Is the price of chocolate a good indicator of taste? Your learners will approach this question through experimentation and analysis, and will then delve into the rich history and complexity of cacao and chocolate.

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social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use this lesson to celebrate holidays like Halloween or Valentine's Day for a fantastic educational experience
• In a social studies class, use this lesson during your study of the Aztec people and Hernan Cortes

Pros

• Includes worksheet with sample chocolate cost calculations, as well as a taste-testing graphic organizer
• Superb additional lesson plan and worksheets on the history of chocolate included in materials

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.3.2.a W.3.3.a W.4.2.a W.4.3.a W.5.2.a W.5.3.a W.6.2.a W.6.3.a RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RST.6-8.6 WHST.6-8.7