What Did They Do Back Then? 8 Week Class Volume 3

This class will take students on a journey to the past to see how the world has changed. Each week students will compare different activities that were done in past to how they are done in modern day. Each week we will move further along in history towards the present day. Students will experience how life was like and how it has changed through games, crafts, and other activities. We will cover a wide variety of time periods and subjects from starting in the 20th century and moving backwards to Ancient times. Class will begin with a brief introduction of activities and history behind them. Below is a description of each week's class and the topics covered a long with any required supplies. There may be additional optional supplies both lists will be posted in the classroom before that week's class.

Week 1:
Topic: Raggedy Anne
Era: 1910s
Comparing: Toys and Stories
Activities: Creating stories with toys
Supplies: A stuffed animal or doll

Week 2:
Topic: Comic Books
Era: 1880s to Present
Comparing: Comic Books
Activity: Drawing own comic books
Supplies: Paper, pencil, colored pencils, markers, etc.

Week 3:
Topic: Paper Games
Era: 1860s
Comparing: Games
Activity: Making and playing with games
Supplies: Paper, scissors, pictures

Week 4:
Topic: Physical Games from History
Era: 1700s to 1800s
Comparing: Exercise and Games
Activity: Playing games
Supplies: Crackers, a book, something very small

Week 5:
Topic: Rebus
Era: 1700s
Comparing: Using pictures and words together
Activity: Creating messages
Supplies: Paper and pencil

Week 6:
Topic: Proper Tea
Era: 1700s
Comparing: Eating and Drinking
Activity: Making and drinking tea
Supplies: Tea bags, hot water, tea cup and saucer
Some learners may need an adult to help

Week 7:
Topic: Immigrating to a new country
Era: 1500s to Present
Comparing: Moving from one place to another 
Activity: Packing a bag or suitcase
Supplies:  A bag or small suitcase. clothes and other items you'd need to take on a move. (Ideally more than will fit in the suitcase or bag)

Week 8:
Topic: Pizza
Era: Ancient times to today
Comparing: Pizza through the years
Activity: Baking pizza
Supplies: Oven (to bake pizza in) preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, bread, tomato sauce, cheese, any toppings learner would like to add. 
Some learners may need an adult to help.

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