Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 3 - Food and Nutrition - Food Habits, Cultural Food Habits And Taboos Ii

**Lesson Plan: Food and Nutrition** **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 3 **Subject:** Food and Nutrition **Topic:** Food Habits, Cultural Food Habits, and Taboos II **Duration:** 90 minutes --- ### **Objectives**: 1. **Knowledge**: Students will identify various food habits, cultural food traditions, and food taboos around the world. 2. **Understanding**: Students will explain the reasons behind different cultural food habits and taboos. 3. **Analysis**: Students will compare and contrast their own food habits with those from other cultures. 4. **Application**: Students will suggest strategies for respecting and integrating diverse food habits and taboos in a multicultural society. ### **Materials Needed**: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer with internet access - Printed handouts on global food habits and taboos - Flip chart paper and markers - Interactive quiz platform (e.g., Kahoot) - Articles or excerpts on cultural food traditions - Evaluation sheets ### **Lesson Outline**: #### **Introduction (10 minutes)**: 1. **Engage**: Start with an icebreaker. Ask students to share one unique food habit or taboo from their own family or culture. 2. **Objective Sharing**: Briefly explain what students will learn in the lesson. #### **Presentation (20 minutes)**: 1. **Lecture**: Use a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the concepts of food habits, cultural food habits, and taboos. 2. **Videos/Images**: Show short videos or images depicting different cultural food habits and taboos. 3. **Discussion Point**: Why do you think certain food taboos exist in some cultures? #### **Activity 1: Cultural Food Map (20 minutes)**: 1. **Group Work**: Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a different region of the world. 2. **Research**: Allow each group 10 minutes to research and list major food habits and taboos of their assigned region using provided handouts and the internet. 3. **Presentation**: Each group presents their findings to the class (2 minutes per group). #### **Activity 2: Debate (15 minutes)**: 1. **Topic Introduction**: Present a controversial topic such as "Should schools accommodate food taboos and habits in their meal programs?" 2. **Debate Formation**: Split students into two groups - Pro and Con. Allow 5 minutes for preparation. 3. **Debate**: Each side presents their arguments. Facilitate a respectful discussion. #### **Activity 3: Case Study (15 minutes)**: 1. **Case Introduction**: Distribute articles or excerpts on a story where cultural food habits created a conflict (e.g., an international student facing difficulties with school cafeteria food). 2. **Analysis**: Have students read and discuss in pairs. What were the main issues? How were they resolved? What could have been done differently? 3. **Sharing**: Ask for volunteers to share their insights with the class. #### **Conclusion (5 minutes)**: 1. **Recap**: Summarize key points discussed in the lesson. 2. **Takeaway Message**: Emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting different cultural food habits and taboos as part of global citizenship. ### **Assessment**: - **Interactive Quiz**: Use a live interactive quiz tool like Kahoot to assess students' retention of the lesson. - **Reflection Paper**: Assign a short reflection on what they learned about cultural food habits and how it might influence their attitudes towards food diversity. - **Participation**: Evaluate based on participation in group activities and discussions. ### **Homework**: 1. **Individual Assignment**: Research a lesser-known food taboo from a culture not discussed in class and write a one-page report on its origins and significance. 2. **Reading**: Provide a list of suggested readings/articles for deeper understanding. ### **Extensions**: 1. **Field Study**: Arrange a visit to an ethnic market or restaurant where students can experience and learn about different cultural foods. 2. **Guest Speaker**: Invite a cultural anthropologist or nutritionist to talk about their experiences with food habits and taboos around the world. --- **Note**: Adapt the lesson plan as needed to fit the specific class size, student needs, and available resources.