Kids' version available Abeja explores basic Turkish cuisine and the custom of drinking tea. Have them name some foods and dishes that come from their part of the world.
Younger students can draw pictures of food found in their local markets.
The team visits the ancient Christian community carved out of stone near Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey, including the famous Dark Church. Early Christianity, the iconoclastic period, and the 11th and 12th century frescoes are discussed. Ask your students to imagine that they are one of the early Christians living in these stone dwellings. Have them write a brief summary describing their life as a monk or a nun in the fourth century practicing a religion that others think are strange, and defending themselves against hostile armies wanting to persecute them. Younger students can discuss what life must have been like for these ancient Christians.