Freaky Food 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Food Lesson 2 - Japan

Lesson 2

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to answer questions in English about English-language video clips related to food in different cultures.

Introduce the learning objective and explain how it fits into the larger curriculum.

What do you already know about different cultures and their foods?

Food and Culture

Food is an important part of culture. Every culture has its own unique foods and traditions.

Introduce the topic of food and culture and explain why it is important to learn about different foods and traditions.

Video Clips

In these lessons we will be watching several video clips about different foods and cultures. Pay close attention to the details and take notes if needed.

Explain the purpose of watching the video clips and how they will help students achieve the learning objective.

Video 1: Japanese Cuisine

This video clip is about School lunches in Japan. 

Questions will pop-up while you're watching, 

so pay close attention. 

TIP: Take notes!

Play the video clip and ask students to take notes on unique ingredients and cooking techniques.

01:06

What was not in the bag?

1. A toothbrush
2. A cup
3. Chopsticks
4. Lunch

02:17

Who cooks the food for the children?

02:19

How many meals do they cook?
Write your answer in words (not numbers)

05:42

What is determined before they start eating?

05:44

Who grew the potatoes?

1. Grade 4
2. Grade 5
3. Grade 6
4. Grade 7

05:47

When will these students plant potatoes?

1. March
2. April
3. May
4. June

06:25

What did the teacher use to eat the fish before he used chopsticks?

08:38

The Video is called "it's not just about food"
What is it about?

Video 2: Scotland

In this clip you will see Anthony Bourdain. He was a famous chef who traveled the world and made television programs.

Watch the video and take notes.

Play the video clip and ask students to take notes on unique ingredients and dishes.

Use your notes to write a brief summary of the video:

Vocabulary

Let's review some vocabulary related to food and culture.

Review key vocabulary and provide definitions and examples as needed.

What is the term for the liquid that is squeezed from grated vegetables or fruits?

1. Vinegar
2. Juice
3. Sauce
4. Oil

Which of these is a type of bread?

1. Pancake
2. French Toast
3. Waffle
4. Baguette

What is the term for raw fish served as a Japanese delicacy?

1. Udon
2. Sushi
3. Ramen
4. Tempura

What is the name of the leafy green vegetable often used in sandwiches and salads?

1. Onion
2. Lettuce
3. Mushroom
4. Garlic

Which of the following is a root vegetable?

1. Spinach
2. Cabbage
3. Carrot
4. Pepper

Tomatoes are a

1. Fruit
2. Vegetable
3. Both
4. Neither

Which of the following is not a legume?

1. Lentils
2. Chickpeas
3. Black beans
4. Peanut butter

What are legumes?

1. A type of vegetable that grows underground
2. A type of plant that produces seeds in pods
3. A type of fruit with a hard shell
4. A type of cereal grain

Vocabulary. Work with 2 or 3 people:

Now it's time to answer some questions about the video clips we watched. Use your notes to help you answer the questions.

Provide a list of questions based on the video clips and allow students to work independently or in groups to answer them.

Write the questions down:

1. What choice did the kids make last time Jamie cooked for them?

2. Has Jamie done this experiment before? How do you know?

3. What kind of processed food does Jamie mention as being one of the ‘worst’?

4. What does Jamie want to achieve with this experiment?

5. In what ways does Jamie try hard to shock the children?

6. Did you find it disgusting? Why/why not?

7. Why do you think the children still wanted to eat the nuggets?

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Culture Swap

In pairs or small groups, share a food or dish that is unique to your culture. Describe the ingredients and how it is prepared.

Facilitate a discussion where students can share their own cultural foods and traditions.

Wrap Up

What did you learn about different cultures and their foods? How can you use this knowledge to better understand and appreciate different cultures?

Lead a discussion where students can reflect on what they learned and how it can be applied in their own lives.

Quiz

Take a short quiz to test your knowledge about food and culture.

Create a quiz to assess student learning and provide feedback on areas that need improvement.

Further Study

If you're interested in learning more about food and culture, here are some resources to explore.

Provide additional resources for students who want to continue learning about food and culture.

Thank You

Thank you for learning about different cultures and their foods with us today. We hope you enjoyed the lesson!

Wrap up the lesson and thank students for their participation.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.