Introduction

Yourfamily is planning to do something very special this summer. Yourparents have decided to become a host family for a disadvantagedchild from New York City! The simple pleasures and playing in yourbackyard will create magical moments and lasting memories foreveryone.

This new friend will get to experience the freedom of catchingfireflies in your backyard, bogie boarding at Jones Beach, and ridinga bicycle for the first time. They come from the toughestneighborhoods in New York. An unforgettable summer is being plannedwith your help and your family.

Let's experience a new restaurant to take our guest.

The Quest

Whatwould be a fun, unique place to dine at that our guest has neverexperienced?

The Process andResources

Whicheatery has something for everyone? Dad wants a place that's not goingto leave him broke. Mom suggests a restaurant that includes achildren's menu. Let's make it fun, but also relaxing.

After you finish this webquest your mouth will be anxious to tasteold and new tasty delights. Your new discoveries are tempting andwaiting for you. Save your appetites and explore the menus!

Phase 1 -Background: Something for Everyone

-Learnabout the Fresh Air Fund.
-Design a birthday party menu of the native foods your guest wouldprepare on their special day.
-Choose a restaurant and discover what makes it special andinteresting to a newcomer.
-Design a poster menu.
-Write a dinner review for Bellmore Life and Merrick Life.
'A Night on the Town'

• Friday's - American Cusine
• Benihana - Japanese
• Outback Steakhouse - Australian
• chilis - tex-mex
• Fresh Air Fund
• Rainforest Cafe
• Arabic Recipes and Foods - Search the different types of recipes and foods an Arabic person could eat.

Phase 2 - LookingDeeper from Different Perspectives

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Research information on Moslem foods. Create a birthday menu foryour Fresh Air guest.

2. Review the restaurant menus. Click on them and bookmark them. Youwill later print the retaurant menus. Include children'smenus.

3. Complete vocabulary words ditto. Learn appropriate words found ona menu.
4. Design a menu. You must include the appetizer, entree, dessert,and drinks.
5. Open a file under Claris Works and get ready to write the reviewfor Bellmore Life or Merrick Life. Title it 'My Night On theTown.'

6. After you write your review, print the newspaper column. Attachthis to your poster.

MenuReviewer

Fromthe links above review the restaurant menus. Select one and write areview for Bellmore Life or Merrick Life.

Fresh Airguest-Moslem birthday party

Theperson you are hosting from the Fresh Air Fund is Moslem. Find outthe foods a Arab Moslem would eat. Are there any foods they cannoteat.

MenuPosters

Createa poster showing the type of menu you would present to yourguest.

Phase 3 -Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus

We willspend time presenting the menu poster in class. We will also presentthe Restaurant in Review for the Week.

Phase 4 - RealWorld Feedback

VisitNew York City. Try to interest your family to visit a restaurant thathas never been explored before by you or your family. Drop in andexperience new foods and ambiance!

Conclusion

Nexttime you visit a new restaurant have an open mind. Discover newfoods. You may surprise yourself and everyone in your family.

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