What Did They Eat Back Then
In this 6 week class learners will learn the history of different foods and make it themselves
Chrissie D
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(301)
What's included
6 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Food is an important part of our daily lives. But how were some dishes created? That's what learners will learn in this class, while making and eating the dishes in class. Learners will need access to a kitchen in all but the first class and may need adult supervision or assistance in class. A list of supplies for each week will be posted in the classroom and for many classes the recipes will be sent to the parents ahead of time so they can determine whether or not their learner will need assistance. Topics covered: Week 1: 1800s Food: None, but learners can bring one or two foods to eat during class. We will be learning how to set a formal table Supplies: 1 Normal plate, 1 Soup Bowl, 1 small plate, 2 glasses, 1 coffee/tea cup and saucer, 5 forks (preferably of different sizes), 4 knives (preferably of different sizes), 2 spoons (preferably of different sizes) Week 2: 1950s Food: Ice Cream soda Supplies: Ice Cream and Soda (or any carbonated drink), glass and spoon Week 3: 1700s Food: Proper Tea Supplies: Tea bags, hot water, tea cup and saucer Week 4: Ancient Times #1 Food: Pizza Supplies: Oven (to bake pizza in) preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, bread, tomato sauce, cheese, any toppings learner would like to add, cookie sheet Week 5: Ancient times #2 Food: Ice Cream Supplies: 1 large zipper-top plastic bag, 1 small zipper-top plastic bag, (Regular zipper top plastic bags are fine, but freezer bags are better), enough ice cubes to fill the large bag 1/4 to 1/2 full. salt, milk, vanilla, sugar, a towel. Week 6: 1930s Food: Chocolate Chip Cookies Supplies: Oven (to bake cookies in) preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, measuring cups, measuring spoons, large bowl, mixing spoon, cookie sheets, all-purpose flour, baking soda salt, softened Butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, large Eggs, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts (Optional)
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about the history of some of their favorite foods and make the foods in class
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be preparing some type of food each week. (Except the first week) Week 3 they will need hot water, and Weeks 4 and 5 they will need to use the oven. Parents should be on hand to assist their learners during those weeks.
Food allergies: Weeks 2 & 5 Dairy (Learners can substitute dairy free ice cream and milk)
Weeks 4 & 6: Gluten, Learners can use any bread they like including gluten free for week 4 and week 6 they can use gluten free flour
Week 6: Nuts this ingredient is completely optional
Supply List
A supply list will be posted in the classroom each week for the following class, parents will also be sent the directions ahead of time for the more complicated foods.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All activities are inspired by the American Girl activity books, cookbooks, American Girl Magazine, "The American Girls News" and "The American Girls Club and Historical Society" all published by Pleasant Company during the 1990s, supplemented by online research from reputable websites as needed. These secondary websites provide a broad range of perspectives so the learners will receive a broader understanding of what is covered.
Websites used include: historytoday.com, americanhistory.si.edu, emuseum.history.org
Joined March, 2020
4.8
301reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love history and learning about how people lived during different times. I like to do research into how people lived and trying things out for myself. I believe the best way to learn about something is to try and experience it first hand and through this class we will try to experience this as best we can. I have traveled extensively and interacted with many cultures firsthand, so I have a broad first hand experience and understanding of different cultures and their effect and perspective on the world. I teach history classes on Outschool in a variety of formats and subjects and am a former Arts and Crafts teacher.Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week, 6 weeks
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-9 learners per class
