Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the history of chocolate, explore the science behind chocolate making, practice math skills with chocolate measurements, create an art piece inspired by chocolate, improve physical fitness through a chocolate-themed workout, and write a short story or poem about chocolate.
Materials and Prep
- Chocolate bars or chips
- Paper and coloring materials
- Ruler and measuring cups
- Open space for physical activities
No prior knowledge is required, just bring your curiosity and love for chocolate!
Activities
- History of Chocolate: Research and share three interesting facts about the history of chocolate.
- Science of Chocolate Making: Melt chocolate and observe how it changes from solid to liquid form.
- Math with Chocolate: Measure the dimensions of a chocolate bar and calculate its area and perimeter.
- Art Inspired by Chocolate: Create a chocolate-themed drawing or painting using different shades of brown.
- Physical Education - Chocolate Workout: Perform exercises like "Chocolate Chip Jumps" and "Cocoa Bean Crawls".
- English - Chocolate Story/Poem: Write a short story or poem about your favorite chocolate adventure.
Talking Points
- Did you know that chocolate has been enjoyed for thousands of years by different cultures around the world? It's a special treat loved by many!
- "When you melt chocolate, it becomes a gooey liquid. It's like magic how it changes form!"
- Measuring chocolate can be fun! Remember, the perimeter is like a chocolate bar's fence, and the area is like the chocolate's playground size.
- "Let's use our imagination to create a chocolate masterpiece! What colors do you think of when you think of chocolate?"
- Physical activity is important for our bodies. Imagine you are a chocolate chip bouncing around in a cookie while doing our workout!
- "Now, let's write a story or poem about our chocolate adventure. What exciting things can happen in a world made of chocolate?"