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Trace the Chocolate Journey

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Students trace the journey of chocolate from bean to bar. They examine photos and match captions with activities to sequence the production of chocolate. Based on the photos, students discuss life on a Ghanian cocoa farm and compare it to their own.

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chocolate, cocoa, fair trade

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chocolate, cocoa, fair trade, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Discussion
Technology
Video

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