Pickles and Paratroopers: A History of Pickles in the Military
This one-time class will explore the history of pickles, the process of pickling, and how militaries around the world have used pickles to feed their troops.
Military History 101 by Amber Chaffee
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(500)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner Level
This course will explore the history of pickles, and how military forces have utilized them to help feed their troops during times of war. The course will be presented with the help of a powerpoint. While there will be some periods of lecture, there will also be opportunity for classroom discussion and participation throughout the lesson. The course will be organized as follows: 5 Minutes: Introduction and Rules 5 Minutes: How are Pickles Made 10 Minutes: A Brief History of Pickles 10 Minutes: Pickles and Ancient Militaries 10 Minutes: Pickles and Modern Militaries 5 MInutes: Wrap Up
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the delicious history of pickles, while also learning about military history.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be no material presented in this course that would be given more than a 'G' rating. All content is appropriate for learners of all ages.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisite knowledge is required for this course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
500reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Grand Valley State University
This lesson is taught by Amber Dowdy, owner of Military History 101. Amber has a degree in history, and has spent five years in the museum field, educating learners of all ages. She has also taught on Outschool since 2020. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-10 learners per class
