3 Day ISABEL & NICKI American Girl Baking Camp
In this 3 day camp, you will learn about what it was like to be a kid during the American 1990's while baking some fun era-themed treats!
Kristi Rodenbeck
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(485)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There are some days within the camp where the students will need to cook their treats. Some of the items that we make will also need to be chilled in the refrigerator prior to eating.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
By popular request... introducing, American Girl x Baking! This 3 day camp is an opportunity to learn about American Girl book characters, Isabel & Nicki while baking some fun treats. Each meeting, we will learn, chat, and bake! **This is an extended version of my one-time Isabel & Nicki class. I use the same materials/slides/information, just split into three days while adding some baking activities.*** In this three time class, I will introduce Isabel & Nicki from the American Girl book series. We will talk about who the girls are and why their book is great examples of girl power, kindness, and standing up for what you believe in. Isabel and Nicki are girls who are working through challenges with self confidence, liking hobbies that aren't the "norm", and problem solving when things get hard. Isabel and Nicki are twins and what we learn in their book is that they both have truly independent personalities and interests, even if they are related and are twins. I will review a brief preview of all of their books/stories, talk about both Nicki and Isabel and their characteristics, but mostly, talking about the time in which they lived. I will talk about what it was like to be a kid living in America during the 1990's in Seattle!
Learning Goals
Students will learn different elements of American life during the 1990's using the American Girl "Isabel & Nicki" book series as a reference.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction
Day 1: We will introduce twins Nicki & Isabel and learn a bit about both girls while making a homemade cheez-ball snack mix. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Book Highlights
Day 2: We will discuss the highlights of Isabel & Nicki's book series with an emphasis on book #1, "Meet Isabel & Nicki" while making homemade hot pockets. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Life Within The Girls' Book (American 1990's)
Day 3: We will talk a bit about the the American 1990's while making a Pizza Hut inspired dessert pizza. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Potential Hazards: Students will need to use the oven, stove-top, microwave, and mixer during this baking camp.
Even though students will be studying a historical time frame, we will not always be following historical methods of baking and/or recipes. This class is geared towards a 8-14-year-old audience, but parents are always welcomed to be close by. :)
Supply List
~*~Day 1 ~*~ **Cheez Ball Snack Mix Rice Chex cereal (Or similar) Corn Chex cereal (Or similar) Pretzel crackers (Or similar) Cheese-flavored crackers (Or similar) Cheez-Balls 1/2 Cup butter 1 Tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix Microwavable bowl (2) Spatula ~*~Day 2~*~ **Homemade Hot Pockets 16 oz. Pre-made pizza dough, thawed if frozen ½ Cup pizza sauce 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese Pizza toppings if preferred (pepperoni, onions, peppers, mushrooms, etc.) 1 Large egg, beaten Parmesan cheese (if preferred) Baking sheet Parchment Paper Rolling pin Fork Brush to brush on beaten egg ~*~Day 3~*~ **Pizza Hut Inspired Dessert Pizza 16 oz. Pre-made pizza dough, thawed if frozen Flour ¼ Cup sugar ⅓ Cup brown sugar, light or dark will work 1 Teaspoon cinnamon ¼ Cup butter, softened to room temperature ¾ Cup powdered sugar ½ Teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ Tablespoons milk Baking sheet Parchment paper Rolling pin Mixing bowls (2) Spatula/spoon (2) Whisk
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
485reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Hi there!
My name is Mrs. Rodenbeck and I am a middle school history teacher! I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th, grade history for the past 5 years! Before that, I taught high school history. I absolutely LOVE learning about people from the past! I like understanding how people lived in different times in history.
I studied anthropology in college. My goal as a kid was to be Indiana Jones! Archaeology and cultural anthropology are my favorite disciplines. I like to learn about what past peoples have built and how those things impact their culture. I’ve even done work for Chicago’s Field Museum since 2007. Now I work in the education department at the Field Museum with other teachers and bringing history topics into their classrooms.
I love teaching about the American Girl books and their periods of time in history because I used to WORK at the American Girl store in Chicago. I worked there all throughout my college years. I loved American Girl when I was a kid and I loved it, even more, when I worked at the store in college!
I hope that from this course, you can take some of my passion for history and for American Girl and get a little more excited about learning about other people. There are so many fun and exciting things to learn about! I can’t wait to share them with you! Reviews
Live Group Course
$42
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-12 learners per class
