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A Look at the History of Cooking - U.S. History
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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Let's take a look at the evolution of the most important room in the house - the kitchen- from the 1800's to the 1950's, the takeover over of fast food, Martha Stewart, Julia Childs, and the evolution of the Food Network.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Have you ever wondered where certain cooking techniques came from? Why are certain foods so popular in some places and not others? Everyone eats, but what they eat is a part of their history and culture. Come and join us as we walk through the history of food! This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of...
9 lessons//9 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1IntroductionWhat did people eat and how did they store and prepare food up to the 1900'sWeek 2Lesson 2The melting pot of American FoodHamburgers, pizza, casseroles, etcWeek 3Lesson 3The American Great DepressionWhat did people eat and how did they stretch ingredientsWeek 4Lesson 4Julia ChildsThe introduction of French Cooking to America, the evolution of tv chefsWeek 5Lesson 5Donna Reed and the 1950's HousewifeCasseroles, jello molds, and shopping habits of the 1950's kitchenWeek 6Lesson 6TelevisionThe evolution of the Food Network and it's influence on diet and entertainmentWeek 7Lesson 7Martha StewartThe building of an empire; where did she get her ideas from; why she became such a household nameWeek 8Lesson 8Gadgets and ToolsWho invented all those kitchen gadgets? A look at the refrigerator, stove, microwave, etc...Week 9Lesson 9Fast FoodThe takeover of fast food - A look at the history of McDonalds, KFC, and other fast food places and how they shaped the American diet
- Students will learn about various time periods and how history shaped our relationship to food. Our goals for this class are to: Write about what we learn. Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events. Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events. Use technology to research both past and current events and topics. Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary. I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Each will there will be two assignments. The first is a list of 3-7 discussion questions. These are to be answered by the students in their own words based on their thoughts and opinions. The second assignment is a list of 3-5 homework projects. Students are to choose 1 each week that they find interesting. These could be short research papers (1 page), a short video to watch and review, or a project.Assessment
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All lessons will be shared through Youtube, which is embedded into the Outschool classroom. Learners will not have to leave the classroom page to view them. Some optional homework assignments may include also watching Youtube videos, reading articles, or preparing food.
Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: Smithsonian Britannica National Geographic PBS Library of Congress
Joined March, 2018
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Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
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Ages: 11-15
