We can't live without food. True. But... Why do we like eating? Why do we have traditional dishes? We will try to answer these and other questions by exploring our most traditional dishes and share the opinion with others. There will be a bilingual cookery book made when the project is finished.

• Subjects: Biology, Economics, Environmental Education, Foreign Languages, Health Studies, Home economics, Media Education, Natural Sciences, Special Needs Education, Technology
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 10 - 14
• Tools to be used: e-mail, MP3, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Virtual learning environment (communities, virtual classes, ...), Web publishing
• Aims: The aim of the project is to present similarities and differences between the cuisines of various countries. Pupils should be... read moreThe aim of the project is to present similarities and differences between the cuisines of various countries. Pupils should be familiar with proper eating habits and they should learn that the success to good health lies in their attitude to eating habits and proper food. hide
• Work process: 1. Decide on the project (title, aims, etc). 2. Discuss the way pupils will communicate with each other. 3. Exchange... read more1. Decide on the project (title, aims, etc). 2. Discuss the way pupils will communicate with each other. 3. Exchange messages through the mail to know what's going on. (mainly teachers) 4. Insert blog pages and entries. 5. Upload photos and discuss them. 6.Send presentations, letters, Cds, crafts, etc. by post. 7. Prepare booklets, presentations, videos, etc. 9. Evaluate the project by preparing an evaluation form (good and bad points) hide
• Expected results: 1. Improve language skills - reading, writing, speaking and grammar. 2. Have better knowledge of ITC tools. 3. Improve motivation... read more1. Improve language skills - reading, writing, speaking and grammar. 2. Have better knowledge of ITC tools. 3. Improve motivation and awareness in pupils 4. Improve knowledge of European cuisine and countries. 5. Improve knowledge of each other's culture and traditions 6. Become more aware of the world we live in. 7. Become a better UE citizen 8. Learn good eating habits 9. Be more aware of junk food and its influence on a body 10. Learn the importance of food in the world 11. Know the similarities and differences between own country and the partner country 12. Know the names of the most traditional dishes in each other' s country 13. Bilingual cookery book! hide

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