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This engaging Key Stage 2 assembly script explores the concept of global trade and the journeys that everyday items take to reach us. With roles for 30 children, it simplifies complex supply chains and promotes awareness of global interconnectedness.

Key Features:

30 Character Roles: Ensures full class participation and engagement.

Clear Narrative Structure: The play follows the journeys of specific items (bananas, t-shirts, toys) to make the concept relatable.

Educational Content: Introduces terms like “exports,” “imports,” and “manufactured goods” in an accessible way.

Global Perspective: Highlights the roles of different countries and workers in the production and distribution of goods.

Emphasis on Interconnectedness: Concludes with a message about global citizenship and our connection to people worldwide.

Flexible Staging: Requires simple props and set arrangements.

Musical Element: Incorporates a well-known song to reinforce the theme of global unity

Storyline Highlights:

The play begins by sparking children’s curiosity about the origins of everyday items like bananas, t-shirts, and toys.

It then delves into the journey of a banana, from a Costa Rican plantation to a UK shop.

The journey of a t-shirt is depicted, from cotton fields to factories and across the ocean.

The production of a toy is shown, from a designer’s idea to its arrival in a toy shop.

The play concludes with a reflection on global interconnectedness and the importance of understanding where things come from.

This assembly script is a valuable resource for educators to teach children about global trade, supply chains, and our interconnectedness in a fun and engaging way.