Lesson Plan

The Long Road to Coffee

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During the fourth instructional activity of a series on Colombia, pupils discover the process to which the coffee plant becomes the coffee we drink. Pupils compare how locally grown foods get into homes to how coffee from Colombia gets into their mug.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a bulletin board showcasing the steps of the coffee-making process
Classroom Considerations
  • The fourth lesson in a series of four that explore a tropical rainforest in Colombia
  • Review the materials list prior to implementing
  • Chayo's Andean Home is attached
Pros
  • The five-page packet includes background information, lesson procedures, a materials list, and rubric
Cons
  • Some concepts may prove difficult for kindergartners to understand