History Comes to Life: An Experience of Flavors, Creativity, and Innovation

Some school activities leave a lasting impression because they turn what students study into something real, tangible, and shared. That’s exactly what happened with the assembly “History on a Plate,” organized for the Year 5 students at H-FARM International School Rosà.

The project grew out of the history curriculum on the Italic Peoples and developed into an immersive journey that combined research, hands-on activities, digital storytelling, and creativity. It was an experience open to the entire Primary School and to families, designed to bring history to life in an active and engaging way.

As Miss Angela Galtieri, the Primary School class teacher who coordinated the activity, explains, «it’s a 360-degree experience because it involves sight, smell, touch, and hearing.»
Students were divided into small groups, each representing a different Italic people. Every group set up a themed station: a carefully decorated table displaying recipes inspired by ancient traditions, prepared directly by the students themselves. Working together was one of the most meaningful parts of the journey: “It was great collaborating with my classmates and tasting new dishes,” says Lorenzo. An experience that, as Vittoria explains, worked because “we supported one another.” 

Visitors were able to taste the dishes, discover historical information through infographics created by the children, and explore maps and materials describing the society, activities, and territory of each population. Next to each recipe, a QR code gave access to video tutorials made by the students, where they explained step by step how the dishes had been prepared.“All the recipes were delicious,” Achille comments enthusiastically. But the most surprising part, Mia says, was “discovering that many recipes of the ancient Italic peoples are still used today.”

The digital side of the project was guided by Mr. Ruggero Cortese, art and digital learning teacher, who supported the class in producing multimedia content. «I inspired them to create very dynamic videos, with icons and graphic elements that helped explain the process. I have to say they were amazing and really brought out all their creativity,» he says.

To create the videos, the students used the app Clips: they recorded, edited, and enriched their footage with animations and text, learning how to communicate a process clearly and effectively using a style close to the digital languages they are familiar with.

Another particularly innovative element of the project was music. Each group created an original piece inspired by their Italic people using artificial intelligence. Through prompts written in English, the students gave instructions about instruments, atmosphere, and musical style. «They made several attempts until they found the version they liked the most,» explains Ruggero, describing a creative process based on experimentation and teamwork.

The infographics displayed at each station were also entirely designed by the students using Canva: choosing templates, selecting color palettes, summarizing content, and ensuring visual coherence. A true workshop of cross-curricular skills applied to the study of history.

The final result was a rich, engaging, and deeply educational event. Students were able to put historical knowledge, practical skills, digital competencies, and teamwork into practice, turning learning into a concrete and shared experience.

An initiative that showed how school can become a place where the past speaks to the present, and where students learn by doing, experimenting, and creating together. This is the heart of the H-FARM International School educational approach: giving value to students’ ideas and making them the true protagonists of their learning.