Curated OER
Cacao Tree Geography
Students use a map to learn about where chocolate comes from. In this lesson on the cacao tree, students locate various regions where the cacao tree grows. They will discuss why the cacao tree grows more favorably in particular climates...
Curated OER
Explorit's Coffee, Tea or Chocolate Quiz
In this coffee and tea activity, students complete a six question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the cultivation and chemistry of coffee, tea and chocolate.
Curated OER
LISTENING TO DIRECTIONS
Students view farm objects or products made from farm animals and follow the oral instructions given by the teacher. They are given worksheets, there are three sets of directions for the one worksheet. Students worksheets have everything...
Curated OER
People and Plants
Students examine the uses of plants from many different biomes, particularly, rain forests to uncover data about the production of new drugs and the cross-cultural sharing of foods. A rain forest food festival reinforces the concept of...
Globio
Glossopedia: Chocolate
Chocolate begins as a seed of the tropical cacao tree. It has been a prized taste sensation for more than 2,500 years. One reason chocolate is so nice to eat is that it melts just below body temperature. So it really does melt in your...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Chocolate
An online exhibit that explores all aspects of chocolate from its history to its manufacture to recipes. Included are teacher resources to add enrichment to this study.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Caffeine Confusion
Use this site to learn about how caffeine affects your body. This article includes helpful advice on how to reduce your intake of caffeine, by proving a "Caffeine Chart" that shows how much caffeine is in the foods and drinks you might...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Cacao
The resource investigates the cacao. An overview, description, and pictures of this small evergreen tree are included.
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Foods Developed by Native Americans
These seven dietary staples were cultivated over thousands of years by Indigenous peoples of America. While Indigenous diets and foodways were deeply impacted by European settlement, Indigenous American foods also changed the world....
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Thinking Fountain: Chocoloate
Learn about chocolate and make connections between people and places.