Culinary Storytelling Circle - Students gather to share personal or cultural food stories, discussing origins, significance, and historical anecdotes tied to their chosen food item, and create a 'food kaleidoscope' collage to represent the diversity of food stories shared (75 min)

Introduction to Food's Historical Impact - Students research how specific foods, such as spices or sugar, have influenced global trade routes and cultural exchanges, using primary and secondary sources to begin crafting narrative essays (40 min)

Mapping Trade Routes - Utilize interactive mapping tools to explore historical trade routes of transformative foods, encouraging students to visualize and analyze cultural and economic impacts (35 min)

Exploring Food's Historical Role - Students analyze primary and secondary sources to understand how foods like tea and spices have shaped cultures and economies, beginning draft narrative essays (35 min)

Visualizing Food Trade Impact - Create visual timelines illustrating the cultural and economic impacts of transformative foods, integrating research findings (40 min)

Sustainable Farming Workshop - Partner with a local farmer to learn about sustainable farming practices, focusing on soil health and crop rotation with hands-on activities (40 min)

Reflecting on Sustainability - Students write reflective journal entries on sustainable farming insights and how these practices influence food production and environmental health (35 min)

Analyzing Advertising Strategies - Students investigate various advertising techniques used for food products, focusing on how visuals and language shape consumer perceptions (40 min)

Creating Kaleidoscope Advertisements - Students design a kaleidoscope-inspired advertisement for a local food item, incorporating diverse cultural elements and persuasive techniques (35 min)

Peer Review of Kaleidoscope Advertisements - Students engage in peer feedback sessions to evaluate and refine their kaleidoscope advertisements, considering cultural sensitivity and persuasive impact (40 min)

Introduction to Argument Writing - Students explore the structure of argumentative writing, focusing on crafting claims and supporting evidence advocating for sustainable food practices (35 min)

Reflection and Revision Day - Students revisit their project goals, assess their progress, and make necessary adjustments based on self-assessment and teacher guidance (35 min)

Digital Platforms for Feedback - Students upload drafts of their multimedia presentations and marketing campaigns to a digital platform for asynchronous feedback from peers, teachers, and community partners (40 min)

Interactive Session with Local Farmers - Host a virtual or in-person discussion with local farmers about ethical food sourcing and sustainable practices, encouraging students to ask questions and connect their learning to real-world practices (40 min)

Group Discussion on Ethical Practices - Students engage in a group discussion to reflect on insights gained from the farmer interaction and brainstorm ideas for incorporating these practices into their projects (35 min)

Exploring Global Food Distribution - Students use mapping tools to analyze global distribution systems and their environmental impact, proposing solutions to reduce carbon footprints (35 min)

Creating Environmental Impact Posters - Students design visually engaging posters illustrating the environmental and social impacts of food distribution, incorporating data analysis and proposed solutions (40 min)

Introduction to Marketing Campaigns - Students learn about key components of successful marketing campaigns for food products, focusing on consumer influence (35 min)

Designing Food Marketing Strategies - In groups, students brainstorm and outline a marketing campaign for a locally sourced food product, considering target audience and messaging (40 min)

Developing Argument Writing Skills - Students refine their understanding of argumentative writing by revisiting the structure of a persuasive essay, focusing on claims, evidence, and counterarguments related to sustainable food sourcing practices (35 min)

Drafting Argument Essays - Students begin drafting their argumentative essays using research and insights gained from previous activities, advocating for sustainable and ethical food sourcing practices (40 min)

Peer Feedback on Argument Essays - Students engage in peer review sessions to provide and receive constructive feedback on their argumentative essays, focusing on clarity, evidence, and persuasive impact (40 min)

Revising Argument Essays - Students incorporate feedback to revise their essays, strengthening their arguments and ensuring they effectively advocate for sustainable food sourcing (35 min)

Connecting Historical Food Influences - Students explore how specific foods have shaped cultural identities and economies, examining case studies and historical narratives (40 min)

Drafting Narrative Essays - Students begin drafting essays that explore the historical significance of transformative foods, focusing on narrative structure and integrating research findings (35 min)

Peer Review of Narrative Essays - Students participate in peer feedback sessions to evaluate and refine their narrative essays, focusing on coherence and depth of historical analysis (40 min)

Revising for Impact - Students revise their narrative essays, incorporating feedback to enhance historical insights and storytelling effectiveness (35 min)

Exploring Food Production Systems - Students investigate the processes involved in food sourcing and production, identifying key stages and associated environmental impacts (40 min)

Interactive Discussion with Agricultural Experts - Host a Q&A session with local agricultural experts to deepen understanding of sustainable food sourcing practices and their real-world applications (35 min)

Developing Multimedia Presentations - Students begin crafting multimedia presentations that trace the journey of a specific food item, including historical, economic, and environmental insights (40 min)

Peer Collaboration on Presentation Content - Students work in pairs to exchange feedback on their presentation drafts, focusing on clarity and depth of analysis (35 min)

Analyzing Food's Cultural Narratives - Students explore how food influences cultural narratives and identity by examining diverse stories and case studies, integrating insights into their narrative essays (40 min)

Peer Sharing of Cultural Insights - Students present a summary of their narrative essays to peers, focusing on cultural impacts and historical significance, and receive feedback for further refinement (35 min)

Enhancing Multimedia Content - Students refine multimedia presentations by incorporating peer feedback, ensuring clear communication of historical, economic, and environmental impacts of their chosen food (40 min)

Interactive Feedback Session - Students participate in a gallery walk to view each other's multimedia presentations, providing constructive feedback and identifying strengths and areas for improvement (35 min)

Finalizing Multimedia Presentations - Students refine their multimedia presentations, ensuring all historical, economic, and environmental insights are cohesive and well-articulated (40 min)

Peer Review and Feedback - Engage in a peer feedback session where students provide constructive critiques on presentation drafts, focusing on clarity and depth of analysis (35 min)

Revising Presentations Based on Feedback - Students incorporate peer feedback to enhance their multimedia presentations, focusing on strengthening arguments and storytelling (40 min)

Practicing Presentation Delivery - Students rehearse presenting their multimedia projects, refining their speaking and listening skills to ensure clear and engaging delivery (35 min)

Finalizing Marketing Campaigns - Students refine their marketing campaigns for locally sourced food products, ensuring the messaging is clear and culturally sensitive (40 min)

Peer Review of Marketing Strategies - Engage in peer feedback sessions, offering constructive critiques of campaign elements, focusing on persuasive impact and cultural relevance (35 min)

Revising Marketing Campaigns - Students incorporate feedback to enhance their marketing strategies, ensuring alignment with ethical and sustainable practices (40 min)

Preparing for the Food Festival - Students collaborate to plan the logistics of their informational displays and presentations, ensuring all elements are ready for the upcoming food festival (35 min)

Final Presentation Rehearsal - Students conduct final rehearsals of their multimedia presentations, focusing on clarity, engagement, and effective communication of key messages (40 min)

Interactive Peer Feedback - Engage in small group sessions where students present their projects to peers, receiving constructive feedback on delivery and content for final tweaks (35 min)

Global Food Journey Expo Setup - Students collaborate to arrange their presentation stations and informational displays, ensuring all elements are visually appealing and cohesive (30 min)

Hosting the Global Food Journey Expo - Students present their multimedia projects to community members, parents, and peers, facilitating discussions and answering questions about historical, economic, and environmental impacts (45 min)