Cucina italiana

Annamaria Sheikh

Italian Cuisine: A Journey Through Taste, Culture, and Tradition!

A Three-Part Project to Discover the Richness of Italian Cuisine

  • The Most Famous Dish in the World – Exploring Italy’s most iconic recipes
  • Traditional Italian Cuisine – A journey through the authentic flavors of Italy’s regions
  • The Mediterranean Diet – Balance, well-being, and food culture

Cuisine and Its Connections to Art, Cinema, and Literature

  • In Cinema – Iconic movie scenes showcasing Italian food culture, with interactive worksheets
  • In Art – Analysis of paintings and prints depicting food through the centuries, with linguistic and cultural insights
  • In Literature – Stories and literary texts about Italian culinary traditions, accompanied by comprehension activities

Games and Activities for an Engaging Experience

  • The Chef’s Challenge – A creative competition to invent new recipes
  • Easy Recipes – Simple and delicious dishes for everyone
  • My Italian Menu – Creating a full meal with traditional Italian dishes
  • A Dish for Each Region – Discovering local specialties from every part of Italy
  • My Mediterranean Diet – Learning about healthy eating through games and activities
  • A Good Snack – Ideas for healthy and traditional Italian snacks

Video Recipes: Step-by-Step for a Hands-On Experience
Each section includes detailed video recipes with step-by-step instructions
Interactive educational materials with worksheets for students

Educational Tools for Students and Teachers
Illustrated Vocabulary with three themed sections:

  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Shopping List
  • Cooking Verbs

Assessment Sheets – Practical tools for teachers to evaluate learning progress
A Sensory and Cultural Journey to Learn Italian Through Its Cuisine!