Interview an Elder
Duration: 
30 Min
Summary: 
Is there a food that reminds you of a memory from when you were younger? Can you think of recipes or flavors that have been passed down in your family for generations? In this activity, you will interview an elder who you know about a favorite recipe of theirs and why that recipe is meaningful to them.
Student Learning Goals & Objectives: 
  • Reflect on their experiences in the kitchen.
  • Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one- on-one, in groups, and teacher- led).
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Teaching Notes: 
  • If you are teaching this activity as part of the curriculum Cooking With Curiosity: Challenging Perfection With Reflection, this is lesson 3.8, the eighth lesson of unit 3.
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