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Learning Fun with Hershey Bars
Compiled of 18 task cards and five worksheets, young mathemmaticians practice solving fraction word problems and other fraction-based activities with a Hershey Bar. The packet comes with sheets to record and keep track of all of the task...
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It's Off to Work We Go
Students reenact what finding a job was like in the 1900's and model their actions after Milton Hershey. For this history lesson, students create business cards, and conduct mock interviews for jobs that would have been predominate in...
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Compare and Contrast: Hershey and Mars
Twelfth graders compare and contrast information from stories. In this similarities and differences activity, 12th graders read about Milton Hershey and Forrest S. Mars to learn about the lives of the two men. Students complete a...
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Milton Hershey Scavenger Hunt
Students participate in a scavenger hunt. In this Milton Hershey lesson, students prepare for a trip to the Hershey Museum in Pennsylvania by completing a scavenger hunt. Students draw conclusions on their findings.
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Milton Hershey Quilt Activity
Students extend their understanding of Milton Hershey. In this notable figures lesson, students create a paper quilt about Milton Hershey. Students use the template provided to design their own quilt square, including an illustration and...
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Milton Hershey and the Qualities of a Hero
Students create a classroom mural that features heroes. In this Milton Hershey lesson, students discuss the qualities Hershey had that made him a hero. Students then identify other heroes and design a classroom mural of those heroes.
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The Life of Milton Hershey
Students examine the life and business success of Milton Hershey. They conduct an interview with a local entrepreneur, define key vocabulary terms, develop a list of jobs they can do to earn money, read a biography of Milton Hershey,...
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Why Milton Hershey Chose Derry Township to Build His Factory
Middle schoolers determine how push/pull factors convinced Milton Hershey to build his chocolate factory in Derry Township. In this geography skills lesson, students complete an anticipation guide, read about push/pull factors, and...
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Milton Hershey and His Times
Students explore the accomplishments of Milton Hershey. In this historical analysis lesson plan, students research Hershey's life and the historical events that occurred during his life. Students create timelines that feature both sets...
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Hershey's Food Corp: About: Milton Hershey
This resource provides an extensive biography of Milton Hershey with many pictures.
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Hershey History
Online collections of historically significant documents relating to Milton Hershey, the business and the town.
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Milton S. Hershey
The Hershey Corporation provides a one-page biography of its founder, Milton S. Hershey, which includes a picture of Hershey as a young adult.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Milton S. Hershey
Milton Hershey-- the "Chocolate King"--was driven by his love for candy to create what is now the largest chocolate factory. Read about his career as well as his Hershey Industrial School in this student-written profile.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Milton Hershey
A biography of entrepreneur Milton Hershey including early life, starting a candy business, making chocolate, and building a business and town on this site.