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Explore everyone’s favourite treat with this delicious topic! Children will discover where chocolate originated, how it is made, and how it has evolved over time. They will use their art and design skills to create chocolate-related masterpieces. The children will learn about the Mayan civilization and how it contrasts with British history.
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Useful Links:
https://easyscienceforkids.com/best-melting-chocolate-video-for-kids/ (some great chocolate facts and video)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zngsqp3 (history of Chocolate)
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/kids-chocolate-recipes (amazing chocolate recipes!)
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/media-centre/blog/10-facts-about-fairtrade-chocolate/ (fait trade chocolate information)
Design and Technology and Computing Project in Years 3 and 4: Design and make a chocolate box.
