This project involves pupils good knowledge of culture, traditions and history, as it implies exchanging Christmas and Easter recipes and the hidden story behind them with his/her partner. The final products will be exhibited and posted on a blog having the same title as the project, namely Christmas and Easter e-cookbook.

• Subjects: European Studies, History, History of Culture
• Languages: EN - FR - IT - RO
• Pupil's age: 15 - 16
• Tools to be used: Chat, e-mail, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Web publishing
• Aims: This project aims at bringing pupils together for Christmas and Easter in a way that can be educational and interesting... read moreThis project aims at bringing pupils together for Christmas and Easter in a way that can be educational and interesting at the same time. Our traditional food has been the result of the many centuries of active history, that is why the hidden story behind each recipe will aim at discovering a past that might explain the present. Another aim is to make pupils sensitive to other country's culture, and to practice their cooking skills.Promoting unity in diversity, as we all celebrate the same festivities, only with different dishes. hide
• Work process: Our project is divided into 3 parts: activity 1 is a get-to-know-each other phase. The pupils will exchange emails with... read moreOur project is divided into 3 parts: activity 1 is a get-to-know-each other phase. The pupils will exchange emails with personal information, photos, short films that will help their binding together.Activity 2 consists of gathering recipes of traditional food and their story. Activity 3 includes the making/cooking of these traditional dishes, making an exhibition and posting our photos/short films and activites on a blog. hide
• Expected results: We are certain that at a time like Christmas and Easter, pupils will be more than willing to exchange ideas... read moreWe are certain that at a time like Christmas and Easter, pupils will be more than willing to exchange ideas about them. They will use a foreign language in order to communicate.They will use practical skills when cooking the new recipes and organizing the exhibition. They will make use of their artistic, aesthetic sense when writing the blog. They will promote unity in diversity in exchanging the stories behind the dishes. hide

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