Instructional Video

The Sweet Science of Chocolate

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Mesoamericans discovered the cocoa tree more than 2,000 years ago, and chocolate has been popular ever since. The PBS video, part of a series on food science, iexamines cocoa trees, the history of the uses of cocoa, and how people make chocolate. It explains the health benefits of dark chocolate and high-tech science applied to the growth and development of this special treat.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Research the benefits of dark chocolate
  • Add new vocabulary to science journals
Classroom Considerations
  • Resource allows for streaming or downloading as needed
Pros
  • Educator Guide includes discussion questions and further resources
  • Available in English and Spanish for ELLs
Cons
  • None