NYBEP | A Chocolate Treat for KS3 & KS4 Teachers

3rd Apr 2013

  A Chocolate Treat for KS3 & KS4 Teachers Monday 4th March 2013, 9:30am - 2:15pm. York Cocoa House, Blake Street, York, YO1 8QJ Looking for interesting ways to teach Food Technology and/or develop cross curricular links? This hands on opportunity will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach aspects of the curriculum in an engaging and exciting way using chocolate. York Cocoa House is an unique business that offers ‘all things chocolatey’ including a café, workshops, demonstrations and a shop. They have a wealth of resources available for schools to cover a variety of curriculum areas, allowing you to explore the journey from bean to bar at a level suitable for your students. During the workshop, participants will learn a number of chocolate-making techniques to successfully work with chocolate back in school, promoting team work, planning, thinking skills, decision making and creativity. Although the workshop is aimed at teachers of Food Technology, teachers from all disciplines are welcome. Chocolate can be used to explore a variety of subjects and themes within the curriculum including fair trade, sustainability, science and local community/history. 9:30am                       Arrive. Tea/coffee 9:45am                       Welcome & Introduction to York Cocoa House  9:50am                       Chocolate Workshop                                  - Journey from Bean to Bar                                  - Chocolate tasting masterclass                                  - Tempering chocolate                                  - Making truffles                                  - Chocolate lollipops                                  - Explore the Cocoa House resources  12:45pm                     Lunch & Networking 1:45pm                       Questions & Answers                                   Evaluation  2:15pm                       Close The cost of this event is £55 per person to cover materials and equipment.Places are limited, and an early reply is recommended. To book your place please contact Claire Healy by email: claire@nybep.org.uk or call: 01904 567616.