Flavors Across Oceans

Worksheet Description

This worksheet explores the culinary and agricultural revolution sparked by the Columbian Exchange, focusing on the widespread diffusion of food crops and cooking techniques between the Old and New Worlds. It describes how the arrival of new crops and animals changed dietary practices globally, introducing items like potatoes, tomatoes, and corn to Europe, and cattle and wheat to the Americas. The sheet also discusses how these transfers led to agricultural adaptation and the growth of staple crops in various parts of the world. It further examines the exchange of culinary techniques and the resultant fusion of global cuisines, creating new food traditions and diversifying diets.

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the transformative impact of the Columbian Exchange on global eating habits and agriculture. It intends to show how the movement of foods and culinary practices across continents enriched diets and led to the creation of new food staples in different regions. Students will learn about the exchange of culinary techniques and how it fostered the globalization of cuisine. Additionally, this educational resource aims to illustrate the broader theme of connectivity in history, emphasizing how the legacies of past events continue to shape our daily lives and cultural practices.