As of this evening, after having an introductory discussion with a fellow social studies teacher/ food-politic enthusiast, a new project is born. Until I determine a new title for this development, it seems there may be 2 “food curriculum project” postings. This will be confusing for you and me.
For some time now I have written numerous articles on one “food curriculum project,” specifically the “healthy eating and meal planning” class that will begin next week. I have outlined the origin of the idea, the development of lesson plans, and soon enough I’ll be able to reflect on the actual class time.
This evening though, I participated in a fruitful conversation regarding another “food curriculum project.” A social studies teacher at LEP High School, here in Portland, is beginning to plan a 12-week course on food and its politics. After mentioning to him that I have a commitment to food literacy and its discontents, he was eager to hear what I had to say.
I professed my passions and ideas for food (that you read on this blog every so often.) I spoke of my interest to explore the possibilities of food in the social studies classroom. We agreed on the interdisciplinary nature of this everyday experience and mutually understood the potential it can have in a classroom. And so I think it’s fair to say that we planted a seed this evening.
In the near future I may have the opportunity to develop my original dream – “an interdisciplinary and multimedia curriculum on the theme of food – its history, politics and cultural contexts.” I am thrilled that about this and I truly believe this vision can be born.
Like everything else food, I look forward to sharing this project/vision/idea with all of you.
Related posts:
- Food Curriculum Project
- About
- The Food Curriculum Project (part I)
- A Future Food Project (or) An Idea is Born
- The Food Curriculum Project (part III) “Lesson Plan 1″
Tags: food literacy, portland