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Travel to Taiwan: Night Markets, Food & Culture
$250.00
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Bustling streets fill with shoppers and vendors that waft sweet and savory smells until well past midnight: this is the nightly routine at Taiwan’s famous ’night markets’. To beat the heat, these historic markets open every night after dark and are visited daily by families and tourists alike. Children play arcade games, teens and parents shop for the latest regional trends, and everyone delights in the unique flavor blends of Taiwanese street food. Join Banyan Global Learning as we visit these night markets to get a taste of life in Taipei, Taiwan. In this Field Trip Live, students join Banyan teachers as they walk through two different night markets sampling food and exploring entertainment. Dive into a unique cultural experience, learn some Mandarin, and have fun as we travel together across the Pacific.
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Program Details
Host teacher introduces the students to the location, explaining what the Taiwanese Night Market is and why it is a valued part of Taiwanese culture and tourism.
Host teacher takes the students on an interactive exploration of the market, allowing students to see the sights and sounds of a bustling Taiwanese tradition.
Students see and learn about various aspects of Taiwanese culture: food, popular shopping items, music
Students explore the pan-Asian offerings that are most popular in the night markets of Taiwan – including Stinky Tofu – which truly is stinky.
Students help host teacher decide what the best shopping deals are on modern Taiwanese fashion and games, while they gain insight into the differing currency and how that translates into shopping value.
Students learn about the traditional games for kids at the Taiwanese Night Markets.
Host teacher concludes the field trip with concluding questions and comments.
Objectives
Students will explore the customs of a foreign culture.
Students will compare their own traditions with those of the Taiwanese culture.
Students will discuss the products and music popular in Taiwan.
Students will develop an appreciation for another culture and its nuances.
Students will understand the concept of the relative value of money in different currencies.
Standards
National Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.1.SL.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.2.SL.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.3.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.4.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.5.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.7.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.8.SL.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.ESLR #1 (internal standard) – Students develop cultural competencies to solve real-world problems, express original ideas and create positive change in the local and global community.
Grant A. –
Wow! What an amazing journey to such a vibrant place. Teacher Travis knows Taiwan well and it shows. A great addition to our world culture study.