live?

7.What is the biggest problem for the market traders?

Resource 1: Ways of earning money – Mr Petrus’ class list

Resource 3: Barrina Primary School, Kenya, school garden