Launch
Chefs Immersion Interviews
Content Expertise
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3
Project Launch
Community Partners
Students connect with local chefs through brief interviews and a kitchen observation activity to uncover emotional connections between food, memory, and culture. They document sensory details, personal memories, and perceived user needs, creating initial empathy artifacts to inform their memoir-focused storytelling.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Chefs Immersion Interviews and setting objectives. (5 min) |
| 2 | Group discussion on sensory storytelling and emotional connections in food. (10 min) |
| 3 | Preparation for chef interviews, including question brainstorming and strategy discussion. (10 min) |
| 4 | Conduct sample interviews in pairs, simulating conversations with chefs using pre-prepared questions. (10 min) |
| 5 | Wrap-up and reflection on interview simulations and sensory storytelling techniques. (10 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Coordinate with local chefs to schedule interviews and create a list of contact information.
- Prepare interview question templates focused on sensory details, emotional connections, and cultural significance.
- Set up the classroom or meeting space with appropriate seating for group discussions and sample interviews.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to engage in group activities, brainstorm potential interview questions, perform mock interviews with peers, and reflect on sensory storytelling strategies. Prepare for interviewing local chefs by focusing on emotional connections and sensory details in food. You will need the interview question template and a quiet space for discussions.