Farm to Table: Where Does Our Food Come From?
Learn how food gets to our table and about the people that feed the world.
Kellie Thompson
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(531)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
In this self-paced class, learners will explore the journey food takes from the farm to their table. Through engaging, teacher-created videos. We'll delve into key topics like stewardship practices, animal welfare, and how to interpret food labels. We'll discuss important terms and phrases commonly seen on labels, such as "antibiotic-free," and unpack why some of these claims can be misleading. For example, we’ll break down why all milk is antibiotic-free, despite what some labels suggest. To help learners critically assess food information, I’ll provide a credibility checklist to address common misconceptions. The class is designed to present topics from a farmer's perspective, helping learners make informed choices that align with their values and needs. Class is structured through pre-recorded videos. Optional credibility checklist for critical analysis of food information. Since this is a self-paced class with no specific deadlines it makes it flexible for busy schedules. Teaching style: My teaching approach is conversational and engaging, designed to make complex topics easy to understand. Learners are encouraged to think critically and reflect on what they learn through guided discussion questions. Interaction with the teacher: Although this is an asynchronous class, learners will have opportunities to interact with the teacher in the classroom.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Meat
Where does our meat come from? This lesson will discuss different animals we use for meat and how farmers take care of them. 22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Milk
Where does our milk and dairy products come from? We will learn about dairy cattle and goats and the process of getting milk from the farm to our table. 9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Plants
What happens to the seeds? We learn about soil, conservation and how to grow plants. The class will also gain knowledge about different crops farmers grow. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Farmers and Ranchers
Who feeds the world? We will meet the farmers that make eating possible, what they do on the farm and farm life. 9 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be some sensitive topics. I will not show or talk about the process of butchering but talk more about the caring for the animals plus the cuts of meat from each animal. Also, food labels may be a sensitive topic. I will talk about it from the farming perspective.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2017
4.8
531reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State University
I was born, raised and still live on a farm. My dad came from a long line of farmers. He raised cattle and grew crops such as soybeans and corn. My husband and I live on a farm and raise quarter horses. We do help our neighbors our by taking care of their bottle calves if something happens to the mother. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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Ages: 9-13
