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⁣Lesson Plan: The Art of Handmaking Phyllo: A Journey with Greece's Master Pastry Chef

Grade Level: 6-8

Subject: Social Studies, Culinary Arts, Geography

Duration: 45 minutes

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the traditional process and techniques used to handmake phyllo dough by a master pastry chef in Greece
- Explore the cultural significance of phyllo in Greek cuisine and traditions
- Analyze the ingredients and steps involved in the phyllo-making process
- Examine the role of craftsmanship and attention to detail in creating high-quality phyllo dough
- Reflect on the importance of preserving traditional culinary practices and passing them down to future generations

Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2: Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3: Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.B: Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1.C: Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail.

Materials:
- Video: "The Art of Handmaking Phyllo: A Journey with Greece's Master Pastry Chef" (accessible online)
- Computers or tablets with internet access (optional)
- Writing materials: paper, pens, or pencils
- Phyllo dough samples or images (optional)

Procedure:
1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
- Display the title: "How Phyllo is Handmade by One of Greece's Last Pastry Masters."
- Ask students if they have ever heard of or tasted phyllo dough. What do they know about its preparation?
- Facilitate a brief discussion to gather their prior knowledge and expectations.

2. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Introduce the concept of phyllo dough and its significance in Greek cuisine and traditions.
- Show images or samples of phyllo dough if available, or provide a brief overview of its uses.
- Ask students to share their initial impressions and observations.

3. Viewing Activity (15 minutes):
- Watch the video: "The Art of Handmaking Phyllo: A Journey with Greece's Master Pastry Chef."
- Instruct students to pay attention to the process and techniques used by the master pastry chef to handmake phyllo dough.

4. Group Discussion (15 minutes):
- Divide students into small groups and provide them with discussion questions:
a. What ingredients are used in making phyllo dough?
b. What steps are involved in the traditional phyllo-making process?
c. How does the master pastry chef demonstrate craftsmanship and attention to detail?
d. Why do you think it is important to preserve traditional culinary practices like handmaking phyllo?

5. Class Sharing (10 minutes):
- Allow each small group to share their findings and insights from the discussion questions.
- Facilitate a class discussion on the cultural significance of phyllo and the importance of preserving traditional culinary practices.

6. Reflection and Response (10 minutes):
- Have students individually reflect on the following prompt:
a. Based on what you have learned, what are your thoughts on the art of handmaking phyllo dough? Do you think it is valuable to preserve traditional culinary practices? Why or why not?

7. Whole-class Discussion (10 minutes):
- Engage students in a whole-class discussion by sharing and discussing their reflections.
- Encourage students to express their opinions, respond to others, and consider the broader implications of cultural preservation.

Assessment:
- Participation in group discussions and whole-class discussions
- Completion and thoughtfulness of reflection prompt
- Ability to analyze and describe the process and techniques used in handmaking phyllo dough

At 86 years old, Giorgos Hatziparaskos is one of the last bakers in Greece making phyllo pastry by hand. With the help of his wife and son, he keeps the business going thanks to tourists visiting the Greek island of Crete. Giorgos Hatziparaskos Handmade Phyllo Workshop is located in the heart of old town in Rethymno.MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS:How One Family Kept A Palestinian Pottery Tradition Alive in Gaza | Still Standinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB-BMsti4qoMeet The Women Keeping A 2,000-Year-Old Indigenous Craft Alive In Guatemala | Still Standinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7_U0ZBRTsw&t=2sHow The World’s Oldest Hat Shop Has Stayed In Business For Nearly 350 Years | Still Standinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rp06KA0D-I&t=69s------------------------------------------------------#Phyllo #Greece #BusinessInsiderBusiness Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more.Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.comSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/businessinsiderBI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcjBI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29TBI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGFBI on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideoHow Phyllo Is Handmade By One Of Greece's Last Pastry Masters | Still Standing | Business Insider