Around the World in School Lunches

Step 1: Introduction and Preparation

• Explain the project's objectives to the students and how they will connect with international peers.
• Take photos or create drawings of typical school lunches.
• Document 3 to 5 different lunches.
• Write a brief description of the components of each selected meal (main ingredients or features).
• Upload the images and descriptions to the board section to share them with international peers.

• Divide students into teams to create a presentation about the five most representative dishes from their school lunches.
• Schedule a virtual session with the partner class for students to share their presentations.
• Help students develop guiding questions about favorite school meals, meal times, portions, and eating customs and traditions.
• Monitor and support conversations during the video call to ensure an enriching and engaging dialogue.

• Summarize what students learned about their peers' cultures through school lunches.
• Discuss the most surprising or unexpected findings.
• Reflect as a group on the experience, highlighting how this exchange enriched their perspective on food and cultural traditions.

Assessment and reflection ✍️

• Evaluate student participation in research and presentation. Some criterias:
• Complete submission of 3-5 lunch photos/drawings
• Quality of meal descriptions
• Timely uploads to platform board
• Clear presentation of cultural context
• Monitor engagement in cross-cultural discussions. Some criterias:
• Active involvement in video calls / discussion 
• Quality of questions asked
• Respectful cultural exchange
• Group contribution
• Assess quality of digital content creation.
• Written reflections on personal growth and learning. Some criterias:
• Understanding of cultural differences
• Personal growth insights
• Connection to global perspectives

Teacher tips 💡

• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
• Facilitate the formation of diverse international teams, ensuring a mix of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Provide scaffolding and support throughout the research and action planning process, offering guidance and resources as needed.
• Encourage student agency and ownership of their learning, allowing them to drive the direction of their projects. 
• Celebrate student achievements and facilitate meaningful reflection on their growth and the impact of their actions.