The African American Barbie Doll: Learn the History and Show and Tell!
Calling all Barbie fans! In this one-time course, learners will learn the history of Black Barbie dolls and will have an opportunity to show-and-tell about their own Black (and/or non-Black) Barbie dolls.
Faith Daphne, MAT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(31)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, learners will enjoy spending time with other Barbie lovers as they learn how the Black Barbie doll came to be. I will teach this lesson via slides, video clips, and discussion. After the history lesson, learners will be able to enjoy a show and tell with their own Black (and/or non-Black) Barbie dolls. They will interact via disussions and questioning amongst myself and one another about their Barbie items. They can feel free to go all out and share ALL of their Barbie paraphernalia. Specific topics I will cover include: ✦a brief history of Black dolls in general ✦a brief history of the Barbie doll ✦Christie's debut (the original black "Barbie") ✦Why Mattel decided to manufacture a Black Barbie ✦The first actual Black Barbie (no longer named Christie) ✦Black Barbie through the years ✦Black Barbie in the present day My view of this class is that it is both a history lesson and a social club. Students will learn some interesting facts and history, and then they can hang-out socially (virtually, of course) with other learners who share their love of all things Barbie. It is a good fit for the child who loves history, participating in interest-based clubs, and Barbie. ALL are welcome. If your child loves Barbie dolls but doesn't have a black one, she is still welcome to come, learn, and hang-out. I really enjoyed playing with my Barbie dolls while growing up. I very much look forward to teaching this class and working with your child.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and/or practice the following in this course:
✦Active listening
✦Accountable talk (appropriate behaviors during a discussion, i.e. taking turns, adding on to what someone said, asking questions, etc.)
✦Cooperation
✦The history of the Black Barbie doll
Other Details
Supply List
Learners should bring at least one Barbie doll (preferably a Black one) to class for our show and tell. They can also bring their other Barbie 'stuff" to share as well.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
31reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am certainly a Barbie fan. As a child. I had the full gamut of Barbie "stuff": Barbie Dream House, Barbie Corvette, Barbie swimming pool (I think that was a thing, lol!), etc. I had all kinds and races of Barbie dolls, Ken dolls, etc. Therefore, due to my past history with this doll, I think I am a great fit for teaching a class on this topic. If your child is a Barbie fan like me, I hope to see her (or him :) in class!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class
