Let's Make A Dill
In this fun class, we will learn how to make a single serving of fresh, crunchy pickles!
Bonnie Schweinsberg
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(75)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students may want to enjoy eating their delicious pickles, and then make more!Assessment
Observations and questioningClass Experience
Class will begin by briefly discussing the science behind pickling. What is it? Where did it come from? Why? Next, we will review and discuss the recipe.What are the ingredients? What will we be pickling today? Why are these ingredients included in the recipe? I will encourage students to smell items as we discuss them. Strong smelling ingredients are fun! Finally, we will follow the recipe to make a single serving of fresh pickles. As we are making our pickles, we will discuss the process. Why are we following these specific steps in the directions? What is happening? Students will finish the class with pickles they can eat the very next day, and the recipe to keep, so they can make more! YUM!
Learning Goals
Students will have fun learning the science behind pickling and will enjoy the process of using fresh cucumbers to make their own pickles. Learners will practice reading, measuring, and following directions while experiencing the joy of preserving food. Some students may also learn for the first time, that pickles come from cucumbers!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents should be close by to help with slicing the cucumber (optional) and measuring and pouring the ingredients.
OR Cucumbers can be sliced ahead of time if preferred, and liquid ingredients can be poured into bowls, so students can scoop rather than pour during class.
Supply List
*The recipe for Zip-Lock Pickles will be uploaded for you to print before class begins.* - Ingredients needed - One cucumber (Kirby or equivalent) Pickling salt or kosher salt Distilled or bottled water Distilled white vinegar Dried or fresh dill Pickling spice (optional) Minced garlic (optional) - Materials needed - (Optional) Two small bowls to hold water and vinegar, so students can scoop rather than pour Quart size, resealable FREEZER bag Measuring spoons Measuring cup A bowl to hold freezer bag, so it doesn't tip over
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
75reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've had great success helping my students make this recipe in the past. When I was a classroom teacher, my first grade students and I grew, prepared, and ate foods from our garden throughout the school year. One of our favorite activities was PICKLE DAY! We made single servings of pickles using the organically grown cucumbers from our garden. Students enjoyed learning about pickling, following the recipe, and taking their pickles and the recipe home to share with their families. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
1-4 learners per class
