Hot Chocolate Presentation

Welcome & Introduction

• Greet students and introduce the topic: Hot Chocolate.
• Engage the class with questions:
  • "Who loves hot chocolate?"
  • "What do you know about where chocolate comes from?"

The Story of Chocolate: TED Talk Viewing

• Watch an educational video (e.g., "The History of Chocolate" by TED-Ed).
• Students take notes on:
  • Three interesting facts or new information they learned.

Class Discussion: Fair Trade & Cocoa Origins

• Discuss the origins of the cocoa bean:
  • "Where does the cocoa bean come from?"
• Introduce the concept of fair trade.
• Use a world map to locate major cocoa-producing countries (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Peru).
• Discuss how fair trade benefits farmers and their communities.

Numeracy Focus: Multiplication & Division Worksheet

• Context Introduction:
  • "If one recipe makes 1 cup of hot chocolate, how much do we need for 3, 5, or 10 cups?"
• Students complete worksheets calculating ingredient quantities.
• Include a challenge task involving comparisons of nutritional values from hot chocolate tins.

Vocabulary Word Knowledge Exercise

• Explore the word "chocolate," derived from the Aztec word "xocolatl," meaning "bitter water."
• Conduct a Frayer Model activity:
  • Define the word.
  • Use it in a sentence.
  • Identify characteristics.
  • Provide examples and non-examples.
• Discuss additional terms:
  • Cocoa solids
  • Sugar content
  • Slogan
  • Ingredients

Reading Comprehension

• Read a passage about the history of chocolate or the chocolate-making process.
• Students engage in reading as a whole class or in pairs.
• Answer 4-5 comprehension questions to assess understanding.

Hands-On Activity: Investigating Hot Chocolate Tins

• Set up stations with various hot chocolate tins/packages.
• In pairs/small groups, students examine:
  • Ingredient lists.
  • Sugar content.
  • Serving sizes.
  • Marketing language.
  • Packaging features.

Hot Chocolate Preparation with Support Staff

• Students take turns preparing their own hot chocolate with supervision.
• Observing quantities and following recipes as a hands-on experience.
• Encourage social interaction and sensory engagement with the drink.

Optional Extension: Design Your Hot Chocolate Label

• Task students with designing their own hot chocolate product label.
• Create a slogan or jingle for a new brand of hot chocolate.

Bonus Activity: Fun Fact Poster

• Research and create a poster about the cocoa bean’s journey from farm to cup.
• Encourage creativity and the inclusion of interesting facts.

The Cultural Significance of Hot Chocolate

• Hot chocolate's evolution from a traditional beverage to a global favourite.
• Discussion of regional variations in hot chocolate recipes.
• How different cultures celebrate with hot chocolate.

Health Aspects of Hot Chocolate

• Pros and cons of consuming hot chocolate.
• Discussion of different ingredients that impact health (e.g., sugar, dairy).
• Exploring healthier alternatives or homemade recipes.

Closing Thoughts & Reflection

• Invite students to share their hot chocolate experience.
• Discuss what they learned throughout the lesson.
• Final thoughts on the importance of chocolate in culture and cuisine.

The Imagery of Hot Chocolate

The image of a steaming cup of rich, dark hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, set against a cozy background with warm lighting.