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Hershey and the World: The 5 Themes of Geography and Google Earth Lesson PlanHershey and the World: The 5 Themes of Geography and Google Earth Lesson Plan
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Students invsestigate cocoa producing regions in the world. For this geography skills lesson, students examine how the 5 themes of geography affect the Hershey Chocolate Company as they compare and contrast cocoa production in America, Africa, and Asia. Students write essays based on their findings.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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