This is an information gathering and research activity, which uses a world map to present statistical and other information about bread and world trade in wheat. It may be used in a range of ways with Key Stage 2 or 4. Levels of complexity expected in pupils’ responses and outcomes will vary according to tasks set and maturity of pupils.

Introduce the activity by talking about the difference between data and information. What turns data into useful information? Use the map as an example of this by comparing the raw dataset for wheat consumption with the map showing wheat consumption.

Ask pupils to explore the map and answer questions based on it. For example: 'Which countries achieve the highest yield?' 'Which countries are self-sufficient in wheat?' 'What types of bread do people eat in this country?'

Ask pupils to load one of the datasets into a spreadsheet and experiment with graphing parts of the dataset. For example produce a graph or graphs which compare the contribution of North American countries with the contribution of African countries to the world total for wheat production.

Ask students to consider different ways of displaying the data. Set tasks to allow students to plan how to gather information and present it to a particular audience using diagrams, maps, images, text and graphical representation.