Eat Your Way Through American History brings the past to life for students in grades 6–12 through hands-on activities, creative projects, historical food experiences, and episodes from America: The Story of Us. Using A People’s History of the American Republic by Thomas S. Kidd and an accompanying workbook as a guide, students will explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped the United States from early exploration to modern times.

Through class discussions, primary source activities, multimedia learning, and foods inspired by different historical time periods, students will deepen their understanding of American history while building critical thinking skills and making meaningful connections between the past and present.

Course Overview:

• American History Survey:
  Explore major people, events, movements, and ideas that shaped the United States from early exploration through modern history.
• Historical Food Experiences:
  Connect with different time periods through foods and recipes inspired by American history, culture, geography, and daily life.
• Hands-On Projects:
  Participate in creative projects, activities, and classroom experiences that help make historical events more memorable and engaging.
• Primary Sources and Discussion:
  Read and discuss historical documents, accounts, and sources while learning to think carefully about the past.
• Multimedia Learning:
  Use selected episodes from America: The Story of Us alongside readings and workbook activities to reinforce key historical themes.

Additional Information

Curriculum

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Course Cost: $19 / month

Materials Fee: TBD

This course uses A People’s History of the American Republic by Thomas S. Kidd, an accompanying workbook, selected multimedia resources, primary source activities, and hands-on classroom materials. The materials fee may help cover food-related activities, project supplies, printed resources, and other consumable items used throughout the year.

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