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Where does chocolate come from?

From Mystery Doug

Where does chocolate come from?
6 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Where does chocolate come from?" -- and follows the clues. Chocolate starts as bitter seeds inside the pods of the cacao tree, which get roasted, ground, and sweetened. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Where does chocolate come from?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about cacao, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: cacao, bean, roast.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Where does chocolate come from?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.