The Tasting History Project: A Classroom and Cafeteria Collaboration

The Tasting History Project: A Classroom and Cafeteria Collaboration

This event took place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Please scroll down to watch a recording.

Presenters:

• Jessica Lander, Classroom Educator, Lowell High School
• Alysia Spooner-Gomez, General Manager of Food Services, Lowell Public Schools

How can educators and cafeterias collaborate to engage students? Join us to learn about a highly successful collaboration between Lowell Public Schools Food Services and a high school history classroom! The Tasting History Project which started as a classroom culminating unit project to connect the stories and experiences of immigrants of the early 20th century with the stories and experiences of immigrant students in the 21st century has grown into a powerful connection between new immigrant students and Lowell Food Services to share delicious foods, and important history and traditions from around the globe with the community. The collaboration has created space for students to become leaders and teachers, and for the school community to  center and celebrate the vibrant diversity of their community.

Download the presentation (PDF | Google Slides).