**What is chocolate made from? What do cocoa seeds and cocoa plants look like? Which country grows cocoa for chocolate Easter eggs? **
A collection of 6 photos showing fresh cocoa beans inside the plant, a man at a cocoa plantation turning the drying cocoa beans with his feet in the country of Grenada, West Indies, a cup of cocoa, and some sweets made from chocolate. These photos are from my own adventures and travels as an explorer living and working around the world.
Description:
These 6 stock photos of cocoa beans and chocolate, captured by me, are available with a commercial license, making them perfect for classroom use or educational resources. Incorporate them into your lesson plans or activities to introduce students to the process of chocolate making, the science of cocoa beans, or the history of chocolate’s origins. Whether you’re teaching about agriculture, trade, or the journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar, these images will add visual interest and enhance your curriculum.
What’s Included:
- 6 stock photograph images of cocoa beans, cocoa pods, and chocolate.
- Commercial use license for use in educational materials, classroom activities, and digital resources.
- Perfect for print or digital inclusion in lesson plans, worksheets, or presentations.
Suggested Uses:
**Science & Geography: **Use these photos to teach students about the origins of cocoa beans, the chocolate-making process, and the impact of cocoa farming on global trade.
**History & Culture: **Introduce students to the cultural significance of chocolate in different countries and the historical journey of cocoa from the Aztecs to modern chocolate production.
Maths: Discuss the measurement of cocoa yield and the economics of chocolate production. Use the images for mathematical activities that involve weights, costs, and production levels.
Art & Design: Use these photos as a reference for students to create artwork or design their own chocolate packaging.
National Curriculum Links:
- Science: The study of plants, food, and materials (KS1 and KS2).
- Geography: Understanding the origins of materials and the process of global trade (KS2).
- Maths: Using real-world examples for measurement and data handling (KS2).
- History: Investigating historical connections through food and trade (KS2).
- Art & Design: Using natural resources as inspiration for creativity (KS2).
Commercial Use:
All images come with a commercial use license, so you can confidently use them in both your educational resources and for any commercial projects.
Perfect for National Days, Awareness Days, and Celebration Days too:
- National Cocoa Day
- World Chocolate Day
- American Chocolate Week
- Chocolate Day
- World Rainforest Day
- Love a Tree Day
- National Chocolates Day
- Easter
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