Introduction
This week, students explore ethical decision-making through a scenario where Nova, a worker at Astra Sweets, discovers a secret ingredient. After watching a video, they’ll engage in discussions, reflecting on whether Nova can use this ingredient in her new venture, Nova Sweets.
Teachers should facilitate this debate, guide hands-on activities, and encourage students to create a digital portfolio to reflect their learning, integrating a math puzzle to enhance practical application of their skills.
Learner Notes
This week, we’re diving into a unique blend of culinary arts and business ethics. We’ll start with a short video about Nova, an employee at Astra Sweets, famous for their delicious chocolate. This isn’t just a viewing exercise; it’s the start of a series of interactive activities.
While watching, take notes on anything that catches your interest. These will be useful for our next activity – a lively discussion where every perspective matters. It’s a chance to share and learn from each other.
We’ll also have hands-on activities to deepen your understanding of the topic, and you’ll create a digital portfolio to reflect on and showcase your learnings.
For those who love puzzles, we have a math challenge related to our chocolate theme. It’s a fun way to apply math in a practical context.
Now, think about this: Nova, who found a secret ingredient at Astra Sweets, wants to start her own company, Nova Sweets. Can she use that secret ingredient in her new chocolates?
- Option A: No (Team Astra Sweets)
- Option B: Yes (Team Nova Sweets)
Which team are you on? Let’s discuss!
Attention to Detail Challenge
This activity involves students re-watching a video to enhance their observation skills. They pair up, list numbers 1-15, and discuss before answering questions within a 10-second time limit.
It’s designed to encourage teamwork, quick thinking, and attention to detail, while also fostering a learning environment where practice leads to improvement.
Learner Notes
Having watched the video again, it’s time to gauge your powers of observation.
Pair up with someone, and once you’ve got a piece of paper and a pencil, list the numbers 1-10 to start.
Keep in mind, you can discuss with your partner prior to settling on your response, but you’ll only have 10 seconds to decide. Watch the clock in the upper right corner to track your remaining time.
Best of luck, and don’t stress over any mistakes – remember, perfection comes with practice.
Make up your Mind - Rubric and Discussion
In this task, students work in pairs to debate the ethical dilemma surrounding Nova and Astra Sweets. They examine the roles of each party, articulate justifications for their stance, and draw parallels to how society views ownership and innovation. The emphasis is on open dialogue, prompting students to voice and respect various viewpoints.
This activity highlights the significance of student decision-making and analytical skills, culminating in a class-wide discussion that expands viewpoints and enhances understanding of subjective ethical choices.
Learner Notes
Team up and dive into an engaging challenge! You have two choices for who should get to use the secret ingredient. With your partner, analyze who should receive this recognition and the reasons behind it.
As you discuss, use the rubric to guide your thoughts:
- Pick out two main reasons that justify your chosen individual as the key discoverer.
- Consider why the other candidates might not be the main contributors in this case.
- Reflect on how your decision connects to current societal views on acknowledging contributions.
After your in-depth conversation, we’ll gather as a whole class. Each pair will present their findings, leading to an open class discussion.
This is a fantastic chance to appreciate diverse viewpoints and interpretations.
Weekly Keywords
 Introduce the spelling word list and choose from this list of tasks that can be repeated and expanded upon if necessary. Copy the words into a spelling list/Vocabulary book for later reference. Put each of the new words into a sentence and underline the new vocabulary in red pencil or pen. Place the words in alphabetical order in a list. Use a dictionary to define each of the words and place them into a vocabulary book.
Learner Notes
These words will help you during this week’s lesson. You may already know some of these words, however vocabulary practice is always useful!
First, read the words and then try to define them as simply as possible.
An example has been completed for you. You can write these into your books, and draw a picture to match or simply complete the task card.
Weekly Comprehension Activity - The History of Chocolate
 In this activity, students independently explore the discovery of new animal species, answering varied comprehension questions. It emphasizes self-guided learning and research skills.
The task’s differentiated design caters to diverse learning levels, allowing students to challenge themselves according to their abilities and fostering outcome-based differentiation.
Learner Notes
Read the information provided on the history of chocolate. Use the insights gained from the video we watched to try answering as many comprehension questions as possible.
Feel free to work together with your classmates and use any classroom resources to help find the answers. If there are questions you can’t answer in class, you’re encouraged to continue your research at home.
The questions have been designed with varying levels of difficulty to offer a stimulating challenge. See how many you can answer correctly! Be sure to respond in complete sentences and jot down notes on any diagrams or intriguing facts that might aid in retaining the information for future reference.
