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Fermenting cacao seeds: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, cacao seeds are fermenting in a wooden bucket. The seeds come from cacao pods, which grow on the Thebroma Cacao tree. Fermentation, which converts the seeds' sugars into acids, is the first...; Format: image/photograph

Learning to flip cacao seeds: The owner of a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, shows a volunteer how to flip the cacao seeds and the importance of drying the seeds evenly. The cacao seeds are gathered together in small piles to protect them from the rain. Each pile is labeled...; Format: image/photograph

Close-up of fermenting cacao seeds: Close-up view of cacao seeds fermenting in a wooden bucket in Barlovento, Venezuela. The seeds come from cacao pods, which grow on the Thebroma Cacao tree. Fermentation, which converts the seeds' sugars into acids, is the first step...; Format: image/photograph

Flipping cacao seeds: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, a visitor flips cacao seeds with a rake. Flipping the seeds helps them dry evenly as the lie in the sun. The seeds come from the cacao tree (Thebroma Cacao), which is native to tropical...; Format: image/photograph

Roasting cacao seeds: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, the plantation owner prepares to roast cacao seeds, pouring the dried seeds from a wooden bowl into a metal pot over an open fire. The seeds come from the cacao tree (Thebroma Cacao), which...; Format: image/photograph

Cacao seeds over the fire: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, a metal pot holding cacao seeds sits over an open fire. The seeds will be roasted over the fire and stirred with a wooden paddle to prevent burning. The seeds come from the cacao tree (Thebroma...; Format: image/photograph

Winnowing cacao seeds: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, visitors gather around a bowl of roasted cacao seeds to winnow them -- removing the papery membrane from the outside of the seeds. The seeds come from the cacao tree (Thebroma Cacao),...; Format: image/photograph

Winnowing cacao seeds (close-up): On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, visitors gather around a bowl of roasted cacao seeds to winnow them -- removing the papery membrane from the outside of the seeds. The seeds come from the cacao tree (Thebroma Cacao),...; Format: image/photograph

Grinding cacao seeds: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, a man turns a metal hand crank to grind cacao seeds. The paste made from grinding the seeds falls into the tin container underneath the gears. The seeds come from the cacao tree (Thebroma Cacao),...; Format: image/photograph

Turning the hand crank: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, a visitor turns a metal hand crank to grind cacao seeds into a paste. She braces herself against the table and leans into the crank, demonstrating the tremendous effort needed to grind the seeds. The seeds come...; Format: image/photograph

An apple a day: Understanding halves and simple addition: This is a hands-on lesson which uses apples to introduce the concept of "half" and to teach simple addition. This lesson was taught to a group of 1st grade EC students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics); By Janet Acorn.

Cacao pod revealing seeds: A hand holds a cacao pod that's been picked from a tree in Barlovento, Venezuela. Some of the pod's flesh has been peeled away to reveal the white seeds inside. The inside of the cacao pod contains 20-60 seeds that are moist and fleshy and have a sweet taste....; Format: image/photograph

Exploring pumpkins: This lesson will allow students to use a variety of methods to explore pumpkins.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Science); By Angelia Braswell.

Inside a baby seed: Students will identify the three main parts of a seed after the bean/seeds have been soaked in water overnight.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science); By Thelma Pike.

Spreading cacao seeds: On a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela, a student intern from France spreads a pile of cacao seeds out on the cement in an even layer. The seeds, which come from the Thebroma Cacao tree, have been fermented and are now drying...; Format: image/photograph

Modify a seed: This activity is set up so that students will try to modify their model seed, so that it conforms to an assigned seed dispersal strategy.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Bert Wartski.

Cacao paste: Cacao paste oozes out from a metal hand crank on a cacao plantation in Barlovento, Venezuela. Grinding cacao seeds into a paste is one of the final steps in the cocoa-making process. The seeds come from the cacao tree (Thebroma Cacao),...; Format: image/photograph

Sorting seeds: This lesson will engage students in manipulating, sorting, counting, and graphing seeds. The students will be involved in the creation of a graph using the computer.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Mathematics); By Mary Jackson.

Recipe: Pavo en Escabeche (Turkey in Escabeche): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.3; Ingredients 1 turkey 2 lb. red onions 2 tablespoons prepared red seasoning 6 xcate chilies 1 head garlic 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon oregano 1 cup...; Format: recipe

Plant power: Students will plant their own seeds in potting soil and measure plant growth. Before the students' plants are visible above the soil, students will explore the parts and functions of classroom plants and compare growth between the classroom plants. Using the weather channel website, students will predict weather the day's weather conditions are excellent, good, or poor for plant growth.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics and Science); By Rhonda Hathcock.

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