Food Justice for a Healthy Body and Community
Rachel St Leger Hodge, M.A.T.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
A 4 week course in which we explore food systems and how they impact us and our community from a social justice lens.
Class experience
US Grade 6
Beginner Level
Food Justice explores food systems and food preparation from a social justice lens. Through the philosophy and belief that everyone has the right to grow, sell, and eat healthy food, students will develop an understanding of where their food comes from and how to prepare everyday snacks and meals. Students will learn about farming rights, food laws, access to food, everyday ingredients and food product preparation to ensure they make informed choices while preparing their meals, with the...
Course Social Justice Learning Objectives: Students will understand that Food Justice is about communities exercising their right to grow, sell, and eat healthy food. Students will understand that healthy food is fresh, nutritious, affordable, culturally-appropriate, and grown locally with care for the well-being of the land, workers, and animals. Students will develop a scientific understanding of foods and their impacts on our bodies and physical health. Students will create healthy snacks and meals while being aware of the physical and social impact of food consumption on their bodies and on their communities.
I have a masters degree in education and have taught this class to middle school aged children, for several years, in NYC public school after school programs, and felt that it had a positive impact on students relationship with food. I believe that food is an integral part of our daily social lives and has a huge impact on our health. Providing young learners with knowledge about food and food systems so that they can make informed decisions is a crucial life skill. As a mother and homeschooler of growing teenage boys, I am constantly educating myself and them on food systems and trying out new ingredients and food preparation methods.
I will provide a class outline and weekly notes. Students should also be equipped with a notebook and pen or pencil for additional note taking. Students will need to purchase food supplies and ingredients if they wish to prepare recipes at home (not mandatory). The supply list and schedule will be provided upon registration.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Parental guidance may be necessary for allergy exposure, as well as managing kitchen equipment.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(9)
Hello! My name is Rachel Hodge and I am a trained educator with over a decade of experience educating in the classroom, during after school programing, and within the homeschool community. I have a Masters of Art In Teaching from USC and a B.A....
Group Class
$128
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
8-12 learners per class
