Food Fest: Timeline Tastes & Trade Trends

6th Grade

Project
3 weeks

Food Fest: Timeline Tastes & Trade Trends

Jonathan Adams

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to engage students in a hands-on exploration of food brands' evolution by examining consumer preferences, technological advancements, and global market strategies. Through the creation of interactive digital timelines and food brand booths, students will analyze historical and contemporary advertising materials to uncover shifts in societal values and trends. By collaborating with community partners and participating in peer reviews, students will deepen their understanding of economic principles and global trade, culminating in a public exhibition that showcases their findings and fosters meaningful connections with their audience.

Learning goals

Students will develop research skills by investigating the history and evolution of a chosen food brand, focusing on consumer preferences, technological advancements, and global market strategies. They will enhance their ability to analyze advertising materials to identify shifts in societal values and trends. Through creating interactive digital timelines and engaging in peer review, students will refine their ability to communicate findings clearly and creatively. Additionally, they will gain insights into global trade and cultural adaptation by collaborating on projects that highlight how food brands meet diverse cultural and economic needs.

Standards

Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
Common Core - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Common Core - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3: Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Products

Students will create interactive digital timelines using SUTORI, showcasing the evolution of their chosen food brands with multimedia elements such as pictures, videos, and quizzes. They will also design and build engaging food brand booths for the food truck day exhibition, featuring samples of food products and interactive presentations. Additionally, students will compile research findings into creative displays for the Global Market Exploration Day, highlighting how brands adapt to different cultural and economic contexts. These products will be shared with peers and community partners for feedback and reflection.

Launch

Begin the project with a 'Global Market Exploration Day' where students collaborate in groups to create interactive booths representing different countries. Each booth will showcase how food brands adapt strategies for diverse cultural and economic needs, using examples of brands in various countries. Additionally, host a 'Food Brand Evolution Workshop' where students bring products from their chosen food brands and analyze packaging, ingredients, and marketing materials from different time periods to understand their evolution. These activities will engage students and provide a hands-on introduction to the project's essential questions and themes.

Exhibition

Students will design and build interactive food brand booths for the food truck day exhibition. Each booth will feature their digital timelines, samples of food products, and engaging multimedia presentations. Visitors will interact with quizzes and displays that highlight the evolution of the food brands, showcasing how they have adapted to global markets and societal trends. Students will also present their findings and answer questions, demonstrating their understanding of the essential questions and their research process.

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Activities	Global Market Exploration Kick-off - Students collaborate in groups to brainstorm and create interactive mini-booths representing different countries, focusing on how food brands adapt their strategies for diverse cultural and economic needs (20 min) Food Brand Evolution Workshop - Students bring in products from their chosen food brands and analyze packaging, ingredients, and marketing materials from different time periods to understand changes over time (25 min)	SUTORI Introduction and Setup - Instruction on how to use the SUTORI platform to create digital timelines, including basic navigation and timeline organization techniques (15 min) Research Session: History of Food Brands - Students begin researching the origins of their chosen food brands, focusing on how they started and the evolution of their products over time (30 min)	Analyzing Advertising Materials - Students examine historical and contemporary advertising materials from their chosen brands to identify shifts in societal values and trends (20 min) Global Trade Research: Cultural Adaptation - Students explore how food brands adapt strategies for diverse cultural and economic needs through global trade and specialization (25 min)	Interactive Timeline Creation - Students start building their digital timelines on SUTORI, integrating research findings, images, and multimedia elements to showcase the evolution of their food brands (25 min) Peer Collaboration Session - Students exchange ideas and provide feedback on each other's timelines, focusing on clarity and creativity (20 min)	Community Partner Integration - Students incorporate insights from community partners, Daisy Cake Pops and Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce, into their timelines to understand real-world applications of food brand evolution (20 min) Reflection and Planning - Students reflect on their progress, set goals for next week, and plan additional research needed to address the essential questions (25 min)
Deliverables	1. Completion of the initial Sutori timeline setup with key brand milestones and initial research notes on consumer preferences and technological advancements.
Preparation	1. Gather examples of historical and contemporary advertising materials for different food brands. 2. Prepare resources for Sutori training, including tutorial videos and guides. 3. Organize materials needed for the 'Global Market Exploration Day,' such as country maps, flags, and cultural artifacts. 4. Ensure access to computers or tablets with internet connectivity for Sutori timeline creation. 5. Provide project journals for students to document their research and observations throughout the project.

Week 2	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Activities	Research Session - Students investigate how their chosen food brand has adapted its strategies in global markets, focusing on cultural and economic needs (45 min)	Digital Timeline Design - Students create the initial layout of their SUTORI digital timeline, incorporating multimedia elements to showcase brand evolution (45 min)	Advertising Analysis Workshop - Students analyze historical and contemporary advertising materials from their food brand to identify shifts in societal values and trends (45 min)	Peer Review Workshop - Students exchange timelines with classmates and provide feedback based on clarity, creativity, and adherence to project criteria (45 min)	Reflection Session - Students reflect on peer feedback and revise their timelines, focusing on how feedback has impacted their learning process (45 min)
Deliverables	1. Completed visual collage of advertising evolution with annotations explaining societal shifts. 2. Draft version of the interactive SUTORI digital timeline including multimedia elements and initial quiz questions. 3. Peer review feedback form filled out for at least two classmates' timelines. 4. Presentation slides on global trade and specialization integrated into the digital timeline.
Preparation	1. Gather historical and contemporary advertising materials for analysis from digital archives and libraries. 2. Prepare structured rubric for peer review focusing on clarity, creativity, and adherence to project criteria. 3. Ensure access to computers or tablets for creating and reviewing digital timelines on the SUTORI platform. 4. Coordinate with community partners for insights on global trade strategies and to enrich research presentations. 5. Collect materials for booth design including poster boards, markers, and multimedia equipment for presentations.

Week 3	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Activities	Final Research Session - Students finalize their research on their chosen food brand, ensuring all questions are answered and evidence is gathered for their timelines and booths (25 min) Timeline Enhancement - Students refine their SUTORI digital timelines by integrating additional multimedia elements and ensuring historical accuracy and creativity (20 min)	Booth Design Planning - Students collaborate in groups to plan the layout and interactive components of their food brand booths for the exhibition (20 min) Interactive Element Integration - Students incorporate interactive features such as quizzes and videos into their digital timelines to engage the audience (25 min)	Exhibition Rehearsal - Students practice presenting their food brand booths, focusing on clear communication of their research findings and interactive elements (25 min) Feedback and Revision - Students receive feedback from peers on their presentation skills and booth design, then make necessary adjustments (20 min)	Final Touches on Booths - Students complete the construction and decoration of their food brand booths, ensuring all interactive elements are functional (25 min) Reflection Preparation - Students prepare a concise reflection on their learning journey, focusing on how they addressed the essential questions and what they learned from peer feedback (20 min)	Food Truck Day Exhibition - Students showcase their interactive food brand booths to parents and visitors, presenting their timelines and engaging with the audience through quizzes and discussions (45 min)
Deliverables	1. Completed SUTORI digital timeline featuring multimedia elements. 2. Interactive food brand booth ready for the exhibition. 3. Participation in peer review session with received feedback documented.
Preparation	1. Ensure availability of materials such as poster boards, markers, and craft supplies for booth creation. 2. Set up a rehearsal space for students to practice their presentations. 3. Prepare a structured peer review rubric to guide feedback during the peer review session. 4. Organize the exhibition space, ensuring access to digital devices for visitors to interact with timelines. 5. Coordinate with community partners, Daisy Cake Pops and Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce, to provide food samples or promotional materials for the exhibition.