Format
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Students see and learn about various aspects of Taiwanese culture: food, popular shopping items, music
4. Students explore the pan-Asian offerings that are most popular in the night markets of Taiwan - including Stinky Tofu - which truly is stinky.
5. 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.
6. Students learn about the traditional games for kids at the Taiwanese Night Markets.
7. 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 Alignment
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.