Feast & Fiction: Beirut & Sarajevo Unwrapped!

10th Grade Lesson 70 minutes

Feast & Fiction: Beirut & Sarajevo Unwrapped!

Hilary G

AC.9-12.19

DI.9-12.8

DI.9-12.9

DI.9-12.10

JU.9-12.12

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Purpose

To begin the lesson, students will watch Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" episode in Beirut to introduce them to the program's context, perspectives, and themes. This lays the groundwork for comparing it with "Fax from Sarajevo" and examining varied storytelling approaches to conflict and cultural resilience. The lesson intends to deepen students' understanding of how these narratives can mold perceptions and empathetic connections, encouraging critical thought about societal issues through interactive and collaborative project-based learning.

Learning goals

Begin with an introduction to Anthony Bourdain in Beirut, orienting students as they watch it for the first time to enhance their contextual understanding. Students will develop empathy and expand their understanding of diverse perspectives by analyzing narratives that depict conflict and cultural resilience, aligning with social justice standards. They will engage with historical contexts and learn to identify and critically evaluate unfair practices and biases present in societal structures. Through collaborative activities and reflective dialogues, students will enhance their ability to express curiosity and relate to others’ lived experiences, fostering a respectful and open-minded exchange of ideas.

Standards

[Social Justice Standards] AC.9-12.19 - I stand up to exclusion, prejudice and discrimination, even when it's not popular or easy or when no one else does.
[Social Justice Standards] DI.9-12.8 - I respectfully express curiosity about the history and lived experiences of others and exchange ideas and beliefs in an open-minded way.
[Social Justice Standards] DI.9-12.9 - I relate to and build connections with other people by showing them empathy, respect and understanding, regardless of our similarities or differences.
[Social Justice Standards] DI.9-12.10 - I understand that diversity includes the impact of unequal power relations on the development of group identities and cultures.
[Social Justice Standards] JU.9-12.12 - I can recognize, describe and distinguish unfairness and injustice at different levels of society.
[Social Justice Standards] JU.9-12.13 - I can explain the short and long-term impact of biased words and behaviors and unjust practices, laws and institutions that limit the rights and freedoms of people based on their identity groups.

Products

Begin the experience by introducing and viewing the episode 'Anthony Bourdain in Beirut' to set the context for subsequent activities. Students will then create a collaborative visual storyboard depicting themes of conflict and cultural resilience from the narratives. They will develop a multimedia presentation contrasting graphic novels and travel documentaries, examining storytelling techniques. In the 'Empathy Cafe,' students will host discussions, sharing reflections and insights. The 'Interactive Timeline' activity will lead to a detailed map showcasing historical events that impact cultural identity in Sarajevo and Beirut. Finally, students will present revised visual storyboards in an exhibition space informed by feedback from the gallery walk.

Launch

Start with a warm-up introduction featuring a brief, engaging overview of Anthony Bourdain's exploration in Beirut to provide context and spark interest. Encourage students to immerse themselves in the documentary's narrative of resilience and cultural complexity. Use an interactive discussion to draw initial connections between Bourdain’s perspective and the graphic storytelling in 'Fax from Sarajevo.' This launch paves the way for collaborative storytelling through the workshop, highlighting the importance of diverse narratives in understanding cultural and social dynamics.

Exhibition

Begin the 'Empathy Cafe' with an introduction and screening of the "Anthony Bourdain in Beirut" episode to set the context for students and attendees. Following the viewing, students share their multimedia presentations and reflections with classmates, teachers, and community guests, fostering discussions around social justice themes highlighted in both narratives. Tables dedicated to various themes provide spaces for discussion, accompanied by cuisine inspired by Sarajevo and Beirut. Attendees engage in guided conversations facilitated by students, exploring cultural resilience and conflict depicted in the narratives, while sensory experiences deepen understanding and empathy.

Learning Journey

Empathize

Students will engage in research and storytelling workshops, exploring the narratives of Beirut and Sarajevo, and then collaboratively create visual storyboards reflecting cultural resilience and conflict, while engaging in peer dialogue to foster empathy and understanding.

Narrative Exchange Kickoff

Launch 25m

Define

Students will synthesize insights from their interactive timeline activity and group discussions to collaboratively define a clear and actionable problem statement that addresses how narrative forms reveal cultural resilience and conflict in both Sarajevo and Beirut.

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Ideate

Students will brainstorm and sketch potential multimedia presentation ideas that showcase contrasting narrative techniques from 'Fax from Sarajevo' and 'Anthony Bourdain in Beirut,' collaborating in small groups to explore creative, diverse ways of reflecting cultural resilience and conflict.

Concept Sketch Sprint

Deliverable 20m

Prototype

Students will construct multimedia presentations as testable prototypes showcasing their analysis of storytelling techniques and cultural resilience, using interactive feedback from peers during a gallery walk to enhance their projects.

Iterative Prototype Sketches

Deliverable 20m

Test/Present

Students will present their multimedia projects on cultural resilience and conflict, engaging peers and community members in discussions at the 'Empathy Café,' where they will receive feedback, share insights, and explore cultural themes with sensory experiences including food inspired by Sarajevo and Beirut.

Empathy Cafe Final Showcase

Assessment 20m

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Feast & Fiction: Beirut & Sarajevo Unwrapped!

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