Guided Writing - Suggestion for Improvement
This task involves students writing a suggestion for improvement letter about an issue in their school, community, or country, inspired by an example letter they’ve been given. They must identify a real-life problem, articulate their concerns, and address the letter to someone who can potentially resolve the issue.
Following a six-step guideline, they’ll draft, revise, and send their letter, learning the importance of persistence and determination by continuing to write follow-ups if they don’t receive an initial response.
Learner Notes
This week, we want you to use the example letter provided and compile a suggestion for something that you think can improve. Is there something you are unhappy about in your community, or even in your country?
Your task is to read the letter regarding the issue with the secret ingredient and then find something in real life that you are unhappy about.
Once you have identified the issue, your job is to write a powerful letter to someone who may be able to help you resolve it.
Follow the six-step guidelines and once you have composed the perfect letter, your task is to mail it to them and wait for a response. Remember, if they do not reply, just keep on writing until they do. Determination is everything!
Good luck.
Bringing Mathematics to Life!
For each conundrum, we will provide related mathematics questions.
The levels of questions allow for your students to push themselves until they become too difficult. They may wish to use classroom resources to solve the questions they find too hard or they can be used as extension activities to be completed in free time or at home.
Learner Notes
This week’s problem set centers around the characters from the Chocolate Conundrum. Learn a bit more about the characters and their adventure by solving some Math problems in the task card.
If they get too hard you can either ask a friend, use the tip provided in the middle column to help you, or take your work home and work on solving the problems at home with your family!
Real World Learning - Create a Classroom Cookbook!
In this lesson, students can have fun making food. To get the most out of this lesson, give plenty of time to students so that they can organize with their parents/guardians to go with them to the store to get ingredients, and cook the meal. The more of the process of making the food they are engaged with, the more they will learn!
 Ideally, students all can organize to bring their food in one day so everyone can taste test and they can present their creations to their classmates. If that’s not possible or it is challenging to organize, encourage students to create a presentation about their cuisine to present to the class or at home to practice public speaking.
After they have created their cuisine, have them design a recipe and cookbook. Include all recipes in the cookbook and then students can either give out or sell the cookbook to raise funds for a cause.Â
Learner Notes
This week’s project let’s put on our cooking gear and make some delicious food. Taking inspiration from the Chocolate Conundrum and the secret recipe, find a recipe that is important to you or your family.
Then collect the ingredients, prepare the food, and make something delicious to share. Finally document your recipe and bring it in to share with the class. Maybe even bring in a taste test for your class!
Then combine all of your recipes together to create a class cookbook to share with others so they can enjoy your delicious meals as well.
Real World Learning - Organising a Bake Sale
This lesson encourages students to organize a chocolate bake sale, fostering creativity and organizational skills. Teachers guide students in planning, promoting, and executing the event. Emphasize creativity in designing engaging posters and presenting their chocolate creations.
Organizational skills are honed through coordinating the sale,
managing responsibilities, and communicating effectively with the school community. Ultimately, students learn to combine creativity with structured planning, enhancing their entrepreneurial spirit and community involvement.
Learner Notes
Everybody loves chocolate, and everyone loves helping make the world better.
This week, we want you to organise a chocolate bake sale, where all the children in your school will bake or buy chocolate goodies to sell to the community.
You may need to visit all the classes in your school to inform them about how they can help. Once you have the date locked in, it is your job to design a poster, just like the one shown, to tell the world about when your event is happening and where the money will go.
Make your roster clear and simple, and ensure that all the information is listed so everyone knows where to go on the big day.
Once you have collected the money, tell the community how much you raised in the school newsletter. Then go ahead and change the world.
Chocolate never tasted this good!
My Digital Resume
This task involves students reflecting on their recent learning experiences and skills gained. They are encouraged to update their digital resumes, incorporating multimedia elements for a comprehensive self-assessment.
This activity promotes introspection and self-evaluation, helping students recognize and articulate their progress and achievements. It’s a practical exercise in documenting personal growth and impact, fostering a deeper understanding of their developmental journey and its significance in their lives.
Learner Notes
Welcome to another week of our Conundrum journey! As we wrap up this new week, take a moment to revisit your accomplishments from the previous weeks. Reflect on the experiences and skills you gained during that time.
Now, let’s celebrate your achievements. It’s time to add these new experiences and skills to your digital resume. Don’t forget to include all of the required information and keep each week original and fresh.
Feel free to include photos and videos if you wish, and most importantly, identify and note down the new skills you’ve learned.
Keep up the fantastic work, and let’s continue this exciting journey together!”
