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5 Outstanding Lessons | Fun & Engaging | Perfect for LKS2 & UKS2

Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your KS2 students about the world of chocolate? This 5-lesson unit will take your class on an exciting journey through the origins, production, history, and impact of chocolate. Designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and design skills, this unit is perfect for exploring Fairtrade, geography, history, and writing.

Key Topics Covered:

• Where Chocolate Comes From: Understand how Fairtrade supports cacao farmers and the importance of ethical sourcing.
• The Chocolate Production Process: Explore how chocolate is made from bean to bar, detailing each step in the process.
• Creative Writing: Write a diary entry from the perspective of a cacao bean, using personification and descriptive language.
• History of Chocolate: Learn about the historical journey of chocolate and how to sequence events on a timeline.
• Design Your Perfect Town: Plan and describe a town based on preferences, values, and persuasive techniques.

Included Resources:

• 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step plans covering each lesson, aligned with the national curriculum.
• PowerPoints: Engaging presentations to support learning and introduce key concepts.
• Worksheets: For each lesson, including writing tasks, historical timelines, and creative design activities.
• Interactive and Creative: Opportunities for students to think critically and design their own ideal world.

Why Choose This Resource?

• Curriculum-Aligned: Meets KS2 geography, literacy, and art objectives.
• Fully Resourced: All materials needed for the unit are included – no extra planning required.
• Cross-Curricular Learning: Combine geography, history, writing, and design in one fun and educational topic.
• Engaging & Fun: Perfect for students who love chocolate and want to explore its history and impact.

Ideal For: KS2, LKS2, UKS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Fairtrade, Geography, History, Writing, Design, Persuasive Writing, Personification.