Lesson 3: Exploring Global Etiquette and Food Customs
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to compare and contrast etiquette and food customs from different countries around the world, demonstrating an understanding of cultural diversity and its impact on social interactions.
What is the importance of etiquette in different cultures?
What are some examples of food customs in various countries?
What is the impact of cultural differences on social interactions?
What are some of the different eating customs from around the world?
Etiquette: The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
2. Dining Customs: The traditional practices and behaviors associated with eating meals in a particular culture or society.
3. Protocol: The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
4. Formality: Behavior or actions that follow established customs or conventions, often in a ceremonial or official context.
5. Taboo: A social or cultural custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or behavior.
6. Courteous: Polite, respectful, and considerate in manner.
7. Manners: Socially acceptable behavior in a specific cultural context, especially relating to interactions with others.
8. Culinary Traditions: The long-established practices and customs related to food preparation and consumption in a particular region.
9. Hospitality: The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
10. Cultural Norms: Accepted standards and expectations of behavior within a society or social group.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically in a way that listeners can follow the line of reasoning
Vocabulary builder
DOK Level 2 - Skill/Concept - graph, classify, compare, estimate, summarize.
Compare and contrast the importance of etiquette in different cultures with examples.
DOK Level 3 - (Strategic Thinking - assess, investigate, formulate, draw conclusions, construct.)
Investigate and analyze how food customs vary across different cultures and why.
Students may find themselves visiting a different country and they have to be aware that they must observe customs and follow them in order to not offend others.
Address common misconception: Assuming everyone follows the same etiquette rules.
Students can use visual or auditory prompts to research information on-line.
Students will research customs of a country of their choice and present their findings to the class.
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Show how many similarities and differences should be highlighted in the Venn diagram comparing two countries' etiquette and food customs?
On-line research.