Activity
Cook a Meal from Another Country
Geography you can taste. Locate the country, look at its climate and crops, then cook a simple traditional dish together.
Ages
7-9, 9-11, 11-14
Level
Lower KS2, Upper KS2, KS3
Subject
Geography
Duration
90 min
What you'll need
- A map or atlas
- Recipe ingredients
What the learner will explore
- Countries and climate
- Food and culture
- Following a recipe
How to do it
- 1
Choose a country and find it on the map.
- 2
Find out what grows there.
- 3
Choose and shop for a simple recipe.
- 4
Cook and eat it together.
Make it easier
Make a simple snack from the country instead of a full meal.
Make it harder
Compare climate and crops with the UK and explain the differences.
Try it differently
Visit a local shop that sells the ingredients and ask questions.
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