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Chocolate Taste-Testing: Introduction to Loco for Cocoa

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This Chocolate Taste-Testing: Introduction to Loco for Cocoa activity also includes:

Is the price of chocolate a good indicator of taste? Your learners will approach this question through experimentation and analysis, and will then delve into the rich history and complexity of cacao and chocolate.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use this lesson to celebrate holidays like Halloween or Valentine's Day for a fantastic educational experience
  • In a social studies class, use this lesson during your study of the Aztec people and Hernan Cortes
Pros
  • Includes worksheet with sample chocolate cost calculations, as well as a taste-testing graphic organizer
  • Superb additional lesson plan and worksheets on the history of chocolate included in materials
Cons
  • None