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Culture. Language. Beliefs. Behaviors. Values. There is no doubt that food is present in all aspects of culture. This project is a look at the connection between culture and food and how food is the ultimate reflection of one's culture. Each class will consist of 5 regions - representing the continents/regions analyzed in class. Once your group is assigned, you will choose one country in that region to be the focus of your project. Once you choose a country, you must also recognize that there are different cultures within a country (heck, within cities within countries). So it's very important that spend plenty of time narrowing it down!

Jamaica || Latin America || Argentina Puerto Rico ||
 * = **Period 1** ||= **Country of Analysis** ||= **Period 3** ||= **Country of Analysis** ||
 * Africa || Nigeria || Africa || Ethiopia ||
 * Middle East ||  || Middle East ||   ||
 * East Asia || Japan || East Asia || Japan ||
 * South/Southeast Asia || India || South/Southeast Asia || Philippines ||
 * Latin America || Brazil

Once you've selected a country, you need to begin research on the food of that society. Here is a list of points which must be covered in your analysis: Each question will be graded using the content rubric: Here are some other things to make sure you include:
 * 1) How is that society's food a reflection of the culture's beliefs? behaviors? (8)
 * 2) In what way does food represent the cultural norms of the greater region? (8)
 * 3) List 4 cultural dishes and why the reflect that society's culture? (8)
 * 4) Why is food important to that culture? (Other than sustenance, of course!) (8)
 * 1) Works Cited - MLA Format (4)
 * 2) Presentation of information to the class (14 - Classwork/Participation)

Please review the information below about proper food preparation, storage, and transportation. Safe Food Handling [|Food Safety Questions/Storage]
 * Your Dish**
 * General Information**
 * 1) One Dish - Try to make enough for everyone to have a taste (even if it is only one bite)
 * 2) Try to cook a dish you have never cooked before
 * 3) Try to get everyone involved in the process - make a fun time out of it!
 * 4) Try to use ingredients from all individuals in group. If you have to spend money, try not to spend more than $2 per person - we don't want to break the bank!
 * 5) Ultimately, if someone can't contribute (financially or a time commitment) - remember everyone's circumstances are different.
 * Safety Information**