Poop Through the Ages
In this 6 week class, we will look at the history of poop and toilets from ancient civilisations to the modern era
Dr Anne Holdorph
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What's included
6 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass 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 regular 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. Students will get the opportunity to look at different images and texts. They will get the opportunity to discuss the sources with each other and begin to draw conclusions from these historical sources. Each week, we will look at a different period in time and discuss how toilets of the past impacted the people. Week 1. Why is poop important? Ancient poop - How did Greeks, Romans and Egyptians use the toilet? - What did public toilets look like in Ancient Rome? Week 2 Poop in the Middle Ages - Where did medieval cities put their poop? - How did a knight go to the toilet? Week 3 Renaissance and Enlightenment Poop - How did fashion change because of poop? - How did poop help spread the plague? Week 4 Industrial Poop - How did technology impact on toilets? - Why were sewers dangerous? Week 5 Poop in the Victorian Period - What was the ‘big stink’? - When did people get flush toilets? Week 6 20th Century poop and Beyond.... - How does an astronaut go to the toilet? - When did toilet paper first become common?
Learning Goals
At the end of this course, 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 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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
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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
$60
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
25 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-8 learners per class
