Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING:

• Explain global food challenges and new food technologies.
• Recognize environmental and ethical issues related to food production.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Research and assess scientific information online.
• Collaborate and create digital materials.
• Communicate clearly and think critically.

ATTITUDES & VALUES:

• Show curiosity and openness toward innovation.
• Value sustainability and responsible consumption.
• Work in a team and respect different opinions.

European Dimension / Erasmus+ Connection

Focus on EU Values

Students will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of solidarity, sustainability, and responsible innovation as core European values.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in food choices and sustainable practices across Europe.
• Promote environmental awareness and active citizenship in addressing shared global challenges.

Comparative Perspectives

Students will be able to:

• Analyze differences and similarities in food-related technologies, policies, and public attitudes across European regions.
• Reflect on how cultural context influences solutions to global food issues.

European Examples

Students will be able to:

• Identify real-world examples of sustainable food innovation within the EU (e.g. vertical farms in the Netherlands, insect farms in France, food waste programs in Denmark).
• Explore successful EU-funded research and pilot projects related to future food (e.g. Horizon Europe projects).

EU Policy Context

Students will be able to:

• Understand how the European Green Deal, Farm to Fork Strategy, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shape EU food policy.
• Discuss the role of EU policy in promoting innovation, reducing food waste, and supporting sustainable agriculture.

Erasmus+ Connection & Project Integration

Students will be able to:

• Engage in interdisciplinary project-based learning aligned with Erasmus+ priorities: inclusion, sustainability, digital transformation, and European identity.
• Collaborate with partner schools on shared project themes, co-create digital outputs, and reflect on outcomes.

Cross-Border Collaboration

Students will be able to:

• Communicate in a foreign language (e.g. English) to share research, ideas, and digital products with peers across Europe.
• Use tools such as eTwinning, TwinSpace, Padlet, Canva, eBook, Google Workspace for international collaboration.
• Develop intercultural communication skills, teamwork, and a broader European perspective.

1. Resources and Tools

• Research Materials: Short video ("Future Food"), images for team selection, worksheet, timer, and recommended scientific and professional websites.
• Creative & Presentation Tools: Computer with internet access, E-Book application (e.g., Canva, Book Creator), E-Book checklist, and a projector.
• Collaboration Tools: Online platforms for communication and collaboration (e.g., Padlet) and shared document repositories.
• EU-Specific Resources: Official EU publications on food policy and strategy (e.g., Farm to Fork), and websites of European research institutions focused on food innovation.

2. Working Methods

• Team-Based Learning: Divide students into teams to work collaboratively on research, e-book development, and presentation preparation.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourage students to ask questions, explore different perspectives, and conduct independent research.
• Active Learning: Use a variety of active learning techniques such as brainstorming, group discussions, teamwork on worksheets, e-book design, presentations, and peer evaluation.
• Differentiated Instruction: Provide differentiated support and resources to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

Activity Overview

The following table provides a summary of the activity flow:

Introduction & Mo- tivation (10 min)	Research & Learn- ing (30 min)	Creative Applica- tion (60 min)	Reflection & Evalua- tion (20 min)
Watch a short video and engage in a guided reflection activity and discussion.	Students are divided into teams to research a specific topic using a guided worksheet.	Teams design and write a collaborative e-Book, followed by team presentations and peer assessment.	Digital brainstorming activity ("Menu of the Future"), followed by final workshop evaluation via forms.

3. Introduction and Motivation

Welcome to our exciting workshop, "A Bite of the Future!" Today, we face big challenges like climate change, pollution, and food waste. But science and technology offer new, exciting solutions: meat grown in a lab, snacks made from insects, farms inside city buildings, and packaging that disappears!

To begin, we will watch the short video "Future Food" and then consider these questions:

• Would you eat something "unusual" (like insects or lab-grown meat) if you knew it could help save the planet? Why or why not?
• What seemed the strangest and what seemed the most interesting thing from the video?
• Do you think we will really have to change the way we eat in the future? How do you imagine that change?

4. Research and Learning

Activity 4.1: Dividing into teams (3-5 students)

To form teams, each student will draw a picture from a box (e.g., a purple cow, blue lettuce, a cricket, a tomato on water). These pictures correspond to the research topics:

• Blue lettuce - Vertical Farming: growing food inside city buildings
• A purple cow - Lab-Grown Meat: meat produced without animals
• A cricket - Insect-Based Nutrition: energy- and nutrient-rich food
• Tomato in a glass - Aquaponics and Hydroponics: growing fish and plants without soil

Activity 4.2: Researching Worksheet

Students will work in their teams to answer the following questions based on their research.

