History of Poop: An Ongoing Class
In this ongoing class, we will look at the history of poop from ancient civilisations to the modern era
Dr Anne Holdorph
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Where did a knight poop? How does an astronaut use the toilet? What did people in the past use as toilet paper? In this ongoing class, we will look at these questions and more. The history of poop and toilets is more than just a yucky questions - it can help us understand civilisations from the past. Together, we will look at different primary and secondary sources to examine the history of poop and talk about how poop affected the past and created progress. We'll also look at different professions that dealt with poop. This lass is discussion based and learners are encouraged to interact with each other using images as prompts. Week Commencing 31st January Ancient poop - How did Greeks, Romans and Egyptians use the toilet? - What did public toilets look like in Ancient Rome? - How did sewers help to build an empire? Week Commencing 7th February Poop in the Middle Ages - What were different toilets like for royalty and for poor people? - Where did medieval cities put their poop? - How did a knight go to the toilet? Week Commencing 14th February Renaissance and Enlightenment Poop - How did Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I use the toilet? - How did fashion change because of poop? - How did poop help spread the plague? Week Commencing 21st February Industrial Poop - How did technology impact on toilets? - Why were sewers dangerous? - How did poop impact travel? Week Commencing 28th February Poop in the Victorian Period - What was the ‘big stink’? - How did a dirty nappy (diaper) change the way we view disease? - How peppermint oil helped to save people’s lives. Week Commencing 7th March 20th Century poop and Beyond.... - How does an astronaut go to the toilet? - When did toilet paper first become common? - How long have people been using diapers?
Learning Goals
Students will:
Understand the development of toilets in different historical periods
Be able to talk about different professions that involved poop.
Discuss how understanding poop has helped our health.
Be able to discuss primary sources (images) of historical toilets.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
These sessions discuss potentially sensitive topics, as we will be talking about poop and toilets. In the class, I will share images of toilets and poop (animal/dinosaur poop) which some people may find objectionable. Please ensure that both you and your learner are comfortable discussing toilets and poop before enrolling.
Supply List
No supplies needed
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Doctoral Degree in History from University of Southampton
I am a qualified primary school teacher and have a PhD in history. I have taught history to children from 3 years old to the postgraduate level.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
1-9 learners per class
