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Loco for Cocoa

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research the history of cocoa. In this cocoa lesson, 3rd graders investigate how the cocoa bean has been traded from one country to another. Students create a timeline and map to track the history of the cocoa bean.
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Lesson Plan
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Class: What's Fair Game

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study fair trade by role-playing a cocoa bean farming situation. In this fair trade lesson, 5th graders role-play as cocoa bean farmers and buyers to learn about fair trade. Students complete a worksheet to assess their...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Sweet Lure of Chocolate

For Students 9th - 10th
Ah, chocolate. Read about its history, manufacture, and its health benefits. Also includes recipes.
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Other

World Argoforestry Centre: Growing Cocoa

For Students 3rd - 8th
An in-depth look at how cocoa beans are grown and cultivated.
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Other

Rainforest Alliance Organization: Chocolate: The Journey From Beans to Bar

For Students 9th - 10th
A great overview of chocolate production. Learn about the plant, how chocolate is processed and what's being done by the Rainforest Alliance to make chocolate farming sustainable.
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Website
Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Thinking Fountain: Chocoloate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about chocolate and make connections between people and places.
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Graphic
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Cacao Beans

For Students 9th - 10th
Ah, chocolate. Read about its history, manufacture, and its health benefits. Also includes recipes.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Cacao Beans

For Students 9th - 10th
Ah, chocolate. Read about its history, manufacture, and its health benefits. Also includes recipes.
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Graphic
Curated OER

World Argoforestry Centre: Growing Cocoa

For Students 3rd - 8th
An in-depth look at how cocoa beans are grown and cultivated.
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Graphic
Curated OER

World Argoforestry Centre: Growing Cocoa

For Students 3rd - 8th
An in-depth look at how cocoa beans are grown and cultivated.