Where in the World Do We Get Chocolate?
In this one time class, learners will go on a virtual field trip to Central America to see where and how the cocao tree grows. They will go through the chocolate making process from cocao trees to chocolate candy and see how it all happens.
Debby Certified GATE Teacher
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(205)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Do you love chocolate? If so, this class is for you! We will go on a virtual field trip to Central America to see how chocolate is grown, aged, and processed into the delicious treat that we all love. Videos will show the teacher participating in the chocolate making process in Central America. You will learn why cocao trees are grown where they are, the climate it takes to grow them, how the nibs are aged, cooked, ground, and the recipe for basic dark chocolate. Also included in the class are the history of chocolate, the medicinal uses of different parts of the cocao plant and the kinds of chocolate (dark, milk and white) and what makes them different. This class is intended for learners with little to no prior instruction about chocolate history and processing. Everything you wanted to know about chocolate will be demonstrated in this class. Come and join us, and bring some chocolate!
Learning Goals
Learners will learn about cocao trees and their climates, the history of chocolate, the way chocolate is processed into the candy we are used to eating, the different kinds of chocoate and how they differ, as well as the medicinal uses for the entire plant.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners are encouraged to bring their own chocolate and talk about why they love it.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
205reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Mexico Teaching Certificate
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
The teacher is a chocolate lover, but beyond that, she has taught about chocolate for years in a GATE pull-out program. She has also participated in the chocolate making process while in Central America and will show video of how it is all done. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-8 learners per class
