Lesson starters and discussion topics on citizenship, money and health and fitness using A Dollop of Ghee and a Pot of Wisdom, for KS1 to KS4

1. A D O L L O P O F G H E E & A P O T O F W I S D O M
A DAY IN THE COURT
In this book of stories, Prince Veera and his friend
Suku set up court to listen to disputes.
But what is a court? What happens in a court?
In 2018, what is the equivalent of a king's court? Who
do you think listens to the disputes and passes
judgement?
Find out more here:
https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2016/05/international-visitors-guide-
10a.pdf
Key Stage 3/4 - Citizenship Curriculum

2. A D O L L O P O F G H E E & A P O T O F W I S D O M
A DAY IN THE KITCHEN
In the Prince Veera's first case, Kapi didn't want to
buy just expensive sweets for his kids. He wanted
them to eat vegetables, rice, bread and fish.
Why did Kapi not buy the sweets?
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/foodinschools/curriculum/
the-curriculum.html
Key Stage 1-4 - Personal education & Health and well-being
Choose 3 of the following
you'd buy if you went
shopping for food? Why?
Chocolate
Crisps
Carrots
Tomatoes
Fresh fish
Chicken breast
Soy cubes
Lentils
Milk and Yoghurt
Fruits
Bread
Spinach
Rice

3. A D O L L O P O F G H E E & A P O T O F W I S D O M
A DAY IN THE BANK
In the story The Case of the Greedy Moneylender, Prince
Veera finds out that the moneylender charges exorbitant
interests on the money he lent.
In today's world, where can you borrow money? What
would be the interest charged if you borrowed?
Have you visited a bank before? What do they do there?
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum/inside-the-museum
Key Stage 1-4 - Learning about Money & Citizenship
Choose 3 things that you can
do when you visit a bank?
a) Buy stamps
b) Borrow money
c) Buy milk
d) Deposit money
e) Print money
f) Borrow books
g) Exchange money from one
country into another
h) Play football