Sometimes it’s fun to interject some international foods into your repertoire of lessons even if you don’t teach an international foods class. Doing so gives you the opportunity to expand the knowledge and tastes of your students who might not otherwise be exposed to these areas and/or foods. Let’s say you’re teaching a lesson on sandwiches, wraps, meats or poultry …this would be a great time to introduce your students to a Middle Eastern food using this Shawarma Mini-Lesson and Lab.
I can’t believe that thirteen years has gone by since I shared my first sandwich lesson! I guess the saying is true that “time flies when you’re having fun”! Well since August is National Sandwich month, I thought it was high time that this lesson got a makeover! As you read through Sandwiches Lesson & Lab: Updated, you will see that some core information about sandwiches never changes, but how it’s presented and the activities and labs used has!
What is beautiful, photogenic and instagram worthy, colorful and easy to eat? Japanese fruit sandwiches, of course! Read on to learn more about Japanese fruit sandwiches and how to incorporate them into your classes and food labs!
