Travel the World From Home: Thailand (Ages 8-12)
Travel virtually to Thailand explore its culture, history and geography of the land. Part of a series that can be taken in any order.
Jennifer Nicholls (BS, MTeach)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Let’s travel the world online! Not just another typical culture, geography and history class, we'll explore each through local eyes based on the experience and recommendations of actual residents. You won't find this information in your average social studies text book! We’ll discover local traditions, famous landmarks, historical figures, typical architecture, and a couple of key phrases. We'll also look at the latest trends, pop culture, what locals are obsessing over, and must-try foods! The teacher has experience living in every location in this series, and will share her wisdom, answer questions, and facilitate conversation about daily life in Thailand. Typical Class Structure: Photo of the landscape - what could you see, hear, smell, taste, feel? Explore the map of the country. A typical day - take a walking tour through the eyes of a local. Food - unpack a recipe and discover key ingredients. Cultural traditions - behaviours, dress, architecture Language - learn the essential basics, 'Hello', 'How are you', 'Thank you'. Leave with suggestions of a movie to watch, song to listen, and book to read!
Learning Goals
Students will
1. Examine the culture, history and geography of Thailand.
2. Understand that traditions vary across the world, from family structure to eating schedules to pop culture.
3. Relate aspects of their own life with similarities and differences to life in Thailand.
4. Ignite their passion for travel and discovering new locations!
Other Details
Supply List
Students may want to take notes, but no extra materials are required. The students will leave class armed with a list of movies, songs, books and websites to further indulge their curiosity.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I’ve been working and traveling for the majority of my adult life, and I can’t wait to take the class on a journey to all the places I’ve lived. I'll be sharing my first hand photos and videos, and local insider knowledge from my contacts in these cities. Seeing the world and experiencing new places are my biggest source of joy, and I hope to inspire in my students a desire to explore the globe and understand its people!
I've spent 4 months traveling through and living in Thailand, exploring not only the well-known tourist spots but also venturing off the beaten path to delve deeper into the culture. I studied Thai cooking, completed a course in Thailand's national combat sport "Muy Thai", got certified in scuba diving and kitesurfing, and participated in local culture and language classes.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-9 learners per class