1. What is it?
2. What problem does it solve?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
4. Does it already exist here or in the world?
5. Would you use it? Why or why not?
6. What does ChatGPT or any other ChatBot say about the use of this kind of technology?
7. Are the results you got from ChatGPT consistent with information from expert sources?

Use reliable sources from the list provided. Write your answers in full sentences. When answering opinion questions, explain your reasoning. For the ChatGPT question, you can ask it directly, summarize its response in your own words, and compare the information with what you find in expert sources. Don't forget to write a source of information in every answer!

5. Creative Application

Activity 5.1: Designing an e-Book

Students will continue to work in teams using Book Creator (recommended) or Canva. Your book should include 9 pages:

1. Title (e.g. "On the Plate in 2050: Vertical Farming")
2. What it is (brief explanation of the technology)
3. How it works?
4. Does it already exist here or in the world?
5. Positive and Negative aspects and reasons
6. Would you use it? Why or why not?
7. ChatGPT's opinion and comparison with expert sources
8. Your message to society: why is this idea important for our future?
9. Literature

Your page should include an image you create with an AI image generator. Publish your work and share a link with others in Teams/Padlet.

E-Book Checklist

Question	Check
1. Is there a clear and creative title and name of the technology?	☐
2. Did we explain what the technology is and how it works?	☐
3. Did we describe which problem it solves?	☐
4. Did we include advantages and disadvantages?	☐
5. Did we check if it already exists in our country or worldwide?	☐
6. Did we include ChatGPT's opinion and compare it with expert sources?	☐
7. Did we add at least one image/illustration (AI-generated)?	☐
8. Did we write a message to society about why this idea is valuable?	☐

Activity 5.2: Team Presentation and Peer Assessment

Every team will present their e-book to the class (5 min/team). Every student will evaluate other teams' results after the presentation.

Peer Evaluation Form

Criteria	Excellent (4)	Good (3)	Basic (2)
Clarity of the topic and structure	☐	☐	☐
Interesting and relevant content	☐	☐	☐
Clear explanation of the chosen technology	☐	☐	☐
Visual presentation (images, layout)	☐	☐	☐
Balanced arguments (pros and cons)	☐	☐	☐

• One thing I liked about this e-book:
• One thing they could improve:

6. Reflection and Evaluation

Activity 6.1: Brainstorming - Creating our perfect Future Menu

Students will share ideas for a perfect "Future lunch" on a Padlet (or blackboard). Your menu should include a warm starter, main course, and dessert. Students can use AI tools like ChatGPT for ideas. They will publish a menu and comment and like others.

Activity 6.2: Workshop Evaluation

Final student success will be determined by peer evaluation and teacher assessment. A student can earn a maximum of 35 points total from both evaluations. Final marks can be generated based on the percentage of points the student achieves:

• Excellent: 90-100% (32-35 points)
• Very Good: 75-89% (26-31 points)
• Good: 60-74% (21-25 points)
• Satisfactory: 50-59% (18-20 points)
• Unsatisfactory: below 50% (0-17 points)

Teacher Rubric: Evaluation of a Workshop

Criteria	3 Points (Excellent)	2 Points (Satisfactory)	1 Point (Needs Improvement)
Research and Content	Thoroughly researched and provided in-depth information on assigned topics.	Adequately researched with some detailed information on assigned topics.	Limited research and insufficient information on assigned topics.
E-book Creation	Professionally designed, well-organized, and visually appealing e-book.	E-book is organized and visually acceptable.	E-book lacks organization and visual appeal.
Presentation	Engaging and clear presentation with excellent use of visuals and explanations.	The presentation is clear with adequate use of visuals and explanations.	The presentation lacks clarity and effective use of visuals.
Team Collaboration	Demonstrated excellent teamwork and collaboration throughout the project.	Displayed satisfactory teamwork and collaboration.	Limited teamwork and collaboration evident.
Understanding of Concepts	Demonstrated a strong understanding of "Food of the Future" concepts.	Showed satisfactory understanding of concepts.	Showed limited understanding of concepts.

Final Student Workshop Evaluation Form

Question	Response Options
1. How would you rate your contribution to the team during this workshop?	Excellent / Good / Satisfactory
2. I enjoyed the workshop.	Agree / Neutral / Disagree
3. I feel confident using AI tools during my learning process.	Agree / Neutral / Disagree
4. How would you rate your team's presentation?	Very successful / Successful / Satisfactory
5. Would you participate again in a similar workshop?	Yes / Maybe / No
6. Self-evaluation: What do you think you learned best, and what could you improve?	Open-ended

Online Resources and References

1. Future Food (YouTube Short)
2. FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
3. Our World in Data - Food
4. BBC - Future Food
5. National Geographic - Future of Food
6. ScienceDirect - Food Science and Technology
7. World Resources Institute - Food