Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Foreign Restaurants


I just finished a lesson with my 8th grade (1b) class.

I had the students use their devices and look up current restaurants and menus in Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Puerto Rico.  I had them denote dishes that were common in each country and then brainstorm why?  I encouraged them to consult the country’s individual maps and think of geographical differences and influences.  We then brought all of the results together and compared and contrasted the different foods that were found.  The students realized that many of their ideas about foods were stereotypical and often incorrect.

Cristi Sain
Spanish
Griffin MS

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