Food History: Popular Foods Around the World
In this ongoing course learners will discover and explore the history some of the world's most popular foods.
Crystal Tankersley
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4.7
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Optional: Families that would like a Grade - Learners may submit a 1-2 page summary for each topic that includes key ideas and events as well as one paragraph of opinion (most important or most interesting things learned).Assessment
Learners will be informally assessed through discussion and Question & Answer. Optional: Families that would like a Grade - Learners may submit a 1-2 page summary for each topic that includes key ideas and events as well as one paragraph of opinion (most important or most interesting things learned).Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
This class is a mixture of lecture and discussion. Each class will be centered around a powerpoint. Handout for notes will be provided by request. Each class begins with a quick background knowledge check. Classes will also include fun facts about the weekly topic. Optional Assignments: -Learners may research a food and present their research privately to the teacher or in the classroom. -Learners may write a reflection on what they learned 2023 + Week of June 5 - The History of Risotto + Week of June 12 - Jambalaya and Gumbo + Week of June 19 - Chile and Cornbread + Week of June 26 - Southern Comfort Foods + Week of July 3 - The History of Ice Cream and Milkshakes + Week of July 10 - The History of Popsicles and Frozen Sweet Treats + Week of July 17 - The History of Cheese + Week of July 24 - The History of Pasta, Mac n' Cheese and Pizza + Week of September 4 - The History of Coffee + Week of September 11 - The History of Tea + Week of September 18 - The History of Chocolate + Week of September 25 - The History of The Fruit vs Vegetable Debate + Week of October 2 - The History of Cranberries + Week of October 9 - The History of Pumpkins and Squash + Week of October 16 - Gyoza & Dumplings + Week of October 23 - The History and Evolution of Baking + Week of October 30 - Noodles of Asia (Pad Thai and more) + Week of November 6 - The History and Varieties of Rice + Week of November 13 - The History of Paella + Week of November 27 - The History of Risotto + Week of December 4 - The History and Varieties of Sausages + Week of December 11 - The History of Holiday Desserts (Pumpkin Pie, Sugar Cookies, etc) 2024 + Week of January TBD - The History of Ice Cream and Milkshakes + Week of January TBD - The History of Popsicles and Frozen Sweet Treats + Week of February TBD - Jambalaya and Gumbo + Week of February TBD - Chile and Cornbread + Week of February TBD - Southern Comfort Foods + Week of February TBD - The History of Cheese + Week of March TBD - The History of Pasta, Mac n' Cheese and Pizza + Week of March TBD - The History and Varieties of Sausages + Week of March TBD - The History of Coffee + Week of March TBD - The History of Tea + Week of April TBD - The History of Chocolate + Week of April TBD - The History of The Fruit vs Vegetable Debate + Week of April TBD - The History of Cranberries + Week of April TBD - The History of Pumpkins and Squash + Week of May TBD - Gyoza & Dumplings + Week of May TBD - The History and Evolution of Baking + Week of May TBD - Noodles of Asia (Pad Thai and more) + Week of May TBD - The History and Varieties of Rice + Week of May TBD - The History of Paella
Learning Goals
Learners will understand the key events in the history of the topics.
Learners will understand the social effects of certain foods and their rise to popularity.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Single Learner Classes:
- Single learner classes will go ahead as scheduled unless learner and family request otherwise.
- Lesson may end early. If the lesson ends early there will be an extended discussion and Q & A. Learners may be released from class up to 5 minutes early if Q & A ends early.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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152reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello Outschool Families!
I go by Ms. T or Ms. Crystal in class.
I am a lifelong learner, always open to learning new things and sharing my love of learning with students. As a lifelong learner I am passionate about many subjects and have broad interests.
Current Class Offerings:
- The History of different foods
- Spanish-English Dual-Language Classes
- Book clubs, writing clubs and writing classes.
- 1-on-1 Tutoring
I graduated from Western Washington University (WWU) with a Dual-Major BA in "Spanish: Language and Literature" and "English: Creative Writing and Literature". Two years later, I went back to WWU to earn my Teaching Certificate. During those two years, I was working in a local school district as a substitute educational assistant. I have a valid Washington State Teaching license. I have been a substitute teacher in a number of local school districts.
I have been a tutor in various subjects and all levels; elementary, middle, and high school. I began tutoring in college and have 10+ years of experience.
My teaching philosophy is that learning can and should be fun. I believe in using a variety of techniques to reach as diverse a group as possible. I take into account learning styles and preferences when planning and teaching. I am flexible and can alter a lesson on the spot as needed. I believe students learn best when they are given the opportunity to learn things they find interesting and relevant to their lives.
A little more about me:
- I have many hobbies including; reading, writing, needlepoint, and learning.
- I participate in NaNoWriMo every year, National Novel Writing Month. This takes place in November. I am currently working on revision and editing of my last NaNoWriMo Novel.
- I visited Costa Rica and fell in love with Coffee Culture. They take their coffee very seriously.
- I love: chocolate, cats, dogs, books, tea, and coffee.
- I dream about traveling the world, seeing different places and meeting different people.
- I love visiting new places. I love learning about new peoples and their cultures.
- My reading list grows longer every year because there are always more books published that I want to read than I can actually read.
- One thing students like about me is when I share my love of random and sometimes delightfully odd facts.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 62 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-7 learners per class
