Monday, September 22, 2008

HFA 4M Presentation #1

Assignment: Unit 1 Food research project

For this assignment you are to research specific different cultures foods. The topic, however, should also relate to topics found in your textbook. The purpose of the assignment is to provide information and enhanced knowledge of your topic and ways in we can understand a culture through food. Use images and vivid descriptions of food. Use real world examples of cultures. Be sure that all the information in your project is fact based and can be backed up by educational materials (textbooks, books, encyclopedias).

PowerPoint /poster/media element example:

You may want to create a PowerPoint on your topic. If this is the case you would likely provide information on the cultures food practices. What is the lifestyle of the culture towards food? What kind of technology goes into producing the food? Describe the geography of the area where the food comes from. Does the food relate to any ceremonies or events? Include video/images and presentation should be 4-5 minutes and include a handout/worksheet for the other students in the class.

Format:

· Should be presented in class.

· Can include multimedia elements.

· Handout/worksheet

Topics and food cultures can include:

China

Creole and Cajun

Ethiopia

German

India

Japan

Italy

Mexico

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