Interview a grandparent or neighbour: Ask them about a food item, song, or custom that was not there in their childhood but is common today. Find out where did it come from?
Students interview grandparents or neighbours and record their responses about items that were not present in their childhood but are common today.
Common findings may include the following:
1. Pizza — came from Italy, became popular in India in recent decades.
2. Noodles — came from China, now common in Indian restaurants.
3. Burgers — American fast food, now popular in Indian cities.
4. TV shows or music genres — influenced by global media.
5. Birthday cake tradition — Western custom adopted in India.
Students should document the item, when it became common, and its origin country.
Explanation
The chapter describes how many items like chillies, potatoes, tomatoes, and marigolds came to India from other countries and became part of Indian culture. This activity extends that learning by having students discover more recent additions to Indian culture through interviews with elders who have seen changes over time.
Solution Steps
Interview grandparents or neighbours about items not present in their childhood
Record responses about food items, songs, or customs
Pizza came from Italy and became popular in India in recent decades
Noodles came from China and are now common in Indian restaurants
Burgers are American fast food now popular in Indian cities
TV shows and music genres are influenced by global media
Birthday cake tradition is a Western custom adopted in India
Document the item, when it became common, and its origin country