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From Kakawa to Chocolate: The Evolution of Chocolate Throughout History Lesson PlanFrom Kakawa to Chocolate: The Evolution of Chocolate Throughout History Lesson Plan
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From Kakawa to Chocolate: The Evolution of Chocolate Throughout History

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Students explore the history of chocolate and its consumption. In this chocolate history lesson, students discover how industrialization changed the way humans consume chocolate. Students use the provided worksheet to note details they learn about chocolate consumption through the centuries. 

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chocolate, chocolate history, hershey museum, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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