Since 1900 BCE the cocoa bean has been harvested, but much has changed in the ways it is harvested today. Watch and learn about the history of chocolate in an informative and interesting video.

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english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the lesson; have pupils watch the video and respond to the questions out of class, ready to participate in a whole-class discussion and further research the next day
• Have learners research the benefits of high percent cocoa bars and compare it to the popular sweet milk chocolate candy 
• Create a large class timeline showcasing the history and transformation of the cocoa bean

Classroom Considerations

• Best suited in a study of African or Mesopotamian nations, or along with a nutrition lesson around Halloween and other popular candy holidays 

Pros

• Graphics and cartoons support the content in the video
• Comes with discussion questions, links for researching, and a quiz to check for understanding

Cons

• None