▬▬▬▬▬▬  CLASS SUMMARY  ▬▬▬▬▬▬

Swim in the Andaman Ocean, zipline through the jungle and climb Doi Inthanon in this virtual guide through Thailand's most awe-inspiring sights. In this course, we will explore some of the unique gems that make Thailand into the place it is today: The Land of Smiles. 

After living in Thailand for several years, both working and traveling, I am able to give first-hand experience of the adventure through my own observations as well as the interviews I did with natives and locals along the way. Dive into the diverse traditions and traverse the verdant jungles of Thailand, all without ever leaving your home. 


▬▬▬▬▬▬   FLEXIBLE FORMAT   ▬▬▬▬▬▬

This is a flex class, with NO live class component. There will be in-class activity worksheet students can use during the recordings, weekly projects given at the end of the recordings, discussion had on the class page, and group activities during this course that students can choose to share with other students; however the lessons themselves are pre-recorded and uploaded once a week. If you are interested in the live version of this class, please follow this link:

https://outschool.com/classes/virtual-field-trip-3-weeks-in-thailand-ivMqO9Zp#us3ZXggbyk

For the flex version of this class, a recorded presentation (about 50 minutes long) will be posted once per week. Students are encouraged to write down their questions during the lecture, and post them afterwards on the class page. There will be an in-class activity worksheet provided with each recording that students can use as they view the lesson.

In addition, at the end of each video, an extension activity is provided that allows students to explore and research the concepts more in depth. The extent of each student's research is at the discretion of the parents, according that child's individual needs and educational goals.


▬▬▬▬▬▬   CLASS OUTLINE   ▬▬▬▬▬▬

Meeting 1: On our meeting, we will start where all stories do - at the beginning. Walk in the steps of Thailand's ancestors and learn about some of the most interesting aspects of Thai history including Ayutthaya (the previous capital of Siam), the reasoning behind the name change from "Siam" to "The Kingdom of Thailand", and the bloodless revolution that changed the history of this country forever. 

Meeting 2: In our second meeting we will jump into the present culture and examine some of the traditions from old as seen in the modern day. We will compare two Thai holidays in depth and then compare them to what we might see in our own countries. In this lesson we will learn about the major differences in culture between Western and Thai cultures, learning the "Do's and Don't" as well as the thoughts behind them. 

Meeting 3: Our third meeting brings us to major provinces and landmarks in Thailand. We will begin in the south and travel north through popular locations including Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and others. Sightseeing in these places will take us through adventures including scuba diving and snorkeling, zip-lining, regional wildlife, and the unique local hot spots that make each province special. 

Meeting 4: Meeting four dawns with two things that Thailand has in abundance: Temples and tasty food! We will learn about the significance of temples and how they play a very active part in everyday life in Thailand, and discuss some of the most interesting and significant temples that Thailand has to offer. This conversation will be paired with the regional food that can be found near each sacred location.

Meeting 5: On our penultimate and fifth meeting, we will take a peek into the Thai language and how the culture lends to the idioms or daily saying that can be found all over Thailand. We will discuss similarities and differences between Western and Thai phrases, and practice basic sentences together in Thai in order to get deeper insight into this tonal language. 

Meeting 6: Our last class entails a in-depth look at details about the royal family and some interesting facts about the effect that they have on daily life, including the 8:00 am and 6:00 pm anthem routine, the lèse-majesté rule, Thailand's versions of "Mother's Day" and "Father's day" as well as some other interesting tidbits and trivia facts.