| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- You will compare four chocolate bars labeled A, B, C, and D.
- Make your predictions before tasting the chocolate.
- Use evidence from the tasting to compare your predictions with the real results.
- Write complete answers when explaining your ideas.
Example: Prediction: Which chocolate do you think will have the creamiest texture?
Answer: I predict chocolate B will have the creamiest texture because it contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter.
Part 1: Label Predictions
Predict which brand or type of chocolate is hidden behind each label.
| Chocolate label | Predicted brand or type | Reason for prediction |
|---|---|---|
| A | Milk chocolate | Its color may be lighter than dark chocolate. |
| A | ||
| B | ||
| C | ||
| D |
Part 2: Taste Test Predictions
Write your prediction and explain why you chose it.
2. Which chocolate do you predict will be your favourite? |
3. Which brand do you think is the most expensive? |
4. Which chocolate do you think will have the creamiest texture? |
5. Do you think the most expensive chocolate will taste the best? Explain your prediction. |
Part 3: Fair Testing
Choose the best method for making the chocolate comparison fair.
6. What should stay the same for each chocolate sample?
| ○ A. The size of each sample | ○ B. The label shown to the taster |
| ○ C. The opinion of the taster | ○ D. The brand of every sample |
7. Why might the labels A, B, C, and D be useful?
| ○ A. They can reduce brand-name bias | ○ B. They make every chocolate taste the same |
| ○ C. They show which chocolate costs the most | ○ D. They prove which chocolate is healthiest |
8. Which evidence would best help you compare creaminess?
| ○ A. How quickly each sample melts in your mouth | ○ B. The color of the wrapper |
| ○ C. The size of the shop | ○ D. The number of advertisements |
Part 4: Recorded Results
After tasting, record the real identity and result for each chocolate label.
| Chocolate label | Actual brand or type | Favourite? | Creaminess rating from 1 to 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Milk chocolate | Yes | 4 |
| A | |||
| B | |||
| C | |||
| D |
Part 5: Compare and Conclude (optional challenge)
Use your recorded results to evaluate your predictions.
10. Which chocolate was your actual favourite? |
11. Which chocolate was actually the most expensive? |
12. Which chocolate had the creamiest texture? |
13. Was your prediction about the most expensive chocolate tasting best correct? Use evidence from the results. |
Answer Key
| 1a. | A · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 1b. | B · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 1c. | C · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 1d. | D · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 2. | Answers will vary. A complete answer names A, B, C, or D and gives a reason. |
| 3. | Answers will vary. A complete answer names a predicted brand or label and gives a reason. |
| 4. | Answers will vary. A complete answer names A, B, C, or D and gives a reason. |
| 5. | Answers will vary. A complete answer gives yes or no and explains the prediction. |
| 6. | A (The size of each sample) |
| 7. | A (They can reduce brand-name bias) |
| 8. | A (How quickly each sample melts in your mouth) |
| 9a. | A · Answers will vary · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 9b. | B · Answers will vary · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 9c. | C · Answers will vary · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 9d. | D · Answers will vary · Answers will vary · Answers will vary |
| 10. | Answers will vary. The answer should match the taster's recorded result. |
| 11. | Answers will vary. The answer should match the recorded price information. |
| 12. | Answers will vary. The answer should match the highest creaminess rating. |
| 13. | Answers will vary. A complete answer states whether the prediction was correct and refers to the recorded favourite and price. |