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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cacao Tree Geography

For Teachers K - 3rd
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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Explorit's Coffee, Tea or Chocolate Quiz

For Students 6th - 7th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

LISTENING TO DIRECTIONS

For Teachers K - 1st
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

People and Plants

For Teachers K - 2nd
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...
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Chocolate

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Website
The Field Museum

Field Museum: Chocolate

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Caffeine Confusion

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Cacao

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource investigates the cacao. An overview, description, and pictures of this small evergreen tree are included.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 7 Foods Developed by Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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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.