Message from zrichardson

[Anonymous]

13. I agree with you, food is an essential part of teaching about any culture. Currently are doing the China unit-(now)- I bring an electrical rice cooker to the classroom and chopsticks with soy sauce. The unit on China cannot be taught or be accessible without integrating the food, regional cuisines and traditional universal dishes inherent to China. Culture and food are inseparable. Part of the unit on China includes engaging all the senses or total physical response, by smelling and sampling a variety of spices, including tasting ginger root, an excellent anti-inflammatory natural herbal remedy. For example tomorrow is Pasta day, where I bring pasta to share with my students, since it is another item introduced to Italy by Marco Polo from his travels to China. Food is an integral component to the unit and central to motivating students to engage in classroom discussions about the historical and ancient trade routes and Silk Road.